Nick350z Posted January 15, 2016 Posted January 15, 2016 (edited) Part exchanged the old girl a few days back for my first German automobile...... 130i LE Msport - it's a very different drive to the Z in just about every sense of the word. Edited January 15, 2016 by Nick350z Quote
Nick350z Posted January 15, 2016 Author Posted January 15, 2016 Well, the dealer I left it with are called Prestige Direct based in Hertfordshire and have put it up for sale on their website, so if anyone is thinking of buying her I'll be more than happy to fill them in on any info they might need. She's been, and still is, a great car but I just wanted something a bit more refined and stealthy. One thing I have noticed straight away between the 2 - the Z has a far superior steering feel to it in terms of feedback. Quote
GreenLandy Posted January 15, 2016 Posted January 15, 2016 Christ, did the missus put her foot down or something?? 3 Quote
Nick350z Posted January 15, 2016 Author Posted January 15, 2016 Haha! No not quite - at first she was going 'I prefer the other one' but she's warmed to it now. But then she's very unimpressed with cars anyway so it was always going to be a tough sell! I just wanted something a bit more premium really and I've always liked the look of these ones. I'll miss the Z though and hopefully it'll end up with someone who looks after it. Actually I need to find out if Japex service other cars beyond the Japanese ones - after going there a few times I don't really want to go anywhere else. 1 Quote
GMballistic Posted January 15, 2016 Posted January 15, 2016 Looks a very tidy, smart new ride. Enjoy the BM. Quote
zxrob Posted January 16, 2016 Posted January 16, 2016 (edited) Well someone's got to say it You got rid of a beautiful Z and bought probably one of the ugliest bmw's ever made, they remind me of a shortened hearse My missus would de-balls me if I came back with that Wouldn't doubt its credentials, but boy they are fecking fugly Each to their own Please feel free to call me a c**t Rob Edited January 16, 2016 by zxrob 10 Quote
Nick350z Posted January 16, 2016 Author Posted January 16, 2016 (edited) Haha! No it's cool - everyone's different. To be fair it looks better in the flesh - but you're right - it's absolutely no looker like the Z is! However, it is stuffed full of toys and gadgets - which is something I like, handles well and is very rapid so it ticks a lot of boxes for me. Stupidly fat steering wheel on it though... Edited January 16, 2016 by Nick350z Quote
Ekona Posted January 16, 2016 Posted January 16, 2016 Ugly as sin, but worth it for the engine. We looked at one before buying the Mini, and I really wish I'd put my foot down and pushed wifey in that direction instead. M Sport steering wheel, perchance? Quote
AMT Posted January 17, 2016 Posted January 17, 2016 I think fuel may also be a contender for the reason here too... 'refined' doesn't make me head towards hatchbacks haha. Enjoy the new car! Hope the Z goes to a decent home and its great that you've offered to help out a potential new owner Quote
Nick350z Posted January 17, 2016 Author Posted January 17, 2016 Yes - it's not the nicest thing to hold. It's far too chunky - not sure what they were thinking with that - or the 'different' looks...;-) - but as you say the engine is a beauty and pulls very hard through the gears. Quote
Nick350z Posted January 17, 2016 Author Posted January 17, 2016 To be honest the fuel never really bothered me - the BMW isn't much better (depending on how it's driven of course)! Yeah whoever gets the Z will hopefully look after it - I'll be keeping an eye out on here if a potential owner comes looking for any information :-) Quote
AMT Posted January 17, 2016 Posted January 17, 2016 Just had a look at 130i fuel consumption for a gander as I thought it cant be that bad for something like a 130... 30mpg?! And you prob will only get 27average out it... thats ridiculous. Buy something else thats worth the fuel haha jk.. kind of lol Quote
ross@japex Posted January 23, 2016 Posted January 23, 2016 Sad to see her go, but yes we do all makes. We have BMW diagnostic equipment as well as VAGCOM for VW and Audi etc. 1 Quote
Nick350z Posted January 27, 2016 Author Posted January 27, 2016 Sad to see her go, but yes we do all makes. We have BMW diagnostic equipment as well as VAGCOM for VW and Audi etc. Lovely - thanks Ross - hope you guys are all well. I'll definitely be in contact when the time comes for servicing/repairs Quote
Sarnie Posted January 28, 2016 Posted January 28, 2016 Part exchanged the old girl a few days back for my first German automobile...... Say whaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaat?? Quote
Nick350z Posted January 28, 2016 Author Posted January 28, 2016 (edited) Part exchanged the old girl a few days back for my first German automobile...... Say whaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaat?? Honestly - despite it not being everyone's cup of tea in the looks department - it's a lovely car to drive, especially now I've got rid of the runflats :-) Edited January 28, 2016 by Nick350z Quote
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