Builder49 Posted April 22, 2013 Share Posted April 22, 2013 Due to the fact that in my son's eyes I'm an old git, he was totally miffed when I purchased the Z as he had always loved the look of them. A couple of months ago I traded it in for an S5 (something I'm still regretting a tad as I miss 'Miss Marmite'). At this point I thought he might go out and buy a 350 for himself, but he reckoned the insurance was rediculous as he is only 22. Last weekend we went to pick up his new purchase as in his words "I want a decent motor with some oomph". So we went last Friday to pick up a nicely priced (IMO) 335i. Semi-auto with satnav etc. Have to say having driven it that it is a lovely beast. Far less refined than my S5 and slower in a straight line, but faster and more fun around bends. Still miss my Z though, so thinking of one as a promo vehicle LOL. Anyway, here's a few pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flex Posted April 22, 2013 Share Posted April 22, 2013 Lucky boy! Hope he's paying his share of household bills if he's still living at home! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MITZ@CougarStore Posted April 22, 2013 Share Posted April 22, 2013 Nice purchase, we look after an ex-Zed owners 335i and its a great car... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Builder49 Posted April 22, 2013 Author Share Posted April 22, 2013 Lucky boy! Hope he's paying his share of household bills if he's still living at home! Lol, I pay his wages so thats safe........ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S1 HNK Posted April 22, 2013 Share Posted April 22, 2013 335i at 22, I hope he's careful!! Probably best he doesn't find out a remap will take him to 360 + bhp so the S5 wont stand a chance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
370Ad Posted April 22, 2013 Share Posted April 22, 2013 Not my cup of T but very nice cars indeed. Especially for a 22 year old! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikesding Posted April 22, 2013 Share Posted April 22, 2013 Two of my dream (achievable) cars on your driveway! Add the Zed and I think you've got them all Very nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtbiscuit Posted April 22, 2013 Share Posted April 22, 2013 do you both work in insurance? good cars the 335, i'm suprised its cheaper to insure than the zed,i would have thought it was the other way round. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricey Posted April 22, 2013 Share Posted April 22, 2013 do you both work in insurance? What exactly do you do Builder? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wasso Posted April 22, 2013 Share Posted April 22, 2013 do you both work in insurance? What exactly do you do Builder? He's a cake maker hence the user name Ricey 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoogyRev Posted April 22, 2013 Share Posted April 22, 2013 do you both work in insurance? What exactly do you do Builder? He's a cake maker hence the user name Ricey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Builder49 Posted April 22, 2013 Author Share Posted April 22, 2013 (edited) do you both work in insurance? What exactly do you do Builder? He's a cake maker hence the user name Ricey official title is Company Director, hence cheap insurance (lower risk than a builder), dont exactly know why though???? Does Ricey work in paddy fields Wasso? LOL Edited April 22, 2013 by Builder49 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuarty Posted April 22, 2013 Share Posted April 22, 2013 Nice cars. I'd of thought it would have been the opposite. S3 better on the bends and 335i faster in a straight line! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HARMLU Posted April 22, 2013 Share Posted April 22, 2013 (edited) hmmmm, and the insurance was cheaper on the beamer then was it? I was 24 when I got my zed, no ncb. Insured for 558 quid for a 10 month policy. Subsequently, it has now gone down to 410 quid for 12 month policy! (now that I'm 25, all of a sudden I am less likely to wreck it) Edited April 22, 2013 by HARMLU Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATTAK Z Posted April 22, 2013 Share Posted April 22, 2013 One of my sons trumped me soon after I bought the Zed ... he went out in a GTO and came back in a Lotus Esprit Turbo lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun1982 Posted April 22, 2013 Share Posted April 22, 2013 hmmmm, and the insurance was cheaper on the beamer then was it? I was 24 when I got my zed, no ncb. Insured for 558 quid for a 10 month policy. Subsequently, it has now gone down to 410 quid for 12 month policy! (now that I'm 25, all of a sudden I am less likely to wreck it) Lucky you. I'm 30, 13 years ncb & my final 4 payments from changing mid policy are £104 odd!!! Was cheaper when I was younger & wasn't a home owner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HARMLU Posted April 22, 2013 Share Posted April 22, 2013 hmmmm, and the insurance was cheaper on the beamer then was it? I was 24 when I got my zed, no ncb. Insured for 558 quid for a 10 month policy. Subsequently, it has now gone down to 410 quid for 12 month policy! (now that I'm 25, all of a sudden I am less likely to wreck it) Lucky you. I'm 30, 13 years ncb & my final 4 payments from changing mid policy are £104 odd!!! Was cheaper when I was younger & wasn't a home owner But it's so worth it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricey Posted April 22, 2013 Share Posted April 22, 2013 do you both work in insurance? What exactly do you do Builder? He's a cake maker hence the user name Ricey Take it you boys missed the lesson in 'how to spot posts dripping with sarcasm' then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spursmaddave Posted April 22, 2013 Share Posted April 22, 2013 do you both work in insurance? What exactly do you do Builder? He's a cake maker hence the user name Ricey Take it you boys missed the lesson in 'how to spot posts dripping with sarcasm' then? Don't worry I still appreciate it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtbiscuit Posted April 22, 2013 Share Posted April 22, 2013 I knew what he did, they are just stereotypical insurance rep wagons. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrumbMC Posted April 22, 2013 Share Posted April 22, 2013 335i not bad for 22. i got my Z at that age. but i had 5 years ncb and was skint for about 18 months after Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun1982 Posted April 22, 2013 Share Posted April 22, 2013 hmmmm, and the insurance was cheaper on the beamer then was it? I was 24 when I got my zed, no ncb. Insured for 558 quid for a 10 month policy. Subsequently, it has now gone down to 410 quid for 12 month policy! (now that I'm 25, all of a sudden I am less likely to wreck it) Lucky you. I'm 30, 13 years ncb & my final 4 payments from changing mid policy are £104 odd!!! Was cheaper when I was younger & wasn't a home owner But it's so worth it! I wouldn't agree there lol. At ten payment that's £1040 to do less than 5000 miles a year which at my age sucks arse massively Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wasso Posted April 22, 2013 Share Posted April 22, 2013 do you both work in insurance? What exactly do you do Builder? He's a cake maker hence the user name Ricey Take it you boys missed the lesson in 'how to spot posts dripping with sarcasm' then? Ha ha you can't back track now..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HARMLU Posted April 22, 2013 Share Posted April 22, 2013 hmmmm, and the insurance was cheaper on the beamer then was it? I was 24 when I got my zed, no ncb. Insured for 558 quid for a 10 month policy. Subsequently, it has now gone down to 410 quid for 12 month policy! (now that I'm 25, all of a sudden I am less likely to wreck it) Lucky you. I'm 30, 13 years ncb & my final 4 payments from changing mid policy are £104 odd!!! Was cheaper when I was younger & wasn't a home owner But it's so worth it! I wouldn't agree there lol. At ten payment that's £1040 to do less than 5000 miles a year which at my age sucks arse massively Good Maths Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amstrange1 Posted April 22, 2013 Share Posted April 22, 2013 hmmmm, and the insurance was cheaper on the beamer then was it? I was 24 when I got my zed, no ncb. Insured for 558 quid for a 10 month policy. Subsequently, it has now gone down to 410 quid for 12 month policy! (now that I'm 25, all of a sudden I am less likely to wreck it) Lucky you. I'm 30, 13 years ncb & my final 4 payments from changing mid policy are £104 odd!!! Was cheaper when I was younger & wasn't a home owner But it's so worth it! I wouldn't agree there lol. At ten payment that's £1040 to do less than 5000 miles a year which at my age sucks arse massively Ouch! Are you in a bad postcode or something? I've got much less NCB on my Zed's policy than you, but at the same age pay half your premium for double the mileage including business use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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