FS: 2001 E46 BMW 320d SE

[Muad_dib77]

Xtype or C5

[Dragonheart]

Tom the way you worded that I could imagine you standing on a beachfront in Miami, and just putting on your shades.

[CJ]

isn't there a sprog carrier required as well?

Thats been sorted, theres a 1.6 engined TIVCT in the driveway, its surprisingly nippy and handles well for an everyday box but I digress....

Somebody has correctly identified the make of the mystery car already, if you can pick the right one and match it up with a model then you could win yourself a fanbelt off a 1985 Opel Rekord.

CJ

[Dilogoat86]

The 1.6 TIVCT, is that a Focus?

Subaru Justy?

[Myfeckin FTO]

All guesses so far are way out. Heres a sneak peak:

Lights are too high above arches for it to be a sports coupe.
My guess is its something along the lines of a Subaru - maybe a Tribeca or a Forester or an Outback.

Have to say though I am surprised I don't know what it is with that much of the car showing.

Is it jap or euro?

[CJ]

My guess is its something along the lines of a Subaru - maybe a Tribeca or a Forester or an Outback.

Guess again....

[Dragonheart]

That picture of the front or back arch and light?

[Dilogoat86]

I think it's the front of the car judging by the lense colour. Not enough red to be a rear lense. The line between the wing and bumper suggest it's not a Forrester or any of Subaru's cars for that matter. But I'm not an expert so I may be wrong.

[Muad_dib77]

Ford Candidates,
C-Max
S-Max
Galaxy?


or is it a Renault Scenic?

Can we atleast have a year?

[Dragonheart]

Could be clear lense rear lights, like a Lexus or something. Just cause the lights aren't red I wouldnt dismiss them as rear.

[elaine]

isn't there a sprog carrier required as well?

Thats been sorted, theres a 1.6 engined TIVCT in the driveway,

CJ

As far as I know Mrs CJ has A 1.6 Focus, So I think Cj is only lettin us know that. As for his new car Opel maybe

[Dilogoat86]

Well just to clear things up...

I bought the BMW. Picked it up this evening. Very chuffed! It's damn clean and driving home I got MORE than 20 miles to the gallon. Closer to 50

[richardc9052]

Well just to clear things up...

I bought the BMW. Picked it up this evening. Very chuffed! It's damn clean and driving home I got MORE than 20 miles to the gallon. Closer to 50

Damn.. i thought you where gonna give us the answer to what cj's mystery car was... but great news on the milage, they are nippy enough too! well ware

[TopCat]

Well just to clear things up...

I bought the BMW...

Congrats on the purchase. I had the car previously and really enjoyed it, and CJ has made a few subtle, but tasty mods. Well wear.

This pic is starting to wreck my head now. Really well cropped to show a lot, but still have us scratching our heads. Good game though.

[Dilogoat86]

I'm saying NOTHING.

[CJ]

Best of luck with the car Jon, thanks for an effortless sale.

I really should split this topic up, in the mean time, heres of a another teaser:



CJ

[Bernard]

Well, going by the two pictures you posted my best guess is a Polo Harlequin

[CJ]

Well, going by the two pictures you posted my best guess is a Polo Harlequin

Johns Da has one, I wouldn't like to cramp his style!

[CJ]

I'll put you out of your misery lads, pics here and here. Colm, the fanbelt is in the post

CJ

[colm_mcm]

Why would you have a picanto on the drive? Have Ye hired a nanny?

[CJ]

Why would you have a picanto on the drive?

Its a good question, the answer is I wouldn't, I certainly had ye goin' though!

I hopped over to the UK today to pick up the real car, actual pics here and here.

CJ

[colm_mcm]

Nice one. DSG or manual?

[CJ]

Initially, I focused on DSG but decided against it as an option on the basis of reported failures rates of current revision boxes, the fact that I don't change gear all that much on the way to work and the increased cost of purchase and emissions (i.e. VRT and tax).

Its an 8 months old CR TDI, in great nick and is a joy to drive, the 85 mile spin back from Chester to Holyhead was a pleasant experience. The dealership (largest Skoda dealer in the UK) were excellent to deal with, they really know how to do customer service, Irish dealers could learn a lot from the Brits in this area. The place was jammers at 10am yesterday morning, they offer to wash your car for for life (assuming you've bought it from them). Theres 16 months left on the 2 year European warranty which is some comfort, Skoda Ireland have confirmed they will honour the same.

CJ

[colm_mcm]

Sounds great, hired out a dsg in Scotland before and was shocked at how fast it was, could 100 mph on the highlands (private track, like) and was completely settled and comfortable at that speed, unlike say an IS220d that I would have been used to at the time.

Best of luck with the new jammer, nice colour too.

[Muad_dib77]

Sounds brilliant - well wear!