OFFICIAL CAR/DRIVING TOPIC

[Mr. Gayle]

Pissed been told cars a write off loved that car

Never had a TT before, the newer FSI's look nice, spesh in blue.

Of course considering a 3 series again, but don't really like the new shape THAT much but do like the hardtop convert though.

911 so nice but you need to spend big money for a decent version, the standard 1 is just far too basic for what you pay.

Don't like ranges, q7s and them cars.

[Salamanca]

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you will get to keep the car, despite getting a pay out, look for a brokers for parts for your car. its a 3 series, theres plenty of spare parts. i'd be shocked if it costs more than 3-4 bills to repair ur whip brew.

[Yung bawse]

whats with all the new hatchbacks looking kind of similar.. focus, megan, astra etc..come like they're trying to somehow incorperate the shape of the siccoro.

dunno if it's just me but it's like they're all forming the same kind of mould.

[Da Luv Doc]

whats with all the new hatchbacks looking kind of similar.. focus, megan, astra etc..come like they're trying to somehow incorperate the shape of the siccoro.

dunno if it's just me but it's like they're all forming the same kind of mould.

It's been like that for years.

[Yung bawse]

Don't agree but i'll keep it moving..

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anyone tried 1 of them new citroen DS5 or whatever they are...200bhp and soo low emissions that you don't have to pay any tax.

look sick IMO but never drove a citroen, infact iv never heard anything about 1 lol.

http://i.telegraph.co.uk/multimedia/archive/02035/DS5-2_2035612b.jpg

[Mr. Gayle]

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you will get to keep the car, despite getting a pay out, look for a brokers for parts for your car. its a 3 series, theres plenty of spare parts. i'd be shocked if it costs more than 3-4 bills to repair ur whip brew.

Being quoted 5.7k to repair

I reckon its suspension/axle damage

But yeah will speak to a few ppl to see if they can fix it, the repair bill they have is from Stephen James a big hair BMW dealership

[Salamanca]

someone clipped my clk's rear bumper. literatelly clipped it. and i took it to mercedes for repair, and they said 7k. i sh*t you not. (they only sell parts that are not coloured, so they then charge you labour to colour code it etc.) dealerships and the likes are f*ck*ng wrongens.

i got the car written off for 6k went to a breakers, found a rear bumper for £100 and the mechanic straightened out the axle for £50.

total price £250.

i kept the car too.

use it to your advantage.

i think you got the 3 series 2001-2005 coupe dont you?

if so

http://www.ebay.co.u...1c#ht_677wt_986

phone them first tho and ask if it'll fit, cause i aint really been a bmw guy

edit: look through google for a specific bmw breakers. there will be plenty.

[Salamanca]

damn, double post.

ur in luck, here

http://www.bmspares....ers_3series.htm

their near enfield/essex sides too

[Seymour Cake]

But then ur car is a cat D?

When u come to sell it you can't sell it at normal market value, when people hear cat d/c they run

[KayGee]

You have to buy your car back though?

[Salamanca]

cat b/c yes. cat d cars still get purchased. they lose 10-15% of their market value, unless they are fresh out of showroom, then they will lose quite a bit.

[ruz]

at the end of the day it depends if you got the time, effort and connections

you need to buy the car back, buy parts, get someone reputable to fit it, the car has to go through tests by vosa etc to make sure its safe and road legal. then you decide if u want to sell it or keep it.

no offence its only and e46 bmw and no tworth the hassle

if is was something more new or desirable then it would be worth it

a cat c/d e46 bmw will go for peanuts

[Mr. Gayle]

Safe for the advice, I have a few links so will speak to them

Yeah I know its only a e46, but I love it best 3 series shape IMO.

Also would my insurance go up cos the car would be CAT D, I dont think it should as Cat D is just written off as its not economical to repair to the car.

[Mr. Gayle]

damn, double post.

ur in luck, here

http://www.bmspares....ers_3series.htm

their near enfield/essex sides too

Safe for that will def consider if its worth getting it repaired, like Ruz said it could invovle a lot of hassle for a 5k car.

[Guest PROFIT MARGINS]

Have u even checked that u can buy the car back?

A lot of insurance companies don't let u buy back anymore because they know they can do the same as u an fix it up or sell on for breakers.

Just get a new car u should be able to afford something similar to what u had anyway.

[Guest PROFIT MARGINS]

[carpedeum]

The real thing doesnt look that hot,

[Da Luv Doc]

Womans car tbh

[carpedeum]

at 600HP yeah?

[Da Luv Doc]

Can see only women driving this, no matter how many BHP it has.

[carpedeum]

its a lambo mayn who wdnt want one

[Yung bawse]

Id rather a range rover overfintch or BMW X6 tbh

[Greens]

Its butters, buy a proper lambo if u have that kind of dough.

[Guest PROFIT MARGINS]

Id rather a range rover overfintch or BMW X6 tbh

I don't like the Lamborghini but u gotta be fucking joking

Man said X6??

Piss off

[Yung bawse]

all day

http://www.tuningnews.net/wallpaper/1024x768/ac-schnitzer-bmw-x6-01.jpg