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Hi all,
I actually started this thread before, however I read it back and it just didn't flow very well. On top of this I was doing the rookie error of saying a lot but not doing a lot, so I've decided the best course of action is to simply start again.
I bought this lovely 2003 Topaz Blue 318ci on March 31st. I'm the 4th owner and when I picked it up the car had 98,xxx miles on the clock. As with all 318s, it's leaking a little bit of oil, and drinks a stupid amount of it too. This is the prefacelift, however being registered in August it's probably the youngest prefacelift you can get. I was lucky enough to find one with the facelifted lump which produced a little but more power than the prior 2.0l.
I've absolutely loved BMWs since I was a little kid, and it's a dream come true finally getting my hands on one.
The car is currently sitting at 101,000 miles. I just self serviced it using thicker oil, 5W-40 rather than 5W-30, to compensate for the high millage (which I presume was mostly covered in London and not on the motorways etc.)
It came with full service history up to 88,xxx miles. The dealer I bought it from said he serviced it before he sold it to me but there was no proof of it. The car came with a fresh MOT too and new tires. All in all, I'm a happy bunny and the car still drives and pulls as if it were new. I'm doing my absolute best to not rag it though and treat it like my baby, because it really is.
On Saturday I start a new insurance policy which allows me to declare modifications. Insurance in London for young drivers is hideous, and even worse if you want to declare modifications. It's fair to say I'm getting shafted as much as I possibly can, but it's all very much worth it and part of being a petrol-head in the UK.
A package has arrived for me yesterday in preparation for Saturday. I've also bought a private number plate which I'll sort out after the weekend.
There's me on the right! I'm 19, live in South London and work up in Westminster. I also run an automotive lifestyle website in my spare time with my best mate. If you're interested the plug is in my bio! If you're from around London and fancy meeting up for a few photos and what not let me know, I've met some amazing people through S|W already and I'm always keen to convoy to shows together etc.
Anyway, an Alpina front splitter is currently being shipped over from Poland to me. No clue when it'll arrive but I think it won't be with me before the weekend.
I've got a lot of ideas for this car, however I shall keep them to myself - let's see what I can come up with!
With this said I'm having a real, real wheel dilemma. I want cheap run arounds, no clue if I should go for 17"s or 18"s. All I know it they have to look good with a static drop and cost around £400, while I save up for real big boy splits. Very keen to hear recommendations. Ya'll know very well I want splits now, however most tend to be way out of my budget.
Thank you for reading, and I shall chat to you all soon.
Much love,
Mike
I actually started this thread before, however I read it back and it just didn't flow very well. On top of this I was doing the rookie error of saying a lot but not doing a lot, so I've decided the best course of action is to simply start again.
I bought this lovely 2003 Topaz Blue 318ci on March 31st. I'm the 4th owner and when I picked it up the car had 98,xxx miles on the clock. As with all 318s, it's leaking a little bit of oil, and drinks a stupid amount of it too. This is the prefacelift, however being registered in August it's probably the youngest prefacelift you can get. I was lucky enough to find one with the facelifted lump which produced a little but more power than the prior 2.0l.
I've absolutely loved BMWs since I was a little kid, and it's a dream come true finally getting my hands on one.
The car is currently sitting at 101,000 miles. I just self serviced it using thicker oil, 5W-40 rather than 5W-30, to compensate for the high millage (which I presume was mostly covered in London and not on the motorways etc.)
It came with full service history up to 88,xxx miles. The dealer I bought it from said he serviced it before he sold it to me but there was no proof of it. The car came with a fresh MOT too and new tires. All in all, I'm a happy bunny and the car still drives and pulls as if it were new. I'm doing my absolute best to not rag it though and treat it like my baby, because it really is.
On Saturday I start a new insurance policy which allows me to declare modifications. Insurance in London for young drivers is hideous, and even worse if you want to declare modifications. It's fair to say I'm getting shafted as much as I possibly can, but it's all very much worth it and part of being a petrol-head in the UK.
A package has arrived for me yesterday in preparation for Saturday. I've also bought a private number plate which I'll sort out after the weekend.
There's me on the right! I'm 19, live in South London and work up in Westminster. I also run an automotive lifestyle website in my spare time with my best mate. If you're interested the plug is in my bio! If you're from around London and fancy meeting up for a few photos and what not let me know, I've met some amazing people through S|W already and I'm always keen to convoy to shows together etc.
Anyway, an Alpina front splitter is currently being shipped over from Poland to me. No clue when it'll arrive but I think it won't be with me before the weekend.
I've got a lot of ideas for this car, however I shall keep them to myself - let's see what I can come up with!
With this said I'm having a real, real wheel dilemma. I want cheap run arounds, no clue if I should go for 17"s or 18"s. All I know it they have to look good with a static drop and cost around £400, while I save up for real big boy splits. Very keen to hear recommendations. Ya'll know very well I want splits now, however most tend to be way out of my budget.
Thank you for reading, and I shall chat to you all soon.
Much love,
Mike
"Effy" E60 BMW 530xi 6MT [N52] 
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