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New Car!
Posted: Mon May 23, 2022 12:52 pm
by scotta
Deposit placed on new car should be arriving in the next week or so.
Let the guessing commence.
2993cc, 3.0L 6 banger, 309bhp.
Re: New Car!
Posted: Mon May 23, 2022 12:55 pm
by mik
Ooh ooh
<holds up hand>
Re: New Car!
Posted: Mon May 23, 2022 12:56 pm
by scotta
mik wrote: Mon May 23, 2022 12:55 pm
Ooh ooh
<holds up hand>
You're banned from commenting due to insider trading knowledge. As is
@Nefarious
Re: New Car!
Posted: Mon May 23, 2022 1:14 pm
by JonMad
Is that a set of BMW numbers?
Re: New Car!
Posted: Mon May 23, 2022 1:22 pm
by scotta
JonMad wrote: Mon May 23, 2022 1:14 pm
Is that a set of BMW numbers?
Yes.
Re: New Car!
Posted: Mon May 23, 2022 1:38 pm
by Sundayjumper
scotta wrote: Mon May 23, 2022 1:22 pm
JonMad wrote: Mon May 23, 2022 1:14 pm
Is that a set of BMW numbers?
Yes.
They sound very similar to wot my 740d had. I'd have to double check though.
Re: New Car!
Posted: Mon May 23, 2022 2:05 pm
by Rich B
A something-40d - hopefully a 640d.
Re: New Car!
Posted: Mon May 23, 2022 2:50 pm
by 240PP
M135i
Edit - or a something 35d
Re: New Car!
Posted: Mon May 23, 2022 2:51 pm
by scotta
Rich B wrote: Mon May 23, 2022 2:05 pm
A something-40d - hopefully a 640d.
Yes, No.
Re: New Car!
Posted: Mon May 23, 2022 2:53 pm
by Rich B
scotta wrote: Mon May 23, 2022 2:51 pm
Rich B wrote: Mon May 23, 2022 2:05 pm
A something-40d - hopefully a 640d.
Yes, No.
540d
740d
X5 40d
X6 40d
Errrrr?
Re: New Car!
Posted: Mon May 23, 2022 2:54 pm
by scotta
Re: New Car!
Posted: Mon May 23, 2022 2:55 pm
by Rich B
Good looking car, are you using it for towing or do you have a particularly tall dog?
Re: New Car!
Posted: Mon May 23, 2022 3:02 pm
by scotta
I needed to solve the problem of having nothing to tow the race box with. This at first glance seems as simple as fitting a towbar to the 3 series...However its not. The Trailers and car weigh around 2200kg which is a problem as most cars are only rated to tow 17-1800kg.
After the incident we dont speak of with the XJR towing the box the lesson learned there was the cavalier attitude of "It'll be fine" doesnt cut it.
So after much looking at things the X5 was the choice. This particular one especially as it had the factory fitted retractable towbar. If you tick that option from the factory they put various chassis revisions on the car and the tow rating goes from 2700 to 3500kg.
Its in SE spec but has roughly £12k of options fitted which is pretty nice! 16 way adjustable upgraded leather memory seats for starters!
Re: New Car!
Posted: Mon May 23, 2022 3:04 pm
by Rich B
Good choice - I like it (the colour suits it too).
Re: New Car!
Posted: Mon May 23, 2022 3:11 pm
by scotta
Re: New Car!
Posted: Mon May 23, 2022 3:26 pm
by drcarlos
scotta wrote: Mon May 23, 2022 3:02 pm
I needed to solve the problem of having nothing to tow the race box with. This at first glance seems as simple as fitting a towbar to the 3 series...However its not. The Trailers and car weigh around 2200kg which is a problem as most cars are only rated to tow 17-1800kg.
After the incident we dont speak of with the XJR towing the box the lesson learned there was the cavalier attitude of "It'll be fine" doesnt cut it.
So after much looking at things the X5 was the choice. This particular one especially as it had the factory fitted retractable towbar. If you tick that option from the factory they put various chassis revisions on the car and the tow rating goes from 2700 to 3500kg.
Its in SE spec but has roughly £12k of options fitted which is pretty nice! 16 way adjustable upgraded leather memory seats for starters!
No substitute for a bit of bulk up front. It will do the job well I'd imagine. After doing my first fully laden tow at the weekend I'd certainly like a bit more power now (I've had the L200 2.5 years now and this is the first time we have been racing as a family), 300bhp would suffice I'd think.
Re: New Car!
Posted: Mon May 23, 2022 3:42 pm
by Ascender
Nice one! I do like X5s, always have done.
Re: New Car!
Posted: Mon May 23, 2022 4:14 pm
by Sundayjumper
drcarlos wrote: Mon May 23, 2022 3:26 pm
.,,300bhp would suffice I'd think.
It’s not the power, it’s all about torque. My Touareg was 309bhp and the Cayenne is 380bhp but the Touareg was way nicer to tow with.
Re: New Car!
Posted: Mon May 23, 2022 4:19 pm
by scotta
Sundayjumper wrote: Mon May 23, 2022 4:14 pm
drcarlos wrote: Mon May 23, 2022 3:26 pm
.,,300bhp would suffice I'd think.
It’s not the power, it’s all about torque. My Touareg was 309bhp and the Cayenne is 380bhp but the Touareg was way nicer to tow with.
465lb/ft available from 1500 rpm. Its very torquey!
Re: New Car!
Posted: Mon May 23, 2022 5:12 pm
by Jimmy Choo
Looks shit and I don't like it. I DEMAND you take it back immediately and get something that a random dickhead on the internet would like.