Date: Sun, 27 Feb 2005 08:20:13 +1300 From: Richard Sutherland-Smith <richard.ssnospamr.net.nz> 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? 0-60 in 8.0s (aut 9.0s) Top Speed 137mph 40-60 in 4th 7.7 50-70 in 5th 11.0 fuel, combined cycle 29.4 mpg -- Richard Sutherland-Smith 19 Webb Road, Wanganui 5001, New Zealand
