Sam Posted September 12, 2012 Report Share Posted September 12, 2012 The other threads were getting rather large, so I've decided to merge them and create one new one. Continuing from: DennisTop 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longun Posted September 12, 2012 Report Share Posted September 12, 2012 Wibble...... mit 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mit Posted September 12, 2012 Report Share Posted September 12, 2012 Wobble... Longun 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clubsport_chris Posted September 12, 2012 Report Share Posted September 12, 2012 they all fell downnnnnnnnnnnnnnn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamN Posted September 12, 2012 Report Share Posted September 12, 2012 I was about to start a thread asking why you closed them!! Ryan330c and Blair 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Posted September 12, 2012 Report Share Posted September 12, 2012 Expensive last couple months, spent £2800+ on car stuff alone. New tyres all round and a service + brake fluid on the 125i, two new rears for me, bought Bilsteins and sent them off to be rebuilt, insurance is up and taxed it for 12 months... Looking forward to a few months where I don;t have to spend my hard-earned on cars! Oh yeah... I'm probably going to shell out another £900 to get my subframe repaired and reinforced instead of letting BMW do it FOC... Ryan330c 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longun Posted September 12, 2012 Report Share Posted September 12, 2012 Oh yeah... I'm probably going to shell out another £900 to get my subframe repaired and reinforced instead of letting BMW do it FOC... Would it not be cheaper to let them do the main fix and then just reinforce it yourself after? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mit Posted September 12, 2012 Report Share Posted September 12, 2012 lol, I was about to write out a breakdown of how much I spent in August but it comes to about £4000 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longun Posted September 12, 2012 Report Share Posted September 12, 2012 (edited) I only spent £240. £200 for new lower arms and £40 for an MOT. If my car needed 4K spent on it then its time for the scrap heap. Its only worth around £3800. Edited September 12, 2012 by Longun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Proffitt Posted September 12, 2012 Report Share Posted September 12, 2012 wow thats alot of money!!! This month I have spent £400 on insurance and left to pay is, tax, mot + service. Why they are all in the same month I do not know!! Will tax it for 6 months and spread them apart Lets hope the mot is all fine and dandy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjn Posted September 12, 2012 Report Share Posted September 12, 2012 Just insurance last month, and nothing so far this month Will be buying new front discs and pads at the end of month though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Posted September 12, 2012 Report Share Posted September 12, 2012 (edited) Would it not be cheaper to let them do the main fix and then just reinforce it yourself after? It would be cheaper yes, but I don't want my whole floor replaced by BMW - the work is too invasive and doesn't sit right with me. The amount of cutting, welding and sealing they have to do opens up all kinds of opportunities for rust in the future, and the replacement boot floor contains 6 of the 8 points that the rear axle is attached too, so theres a big chance of slight alignment problems. I'd rather pay out of my own pocket to have my existing floor repaired and reinforced by a bodyshop I trust, than let BMW do the complete replacement FOC. I want to do what is best for the longevity of my car, and unfortunately that's not what's best for my pocket! Edited September 12, 2012 by Keith Blair, Tymm and Ryan330c 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamN Posted September 12, 2012 Report Share Posted September 12, 2012 Just got a bollocking by my manager for 'being on my laptop looking at wheels and stuff' whilst in a big important meeting with the company director. 40 or so people in a quiet office with me tapping away instead of listening. Oops, my bad. On the plus side, bought a pair of new wheels for a good price! Every cloud... Now need to find another matching/similar pair! B0B and Frobius 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ Syxx Posted September 12, 2012 Report Share Posted September 12, 2012 Think I have just dropped approx 1k on doing my brakes all round! Labour was free though! lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Posted September 12, 2012 Report Share Posted September 12, 2012 ^^^Oh yeah, forgot I did a DIY service and bought new front discs... That brings the total spend up to well over £3k! Should really keep a spreadsheet, although I'll probably regret it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey Posted September 12, 2012 Report Share Posted September 12, 2012 I'm about £900. A years tax, 2 new rear Conti's and a 4 wheel hunter alignment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Posted September 12, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 12, 2012 Maybe my cheap car isn't costing me that much a month then. Probably £200 over the last 2 months, although trying to get it fixed, not upgrades! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Posted September 12, 2012 Report Share Posted September 12, 2012 Maybe my cheap car isn't costing me that much a month then. Probably £200 over the last 2 months, although trying to get it fixed, not upgrades! Not so bad! Unfortunately I have to pay for all car stuff, including everything my wife's car needs. Heaven forbid she had to pay herself, that would eat into her expensive handbag/ jewellery habit Blair, ben and B0B 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ben Posted September 12, 2012 Report Share Posted September 12, 2012 I'm waiting for my carriers to come back so I can fit my M3 discs, calipers and pads! I hate waiting! ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wash Posted September 12, 2012 Report Share Posted September 12, 2012 I've only replaced the brake pads, rear ARB links, and did a quick service (oil + oil filter and air filter) since I've owned my car (little over a year). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chimp Choker Posted September 12, 2012 Report Share Posted September 12, 2012 Just got a bollocking by my manager for 'being on my laptop looking at wheels and stuff' whilst in a big important meeting with the company director. 40 or so people in a quiet office with me tapping away instead of listening. Oops, my bad. On the plus side, bought a pair of new wheels for a good price! Every cloud... Now need to find another matching/similar pair! Seems like a perfect case for work related bullying..... E46 Convertible Imola Red Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey Posted September 12, 2012 Report Share Posted September 12, 2012 Wife just sent an email to me. Wife's version I'm going to test drive a new car on Saturday. Can we discuss tonight please? xx My version I'm going to test drive a new car on Saturday. Can you pay for it please? xx RickyZ, Frobius, Keith and 6 others 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Posted September 12, 2012 Report Share Posted September 12, 2012 Wife just sent an email to me. Wife's version I'm going to test drive a new car on Saturday. Can we discuss tonight please? xx My version I'm going to test drive a new car on Saturday. Can you pay for it please? xx Sounds about right! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey Posted September 12, 2012 Report Share Posted September 12, 2012 (edited) i have elected not to reply to the said email. Sometimes I wish I was a woman that had a man to bleed dry ! Edited September 12, 2012 by Mikey Chimp Choker 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonlpearce Posted September 12, 2012 Report Share Posted September 12, 2012 You should reply and tell her it all depends on how much she will put out between now and the weekend! ben, RickyZ and ChalkyGirl 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
