Bye Bye A7 - Hello M135i

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gedo
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Bye Bye A7 - Hello M135i

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My Audi A7 went back after 2 years on lease, sad to see it go as it was a great big car but time to move on.

Been toying with the idea of 'downsizing' for a few months now, decided "what the hell, your only middle aged once", and ordered an M135i in Estoril Blue. Was due to have it delivered on Tuesday but due to a mix up with the dealer I'm now being flown down to Bristol to collect (dealer paying flight costs, getting picked up at the other end for hand-over & full tank of juice) and I'll be driving it back up to Scotland.

Been the butt of many jokes over the past few days due to that idiot Clarkson almost killing himself in one on Sunday but I can't wait to get it.

Watch for pics soon...
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nice 8-) 8-) I did some paintwork on one a few weeks ago and had to deliver it afterwards very quick car (the sports seats were a little snug for my manly shape tho )
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Did you get home safely?
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Apart from Clarksons dodgy verdict, I believe the car gets great reviews
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692DPG
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M135i is a great little package - I'm sure you'll enjoy it! :D I know I do.
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Southernboy
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...great car ! mind the rear end...it likes to step out on the wet !! :wink:
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692DPG
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Fair point! I make a habit of keeping the traction control on and limiting speed to under 120 in extremely wet conditions to avoid embarrassment :lol:
1997 (R) BMW Z3 2.8 Roadster - weekender
Hell Red/Imola Red/Black Z3M leather - 2 door, manual
2005 (55) Porsche 997 C4S 3.8 - man-o-porsche
Arctic Silver/Black leather - 2 door, manual
2017 (67) BMW M140i - daily
White/Black leather - 3 door, manual
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Got back safely (was in the dry :wink: ) and the car's been fantastic. What an engine...
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Good news Gedo! Enjoy it, the engine sounds awesome, especially in Sport + on the overrun! :D
1997 (R) BMW Z3 2.8 Roadster - weekender
Hell Red/Imola Red/Black Z3M leather - 2 door, manual
2005 (55) Porsche 997 C4S 3.8 - man-o-porsche
Arctic Silver/Black leather - 2 door, manual
2017 (67) BMW M140i - daily
White/Black leather - 3 door, manual
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Finally took some pics

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Hope to get the Z3 out soon !
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Beauty. Love these

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