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Post by EspadaIII on Jan 4, 2021 14:48:00 GMT
But I didn't scratch any wheels in the process.... They remained pristine.  |
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Post by Humph on Jan 4, 2021 14:55:14 GMT
Are you mulling over replacing the Merc with an X2?
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Post by Deleted on Jan 4, 2021 15:07:52 GMT
ooooh really... The X2 looks like a nice car. Not too sitty uppy, just slide in height. Similar to my 2003 Subaru Forester. Except it's a BMW and therefore vile in most regards. |
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Post by Humph on Jan 4, 2021 15:21:25 GMT
Oh I dunno, I've had BMWs in the past and they were really very nice things to use. A 525i I had back in the dark ages was one of my all time favourite cars.
Edit - I mean, they're not as good as Mercs of course, obviously, but I thought it was was best to avoid any confusion.
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Post by EspadaIII on Jan 4, 2021 15:31:50 GMT
Whilst I consider driving an E-Class to be a privilege I have never really felt great desire to own a BMW. The Ultimate Driving Machine has backfired for me; I just don't like the impression it gives. However, I am finding that other Mercedes models are looking rather 'flash' and 'blingy' and not really to my taste. Recent BMWs and Audis are similar. The X2 has a certain smoothness to it that appeals; not too angular, what appears to be a long wheelbase and less in yer face than the equivalent models from other prestige manufacturers.
That said, the day I buy a new one will be known as the day hell froze over.
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Post by Humph on Jan 4, 2021 15:37:13 GMT
I'm a bit more in favour of an E over a 5, but might be more inclined to a 3 than a C. I'll leave the Audis to the "others" though thanks ( and yes I've had a couple of those too )
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Post by WDB on Jan 4, 2021 15:41:28 GMT
‘Fraid the current E leaves me unimpressed, whereas the current 5 is fabulous. But I have a big estate that I like and isn’t about to wear out, so it doesn’t matter much.
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Post by Humph on Jan 4, 2021 16:12:02 GMT
Aye indeed, the way things are going ( or not going to be more accurate ) I think I'll be keeping my big estate for some considerable time. Not that I mind, I rather like it.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 4, 2021 16:20:06 GMT
Oh I dunno, I've had BMWs in the past and they were really very nice things to use. A 525i I had back in the dark ages was one of my all time favourite cars. Edit - I mean, they're not as good as Mercs of course, obviously, but I thought it was was best to avoid any confusion. BMWs in the past are a long way from BMWs of now, which in my limited experience are fairly horrible to operate (as has been pointed out here regarding their horrible iDrive thingy). I'd rather have an Insignia to a current 3 Series. |
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Post by Humph on Jan 4, 2021 16:24:16 GMT
We had a couple of first gen Insignias on the company fleet. Estates, diesel autos. Actually very nice to sit in and not bad to drive, if a bit noisy in the engine department. Both, sadly, had enough reliability issues to not wish to replace them like for like. Not sure how good or otherwise the new ones are.
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Post by EspadaIII on Jan 4, 2021 16:26:04 GMT
Aye indeed, the way things are going ( or not going to be more accurate ) I think I'll be keeping my big estate for some considerable time. Not that I mind, I rather like it. Wish I had a 'like' button for this. It sums up my views at the moment perfectly. |
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Post by Rob on Jan 4, 2021 17:32:17 GMT
The current BMW iDrive controller is easy to use without taking your eyes off the road. On par with the rotary controller I had in the A3 (which was simplified a bit in a refresh) but it also has touch and most things can be done with your voice anyway.
So I can say 'Hey BMW, play Oasis on Spotify' and it will play my Oasis playlist. Just an example. It is probably one of the best systems at the moment - but note I am referring to OS7 and not iDrive 6 or older.
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Post by EspadaIII on Jan 11, 2021 17:33:27 GMT
Have we all stopped driving?? Not a single car based post in days..
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Post by WDB on Jan 11, 2021 17:51:15 GMT
I took the i3 out for fish and chips on Saturday. Closest thing I’ve had to a date for months.
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Post by EspadaIII on Jan 11, 2021 18:27:26 GMT
Did you get off??
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