I'll have to change my user name

meskodasgone · 17-01-2007, 23:44

Ha.
Two years to the day after the Rs went back, a new one arrives on the drive!

All in all i've had a miserable experience driving a B*W which I tried to send back after one day.
This heap cost over twice wot the first Rs cost and has been half the fun.
During the last two years I've had the "pleasure" of driving lots of courtesy cars none of which matched up to the Rs. I test drove plenty of stuff including a Mazda mps 260 bhp but still no match.
i must admit to being nervous though - just got a nagging feeling it's going to get nicked. I think if i put a flashing neon sign on top of the BM (oops given it away now) and left the keys in , nobody would've been dumb enough to steal it.
Do the looks of the new Rs grow on you? Still prefer the old one.

Makefish · 17-01-2007, 23:56

It definately grows on you the more time you spend with it. Despite some minor critiscm's, it is a better car than the MkI in just about every department, I love mine to bits

Enjoy your new car and check out some of the 'optional' performance bit's that might be worth investigating a little later on

Wardy · 18-01-2007, 01:49

What Beemer did you have? Hope you enjoy the new toy anyway

Steve

**VRStu** · 18-01-2007, 07:26

I love mine, it like most cars has one or two little niggles but overall I'm very pleased.

meskodasgone · 20-01-2007, 16:00

Thanks for the reassurances.
It was (is) an X3

dan123 · 20-01-2007, 16:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by meskodasgone

Thanks for the reassurances.
It was (is) an X3

was the ride as bad as all the reports said?

Good luck with the vRS, you'll love it.

Dan

meskodasgone · 20-01-2007, 16:18

Absolutely. Especially with the Sport pack. My mate's a dyed in the wool BMaholic and point blank refused to believe it, until I took him for a spin!
The grab handle near the drivers door is made out of hard plastic. i once went over a speed hump and nearly knocked myself out. Wouldn't fancy doing an offroading in it.
Saying that I've had use of What Cars "Car of the Year" ie the new 3 series and it didn't have a sport pack and you could tell !

17-01-2007, 23:44	#1
meskodasgone Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: North West UK Posts: 65 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	I'll have to change my user name Ha. Two years to the day after the Rs went back, a new one arrives on the drive! All in all i've had a miserable experience driving a B*W which I tried to send back after one day. This heap cost over twice wot the first Rs cost and has been half the fun. During the last two years I've had the "pleasure" of driving lots of courtesy cars none of which matched up to the Rs. I test drove plenty of stuff including a Mazda mps 260 bhp but still no match. i must admit to being nervous though - just got a nagging feeling it's going to get nicked. I think if i put a flashing neon sign on top of the BM (oops given it away now) and left the keys in , nobody would've been dumb enough to steal it. Do the looks of the new Rs grow on you? Still prefer the old one.

17-01-2007, 23:56	#2
Makefish Ex-Moddy Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Hampshire Posts: 7,957 Thanks: 148 Thanked 227 Times in 168 Posts	Re: I'll have to change my user name It definately grows on you the more time you spend with it. Despite some minor critiscm's, it is a better car than the MkI in just about every department, I love mine to bits Enjoy your new car and check out some of the 'optional' performance bit's that might be worth investigating a little later on __________________ Black magic Octy II vRS MY2008 with Maxidot ~ Xenons ~ Cruise ~ Light Assist ~ Dual Zone Climate Control ~ Rain Sensing Wipers ~ MFD2 Satellite Navigation ~ VAG Bluetooth Phone Kit ~ Milltek Exhaust with 2.75" Downpipe ~ EVOM Ram Air Intake ~ Nuespeed Shortshifter ~ Eibach Rear ARB ~ Koni FSD Dampers ~ Eibach Springs ~ Forge Front Mounted Twintercooler ~ Nuespeed Hi-Flo Intercooler Pipe ~ Nuespeed Hi-Flo Turbo Outlet Pipe ~ Eurojet PCV Valve ~ Forge DV ~Autotech Hi Volume Fuel Pump ~ Nuespeed Torque Arm Insert ~ NGK Iridium Spark plugs ~ REVO Stage II+ Software ~ Matt Black Viper Stripes! Last edited by Makefish; 18-01-2007 at 00:04.

18-01-2007, 01:49	#3
Wardy Re-FARB'd Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Around Manchester & Cheshire Posts: 10,427 Thanks: 349 Thanked 243 Times in 236 Posts	Re: I'll have to change my user name What Beemer did you have? Hope you enjoy the new toy anyway Steve __________________ Wardy's Fabia vRS xenons : sunroof : cruise : OEM+ "Racing is life. Anything before or after is just waiting." - Steve McQueen

18-01-2007, 07:26	#4
VRStu Briskoda Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hampshire Posts: 19,543 Thanks: 85 Thanked 822 Times in 743 Posts	Re: I'll have to change my user name I love mine, it like most cars has one or two little niggles but overall I'm very pleased. __________________ Stu - Freedom Pimp Stu's Websites - http://www.fabia-vrs.com & http://www.octavia-vrs.com Stu's Car - 2007 Octavia vRS, Race Blue, Xenons, Columbus Navigation, Rear Parking Sensors, Maxi Dot, Light Assist, Jumbo Box, 18" Alloys, Stu's Cruise Control & OEM Integrated Bluetooth Telephone. SWMBO's Car - 2008 Seat LEON TDi Stylance, Black Magic, Sports Pack, Rear Parking Sensors. Something for Weekend - 2002 Lotus Elise RaceTech, Gunmetal, Radio, Carpet Mats.

20-01-2007, 16:00	#5
meskodasgone Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: North West UK Posts: 65 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: I'll have to change my user name Thanks for the reassurances. It was (is) an X3

20-01-2007, 16:18	#7
meskodasgone Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: North West UK Posts: 65 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: I'll have to change my user name Absolutely. Especially with the Sport pack. My mate's a dyed in the wool BMaholic and point blank refused to believe it, until I took him for a spin! The grab handle near the drivers door is made out of hard plastic. i once went over a speed hump and nearly knocked myself out. Wouldn't fancy doing an offroading in it. Saying that I've had use of What Cars "Car of the Year" ie the new 3 series and it didn't have a sport pack and you could tell !

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