Date: Sat, 26 Feb 2005 17:25:25 +0000 From: "T." <nntp-DOT-dumpnospamco.uk> Subject: Re: SON of reliability of used cars in BMW 5 series bracket - 48 Hours from Purchase
levyte357 wrote: > > > Waiting for finance confirmation after handing over some required paperwork. > Took the R'98 for a spin on Saturday as well. Drove very smooth, felt very > solid, like a low mileage quality car, and no funny noises inside, even with > radio off and windows up. But just didn't seem like 170 BHP of 2.3 turbo. > > I know dealer is not dodgy, Have given reg plate to insurers for insurance > quote, and it came up > R/98 2.3 lpt Ecopower. Saab Gilberts of Ealing, UK said maybe the > "fast&furious" car was chipped, > or the R'98 has turbo breather problem... but they said 2.3lpt is still > supposed to be quick even at > 170 bhp. > But these cars weigh like 2 tons? So 170bhp is going to be quite lacking there, no?
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