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by transit60
Sat 05 Nov, 2016 15:43
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: New autotrader advert - anyone seen it?
Replies: 28
Views: 8477

Re: New autotrader advert - anyone seen it?

Hi I have had my car for 4 years now, and loved every minute, been to France three times and all over the country to show etc. Work so far; Rear shocks and springs (broken springs Mot Failure) 4 annual services Front Brakes Pads and Discs Sorted out air con front strutbrace 2 sets of vanos seals due...
by transit60
Fri 14 Feb, 2014 18:24
Forum: Check your diary
Topic: Blackbushe Meet
Replies: 83
Views: 695155

Re: Blackbushe Meet

Just down the road for me I have not been on the website for a while so missed it, I will keep my eyes open for your next meet.

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by transit60
Fri 14 Feb, 2014 18:08
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: New autotrader advert - anyone seen it?
Replies: 28
Views: 8477

Re: New autotrader advert - anyone seen it?

Its me again, just had my M mot,d no problem, update; did the brakes next job is to tackle the seats moving slightly when braking and taking off . Have purchased the nylon bushes, I am also going to replace the seat belt guide which is broken while I have the seats out. Put new dunlops on the rear t...
by transit60
Thu 15 Nov, 2012 14:56
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: New autotrader advert - anyone seen it?
Replies: 28
Views: 8477

Re: New autotrader advert - anyone seen it?

I was Joking about the MPG but it seems to be very good for this type of car
When will the new Strut brace be available and who is selling it

Thanks

old enough to know better
by transit60
Tue 13 Nov, 2012 17:48
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: New autotrader advert - anyone seen it?
Replies: 28
Views: 8477

Re: New autotrader advert - anyone seen it?

Thanks, So its a strut brace for Christmas and brakes in the spring, Bit worried about the MPG getting 28-30 to the gallon maybe Im not driving it right. Could be something to do with no traction control and slippery road surfaces this time of the year. I want to leave it laid up for winter but ever...
by transit60
Sat 03 Nov, 2012 11:09
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: New autotrader advert - anyone seen it?
Replies: 28
Views: 8477

Re: New autotrader advert - anyone seen it?

Update I have had it up on a ramp and all good underneath no oil leaks bushes all good and no repairs with the exception of a repair to the floor in the boot done by BMW for which I have a £3k repair bill which came with the car, brake discs a bit corroded but not bad, I guess it is where it has sto...
by transit60
Tue 30 Oct, 2012 20:52
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: New autotrader advert - anyone seen it?
Replies: 28
Views: 8477

Re: New autotrader advert - anyone seen it?

Update I have sorted out the overspray,repaired the seat (drivers side bolster) 2 new badges BMW front and rear. There is no doubt the car has had paint but it is 14 years old, my wife has a 3 year old MB which also has had paint. Any way the repairs are not bad and as good as you will see on most r...
by transit60
Wed 10 Oct, 2012 10:49
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: New autotrader advert - anyone seen it?
Replies: 28
Views: 8477

Re: New autotrader advert - anyone seen it?

Thanks Brian H

I will keep you posted, the more I drive the car the more I feel it is one of the best kept secrets of the performance car world

old enough to know better
by transit60
Tue 09 Oct, 2012 15:35
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: New autotrader advert - anyone seen it?
Replies: 28
Views: 8477

Re: New autotrader advert - anyone seen it?

Yes I now own it and yes it did have the wrong number in the advert, it seems a reasonable car for the money and drives well. Needs a bit of TLc, leather and rear window (i notice it zips out so should be an easy repair) it is very much a work in progress and as I have access to other cars I can lay...