Colin
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Some of you may be interested. 
Well ive covered 550 miles now(in a week   ), used 2 & a bit tanks of fuel (to the golfs single tank for that range  ) trip computer says an average of 22mpg - but im not going to go all deano on you's here, its been a fun drive, ive loved every minute of it & keep finding myself making excuses to go for a drive.
The exhaust note is my only soundtrack atm, it sounds pretty nice, gets some amount of looks/stares etc in town.
Its great all round takes everything you throw at it & does it well, whether just pootling along canny-be-arsed type driving at 2k rpm in auto as it is flat out going for it on the paddles. Something I dont think you could say with the likes of an Evo or impreza where the power deliveries either hells for bells or stopped!!!
Car has been washed twice by hand.......by my hand!! which is almost unheard of for me. I think im going to have to keep on top of this one to keep it looking pretty.
Other findings -
Sport button should be left OFF when its wet. 
Got a slow puncture in one of the tyres so think i'll be having tyres swapped round sooner than later & 'if' I find some cash under the matress I might go all out & get some CSL BBS wheels.
Drivers window sometimes has a mind of its own, drops when I open the door etc....need to get it in to get looked at.
Other than that....all is good!!
All in all great car, certainly the best ive ever owned & the SMG gearbox is fantastic (Jambo/Fad - its the future), I had to move my mates civic in the week & really had to think about what I was doing reg clutch/gearbox. Mines is so much easier to drive.
Dont worry, i'll not be doing one of these every week I just thought some of you might like to know how I was finding it.
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pow
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[deano]Have you had the one week new ownership service?[/deano]
But glad to hear your enjoying it mate
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fazza
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will look uber  with them csl wheels
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*JonnyG*
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sam-smith
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isnt the window supposed to drop when opened
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Tomnova16
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Good stuff mate is one of the best colours. The drivers window drops if you press the unlock button twice then open the door. If it does it when you havent pressed the button then defo a problem.
http://www.lemass.co.uk/ for all your automotive/bodyshop needs
Located in Chalfont st Peter
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Colin
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quote:
Originally posted by sam-smith
isnt the window supposed to drop when opened
Yeah but not all the way down.
It 'sometimes' goes all the way open when I open the door to get in, then when I close the door behind me it goes back up
Will be a sensor/reg/motor or combo of those. Ive a years warranty so i'll keep an eye on it & it will get sorted when I have time.
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jonnysri
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my dad had one of these and said it was one of the best cars hed ever had for various reasons.
good choice colin just dont crash it lol
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Colin
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Originally posted by Tomnova16
Good stuff mate is one of the best colours. The drivers window drops if you press the unlock button twice then open the door. If it does it when you havent pressed the button then defo a problem.
I could swear it does it when ive only pressed once, but i'll keep an eye on it. Its maybe me just being careless
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M2RTY
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window drops a half inch when door is opened
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Colin
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quote:
Originally posted by jonnysri
my dad had one of these and said it was one of the best cars hed ever had for various reasons.
good choice colin just dont crash it lol
Cheers, I dont plan to crash 
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Tomnova16
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If you hold the unlock button down then both windows go down completly without touching the car (another bit of info if you didn't know)
http://www.lemass.co.uk/ for all your automotive/bodyshop needs
Located in Chalfont st Peter
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Adam_B
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I also find it strange washing a car regularly after having a crap box accent for 6 months
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Colin
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Been out for a look at window problem.
pressed the fob once. Opened door - nothing happened!
pressed the fob twice. Opened door - nothing happened!
pressed the fob once & held for a few seconds. Opened door - nothing happened!
I'll keep it under observation!!
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Wrighty
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power delivery on these is so strange & smooth, it was weird. Theres no waiting, its just all there whenever you floor it.
Bet it drives ace with flappy paddles too!
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Colin
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quote:
Originally posted by Adam_B
I also find it strange washing a car regularly after having a crap box accent for 6 months
Sure is I wouldnt say my golf was a shit box, but I never really had much drive to keep on top of it. M3 - I like them clean!! I fear im going to turn into the town's sadsack who is always out cleaning cars!!
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Colin
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quote:
Originally posted by Wrighty
power delivery on these is so strange & smooth, it was weird. Theres no waiting, its just all there whenever you floor it.
Bet it drives ace with flappy paddles too!
Yeah its like getting a slap over the back of the head at times!!
Its alot more refined in auto, the gearbox has 5 or 6 (I forgot!:boggle settings which I normally keep in the 2nd least aggressive for 'normal' driving. Paddles are ace, sometimes get confused over what im doing & end up going for both paddle & stick & get myself into all types of shit - fun though!!
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AndyCorsaSport
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quote:
Originally posted by Colin
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Originally posted by Tomnova16
Good stuff mate is one of the best colours. The drivers window drops if you press the unlock button twice then open the door. If it does it when you havent pressed the button then defo a problem.
I could swear it does it when ive only pressed once, but i'll keep an eye on it. Its maybe me just being careless
Ive noticed a few of the 3 series coupes ive driven at work do this, so its either a common problem, or nothing to worry about
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JadeM
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He's not given me a shot yet 
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BYRON
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quote:
Originally posted by JadeM
He's not given me a shot yet
Did i read that the insurance premium for you on the policy was an additional £4500? 
So much for females reducing the male insurance policy
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JadeM
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quote:
Originally posted by BYRON
quote:
Originally posted by JadeM
He's not given me a shot yet
Did i read that the insurance premium for you on the policy was an additional £4500?
So much for females reducing the male insurance policy
Yes you did
But a wee sneaky shot on a dirt track somewhere, wouldn't do any harm surely ...........
[Edited on 15-04-2009 by JadeM]
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Jambo
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I wish you didnt live so far away, we could od a photoshoot
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Ian W
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Sounds quality, I want one
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will_ainsworth
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quote:
Originally posted by JadeM
quote:
Originally posted by BYRON
quote:
Originally posted by JadeM
He's not given me a shot yet
Did i read that the insurance premium for you on the policy was an additional £4500?
So much for females reducing the male insurance policy
Yes you did
But a wee sneaky one up the dirt track somewhere, wouldn't do any harm surely ...........
[Edited on 15-04-2009 by JadeM]
m3 gets you not only laid but the dirt track too
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R Lee
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I've been considering getting one for a trackcar
My cousin had a CSL and he tells me its a fantastic car.
Good choice
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