Jambo
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Keep thinking of replacing my M3 with one I have seen for sale 
Mine needs quite a bit of TLC to get it up to scratch which equates into a lot of cash.
I wanted a red one intially and could not find one for love nor money. Then when I finally got mine, as it always happens a reasnably priced red one appeared for sale 
It has a hardtop etc. Which is great and looks flawless.
Now financially it makes sense to bin mine, and purchase this one. It would cost me the difference in a hardtop and thats it. (which im planning anyway) So what do i do? I know mine is solid mechanicaly, just needs accumulator replacing and its spot on. I wanted a project but this is a bit much. Needs whole new interior new rear window, new lock barrell, new headlight glass, new foglight etc. All adds up.
The Red one for sale is manual though and im after SMG, but I could live without it.
What to do
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BeetleGav
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get the red one! look miles better in red. MANual is better anyways!
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Ian
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If its not what you want, pay less.
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Jambo
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SMG is manual, its just sequential with an electronic clutch. Very misunderstood gearbox with lots of internet about it.
Its fantastic doing full throttle gearshifts, sequentially.
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BeetleGav
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quote:
Originally posted by Jambo
SMG is manual, its just sequential with an electronic clutch. Very misunderstood gearbox with lots of internet about it.
Its fantastic doing full throttle gearshifts, sequentially.
ahrite, my lack of knowledge showing there. buy the red one and use yours too make a good car out of both?
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Linch
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I cant see doing a SMG Conversion being easy.
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Jambo
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No i wouldnt convert the other one just leave it as manual.
I should just stick with the black one, its SMG afterall. Plus i just applied for my plate to be transferred  
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BeetleGav
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respray
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Jon_C
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Stick with the black one. Will start loving it more once progress is made. Unless you are like me and mega impatient so want it all now.
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Jambo
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quote:
Originally posted by BeetleGav
respray
£2.5k  Wouldnt spend that on it, its an old car.
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Jambo
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quote:
Originally posted by Jon_C
Stick with the black one. Will start loving it more once progress is made. Unless you are like me and mega impatient so want it all now.
Nail head i think i am impatient tbh!
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BeetleGav
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quote:
Originally posted by Jambo
quote:
Originally posted by BeetleGav
respray
£2.5k Wouldnt spend that on it, its an old car.
spent more than that on my beetle. then sold it for 2k........ its a future classic, gota keep decent ones on the road!
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Jambo
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Or i could spend £2.5k towards a different car. This mmight be a classic but its done 95k, not got many options so wouldnt be worth much.
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BeetleGav
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fair enough  . still think red one
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Jambo
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Could always respray might i suppose your right.
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Ian
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How much is the red one up for?
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taylorboosh
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Id keep the one you have
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Jambo
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Red one has more miles and is £4k. I paid just under £3.5 for mine
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Ian
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Ask him when he wants his 3250.
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Tomnova16
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Red
black wheels and matt black plastics 
http://www.lemass.co.uk/ for all your automotive/bodyshop needs
Located in Chalfont st Peter
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Jambo
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quote:
Originally posted by Ian
Ask him when he wants his 3250.
Id still have to sell mine. I dont have £3k lying around
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Ian
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No harm giving him the good news first.
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andys sxi
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do you fancey getting some more money off a car ive seen ian its been up for sale for over a month was up for £6200 said i can have it for £5900
oh and its in north east
[Edited on 29-01-2012 by andys sxi]
April 08 feature car
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Jambo
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what is it Andy?
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taylorboosh
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go wave £5500
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