25/09/2016
Right so I have decided it was time to get another motor, those of you that use the forum a lot have probably at some point seen one or two of my threads:
Ford Racing Puma (Refurbishment) http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=141157
Renault Sport 182 (Refresh) http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=348885
Renault Sport 172 Cup (Track project) http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=356913
I am getting to the point in life where this year we have managed to purchase a property and are getting married in September of next year, so the next thing on the cards is a family, therefore I need to purchase a new motor more suitable. Luckily I work from home so I have the added bonus that what ever motor I get running cost in terms of fuel is not an issue.
Given that a family car is required and I am a motor head nut there was a few options out there, perhaps a nice 535d, and nice Audi estate anything practical really for a family with a touch of motorsport to it, HOWEVER I couldn't tear myself away from the thought of getting a M5, so after a month or so of looking I found the perfect one, a lot more than I wanted to spend but it had the prefect colour combo and one owner from new with just 42,000 miles on the clock.
Its based in Newcastle which is a long drive from where I live so I have put a deposit down on it and intend to fly up there in a week or so to check over it and then make the 5 hour return journey.
Needless to say I cannot wait to pick it up, its been a car that I have thought about for years and lets be honest with that V10 507HP engine its a poor mans super car
From this purchase it will also mean that I can fully strip the Cup down and have it solely as track car.
I have read a lot in to the M5 and the costs associated with it and possible issues however I have decided to take that risk and its nice to have a lovely modern reliable car.
Right so I have decided it was time to get another motor, those of you that use the forum a lot have probably at some point seen one or two of my threads:
Ford Racing Puma (Refurbishment) http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=141157
Renault Sport 182 (Refresh) http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=348885
Renault Sport 172 Cup (Track project) http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=356913
I am getting to the point in life where this year we have managed to purchase a property and are getting married in September of next year, so the next thing on the cards is a family, therefore I need to purchase a new motor more suitable. Luckily I work from home so I have the added bonus that what ever motor I get running cost in terms of fuel is not an issue.
Given that a family car is required and I am a motor head nut there was a few options out there, perhaps a nice 535d, and nice Audi estate anything practical really for a family with a touch of motorsport to it, HOWEVER I couldn't tear myself away from the thought of getting a M5, so after a month or so of looking I found the perfect one, a lot more than I wanted to spend but it had the prefect colour combo and one owner from new with just 42,000 miles on the clock.
Its based in Newcastle which is a long drive from where I live so I have put a deposit down on it and intend to fly up there in a week or so to check over it and then make the 5 hour return journey.
Needless to say I cannot wait to pick it up, its been a car that I have thought about for years and lets be honest with that V10 507HP engine its a poor mans super car
From this purchase it will also mean that I can fully strip the Cup down and have it solely as track car.
I have read a lot in to the M5 and the costs associated with it and possible issues however I have decided to take that risk and its nice to have a lovely modern reliable car.