What would you replace the BM with? (Within reason)

trickyb · Post by **trickyb** » Thu 24 Aug, 2006 11:40

I think this would have to be my choice. The lines, the poise, the power. Turn up in this and the world is your oyster.

Tourniquet · Post by **Tourniquet** » Thu 24 Aug, 2006 16:30

trickyb wrote:I think this would have to be my choice. The lines, the poise, the power. Turn up in this and the world is your oyster.

I thought these were supposed to be "within reason". DB9 would have my vote every time outside of reason.

I read that JCB landspeed diesel thing hit 350mph on its second run?

Deano1712 · Post by **Deano1712** » Thu 24 Aug, 2006 22:07

Im fancying an Ultima self build - 400+hp and 900kg for £30k. A guy at work has just built one. An entirely practical way to die smiling

If the lotto delivers then Zonda time. Got overtaken by one last time in Italy with a SL55AMG following him

. The deisel Focus hire car couldnt keep up.

SimSimma · Post by **SimSimma** » Fri 25 Aug, 2006 09:04

Deano1712, that is one of the funniest signature lines I've read

Jimmer · Post by **Jimmer** » Fri 25 Aug, 2006 14:27

I wouldn't want to get rid of the "M" and don't plan to get rid of it if all goes to plan, but would love a Noble as well. Other than that a 911 of some sort.

Deano1712 · Post by **Deano1712** » Fri 25 Aug, 2006 22:01

SimSimma wrote:Deano1712, that is one of the funniest signature lines I've read

Thanks SimSimma.

AussieZ3 · Post by **AussieZ3** » Sat 26 Aug, 2006 00:29

M6 with a custom ass.

edd_jedi · Post by **edd_jedi** » Fri 01 Sep, 2006 09:41

i've always wanted a lotus esprit:

this model costs around the same as my z3 now, but it's just the age and servicing etc that worries me. i hope to have one at some point when i am in a better financial situation or could even afford 2 cars!

Kipper · Post by **Kipper** » Fri 01 Sep, 2006 10:39

Paul - I've seen the SRT, someone in town has one, personally I don't get the truck thing. I'm not a builder and don't need an open back truck, even with that engine, nice noise though.

I think a 4-5 yr old 996 turbo, 60K will get a good un.

For those of you with M's - bugger all comes close for the money, you have to spend a lot more money to get a significant leap in performance, I'd just supercharge my M.

I notice some of you are cheating - Paul said sensible money - Pagani?

SpunkyM · Post by **SpunkyM** » Fri 01 Sep, 2006 12:34

For those of you with M's - bugger all comes close for the money, you have to spend a lot more money to get a significant leap in performance

There are certainly faster things out there for similar money, but you either have to put up with poor reliability (TVR Tuscan) or something very impractical (Caterham R300/ R400/ R500). Then there are the souless Jap crap cars such as the Mits EVO FQ340. All faster than the Z but not sure I could replace the M with one

(although the >02 Tuscans are supposed to be much better than the earlier ones and an FQ340 might be a lot of fun over winter!!)

risquenun · Post by **risquenun** » Fri 01 Sep, 2006 21:11

My wife sold her MX-5 last week because she says we can't justify 2 convertibles and she's fallen in love with our new Fiesta 1.4 turbodiesel.
Having said that we've done 2,000 miles in 5 weeks just running around in it and 52mpg with adequate performance and aircin ain't half bad

Jon Miller · Post by **Jon Miller** » Sat 02 Sep, 2006 23:46

An Elise, in fact I'm on the hunt for one at the moment.

AussieZ3 · Post by **AussieZ3** » Sun 03 Sep, 2006 00:41

Jon Miller wrote:An Elise, in fact I'm on the hunt for one at the moment.

I'm assuming you're 5'10" or shorter then.

Jon Miller · Post by **Jon Miller** » Sun 03 Sep, 2006 09:05

AussieZ3 wrote:
Jon Miller wrote:An Elise, in fact I'm on the hunt for one at the moment.
I'm assuming you're 5'10" or shorter then.

5'10" but the ones I've been in I've had to move the seat forward a bit, must have short legs

trickyb · Post by **trickyb** » Mon 04 Sep, 2006 08:37

One of my friends has just got rid of his mk1 elise.

I drove it and found i didn't have the seat fully back - the pedals are well in - but my head brushed the rag top. I'm 6'2".

It's just too impractical, and whilst it does everything it's meant to do - and is great on a track - just the leaks, the lack of a 'real' boot, the noise, the indignity when climbing in and out when the roofs on, was enough to sell it after 1 year.

The mk2 may be slightly different - i know it's heavier - but it's unlikely to change my mind about owning one. Keep my Z thanks

He's got a 5 series now - a bit of a change

Paul.Stuhlfelder · Post by **Paul.Stuhlfelder** » Mon 04 Sep, 2006 11:51

I've got a brand new Elise as a hire car while mine's been repaired, its fun and it goes round corners like mad, but I'd never trade the M for one.

Some inconsiderate prick parked their car half a foot off the drivers door yesterday at the local Tesco carpark... I had to roll the side of the roof up and climb in that way.

If I had paper and a biro I'd leave them a note!

Robin · Post by **Robin** » Mon 04 Sep, 2006 11:59

OK I'm dreaming but couldn't resist posting this.

Gazza · Post by **Gazza** » Mon 04 Sep, 2006 12:56

This'll do for me

Gazza.

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What would you replace the BM with? (Within reason)

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