[2022M550i]

Originally Posted by Chappers 71

So the Local Council for my area has issued a Public Space Protection Order (copied & pasted below) which includes my favourite 2.5 mile stretch of dual carriageway guess I won’t be using Sport Plus along there anytime soon…it’s getting so a man can’t have any fun nowadays…Bloody cameras & decibel meters

Any motorist found causing a nuisance now faces being fined £100 and taken to court.
We are working with Kent Police to enforce a Public Space Protection Order (PSPO)

We held a public consultation between February and May last year (2023) to ask the public for their views on a PSPO and the vast majority of residents were in support of implementing a PSPO.

This followed regular reports from residents affected by nuisance vehicles, such as motorcycles, motorbikes & quad bikes being ridden anti-socially, car meets and cruising as well as noisy exhausts & motorists playing loud music.

The restrictions of the PSPO include, but are not limited to:
• driving in convoy
• racing
• performing stunts
• sounding horns (to cause a public nuisance)
• revving engines
• wheel spins
• playing music (to cause a public nuisance)
• Loud exhausts
• engaging in car cruising.

Our community safety officers and the police will be carrying out joint patrols at all times of the day as a deterrent in areas known to have ongoing issues with nuisance vehicles. Anyone found ignoring the PSPO will be fined.
Rapid deployment cameras & decibel meters are in place across a number of locations to act as a deterrent and also to provide [...]

What the fuck is going on with you communists over there? We’re right behind you by maybe a year or two over here

[eric_gm]

PSA: The Classifieds section is full of scammers, be careful folks.

Posted a WTB request and next day a "member" with 0 posts, 0 rep, no cars listed and join date of April 29 contacted me asking for my email to "send me more info".

[ezaircon4jc]

Got a "present" when visiting the Grand Canyon last week

Well, I'm having trouble sending photos from my phone to my email so, I got a wonderful 1 1/4" gouge in my left rear door from some inconsiderate jackwagon opening their rear door. It's also not like the spaces were narrow or anything; they were quite wide. The dweeb had to try to hit my car! Gonna cost me about $675 to fix!

I'll post a pic if I can work this pic thing out.

edit:
I think I figured it out...

[NGT2]

Originally Posted by ezaircon4jc

Got a "present" when visiting the Grand Canyon last week

Well, I'm having trouble sending photos from my phone to my email so, I got a wonderful 1 1/4" gouge in my left rear door from some inconsiderate jackwagon opening their rear door. It's also not like the spaces were narrow or anything; they were quite wide. The dweeb had to try to hit my car! Gonna cost me about $675 to fix!

I'll post a pic if I can work this pic thing out.

edit:
I think I figured it out...

Attachment 3446620

Attachment 3446621

Attachment 3446622

Attachment 3446623

Well that sucks. People are idiots.

Also, he either didn’t see you get out or he’s got brass balls. No way I’d screw with a guy rocking a mustache like that!

I found several rock chips on my hood tonight. Not too bent out of shape about it but still sucks. If I keep it long enough to redo the ceramic, maybe I’ll have the paint guy at the dealer touch it up. He did an awesome job when I bought it.

[2022M550i]

Originally Posted by NGT2

Well that sucks. People are idiots.

Also, he either didn’t see you get out or he’s got brass balls. No way I’d screw with a guy rocking a mustache like that!

I found several rock chips on my hood tonight. Not too bent out of shape about it but still sucks. If I keep it long enough to redo the ceramic, maybe I’ll have the paint guy at the dealer touch it up. He did an awesome job when I bought it.

Ha ha ha! That’s exactly what I thought…. The rocking the mustache part.

The first stone chip I got was a doozy. I guess that popped my cherry. I fixed it myself, but it took a while to do… a lot of patience. Stone chips still bother me, but there’s nothing I’m gonna do about it. It is what it is

[2022M550i]

Originally Posted by ezaircon4jc

Got a "present" when visiting the Grand Canyon last week

Well, I'm having trouble sending photos from my phone to my email so, I got a wonderful 1 1/4" gouge in my left rear door from some inconsiderate jackwagon opening their rear door. It's also not like the spaces were narrow or anything; they were quite wide. The dweeb had to try to hit my car! Gonna cost me about $675 to fix!

I'll post a pic if I can work this pic thing out.

edit:
I think I figured it out...

Attachment 3446620

Attachment 3446621

Attachment 3446622

Attachment 3446623

Wow, that sucks. I would’ve had 4 aneurysms if that happened to me.

Does your car have the 360 camera Option? If you do have it, I wonder if that was a big enough hit where your cameras would’ve taken a picture of the situation.

[ezaircon4jc]

Originally Posted by NGT2

...No way I’d screw with a guy rocking a mustache like that!...

Don't let the cool 'stash fool you, I'm a lot older than I look... pushing *cough* *cough* 70. I thought about leaving a note, but I'm sure that would've been futile.

Originally Posted by 2022M550i

Wow, that sucks. I would’ve had 4 aneurysms if that happened to me.

Does your car have the 360 camera Option? If you do have it, I wonder if that was a big enough hit where your cameras would’ve taken a picture of the situation.

Nope, I have a pre-LCI so the record function isn't there even though I have the 360º cameras. The good news is the repair perfect! I know where the gouge was and I can't find it!

[NGT2]

I was just looking online at the new E Class. It’s like BMW and Mercedes made the same car but Mercedes made it better. Looks wise, anyway. It doesn’t look like a crossover.

[Mandingo9]

Originally Posted by NGT2

I was just looking online at the new E Class. It’s like BMW and Mercedes made the same car but Mercedes made it better. Looks wise, anyway. It doesn’t look like a crossover.

I never thought I’d say it but, depending on engine varations, I may give this a test drive. I’m appaulled BMW has done this to me. (I could do without all the fucking interior tv screens, I’m not a day trader)

[Mandingo9]

https://www.instagram.com/reel/C5edA...ZoYWp0dDB0aXI5

[NGT2]

Originally Posted by Mandingo9

I never thought I’d say it but, depending on engine varations, I may give this a test drive. I’m appaulled BMW has done this to me. (I could do without all the fucking interior tv screens, I’m not a day trader)

You don’t have to get the passenger screen. It’s an option. Go drive one and report back. The AMG isn’t out yet.

[Mandingo9]

Originally Posted by NGT2

You don’t have to get the passenger screen. It’s an option. Go drive one and report back. The AMG isn’t out yet.

It’s too slow, 4.4sec 0-60……m550 problems. But I went as far as to build one. I still can’t believe what I did.

[NGT2]

Originally Posted by Mandingo9

It’s too slow, 4.4sec 0-60……m550 problems. But I went as far as to build one. I still can’t believe what I did.

AMG models might be out by then

[Mandingo9]

Originally Posted by NGT2

AMG models might be out by then

What’s the recourse if I lease a m5? Company is on the hook. what, Im going to get fired?

[Chappers 71]

Went to The BHP Show this morning, never have I seen such a collection of badly modified cars & ‘Kevin’ type car owners. After an hour or so of having my ears assaulted by blaring sound systems & people aimlessly revving engines, I’d had enough & made my way home.

[NGT2]

Originally Posted by Chappers 71

Went to The BHP Show this morning, never have I seen such a collection of badly modified cars & ‘Kevin’ type car owners. After an hour or so of having my ears assaulted by blaring sound systems & people aimlessly revving engines, I’d had enough & made my way home.

Looks like a nightmare

[Mandingo9]

Originally Posted by Chappers 71

Went to The BHP Show this morning, never have I seen such a collection of badly modified cars & ‘Kevin’ type car owners. After an hour or so of having my ears assaulted by blaring sound systems & people aimlessly revving engines, I’d had enough & made my way home.

Had you eaten before you left surely you’d of thrown up from the sights.

[tsbrown]

Originally Posted by Mosaud1998

Only BMWs that I guess don't depreciate like crazy are the M cars. The E92 M3 I was looking at was 75k brand new back in 2013. Seller is asking 38k. Which considering it's a competition package with 50k miles. Not a bad asking price. It'll sell quickly imo at asking price.

Market value on those ranges from 35k-65k~. Oh well I'll wait I guess

Values on those have rebounded. I tried selling my 2011 E90 M3 with 72k miles back in late 2016 and nobody showed interest in the $30k+ range. I ended up trading it in for about $28k when I bought its replacement.

The Covid used car prices bubble is over so everything is depreciating more. My son sold his VW GTI in 2021 for nearly what I paid for it in 2018, except it had 30k miles more. That won’t happen now. My 2019 540i is probably worth mid 20’s right now but I’m keeping it for a while longer.

[tsbrown]

Originally Posted by NGT2

Well that sucks. People are idiots.

Also, he either didn’t see you get out or he’s got brass balls. No way I’d screw with a guy rocking a mustache like that!

I found several rock chips on my hood tonight. Not too bent out of shape about it but still sucks. If I keep it long enough to redo the ceramic, maybe I’ll have the paint guy at the dealer touch it up. He did an awesome job when I bought it.

When I had my front bumper cover replaced last fall (neighbor’s “sober” party guest backed into me&#128545 I asked the shop to fix stone chips on the hood. He said unless you put some effort into it, the touch up repair may look worse.

[HerkHealer]

Lambo Huracan explodes into pieces after hitting trees well above 100mph.
Scroll to the 5:15 minute mark for the good stuff.

[Mandingo9]

Originally Posted by HerkHealer

Lambo Huracan explodes into pieces after hitting trees well above 100mph.
Scroll to the 5:15 minute mark for the good stuff.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I56sLTgbVxY

That’s a wild last ride. I wonder how much of it he saw.

[HerkHealer]

Originally Posted by Mandingo9

That’s a wild last ride. I wonder how much of it he saw.

IDK bud, but did you see how far away he was from the impact ?
He was at least 150 feet away.
Maybe he died flying through the air like superman.
I know that blurred red mess was nasty to look at though.