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Old 21-12-2006, 02:28 PM   #1
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Hi All,

Happy to report i took delivery of my new beamer yesterday. The car is amazing!!! I'm still learning about some of the crazy features incuding auto high-beams that i tested last night on a country road. They work perfectly!! Talk about lazy driving. hehe

Anyway, i'm sad to say the GT-P is gone. I cant believe after 3 months of advertising and putting a post on FF's, i didnt receive one single call. Not even a tire kicker.

Anyway, have a great xmas all and drive safely. Don't forget to watch out for all the other bogans (holden drivers) especially.

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PS how do i load a pic?

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Old 21-12-2006, 04:17 PM   #2
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you need to click on 'post reply' and then scroll down to 'manage attachments' then just upload a picture from your PC. it needs to be the right size in kb's and pixs though, and im not sure what that size it becuase it dont say.

anyway, good luck with the BM. my dads mate just got his brand new series 3. 100km in 4 seconds, wow. makes my EA seem rather slow lol.
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Old 21-12-2006, 05:44 PM   #3
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100km in 4 seconds
That would make alot more than just your EA seem slow...

What model 3 Series would this happen to be?

As far as i know there isn't a 3 series that is that quick straight from the show room...
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Old 21-12-2006, 05:54 PM   #4
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http://www.fordforums.com.au/showthread.php?t=20569

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Old 21-12-2006, 05:55 PM   #5
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That would make alot more than just your EA seem slow...

What model 3 Series would this happen to be?

As far as i know there isn't a 3 series that is that quick straight from the show room...
Maybe M3?
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Old 21-12-2006, 05:59 PM   #6
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Good on ya mate. Now get some pics up!
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Old 21-12-2006, 06:57 PM   #7
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That would make alot more than just your EA seem slow...
my rider mower makes an EA look slow.
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Old 22-12-2006, 04:27 AM   #8
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my rider mower makes an EA look slow.
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Old 22-12-2006, 04:41 AM   #9
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Maybe M3?
: maybe the E90 M3 - if its ever going to be released...
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Old 22-12-2006, 04:43 AM   #10
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Happy to report i took delivery of my new beamer yesterday.
What model is it? The M5 perhaps... lol :
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Old 22-12-2006, 07:52 AM   #11
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at least you sold your gt for somfin with some class good onya mate
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Old 22-12-2006, 12:06 PM   #12
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Hey All,

I bought an E90 335i M Sport with all the essential trimmings. :jab:

Pics coming soon. Still futzing around trying to work out how to get pics up. Help XR6GAL!!

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Old 22-12-2006, 01:16 PM   #13
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Cool : Definately one of the best turbo engines around. 400NM from ONLY 1300rpm! That thing must really shoot off the line
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Old 22-12-2006, 01:32 PM   #14
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hmmm nice those bm's have a crazy turbo setup. very interesting... nice car,but sad to see a GT-P go. and yeah pics pics pics.
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Old 22-12-2006, 01:35 PM   #15
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I bought an E90 335i M Sport with all the essential trimmings. :jab:

Pics coming soon. Still futzing around trying to work out how to get pics up. Help XR6GAL!!

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Give me a call you dag! Good to hear the car is awesome! I still cant believe it does all the stuff it does!
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Old 22-12-2006, 02:42 PM   #16
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That would make alot more than just your EA seem slow...

What model 3 Series would this happen to be?

As far as i know there isn't a 3 series that is that quick straight from the show room...
i didnt think many would beleive me, but put it this way, its twin turbo. now i dont know if you can get them like this from the factory, but it does have two turbos under the bonnet.
BTW, there was a little sarcasim about my EA.
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Old 22-12-2006, 04:03 PM   #17
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Cool : Definately one of the best turbo engines around. 400NM from ONLY 1300rpm! That thing must really shoot off the line
It's just ridiculous. Takes off like lightning compared to the GTP with the 4 speed auto. So much torque and so much less weight to carry.
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Old 22-12-2006, 04:19 PM   #18
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GTPChris,
Do you live not far from Chermside? and had an Envi GTP on a somewhat major rat run for a while?
If so, i drove past that GTP every day on my way to work, and thought to myself, i wish i could afford it
Anyway, good luck with the Beamer, I will keep an eye out for it.... (Thats a few streets away!)
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Old 22-12-2006, 04:42 PM   #19
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Do you live not far from Chermside? and had an Envi GTP on a somewhat major rat run for a while?
If so, i drove past that GTP every day on my way to work, and thought to myself, i wish i could afford it
Anyway, good luck with the Beamer, I will keep an eye out for it.... (Thats a few streets away!)
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Old 22-12-2006, 04:44 PM   #20
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Old 22-12-2006, 04:48 PM   #21
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: maybe the E90 M3 - if its ever going to be released...
There's already a shortage of the new 3ltr twin turbo, so no more are coming to Australia until March next year. The M3 is due to be released mid next year i believe. There is a clip of the prototype being tested in the states on youtube. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sB1NnlBL_pQ
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Old 22-12-2006, 04:57 PM   #22
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Great looking car - the sedan looks way better than the coupe IMO.
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Old 22-12-2006, 04:59 PM   #23
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Car looks very nice.

Hope it gives you years of hassle free driving pleasure.

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Old 22-12-2006, 05:47 PM   #24
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Very nice Chris!!!
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Old 23-12-2006, 04:19 PM   #25
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Well done mate that is a very sexy car indeed but u will miss the V8 note, more pics?
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