Sam Posted October 7, 2010 Report Share Posted October 7, 2010 I've not gone and bought a new car, or even done any mods. But they are going to cost me a fortune this month. E30 MOT £50 - Failed, so I need to buy E30 rear springs £50. While I'm doing work on it, it needs a new batterys, thats E30 Battery £50. Oh, it needed tax this month too, I only done 6 months, as I may sell it, E30 Tax £115. Hopfully thats it covered. But, the Mini needs 2 new tyres, badly. I'm not going to be cheap here, so that's £200 for both. As we're on a Multicar insurance policy, both cars need insurance at the end of the month, I reckon thats the best part of £1k. £1465! Yey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickyZ Posted October 7, 2010 Report Share Posted October 7, 2010 Ouch least it ll all be done then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey Posted October 7, 2010 Report Share Posted October 7, 2010 Know the feeling Sam. Had a month like that in August. 2 new rears £420 Front discs and pads £390 New battery £125 (raped as I was stranded and Halfords was the nearest place) Tax £245 At least I have a breather now until my inspection 2 ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Posted October 7, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 7, 2010 After looking, seems its more like £250 for 2 tyres. That nudges it just over £1500. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mit Posted October 7, 2010 Report Share Posted October 7, 2010 I had something similar this month, checked my card statement to see my insurance company had auto-renewed my insurance at £1500, so I did loads of phoning around and decided it was best to stick with them (this is because of my stupid accident a couple of months ago). Had a puncture and replaced 2 tyres, one had a slow puncture and had to replace it again so 3 new tyres... road tax due at the end of the month... and probably MOT too. So in a month I'm spending about half the value of my car... on my car. D'oh! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz Posted October 7, 2010 Report Share Posted October 7, 2010 Mikey, how much do you think the Insp 2 is going to be on an M? I've got my Insp 2 coming soon and I'm dreading it enough! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Singh Posted October 7, 2010 Report Share Posted October 7, 2010 After looking, seems its more like £250 for 2 tyres. That nudges it just over £1500. All the subscription money should help Sam But on a serious note, I know the feeling. I was on holdiay for August (v.expensive), then came back to have to do 2 MOTs, including 1 new tyre, and new rear discs, pads, shoes. Also need insurance for mrs car this month. And I moved house, and need to sort energy inspections etc on the old place before I can rent it out. Just when you think it is going to be a cost effective month - it all adds up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Posted October 7, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 7, 2010 I had something similar this month, checked my card statement to see my insurance company had auto-renewed my insurance at £1500, so I did loads of phoning around and decided it was best to stick with them (this is because of my stupid accident a couple of months ago). Had a puncture and replaced 2 tyres, one had a slow puncture and had to replace it again so 3 new tyres... road tax due at the end of the month... and probably MOT too. So in a month I'm spending about half the value of my car... on my car. D'oh! I could buy 2 of my E30's for what its costing me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mit Posted October 7, 2010 Report Share Posted October 7, 2010 Well I just renewed my subscription the other day if it helps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey Posted October 7, 2010 Report Share Posted October 7, 2010 Mikey, how much do you think the Insp 2 is going to be on an M? I've got my Insp 2 coming soon and I'm dreading it enough! Insp 2 on yours isn't major £££'s. Actually Wayside are quoting £319 for an insp 2 for a 6 pot. They are also the cheapest main dealer I've found for an insp 2 for the ///M at £799 so if I stay down the BMW service route rather than Indy I will be taking it there. My local stealer wants £1100 ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Posted October 7, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 7, 2010 All the subscription money should help Sam But on a serious note, I know the feeling. I was on holdiay for August (v.expensive), then came back to have to do 2 MOTs, including 1 new tyre, and new rear discs, pads, shoes. Also need insurance for mrs car this month. And I moved house, and need to sort energy inspections etc on the old place before I can rent it out. Just when you think it is going to be a cost effective month - it all adds up. Ha! I moved just under 4 months ago, we still seem to be spending load on stuff for the house. I've had 2 holidays last month (My first 2 this year), so that was a big drain! Now this! I've then got to pay for the holiday I've book at new years. Its the girlfriends birthday tomorrow... When does it stopppppppppp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz Posted October 7, 2010 Report Share Posted October 7, 2010 £1100? They've gotta be having a laugh! £799 isn't too bad considering it's the biggest service. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey Posted October 7, 2010 Report Share Posted October 7, 2010 £1100? They've gotta be having a laugh! £799 isn't too bad considering it's the biggest service. Yep, that's what they quoted me when I took it in for an oil service ! I will try and see if they do a price match when the time comes rather than going up to MK. Not fussed if I have to as I can crash at my friends who live in Middleton. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daz 330 Cs Posted October 7, 2010 Report Share Posted October 7, 2010 £1100? They've gotta be having a laugh! £799 isn't too bad considering it's the biggest service. Inspection 2 is the Big One on an M ...Ouch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz Posted October 7, 2010 Report Share Posted October 7, 2010 Yep, that's what they quoted me when I took it in for an oil service ! I will try and see if they do a price match when the time comes rather than going up to MK. Not fussed if I have to as I can crash at my friends who live in Middleton. If you ever get stuck I've got a spare room Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey Posted October 7, 2010 Report Share Posted October 7, 2010 If you ever get stuck I've got a spare room Top man ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonlpearce Posted October 7, 2010 Report Share Posted October 7, 2010 I know this feeling... E46 Tax £230.00 E46 MOT £27.50 (Pass) E46 Ins £730.00 Plus. R25 Tax £150 R25 MOT £27.50 (Fail) R25 Backbox £50 R25 MOT retest £17 R = Rover And to top it off the fraud squad emptied my account at one point which was slightly worrying, luckily its all been returned to me. They didnt half make me feel like the criminal though. PS - Sam i know i owe you some money for stickers, will get round to sorting it just need to keep an eye on things for the next week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt_330CI Posted October 7, 2010 Report Share Posted October 7, 2010 I had to give my mum £1,400 this month. £1,000 next month. £1,000 in November. That kinda hurts but it made sense instead of buying a Convertible in December. Gaz - Mstyle inspection 2 = £275 As for £800 being not bad for an M3 - they dont actually "do" alot. Most of it is visually inspecting things lol. The only real hard work is taking the wheels off and pads out to inspect the brakes. I dont even think the inspection 2 includes plugs and leads and other general service parts! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aidan316i Posted October 7, 2010 Report Share Posted October 7, 2010 £1500 or so on the 316i during summertime Inspection II parts (BMW) Oil (Castol £40) Water Pump (BMW) Expansion Tank (BMW) Thermostat (BMW) Bushings (Powerflex) Front Pads (330i Red Stuff) Rear Pads (BMW) MOT (£30) Bodywork (M Sport Bumper Flushed with sideskirts fitted & painted) Horn (£10) Brake Pipes (Cant remember) There is bound to be more in there i've missed out, but it was a very very dear 2 months or so Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeithS Posted October 8, 2010 Report Share Posted October 8, 2010 Insp 2 on yours isn't major £££'s. Actually Wayside are quoting £319 for an insp 2 for a 6 pot. They are also the cheapest main dealer I've found for an insp 2 for the ///M at £799 so if I stay down the BMW service route rather than Indy I will be taking it there. My local stealer wants £1100 ! Mikey i know its not near you but my ///M was service at Coopers Reading £638 + Vat, sure you could get a price match within the Coopers group! Not bad for Inspec 2 me thinks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey Posted October 8, 2010 Report Share Posted October 8, 2010 Mikey i know its not near you but my ///M was service at Coopers Reading £638 + Vat, sure you could get a price match within the Coopers group! Not bad for Inspec 2 me thinks! Hmm, cheers m8. I've got Coopers Sevenoaks which isn't too far from me so will bear that in mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveGT Posted October 8, 2010 Report Share Posted October 8, 2010 Car spend this month £0 haven't replaced my 330 yet, really must get round to finding something now I've rebuilt the garage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeithS Posted October 8, 2010 Report Share Posted October 8, 2010 I had to give my mum £1,400 this month. £1,000 next month. £1,000 in November. That kinda hurts but it made sense instead of buying a Convertible in December. Gaz - Mstyle inspection 2 = £275 As for £800 being not bad for an M3 - they dont actually "do" alot. Most of it is visually inspecting things lol. The only real hard work is taking the wheels off and pads out to inspect the brakes. I dont even think the inspection 2 includes plugs and leads and other general service parts! Think you've got that slightly wrong fella! Inspec 2 on a ///M is a 2 days service inc plugs,oil, air filter,oil filter, gearbox oil change plus valve settings are checked and set! Brakes pads and disc's checked and a full vehicle health check! Its a 2 day service as the valve settings have to be done from cold! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
