Routledge Posted October 4, 2010 Report Share Posted October 4, 2010 A few days ago I took the plunge and bought myself my first BMW. This is my 9th car this year after a struggle to find the right car, with all the others (aside from a Golf and an Astra) being Jap cars (Civics, CRX's etc). I've purchased an Automatic 318ci Coupe and have to say i'm astounded at the comfort. I love the black leather interior and all the mod-cons that i'm not used to. My father's driven BMW's ever since I was born, and currently has a 645ci vert - He is happy that I have taken on the brand of car that he's accustomed to. Now all I need is for my friends to stop telling me i'm driving a drug-dealer's car and everything will be cushti! James. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nutz Posted October 4, 2010 Report Share Posted October 4, 2010 I thought 4 was the limit per year before you had to register as a trader or something? also your car looks stirring Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Routledge Posted October 4, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 4, 2010 Hmm, i'm really not sure to be fair. I've not been approached, but perhaps a change of address mid-way has helped me avoid this obligation? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suhail97 Posted October 4, 2010 Report Share Posted October 4, 2010 Is that with the DVLA? I've never heard of that. What if you were really unlucky and had 5 write offs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nutz Posted October 4, 2010 Report Share Posted October 4, 2010 Quick google brings up quite a few threads on the subject; http://www.migweb.co.uk/forums/car-talk/29...n-you-sell.html No one references any gov documents tho, general consensus is 6 every 12 months, not as I said 4. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suhail97 Posted October 4, 2010 Report Share Posted October 4, 2010 Learn something everyday on here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mit Posted October 4, 2010 Report Share Posted October 4, 2010 Blimey 9 cars in 9 months! Hope this one lasts longer Welcome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz Posted October 4, 2010 Report Share Posted October 4, 2010 Car looks nice Not a drug dealers car in the slightest! Jealousy is what I would call their reactions I bet your dads 645ci is a beast! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daz 330 Cs Posted October 4, 2010 Report Share Posted October 4, 2010 Welcome Dude . Not drug dealer ish at all . Just bitter people because you have a better car than they do Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Routledge Posted October 4, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 4, 2010 Thanks for the replies. I think it's mainly due to the fact that I'm 22 and look.. well.. 20-22 years old. Doesn't suit me on a weekend when I'm rolling around in jeans and a T-Shirt, but during the week when i'm suited and booted it does. Is there much done in the way of modifications on this community? I don't want to be immediately shunned but I was mulling over the notions of an M-Sport kit and powder-coating the alloys black and maybe going for a black grill. Oh and uprating the rear lights to the newer-spec LED ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clubsport_chris Posted October 4, 2010 Report Share Posted October 4, 2010 Mods are good dude it's what makes the car your own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickyZ Posted October 4, 2010 Report Share Posted October 4, 2010 Welcome Dude . Not drug dealer ish at all . Just bitter people because you have a better car than they do lol yep def jealousy dude haha Thanks for the replies. I think it's mainly due to the fact that I'm 22 and look.. well.. 20-22 years old. Doesn't suit me on a weekend when I'm rolling around in jeans and a T-Shirt, but during the week when i'm suited and booted it does. Is there much done in the way of modifications on this community? I don't want to be immediately shunned but I was mulling over the notions of an M-Sport kit and powder-coating the alloys black and maybe going for a black grill. Oh and uprating the rear lights to the newer-spec LED ones. mods are done in a big way on here lol yours sound like a good start but we do need more pics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz Posted October 4, 2010 Report Share Posted October 4, 2010 Thanks for the replies. I think it's mainly due to the fact that I'm 22 and look.. well.. 20-22 years old. Doesn't suit me on a weekend when I'm rolling around in jeans and a T-Shirt, but during the week when i'm suited and booted it does. Boy do I know that feeling! I'm 21 and after work/weekends I bust around in t-shirt and jeans. Car really doesn't suit me Is there much done in the way of modifications on this community? I don't want to be immediately shunned but I was mulling over the notions of an M-Sport kit and powder-coating the alloys black and maybe going for a black grill. Oh and uprating the rear lights to the newer-spec LED ones. Those mods will make the car look even better than it already does mate Definitely do the LED rear lights. I also really like LED numberplate lights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Routledge Posted October 4, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 4, 2010 Well here's a couple of pictures from the sale advert: I've got a few niggles that I want to sort before I get into the styling side of things. Such as: Only came with one key, and it's tempremental - Assumedly i'll have a go at re-programming it - Failing that I'll take a Stanley to it and try soldering in a replacement battery unit and have another go at the re-programming. If I'm feeling fruity I might splash out for a spare key just in case, but I heard the stealerships charge circa £100 for this luxury. It apparently flickers outside between 50 degrees celsius and minus 40 degrees celsius. I'm fairly sure it's the car that's wrong, rather than living in a bizarrely changual climate in West Sussex. Front bumper has obviously come into contact with the floor a few times and so doesn't sit right on the near-side - Will need to take it off and have a fiddle with the supports to see if they can be bent back. I had to remove a portion of the arch lining yesterday as the NSF wheel was rubbing against it - I think this was caused at the same time as the problem above. Will be crawling around a scrapyard looking for a better-condition replacement to fit. Minor scratch on the near-side rear quarter, not through the primer but still an imperfection that can be seen when the car is dry. Exhaust has a slight blow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz Posted October 4, 2010 Report Share Posted October 4, 2010 Only came with one key, and it's tempremental - Assumedly i'll have a go at re-programming it - Failing that I'll take a Stanley to it and try soldering in a replacement battery unit and have another go at the re-programming. If I'm feeling fruity I might splash out for a spare key just in case, but I heard the stealerships charge circa £100 for this luxury. The keys charge whilst in the ignition. It may be worth going around for a half hour drive to see if the key works any better afterwards. To re-program your key: - Sit in the car with all the doors shut and windows up with your key fobs (all your fobs need to be done at the same time) - With one of your keys turn the ignition on then off and remove the key - Press and hold the unlock botton and then press the lock button 3 times. - Release all buttons and the locks will bounce up and down. - Repeat this with the other key/keys (press and hold unlock and press lock 3 times, locks will bounce) Note: Only switch your ignition on once, doing so again while programming will reset the process and you will have to start again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Routledge Posted October 5, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 5, 2010 Just re-programmed the key today and it now works - Excellent! Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
