So I went car 'window shopping' today ....

F30AM · 04-19-2014, 09:16 AM

First port of call: BMW, Berry, Chiswick.
2 Series in EBII looked divine. Somehow the seats were not as comfortable as my 3 Series. Great experience at my dealer. Also, had an appointment with their 2 Product Genius guys. Really nice and friendly. The moment he saw my car he gleefully uttered the words Superman and brilliant. Lots of lovely cars and lots of potential customers. Tried everything to get email/SMS to work, but it was a no show. All 3 email accounts were undeliverable.

Second port of call: VW West London.
A bit of a let down. Unfriendly place. After BMW, a bit downmarket. Very comfortable are the new Golfs but they look so ordinary. Left rather quickly as I did not feel welcome.

Third port of call: Audi, West London.
Boring. Nothing wowed me. Pretty empty. Suddenly felt vey sleepy, so I left with the usual feeling that I felt totally underwhelmed.

Fourth port of call: Mercedes Benz, West London.
Walked in and walked out as there was nothing in the showroom worth looking at. No latest C Class just tons of A Class versions. Place felt a bit sad compared to the vibrant BMW showroom.

Fifth port of call: Halfords.
Bought a new Halfords tyre pressure gauge as mine has a dead battery and I could not be arsed to hunt for a new battery. Bought one for £19.99 and it was crap as it did not measure pressure in bar. Lots of pretty lights on it.

Sixth port of call: Halfords again.
Changed the pressure gauge for Halfords £9.99 version which gives readings in psi, bar and measures tread depth. Excellent and small.

Now home alone for a few hours hopefully, writing this thread for you lovely guys and gals.

G82Dude · 04-19-2014, 09:50 AM

So, you didn't buy a car window then after all!

Tengocity · 04-19-2014, 11:44 AM

Drive the M235i... I did today and really liked it!

Rides better than my 335d!

F30AM · 04-19-2014, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Tengocity

Drive the M235i... I did today and really liked it!

Rides better than my 335d!

My F30 has a superb ride and handles beautifully in both comfort and sport modes. It will take much for the 2 Series to beat that. I am loving it so much that I took it for a nice long run again today and just adored it even more. So smooth and quiet.

I must admit the 2 Series in M Sport trim is quite a looker. Looked fab in EBII. At first I thought the 4 Series had shrunk. However, the seat was not as comfortable as my F30. Also, a bit tight in the back. But the boot is a good size. I am 6'1/2" (used to be 6'1"), 63 kg (in the nude!,) so pretty slim with a petite posterior, but I felt a bit strangulated in the seat. Really could not get comfortable. Must have another go when I book a test drive soon.

I would dearly love to try an M235i and compare it with the M135i, a Golf R and a Seat Leon Cupra 280. (The Audi S3 Sportback is too frumpy looking, so I have for present crossed it off my list).

....,,,,..,,.. · 04-19-2014, 12:16 PM

We had an impromptu bit of garage looking today.

Not for me but for my better half.

While she is not due a new car just yet (definitely not before I get mine lol), she wants one this summer ideally,

So visited audi, she likes TT (it's a woman's car after all) and S1, also popped in to BMW, it's next door, nice Z4 in Valencia orange. Nothing at Mercedes.

However she also likes new Seat as well.
I can see this getting pricey, I was expecting a fiesta or corsa for her lol.

F30AM · 04-19-2014, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Brigand

We had an impromptu bit of garage looking today.

Not for me but for my better half.

While she is not due a new car just yet (definitely not before I get mine lol), she wants one this summer ideally,

So visited audi, she likes TT (it's a woman's car after all) and S1, also popped in to BMW, it's next door, nice Z4 in Valencia orange. Nothing at Mercedes.

However she also likes new Seat as well.
I can see this getting pricey, I was expecting a fiesta or corsa for her lol.

I rather like the new Mini. Fab interior quality. The Cooper S is a terrific little car as is the Cooper.

....,,,,..,,.. · 04-19-2014, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by F30AM

I rather like the new Mini. Fab interior quality. The Cooper S is a terrific little car as is the Cooper.

I do as well would love a cooper works coupe.

However SHE does not like minis

F30AM · 04-19-2014, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Brigand

I do as well would love a cooper works coupe.

However SHE does not like minis

Fussy fanny is she not?

....,,,,..,,.. · 04-19-2014, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by F30AM

Fussy fanny is she not?

What can I say she's Scottish..........

We all know what that means.

Tengocity · 04-19-2014, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Brigand

What can I say she's Scottish..........

We all know what that means.

She is a tight fanny?!

alex_chung · 04-19-2014, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Tengocity

She is a tight fanny?!

You beat me to it!!

Alex

F30AM · 04-19-2014, 01:28 PM

A tight fanny can afford to be fussy.

....,,,,..,,.. · 04-19-2014, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by F30AM

A tight fanny can afford to be fussy.

Trust me she knows it.

The worst thing is she will probably pick a really nice car.

F30AM · 04-19-2014, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Brigand

Trust me she knows it.

The worst thing is she will probably pick a really nice car.

And she also picked you mah deah!

Torquein · 04-19-2014, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by uke92dude

So, you didn't buy a car window then after all!

UK_ · 04-19-2014, 02:43 PM

Second port of call: VW West London.
A bit of a let down. Unfriendly place. After BMW, a bit downmarket. Very comfortable are the new Golfs but they look so ordinary. Left rather quickly as I did not feel welcome.

No offence, but what made you visit a VW garage after having a F30?

mgwest76 · 04-19-2014, 02:47 PM

Window shopping in a BMW garage is a bit dangerous. I've done that twice to while away time while the misses was out and came back with new cars…..

F30AM · 04-19-2014, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by UK_

Second port of call: VW West London.
A bit of a let down. Unfriendly place. After BMW, a bit downmarket. Very comfortable are the new Golfs but they look so ordinary. Left rather quickly as I did not feel welcome.

No offence, but what made you visit a VW garage after having a F30?

In case they had a Golf R. I need to downsize as I find the F30 too big for my purpose.

UK_ · 04-19-2014, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by F30AM

In case they had a Golf R. I need to downsize as I find the F30 too big for my purpose.

M135 then for you

UK_ · 04-19-2014, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by mgwest76

Window shopping in a BMW garage is a bit dangerous. I've done that twice to while away time while the misses was out and came back with new cars…..

I find BMW car configurator more dangerous, like playing Monopoly with an estate agent.

F30AM · 04-19-2014, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by UK_

M135 then for you

Maybe an M235i. If only the M135i had a better snout like that of the M235i.
Or, an M2?

Nick the Greek · 04-19-2014, 03:09 PM

Worth seeking out a Golf R for a drive.
They get excellent reviews.☺

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F30AM Major General 706 Rep 5,021 Posts Drives: F30 330d M Sport sDrive Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: London, UK iTrader: (0)	So I went car 'window shopping' today .... First port of call: BMW, Berry, Chiswick. 2 Series in EBII looked divine. Somehow the seats were not as comfortable as my 3 Series. Great experience at my dealer. Also, had an appointment with their 2 Product Genius guys. Really nice and friendly. The moment he saw my car he gleefully uttered the words Superman and brilliant. Lots of lovely cars and lots of potential customers. Tried everything to get email/SMS to work, but it was a no show. All 3 email accounts were undeliverable. Second port of call: VW West London. A bit of a let down. Unfriendly place. After BMW, a bit downmarket. Very comfortable are the new Golfs but they look so ordinary. Left rather quickly as I did not feel welcome. Third port of call: Audi, West London. Boring. Nothing wowed me. Pretty empty. Suddenly felt vey sleepy, so I left with the usual feeling that I felt totally underwhelmed. Fourth port of call: Mercedes Benz, West London. Walked in and walked out as there was nothing in the showroom worth looking at. No latest C Class just tons of A Class versions. Place felt a bit sad compared to the vibrant BMW showroom. Fifth port of call: Halfords. Bought a new Halfords tyre pressure gauge as mine has a dead battery and I could not be arsed to hunt for a new battery. Bought one for £19.99 and it was crap as it did not measure pressure in bar. Lots of pretty lights on it. Sixth port of call: Halfords again. Changed the pressure gauge for Halfords £9.99 version which gives readings in psi, bar and measures tread depth. Excellent and small. Now home alone for a few hours hopefully, writing this thread for you lovely guys and gals. __________________ Previous: Superman 330d sDrive M Sport + Toys Present: Red Tornado Golf 7R 5 Dr, DSG + Toys Last edited by F30AM; 04-19-2014 at 02:42 PM..
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