Leeroy

Not really my bag TBH mate, I did look at VXR8's too.

OK, I might test one, I love the E60 M5 Whilst I generally scoff at fuel consumption complaints, I don't want to see low teens on the display. I'm pretty sure that's what I'd achieve with the M5 although I doubt the S4 will be much better and it has 2 cylinders less! Have to say the consumption of the 335i at around 30mpg is pretty impressive....

I meant to say, I want an estate car - I figure that if I'm going to get a boring car it may as well be an estate

The M5 SMG gearbox would get on my nerves I think, it needs to be an easy drive around town etc. The B7 S4 does feel a bit more special than the 335i doesn't it. And Ricey, the budget is £18K max. The problem is that just gets me into the arse end of the RS4 market.....must......resist

It looks like a well looked after Zed from the description and pics

I'm pleased to say that we'll be needing a family car soon so I'm starting to look at my options. I was hoping to keep the Zed and buy a posh shed (Volvo T5, SAAB 9-3, Octavia VRS etc) but it really is a bit of an indulgence as I'll hardly use the Zed and we only need one car. I just can't decide what car to get, so far the shortlist is ; Audi B7 S4 Pro's - V8, 4WD, Nicely designed and built, apparently has some (shock horror!) oversteer options. Cons - 4WD. BMW E90 335i Pro's - RWD. Cons - Not a V8, no LSD. BMW E60 550i Pro's - V8 Cons - Bit of a barge, no LSD. Basically, as you can see I'm a bit hung up on RWD and a LSD and I really want a V8 - the other option is an AMG but I'm really not into older Mercs. And Jag's, Fords and Vauxhalls are out too. In an ideal world I'd have a C63 AMG or Lexus IS-F they're above my budget. I have three questions ; What have I missed? Does the 335i engine sound any good? Are the BMW e-diffs any good? All help greatly appreciated!!!

I had a sit in the GT86 at Goodwood and I have to say the driving position and location of controls was excellent. The quality of the interior was poor though, lots of cheap plastic.

+1

Nice, I'm looking at a practical cars at the mo and I'm thinking about a 156 GTA

You're probably right. Stand by the car as it cools and count the clicks per second 1 click per second sounds like you werent trying hard enough though

Mine didn't run out off puff quickly at all, I was surprised by the breadth of the rev range for a tdi tbh. It was the gt tdi 150 and I was genuinely impressed with it - to the extent that I wondered if it had been remapped by a previous owner.

Sorry in advance to the op for digression...... Where did you go for super mr mcgoo? I'm in the Newquay area for a week and just stuck 10 quids worth of 95 in to get me by Edit - I found a shell with v-power 10 mins out. Why would the local bp sell diesel ultimate but not petrol ultimate

I highly recommend the VAG PD diesels. They do sound a bit agricultural but they go like they smell. We had the 150bhp version in our Golf and it had plenty of performance and never returned less than 42mpg.

Newquay is rubbish for super.....

+1. I have to agree +1 If I post up a picture of myself laying naked in bed can someone please photoshop Cheryl Cole on top of me as I have often wondered what it would look like.... After hearing your request this is how she responded, the cheek of it!

I'm looking at these thinking that's a really good looking car but the illusion will be ruined when you fire that DERV up

1) I cost my cornflakes every morning with lead filings and 99Ron fuel. 2) I cut the grass by pouring petrol over it and setting fire! 3) I chew on wild rabbits as a snack. 4) I blow my tyres up with my mouth. 5) I shave with a bowie knife. 6) I changed my oil and used my teeth to get the sup plug off! 7) I too changed my oil and drank the waste! 8) I eat my dinner with a pitch fork and machete. 9) My cat has been trained to be the local drug dealer 10) I drive a pick up truck. The manliest vehicle in the known universe 11) I am ians cats best customer 12) When servicing my car I don't use ramps, I hold my car up with my knees 13) I wear barbed wire instead of socks 14) I brush my teeth with a wire brush 15) I drink sand 16) I can do 0-60 in 2.5 seconds. That's twice as fast as my car. 17) I used hair straighteners to smash my teeth out when I got bored cleaning them. 18) when I cook tea I often cut my own finger off as a snack. 19) I ate Ian's cat because it gives short measures

Succinct

I can see a yearly photoshop award coming up....... I nominate, for exceptional skills ; Spursmaddave Stew

Imagination man!

A little bit left field but what about a Puma? Supposed to be a good drive, I think the Racing version will be more than 4K but you'll have the choice of the best examples otherwise....

Full of ghey!

I would say that it isn't really your problem and the seller should sort this out unless ; A) The cars are rare and it's worth the fight. You're worried you might lose your £200. Dis you actually insure a car that you don't even own? It might sound harsh but it sounds like your man should have been more on the ball

He should go and canvas people on Leicester Square when the next horror film premieres. Some films seem to bring out a right old rare bunch, there's a few camping out there at the moment for 'The Dark Knight Rises'