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cpcrampton
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My time with the M135i is coming to an end , it has been mapped to just short of 400hp and is an absolute hoot of a car. All things must however come to an end, I am starting to become bored and something must take its place within the next 12 months most likely Feb 2016. My options are somewhat mixed. I am torn between the following :-

Used R35 GTR (2012) - scary costs if anything goes wrong.
new focus RS - money saver but could be a good investment , residuals look good.
New Bmw M2
Used m3 (2014)

Any other suggestions or pointers ? I really want the r35 ! But I am worried about component failures , let's face it most of them have had a hard life.
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M5?
cpcrampton
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Hmm , as much as I think they are a cracking car , I think it is a bit grown up for me.
cpcrampton
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Will be really interested to see the m2
Ben G
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Focus rs will definitely be the best investment and will no doubt be fantastic to drive.
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Will wait and see, spoke with ford in Edinburgh and they said they will be able to supply as new with a mountune map 😃
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Never understand people asking about cars a year in advance. If I want to change and have my mind on something I want it right now!

Hard to choose from the list of four though, all very nice cars.
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quote:
Originally posted by Brett
Never understand people asking about cars a year in advance.


So you can willy wave before you willy wave.
cpcrampton
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Think you will find when dumping a bunch of cash into a car it's quite a big deal, it is after all the 2nd most expensive thing you will ever own. A year in the think pot is a wise move. I came on here as a car enthusiast seeking opinion not to wave my willy. I will take my queries else where.
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Not really what I was getting at, more that I just couldn't wait that long once I'd made my mind up
Ian W
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quote:
Originally posted by Brett
Not really what I was getting at, more that I just couldn't wait that long once I'd made my mind up


I get what you mean, as soon as I get the idea then boom, Pistonheads, Ebay and Autotrader tabs open

That was Friday for me, luckily I cleaned the TT and the feeling passed
Ben G
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Same here. I'd have changed my mind in a years time
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What maps on the 135?
is it a leased one?
Nic Barnes
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will not go wrong with a transporter van.
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Running costs of a gtr are extortionate, mate of mine has one he's only 23, parents are loaded, tyres and brakes (which they go through loads of) are extortionate, also the gearboxes need regular servicing/updates etc which cost him in the thousands! As did discs and pads
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I think I would go for m2 as I would imagine they will hold there value great. Big difference between that an a focus
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1M?
Jambo
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Scared him off Brett
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Hey, it was GB that did that
GB123
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To be fair I was joking, didn't expect him to get all precious about it.
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M135i - is running a stage 2 jb4 with downpipe (sports cat). It's not leased, well it's on pcp so kind of leased.

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