darrenm Posted September 1, 2017 Share Posted September 1, 2017 2 minutes ago, chrisp65 said: I mentioned to someone today that one of the main pleasures of having finally got a new car for the last month has been that I'm no longer looking for a car or dealing with dealerships. Anyway, first month done, about 1200 miles in and the fuel economy on a family sized 1.6 petrol automatic is....65mpg Well chuffed with that. Excellent. No need for diesel with MPG like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genie Posted September 3, 2017 Share Posted September 3, 2017 Years back I bought a 1.6l Renault Megane patrol off eBay as I urgently needed a run around. I was amazed it did 50mpg on a run, couldn't believe it. Best bit was, I paid £800 for it and someone went into the back of it at an island, his insurance paid out £2000 (no whiplash btw). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrentVilla Posted September 3, 2017 Moderator Share Posted September 3, 2017 I've seen a beautiful Boxter for sale, very very tempted to go take a look as I want a second fun car. I used to have one about 10 years ago and it was a great drive. hmmm temptation.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa4europe Posted October 27, 2017 Share Posted October 27, 2017 Audi TTS, black, black alloys, blacked out glass... will i look like a word removed? at the moment Audi (car wow) are offering me a decent deal on that or an S4, i prefer the TT if im honest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted October 27, 2017 VT Supporter Share Posted October 27, 2017 5 hours ago, villa4europe said: Audi TTS, black, black alloys, blacked out glass... will i look like a word removed? at the moment Audi (car wow) are offering me a decent deal on that or an S4, i prefer the TT if im honest I'd go for the TT over the A/S4 I'm really not a fan of the A4. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted October 27, 2017 VT Supporter Share Posted October 27, 2017 On 14/08/2017 at 11:11, Stevo985 said: The audi one is terrible for me in terms of connectivity to my phone, but I think that's down to my phone. I need to experiment with the other half's iphone to see if it's better It is a million times better with an iPhone. Android Auto is garbage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa4europe Posted October 27, 2017 Share Posted October 27, 2017 1 hour ago, Stevo985 said: I'd go for the TT over the A/S4 I'm really not a fan of the A4. I'm in the same kind of place, not convinced by the look of the s4 and it's slightly more expensive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darrenm Posted October 27, 2017 Share Posted October 27, 2017 3 hours ago, Stevo985 said: It is a million times better with an iPhone. Android Auto is garbage. They seem fairly similar to me? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xela Posted October 29, 2017 Share Posted October 29, 2017 Not as flash as you guys but will finally be getting my new motor soon. Its not brand new but a low mileage A3 3.2 S-Line Quattro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted October 30, 2017 VT Supporter Share Posted October 30, 2017 On 27/10/2017 at 19:21, darrenm said: They seem fairly similar to me? Maybe it's my phone. But the iPhone interface using my GF's phone seems so much better. It actually works for a start. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lapal_fan Posted October 30, 2017 Share Posted October 30, 2017 18 hours ago, Xela said: Not as flash as you guys but will finally be getting my new motor soon. Its not brand new but a low mileage A3 3.2 S-Line Quattro You're gonna look so bawss sitting on the motorway in it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V01 Posted November 25, 2017 Share Posted November 25, 2017 Had a smack on the way home, a bit unsure what to do. Driving along the A4540, crossed the Key Hill Circus in the middle of 3 lanes, car in the left lane turned right. My passenger side hit his driver door, his door has a few dents and scrapes, my passenger front wheel arch is banged up with a few scuffs on the alloy. We exchanged details and took photos of the damage on each car. Should I be notifying my insurer asap or wait a few days and see what he wants to do? (my car looks like it came off worse and isn't worth worrying about claiming for) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AvfcRigo82 Posted November 26, 2017 Share Posted November 26, 2017 I would contact right away. This word removed may get first blood on you by making up all sorts of shit to dog you in and make out it is all your fault. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omariqy Posted November 26, 2017 Share Posted November 26, 2017 Finally got round to sorting out a new car. Woke up this morning determined to sort it out once and for all. Went in to the BMW dealership as they had a sales event (I know). Managed to haggle a good deal I think for the X1. Really like it as it is still a great driving height but feels quite nippy when you drive it. Interior is lovely also and it is very practical for the family. They offered me f all for my car though but have said that if I don't sell it privately for more in the next month then they will honour their price as a fall back option for me. Will go in during the week to sort out PCP paperwork. Anyone have any thoughts on GAP insurance and tyre/alloy protection? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davkaus Posted November 26, 2017 Share Posted November 26, 2017 (edited) You'll definitely want gap insurance, but get it through a third party. Run your details through a price comparison site, and I'd be surprised if BMW's quote is any less than double the price you can get online. Alloy/tyre cover is a waste of money unless you're incapable of parking, IMO. How much have they quoted you for it? How much would it cost to replace them? How often have you completely **** up your tyres/wheels in the last few years? Edited November 26, 2017 by Davkaus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NurembergVillan Posted November 26, 2017 Moderator Share Posted November 26, 2017 6 minutes ago, omariqy said: Finally got round to sorting out a new car. Woke up this morning determined to sort it out once and for all. Went in to the BMW dealership as they had a sales event (I know). Managed to haggle a good deal I think for the X1. Really like it as it is still a great driving height but feels quite nippy when you drive it. Interior is lovely also and it is very practical for the family. They offered me f all for my car though but have said that if I don't sell it privately for more in the next month then they will honour their price as a fall back option for me. Will go in during the week to sort out PCP paperwork. Anyone have any thoughts on GAP insurance and tyre/alloy protection? Congrats on the new motor! Just saw on Twitter you were flogging the old one. I went through all the Gap and Alloy stuff with my new one. For Gap, check your normal insurance first. If you've bought a brand new car, often your insurance will pay out full price in the first 12 months. In that case you'd want Gap cover from a third party insurer from year 2. For alloys and tyres, it's worth looking at. My alloys are dinged already. ALA are highly recommended. Check the spec on your alloys with the cover though. I couldn't get insured because I've got 23 or 24" alloys so they're oversized, but also if they were within size mine are diamond cut so that's usually a no-no too. If you sign up for 3 years it's not that expensive compared to replacing a massive tyre or getting a big wodge sorted on your alloys. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NurembergVillan Posted November 26, 2017 Moderator Share Posted November 26, 2017 6 minutes ago, Davkaus said: Alloy/tyre cover is a waste of money unless you're incapable of parking, IMO. I hear you on that! Although we've got a busy left turn that we have to take every morning, coming out of a residential road with usually traffic turning right at the same time. It's nigh on impossible to get round it without mounting the pavement a little bit. Always risky that a little ding will happen as you get near the kerb. Our car is leased, so in that case it's worth having the alloy cover as they'll slap you for everything when you come to give it back. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davkaus Posted November 26, 2017 Share Posted November 26, 2017 Haha, I did read your post and feel like I'd accidentally called you out I get the odd little scrape, but nothing the likes of chips away couldn't fix for far less than the price of alloy cover. I can see the need if you don't own the car outright though, they're certainly a lot fussier about it than I am. If I have to get close and kneel down to see a scratch on the wheels, I couldn't give a toss. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omariqy Posted November 26, 2017 Share Posted November 26, 2017 40 minutes ago, Davkaus said: You'll definitely want gap insurance, but get it through a third party. Run your details through a price comparison site, and I'd be surprised if BMW's quote is any less than double the price you can get online. Alloy/tyre cover is a waste of money unless you're incapable of parking, IMO. How much have they quoted you for it? How much would it cost to replace them? How often have you completely **** up your tyres/wheels in the last few years? Only reason I'm considering it is that BMW are very particular I hear. Also I do loads of miles and always seem to get a nail in my tyres. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darrenm Posted November 26, 2017 Share Posted November 26, 2017 15 minutes ago, omariqy said: Only reason I'm considering it is that BMW are very particular I hear. Also I do loads of miles and always seem to get a nail in my tyres. They all have to use the same rules. https://www.bvrla.co.uk/service/fair-wear-and-tear-guides I was surprised how lax the rules are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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