Had a quick drive in this today too

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Had a quick drive in this today too

Post by neil » Sat Jul 14, 2012 12:07 am

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Post by mr dalive » Sat Jul 14, 2012 1:12 am

Did u get any video of this beauty?
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Post by chrisbin » Sat Jul 14, 2012 7:05 pm

............well it was hardly going to be a slow drive....... :wink: :lol:
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Post by Ikule » Sat Jul 14, 2012 8:12 pm

That add on spoiler just looks naff though, it looks like its been styled on an etch-a-sketch and spoils (pun intended) the look of a superb special edition :(

bet you had fun though! :lol:
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Post by ALPB1033 » Sat Jul 14, 2012 9:08 pm

Any car report? Time to do one. :)

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Post by Mark996 » Sun Jul 15, 2012 9:19 am

Just beautiful! I love the akropovic exhausts, I bet they sound awesome - I've always used them on my bikes (race and personal)!

I wonder just how much that that VRM is worth too - and if 'D3 BMW' is still available!?!?!
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Post by 164 coupe » Sun Jul 15, 2012 9:38 am

Mark996 wrote:
I wonder just how much that that VRM is worth too - and if 'D3 BMW' is still available!?!?!
I ran a number plate check for this plate last week, Mark, and it is already on a 2009 black D3 coupe! :cry:
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Post by neil » Sun Jul 15, 2012 9:56 am

No video I'm afraid.

It is VERY quick and definitely drives well.

However, It was completely throwing it down and only had a quick drive so didn't push things too hard - will definitely be looking to take it out again when dry and so I can get to know it better.

Steering is direct, handling very solid.

The interior makes you smile - particularly liked looking in the rear view mirror and seeing the blue and green stripe on the rear seat (not to mention the rear wing).

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Post by L8 ALPINA » Tue Aug 14, 2012 7:11 pm

I must admit the interior is spot on, some lovely little touches. And them seats :oops:

The exhaust note is not as i expected, judging what the bikes sound like

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Post by neil » Wed Aug 15, 2012 4:48 pm

Did you spot on Matt's posts on Twitter a new little gizmo on this car ?

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