NovaGTE2
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Registered: 26th Sep 06
Location: Peasedown St John, Bristol Avon
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Has anyone got any experience of these; would be looking at the 150BHP so aware of gearbox issues. But never been in one or know of anything to look out for.
I know its a bit of a strange choice of car but work is a 500 mile round trip which I have to make 3-4 times a month and the 330 convertible I had was a bit thirsty; but did like having the roof down. Going to be putting 20K on per year easily and these can be had for around £5,000 so not much to loose by racking up the miles.
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Chris x
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Registered: 11th Sep 08
Location: Bexhill
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My mate has a 09 plate. The roof leaks allot!
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NovaGTE2
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Ah that could be a problem; if I look at one I will take it to a jet wash then to try 
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Stu_22
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Registered: 25th Mar 02
Location: Luton
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The roof leaked a bit on mine as well before it was stolen
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gooner_47
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Parents had one of these, had no end of problems with the roof getting stuck as it was opening or closing.
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AndyCorsaSport
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Registered: 12th Feb 06
Location: Horsforth, West Yorkshire
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We've looked after an 08 plate one at work since new. Was 1.8 but it's had a few roof issues. Getting stuck half way up/down a few times.
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MarkM
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Registered: 11th Apr 01
Location: Liverpool
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Swirl flaps.
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Brett
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Registered: 16th Dec 02
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330 is a bit thirsty  Buy mine 
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NovaGTE2
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Maybe I will stay clear then; last thing I want if roof problems esp the amount of times I it up and down on the BMW 
Brett - 31MPG was the best I would get; put over £200 of petrol in last week for work!!
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Brett
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Oh, you actually have one at mo? Did you buy one again not so long ago then? Sure when I got this one you said you wanted another.
Such a great car. Been thinking of changing, but I kind of like it. Power is plenty and I just love the auto in sport mode
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NovaGTE2
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Registered: 26th Sep 06
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Yeah I Bought one about 3 months ago, but sold it Wednesday (as bought a diesel scirocco; but only after doing some checks finding out it had 100,000 more miles on than the clocks and service book said); I initially bought it because I handed in my notice at work and new job didn't needs as many miles. Then got offered to stay where I am but meant 500 mile round trip every other week as well as other travel; put 7000+ miles on it in that time as was forever at the pumps!! They are soooo nice for the money and had the roof down so much; I really didn't want to sell. Mine was manual but thats what I wanted over the auto to try and get a few more MPG's
[Edited on 12-07-2014 by NovaGTE2]
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