What have you done to your BMW today?
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Court_S said:
Sorted the insurance for my Z4 today and for once it was a pleasant surprise. I added a couple of extras like protected no claims and it was £328 fully comp for 12k per year. I’ve got £38 cash back due soon too. I think that’s the first time ever my insurance has been less than £300. Result.
I’m now in the fact position where the VED is a chunk more than insurance.
The VED on our old E91 330d is now more than our yearly insurance for it (SDP plus commute and full business use for both of us on 8k miles a year).I’m now in the fact position where the VED is a chunk more than insurance.
sortedcossie said:
Court_S said:
Sorted the insurance for my Z4 today and for once it was a pleasant surprise. I added a couple of extras like protected no claims and it was £328 fully comp for 12k per year. I’ve got £38 cash back due soon too. I think that’s the first time ever my insurance has been less than £300. Result.
I’m now in the fact position where the VED is a chunk more than insurance.
The VED on our old E91 330d is now more than our yearly insurance for it (SDP plus commute and full business use for both of us on 8k miles a year).I’m now in the fact position where the VED is a chunk more than insurance.
Both around £300 on a tatty old Honda Civic.....
sortedcossie said:
The VED on our old E91 330d is now more than our yearly insurance for it (SDP plus commute and full business use for both of us on 8k miles a year).
bodhi said:
Same here on the E82 125i - VED is just over £400, Insurance (with Business Use) £340.
Both around £300 on a tatty old Honda Civic.....
It feels odd paying more for VED - when I thought I was going to jump into a E90 M3 this year, the VED was double the insurance (which was oddly cheap) Both around £300 on a tatty old Honda Civic.....
Court_S said:
sortedcossie said:
The VED on our old E91 330d is now more than our yearly insurance for it (SDP plus commute and full business use for both of us on 8k miles a year).
bodhi said:
Same here on the E82 125i - VED is just over £400, Insurance (with Business Use) £340.
Both around £300 on a tatty old Honda Civic.....
It feels odd paying more for VED - when I thought I was going to jump into a E90 M3 this year, the VED was double the insurance (which was oddly cheap) Both around £300 on a tatty old Honda Civic.....
Court_S said:
bodhi said:
Just try not to think what will happen to VED after the inevitable change in government....
with two old N52's it's probably going to sting.Looking on the bright side, it might help the 440i GC I'm looking to park alongside it get a bit cheaper
Replaced the front anti roll bar drop links on the E26 with significantly chunkier looking ones. They were causing an annoying clunk so were obviously on their way out. Pretty simple job, only slight annoyance was that the bigger ball joints would not clear the suspension strut to screw into the end of the anti roll bar without loosening it off and rotating it a bit.
Quick test drive has reviled that, apart from the clunk which has gone, the suspension feels much more sorted at the front now, could just be a placebo effect though!
Quick test drive has reviled that, apart from the clunk which has gone, the suspension feels much more sorted at the front now, could just be a placebo effect though!
Court_S said:
Managed to finish fitting the wrapped trim to the Z4.
I appreciate that I’m in the minority for not liking the rare gloss black, but it was in poor condition and s a daft finish because because it shows up dust, fingers print and scratches like no man’s business.
That looks superb Sam I appreciate that I’m in the minority for not liking the rare gloss black, but it was in poor condition and s a daft finish because because it shows up dust, fingers print and scratches like no man’s business.
Just needs an alcantara steering wheel now
Court_S said:
d_a_n1979 said:
That looks superb Sam
Just needs an alcantara steering wheel now
Cheers Dan. I much prefer it to the silly gloss black trim.Just needs an alcantara steering wheel now
The wheel is getting refurbed at some point but I’m tempted to go with leather having had loads of Alcantara wheels.
What about an 'alf n 'alf from RSW
d_a_n1979 said:
Yeah; you drive a lot more than I do pal; alcantara is great and easy to keep clean as long as you look after it. Just feels better in the hands IMO
What about an 'alf n 'alf from RSW
Some nice nappa leather feels good, especially with the perforated leather.What about an 'alf n 'alf from RSW
My alcantara wheels wore well because I’m a detailing nerd, I just fancy a change having had four alcantara wheels.
Court_S said:
Managed to finish fitting the wrapped trim to the Z4.
I appreciate that I’m in the minority for not liking the rare gloss black, but it was in poor condition and s a daft finish because because it shows up dust, fingers print and scratches like no man’s business.
It’s satisfying when a good job is done - however, definitely not to my taste, I have to say.I appreciate that I’m in the minority for not liking the rare gloss black, but it was in poor condition and s a daft finish because because it shows up dust, fingers print and scratches like no man’s business.
d_a_n1979 said:
Quick geo tweak this morning; wasn't quite straight & true after fitting the new front arms a few weeks back
Looking sweet as always. Quite tempted by the genuine front splitter stuff looking at yours. Mine had cheap aftermarket garbage on it when I bought it, which has wrecked the paint on the bumper, so I need something better to cover it up now!Not what I've done to my BMW, but what I've done in my BMW.
704 miles in one tank in my F11 530d, two trips down south in back to back days helped to achieve my most miles to a tank yet.
Could have gotten more miles but the closest petrol station to me charging only 136.9 for diesel meant I stopped short of the maximum range.
704 miles in one tank in my F11 530d, two trips down south in back to back days helped to achieve my most miles to a tank yet.
Could have gotten more miles but the closest petrol station to me charging only 136.9 for diesel meant I stopped short of the maximum range.
bodhi said:
Court_S said:
bodhi said:
Just try not to think what will happen to VED after the inevitable change in government....
with two old N52's it's probably going to sting.Looking on the bright side, it might help the 440i GC I'm looking to park alongside it get a bit cheaper
Insurance is much cheaper than Road Tax!
Court_S said:
Managed to finish fitting the wrapped trim to the Z4.
I appreciate that I’m in the minority for not liking the rare gloss black, but it was in poor condition and s a daft finish because because it shows up dust, fingers print and scratches like no man’s business.
That looks amazing. Great job!I appreciate that I’m in the minority for not liking the rare gloss black, but it was in poor condition and s a daft finish because because it shows up dust, fingers print and scratches like no man’s business.
Court_S said:
d_a_n1979 said:
Yeah; you drive a lot more than I do pal; alcantara is great and easy to keep clean as long as you look after it. Just feels better in the hands IMO
What about an 'alf n 'alf from RSW
Some nice nappa leather feels good, especially with the perforated leather.What about an 'alf n 'alf from RSW
My alcantara wheels wore well because I’m a detailing nerd, I just fancy a change having had four alcantara wheels.
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