Its a 4dr not a 5dr

I much prefer the coupe myself. But when I tried for insurance, a coupe was about £500 difference, but when I tried again a couple months ago (for shits and giggles) it was the same as a saloon

Its totally up to you mate, but for about £600 you will get a nice 316/8 but chance are it will be the saloon because the coupes make more money.

You've seen it before, but just for the hell of it, here is the 318 saloon I had, which coincidentally, I paid £600 for...

17 and yea, it was £1600 then. I was with Quinn Direct, which I recommend because you can drive any car, at any age, even if you are TPFT.

Try it mate, I wouldn't try a 318is though as they will be silly to insure, as it is a sport after all

BMW 318...

I pay £1600 a year and I have more fun that someone in a 1.0 Corsa...

Also, I didn't do Pass+ but if I did, I would be looking about £1400, maybe? £400 ain't a lot considering you are going from a Corsa to a BMW.

The New Car Scent one is my current favourite

1994 BMW 318i SE. - Bought for £600 from my Dad when I was 16. Car hadn't been MOT'd for 2 years when I put it though, bottom ball joint was all that was needed. Not at gutless as people think, but still not as quick as a 6 cylinder model.

I have driven a hell of a lot of cars, yet not one would I rather have over my BMW. Well, maybe 1 or 2...

Is your (read = my) shifter broken??

My pedals are FUBAR. Want a straight swap so I have a working G25 and you get your replacement?

I am paying £1600 on a 1994 BMW 318i. Own policy. First car. With Quinn.

The good thing with Quinn is, even on a TPFT policy, you are still insured to drive any vehicle, if it already insured. Regardless of age etc. Comes in handy. My 23 y.o mate who is fully comp cant even drive any vehicle yet and I can

A 1.4 Corsa Sport is always going to a lot for a new driver, given how many new drivers have wrapped them around trees or crashed them. A know a few mew drivers with Corsas and they are all paying over the £2k mark for insurance and that is in a very very very low risk area. Price you have to pay to drive a Corsa/Saxo etc.

I read that you were gonna keep in standard because there isn't many 'unmolested' Corsa Sports around. Fair play to you, you sound like a level headed driver rather than a chav boy racer. Shame the minority of Corsa/Saxo drivers have ruined it for real drivers like you and I.

Last edited by The General Lee, Thu, 21 May 2009 17:31.

You missed me out fella

Quote from Nathan_French_14 :

Thanks for the comments. I understand that my car's wont be to everyone tastes, but i love the way the mondeo looks now.

Out of interest, do you have any pictures of how it looks now?

The futures bright...The future is sucking at F1.

Not a dig, just can't understand why...

Where do you actually work? I could do with a job that seems to pay infinite money.

Sorry, but I can still see you the wrong way in a bush, or catching the bus, or...dare I say: worse.

Quote from Nathan_French_14 :

The engines are strong on these. Seing as this one has had a 1.8 fitted, it may have replaced due to failure of the original..

The last of the E36 compact came fitted with the 1.9 8v engine.

Don't always believe the badge. The 323 is actually a de-restricted 2.5.

As a previous 316/318 owner (albeit a saloon) - I would highly recommend one. Best car I have ever driven. The build quality is amazing, the ride is a very comfortable one and the drive is superb. As someone stated, the rear suspension is the same as an e30, so bits are usually cheap and easy to find. Some parts are interchangeable throughout the range, such as the Z3. The E36 and Z3 are pretty much the same underneath. Nothing major tends to go wrong with these cars. But do check the rear arches for rust and the boot lid. The rear suspension turrets tend to rot, but with it being a low mileage late example, I don't think you need to worry. There are also a lot of BMW breakers and many a forum you can get help from.

The price is also very good, I would get in there quick because I promise, it won't be around for long. The car seems in a very good state with a few nice toys (PDC and electric windows/mirrors)

Comes highly recommended from me, nice choice.

Last edited by The General Lee, Mon, 6 Apr 2009 14:48.

So, thats a M3 Evo, a turbo'd Mini, a V6 Mondeo and a RST...

Are you even driving yet?

I really don't think your gonna get him on a technicality...

Quote from mclarenmatt :

Michael Mcintyre - Live & Laughing

I'm a bug fan of his. As you can see I got his DVD for Christmas. I watched it Christmas night and then again yesterday. It's hilarious!!

Didn't go much on Paddy McGuinness. Good job you're swapping it though.

Quote from The General Lee :

iPod Classis Black 120GB
TomTom SatNav
Huge Hackett Gift Set
Davidoff Cool Water Gift Set
FCUK Gift Set
FCUK Shower Gel & Body Spray
Gillette Fusion Power Razor
"I Am The Stig's Fat Cousin" T-Shirt
Lucy Pinder Calender
Ricky Gervais' Flanimals
Armarni Boxers
Armani Socks
DVD's -

• Bill Bailey - Tinselworm
  
• Michael McIntyre - Live & Laughing
  
• The World Of Lee Evans
  
• Clarkson - Thriller
  
• Green Street
  
• Waterloo Road - Series 2
  

Book's -

• QI Annual
  
• The QI Book Of Quotations
  

Update after some presents from my Girlfriends parents.

Lethal Weapon 1-2-3-4
CK One
Lynx Gift Set
Galaxy Selection Box

Okay, time I put up a list.

iPod Classis Black 120GB
TomTom SatNav
Huge Hackett Gift Set
Davidoff Cool Water Gift Set
FCUK Gift Set
FCUK Shower Gel & Body Spray
Gillette Fusion Power Razor
"I Am The Stig's Fat Cousin" T-Shirt
Lucy Pinder Calender
Ricky Gervais' Flanimals
Armarni Boxers
Armani Socks
DVD's -

• Bill Bailey - Tinselworm
  
• Michael McIntyre - Live & Laughing
  
• The World Of Lee Evans
  
• Clarkson - Thriller
  
• Green Street
  
• Waterloo Road - Series 2
  

Book's -

• QI Annual
  
• The QI Book Of Quotations
  

More tomorrow when I go to see my father.

Merry Christmas everyone.

Quote from mookie427 :

my new years resolution is 1024x768

That wasn't even funny last year

Yea, when I was 14 I had 'bumfluff' but I never felt the need to use a razor to shave it off. I used to use hair clippers.

Quote from Gills4life :

1) An electic razor. Finally don't have to use foam.

But, aren't you 15?

You got a lot of food for xmas...

I've been waiting for this thread.

Well, 2008 was a good year for me. I turned 18. I passed my driving test. I got a good job. Start of the year was a little shit as I was just waiting for the above to happen.

But, 2009 will be the making of me. I will get the car I want, I will get the job I want, I will get my self into a physical shape I'm happy with, I will get fit, I will get my own place. I'm generally looking forward to 2009 and I hope the above wishes come true for me.

Mother let me open a present early.

120GB iPod Classic in black for my car

XRR at Aston.

I spent so long driving the XRT in demo, I craved for the Beefier version.

I'm not out tonight as I'm skint, but I am driving a few mates out and picking them up again.

But, New Years eve, I am going over to my mates Pub and getting FREE drinks all night because I'm his doorman for the night. But, all he wants me to do, is sit at the bar drinking and kick out the tossers.

Quote from S14 DRIFT :

Got a £20 cheque from my Mothers sister

That would be your Aunty jackass.

Haven't had any early presents but I do know I've got a TomTom SatNav and a iPod to plug into my headunit in my car.

Check back tomorrow for updates...