Dangle_kt
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| posted on 27/3/12 at 07:53 PM |
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New Company Car - I LIKE!
Just started a new job, got a company car.
Had a few in the past (A4 and Volvo v50) - both very nice cars, but not much fun to drive.
Just got a 3 series (stop start diesel one) - and whilst its not the fastest car on the road (318d), it handles really very nicely indeed.
Thoroughly enjoyed my first drive home through the twisties
Thats all. 
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KitCatE1
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| posted on 27/3/12 at 08:16 PM |
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is it complete with working indicators....?  
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Dangle_kt
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| posted on 27/3/12 at 08:35 PM |
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funny you should mention it, the indicator setup is a bit of a pain, if you push the stalk up it only flashes for as long as you hold it for. If you
push it hard it stays on, but you then have to flick it the opposite way to get it to switch off (unless your coming of a roundabout or whatever).
Its a bit more awkward than it needs to be.
Maybe there is a reason behind the reputation...
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A1
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| posted on 27/3/12 at 08:42 PM |
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start stop...
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McLannahan
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| posted on 27/3/12 at 08:45 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Dangle_kt
funny you should mention it, the indicator setup is a bit of a pain, if you push the stalk up it only flashes for as long as you hold it for. If you
push it hard it stays on, but you then have to flick it the opposite way to get it to switch off (unless your coming of a roundabout or whatever).
Its a bit more awkward than it needs to be.
Maybe there is a reason behind the reputation...
Can you not flick it very lightly the same way you've just done? My newer Disastra has electronic touch indicators and they work this way.
Didn't stop me indicating left and then right and then left and the.....when I got the damn thing though!
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nick205
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| posted on 27/3/12 at 08:53 PM |
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You really can't beat a brand new car can you - there's just something about everything being pristine and working perfectly
Should be cracking on MPG too
Enjoy 
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Dangle_kt
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| posted on 27/3/12 at 09:02 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by McLannahan
quote:
Originally posted by Dangle_kt
funny you should mention it, the indicator setup is a bit of a pain, if you push the stalk up it only flashes for as long as you hold it for. If you
push it hard it stays on, but you then have to flick it the opposite way to get it to switch off (unless your coming of a roundabout or whatever).
Its a bit more awkward than it needs to be.
Maybe there is a reason behind the reputation...
Can you not flick it very lightly the same way you've just done? My newer Disastra has electronic touch indicators and they work this way.
Didn't stop me indicating left and then right and then left and the.....when I got the damn thing though!
I'll try that tomorrow!
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stevegough
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| posted on 28/3/12 at 05:20 AM |
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I'd heard the BMW indicator fault had been the subject of a total worldwide recall of all BMWs (but they couldn't do anything because it
was down to the ATTITUDE of all BMW drivers!)
One of the guys on here has a funny bogus 'recall leaflet' saved in his archive.....can't remember who, though!!
Luego Locost C20XE.
Build start: October 6th 2008.
IVA passed Jan 28th 2011.
First drive Feb 10th 2011.
First show: Stoneleigh 1st/2nd May 2011.
'Used up' first engine may 3rd 2011!
Back on the road with 2nd engine may 24th
First PASA mad drive 26/7/11
Sold to Mike in Methyr Tydvil 19/03/14
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Furyous
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| posted on 28/3/12 at 06:02 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Dangle_kt
funny you should mention it, the indicator setup is a bit of a pain, if you push the stalk up it only flashes for as long as you hold it for. If you
push it hard it stays on, but you then have to flick it the opposite way to get it to switch off (unless your coming of a roundabout or whatever).
Its a bit more awkward than it needs to be.
Maybe there is a reason behind the reputation...
You'll get used to it. What I didn't like was the way a light tap made it flash three times. Then I found out you can change the settings
so it only flashes as long as you're holding it, whether that's one flash or a dozen.
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Lightning
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| posted on 28/3/12 at 08:33 AM |
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I have to say I looked at getting one of those. I could not fault the car but I couldnt bring myself to buy it because I hate to say it, its
boring.
I decided to go for something ridiculous instead. VW Amarok pickup. This costs me very little in tax as i have taken up the option of paying tax on
£2k per annum and I get all private milage paid by the company. Whilst not in the fuel economy league of the BMW its not too bad at av 32mpg. Its also
been bloody useful with the pickup and great for towing the Spire.
[Edited on 28/3/12 by Lightning]
Steve
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mad-butcher
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| posted on 28/3/12 at 09:14 AM |
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Oh Fcuk another " it's a beemer which ways he going to turn " on the road,
plenty of indicator practice on that estate of yours. LOL
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