Turner guy, just because people don't drive the cars well, does not mean they are bad to drive, just that the driver is bad.
5 series is a little heavy to be a 'drivers' car, but it craps all over the competition.
I will say that my old 325 convertable (w plate) was a decent car made bad by taking the roof off. To my flex and shake on the bumps compared to my friends hard top version. Still better than my current A4 though!
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BMW cars - overrated POS
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My 5 Series (F10) handled like a car half it's size and weight. Great car.
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I've always wanted to like BMW's but every time I've driven one I've been soooooooo unimpressed.
So either1: You can't drive
2: You're lying
3: You *wish* you could have a BMW and feel emasculated by those who do, so you spend time making things up on forums because it bolsters your fragile self-esteem.I've had a number of BMWs over the years, some have been amazing, some more run of the mill. One thing they all did was drive well, even the midrange diesels.
I've never wanted a BMW, I hate the styling, the poncy attitude that's attached to them, as clearly displayed above, and as for feeling emasculated by the owners of them, I tend to view said owners as full of **it, needing to be seen to own such a vehicle to bolster their fragile self esteem.
I've followed such cars on windey roads, and been consistently hacked off by the drivers having to touch the brakes at every little twist and turn, going into bends at 30-40 that I regularly take at 50-60. If they're such amazing 'drivers' cars, why don't people drive them?
And no, I don't drive a sports car, or anything fancy, but I am a good enough driver to maintain good average speeds without being an arse.Posted 1 year ago # -
I regularly take at 50-60
Wow.
You're awesome.
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Got a 320d Touring recently. Handles better than the ST220 I had before.
Obviously not had it long enough to know how reliable it is however I intend to go lots of places in it.. its full of mud at the mo, might have to clean that out at some point.Anyway, I like..!
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Ive got to agree with some of the comments up there.
I held the lap record at my local karting track for quite a while, and I passed my test with only 2 minors, so I know Im a decent driver.
I only drive an old Honda Civic, yet I seem to regularly get stuck behind families in BMW's on the popular tourist roads in the lakes. I cant understand why these people dont want to drive like a **** like I do, especially when they're on holiday with their families. I would have thought the fact that they're such good "drivers cars" would encourage the owners to drive like a ****.
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going into bends at 30-40 that I regularly take at 50-60. If they're such amazing 'drivers' cars, why don't people drive them?
We followed (in the van) a Nissan GTR that was braking for every slight bump/crest/bend/kink from Peebles to Glasgow. I assume that makes them shit cars too?
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Had a 320d estate recently. Lovely engine, crap car with poor build quality and dodgy electrics from new. Dealers with an attitude. So I got rid of it.
Scooby estate now. Drives as well. Don't miss the Beemer...
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I held the lap record at my local karting track for quite a while, and I passed my test with only 2 minors, so I know Im a decent driver.
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Are BMWs the motoring equivalent of Orange bikes? Pretty much everyone who has one loves it, those who don't (but secretly wish they do) make up stories about how rubbish they are?
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The attitudes of some folk on here, pro or against BMW, are enough for me to be put off one. But are there any reliable family motors out there, without stupid stuff like electric handbrakes, which are decent to drive? My last car was an Octavia, my present is a mondeo, and I just cant see anything out there to replace it. Nearest so far would be another mondeo. My perfect car would be decent to drive but one that illicits absolutely no response when you tell people that's what you drive.
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My perfect car would be decent to drive but one that illicits absolutely no response when you tell people that's what you drive.
Grow a thicker skin, poppet?Posted 1 year ago # -
@Turnerguy You've posted that far-fetched drivel before, sounds like you "your mate" can't drive.
I might post it again one day
but at least I didn't post the story about the night it was raining very heavily and an aquaplaning 3 series bounced off the central reservation in front of me, followed by seeing several more 3 series pulling over to the hard shoulder. but there I just blame the computers and the traction control.
not a great driver myself, just appreciate a car that is nice to drive after having learnt to drive on my dads alfa 1750 gtv.
5 series is a little heavy to be a 'drivers' car, but it craps all over the competition.
not sure if the lexus 400 he got after his string of 5 series is competition, but that was a much nicer car.
not saying that some BMWs aren't good cars, it is the perception that they are all fantastic that is questionable.
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Depends on what you call a decent drive I have a citroen c5 thats about as comfy as you can get and it can still get form A to B and not be too shabby. Plenty guys I work with have/had them (BMW)and would not say they have any less problems than any of the other makes (except the other makes could be used in the ice and snow)
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Grow a thicker skin, poppet?
Thanks, that rather supports my point.
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Thanks, that rather supports my point.
You're welcome.
Let us know what car you're thinking of purchasing next and the STW massive help you form your own opinion on it.
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Ive got to agree with some of the comments up there.
I held the lap record at my local karting track for quite a while, and I passed my test with only 2 minors, so I know Im a decent driver.
I only drive an old Honda Civic, yet I seem to regularly get stuck behind families in BMW's on the popular tourist roads in the lakes. I cant understand why these people dont want to drive like a **** like I do, especially when they're on holiday with their families. I would have thought the fact that they're such good "drivers cars" would encourage the owners to drive like a ****.
Are you for real?
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Nope, he was just being a cock.
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not really surprised that all kicked off!
for the record:
- yes it has fsh
- i know it's history and am as sure as you can be its not been clocked
- yes I know you take a chance with older cars
- general research I did (including on here) suggested they are pretty solidbut what I am surprised about is that the 2 major faults it has developed are a) very common; and b) imho pretty major design flaws not consistent with its reputation
but - like - whateva..........
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My 330 has been going fine for 10 years (only 82k miles, generally short trips so a hard life). Can't really complain, it's only failed to start once and that was with a flat battery after a ferry crossing I'd forgotten to disable the alarm on. Few minor bits have needed doing over the years + brakes which wasn't exactly cheap but well under a grand. Only real annoyances are the rear parking sensors playing up for several years (corrosion) and the door/roof trim keeps coming off (known issue on the coupes) oh and the HK stereo upgrade was a waste of money thanks to the rattly rear sub (again a known issue).
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You're welcome.
Let us know what car you're thinking of purchasing next and the STW massive help you form your own opinion on it.Once passed the usual balls and banter, STW can provide good info so I will be doing that. Getting the opinion of real owners is a better bet than the manufacturers marketing nonsense. I've no interest in buying a brand, or lifestyle, or perceived status, just a decent car.
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My brothers 59 plate 520d has had 2 alloy wheels replaced under warranty as they had cracked. IVe never heard anything like this, they arent even the low profile options. Could be a faulty batch I suppose.
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My brothers 59 plate 520d has had 2 alloy wheels replaced under warranty as they had cracked.
Watchdog did a feature on this. http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/watchdog/2009/10/bmw_alloy_wheels.html
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I had an 03 plate mazda 6 and all 4 alloys were replaced under warranty, so it can happen to even top reliability japanese ones too
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The gf's parents had to replace all four wheels on their LWB Shogun after they cracked! Apparently it can happen to anything
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