deeveus 81 Report post Posted December 13, 2011 (edited) I really like the sound of a V8, that's why I have a Commodore ute with a very illegal exhaust which makes the windows shake. But for every day use you just couldn't go past a 335d - one of those remapped would take on just about anything. Visit My Website - that would be awesome sitting in the driveway! Edited December 13, 2011 by The Diesel Guy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Driftit 1955 Report post Posted December 13, 2011 (edited) Have been looking at 330D coupes to replace my fathers E55 AMG. Have you looked at importing one from the UK to save a bit of money? Seems to be plenty more options over there. On average the cars are around 10K NZD cheaper with more options and less KM's after VAT and GST calculations. Something like this but with 100K less on the clock and coupe. haha. http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/...n-425711878.htm Edited December 13, 2011 by driftit Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kingkarl 136 Report post Posted December 14, 2011 Running costs blah torque blah depreciation blah blah blah If you can afford it, a 996 turbo shouldn't take more than two seconds thought... it's a 911 turbo 0-100 in 4 and change... and it's a 911 turbo Run it for a few months then offload it if the impracticality isn't outweighed by the awesomeness Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
huff3r 347 Report post Posted December 15, 2011 Running costs blah torque blah depreciation blah blah blah If you can afford it, a 996 turbo shouldn't take more than two seconds thought... it's a 911 turbo 0-100 in 4 and change... and it's a 911 turbo Run it for a few months then offload it if the impracticality isn't outweighed by the awesomeness This man speaks the truth. Plus, it's a 911 turbo. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrad01 0 Report post Posted December 15, 2011 I really like the sound of a V8, that's why I have a Commodore ute with a very illegal exhaust which makes the windows shake. But for every day use you just couldn't go past a 335d - one of those remapped would take on just about anything. Visit My Website - that would be awesome sitting in the driveway! That 335d touring is IDENTICAL to my mates one. Top machine. He thought about the price for a while - should I, shouldn't I.....he just closed his eyes and did it. That boy smiles a lot now. Do it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hybrid 1039 Report post Posted December 15, 2011 Running costs blah torque blah depreciation blah blah blah If you can afford it, a 996 turbo shouldn't take more than two seconds thought... it's a 911 turbo 0-100 in 4 and change... and it's a 911 turbo Run it for a few months then offload it if the impracticality isn't outweighed by the awesomeness missing the point .... its not 4 door and the 996 interior is half assed compared Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deeveus 81 Report post Posted December 15, 2011 (edited) That 335d touring is IDENTICAL to my mates one. Top machine. He thought about the price for a while - should I, shouldn't I.....he just closed his eyes and did it. That boy smiles a lot now. Do it. Compared to a similarly spec'd 320d touring they are 30k ! Like the closing of the eyes lol! Has he remapped it? They will chuck out & wait for it... 264kw & 710nm - bahahahahaha! That in the car that's the size of a skateboard would be a huge amount of fun. Best $1000 you could ever spend. Another 335d Edited December 15, 2011 by The Diesel Guy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kiwi535 538 Report post Posted December 15, 2011 Compared to a similarly spec'd 320d touring they are 30k ! Like the closing of the eyes lol! Has he remapped it? They will chuck out & wait for it... 264kw & 710nm - bahahahahaha! That in the car that's the size of a skateboard would be a huge amount of fun. Best $1000 you could ever spend. Another 335d is your 320 chipped?made quite a difference to the 120d,and that is with a 80% map Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deeveus 81 Report post Posted December 20, 2011 (edited) Well look what the cat dragged in........ Couldn't help myself. IMMEDIATELY after jumping into it it felt like home. The instant power, driving position, suspension and feel of it is streets ahead of what is my gone twice the price ML Mercedes. Deets : 183kms 3.0d Facelift 6 speed auto w/160kw 500nm engine (getting remapped tomorrow) Same colour as the last one Sportpac Lazy total of wait for it : $23,900 Edited December 20, 2011 by The Diesel Guy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michael. 2312 Report post Posted December 20, 2011 500nm, that is impressive! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deeveus 81 Report post Posted December 20, 2011 500nm, that is impressive! It will be 600nm and 197kw tomorrow. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michael. 2312 Report post Posted December 20, 2011 Jesus. Quite a weapon. I only have a 350nm in my little V8 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deeveus 81 Report post Posted December 20, 2011 I think my VR V8 ute is about that 350nm mark. Depends on the size of the car, the torque on my ute feels quite muscly especially at take off, instant power without rev's 600nm on these is an awesome feeling. Especially when you have 1 ton behind you passing multiple cars as if they aren't there. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kiwi535 538 Report post Posted December 20, 2011 Jesus. Quite a weapon. I only have a 350nm in my little V8 350 nm is the torque of my little 2.0 deisel( at 1750 rpm theoaretically but seast of the pants is more like 2000 or so Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E30 325i Rag-Top 2915 Report post Posted December 20, 2011 Trying to decide over the last few nights what to look at next and trying to decide. I want something that hauls ass this time - maybe Bimmersport can choose the next one lol... A few possibles : GTR There's a few M5's but seem to be imports... 996 Turbo Possibly one of these at the right price Possibly a M3 sedan at a decent price I love your buying process Clinton, start off with a list that includes the GTR, M5, M3, 996 Turbo and end up with.. ...a diesel X5 (that's not even on the list to start with!!). A very good truck granted, but still not an obvious choice given the list you started from. I hope it lasts you well and you are happy with it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deeveus 81 Report post Posted December 20, 2011 I think every time I start with what I want, then look at the running costs. All in all, a bad time of year to be shelling out 80k on a car. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hybrid 1039 Report post Posted December 21, 2011 Well look what the cat dragged in........ Couldn't help myself. IMMEDIATELY after jumping into it it felt like home. The instant power, driving position, suspension and feel of it is streets ahead of what is my gone twice the price ML Mercedes. Deets : 183kms 3.0d Facelift 6 speed auto w/160kw 500nm engine (getting remapped tomorrow) Same colour as the last one Sportpac Lazy total of wait for it : $23,900 Congrats ... full circle. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
