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What's it worth ?

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Re: What's it worth ?

Post by AW8 » Thu Jul 21, 2011 9:59 pm

Penny, Mindful we are way off topic here but I am very mindful your mpg figure is miles away from returns of Sanj & pvr. I know you do a of stop start driving but if it were mine I would get it checked for codes & maybe checked for other issues. Seem to recall you spoke of loud whistling so I would also perhaps get pipework checked for leaks & ensure breather & manifold all good. I am by no means a mechanic but cant help but think your car could return better mpg. It might be the case that something simple needs sorting. Very mindful I have raised false, "worst case scenario," alarm for you in past so I wont speculate further. Just thinking of you & mindful you sometimes indicate you could be happier with running costs.

I have recommended good bmw indy specialists south of you before but please let me know if you want details again.

Apologies to OP.........I agree with your sentiments re the asking money - £14495 week 1 then £13995 thereafter would be where I would probably pitch it & so as to give price advantage over competitors. Many rely on PH classifieds but I would gibe it some AT coverage too.

Don't know or want to know your financial needs albeit with 911 & Lotus in car equation I am hoping you can take a bit of a hit to move on in timely manner ;)
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What's it worth ?

Post by ITBarbie » Thu Jul 21, 2011 10:19 pm

Sorry I know we played off topic :-(

BMW in my local area say it's not unusual to receive that mpg and boy do I look after mine. I take on board what you said about pipes etc. Even thought about breather as well. Thanks again :-)


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Re: What's it worth ?

Post by AW8 » Thu Jul 21, 2011 10:21 pm

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