BMW M550d
Sadly it looks like BMW aren't going to let us have the triple-turbo M550d high-performance diesel in the UK. But that doesn't mean we aren't going to dribble over it just a little bit in Geneva. Almost as fast as an M5 but 45mpg.
BMW M diesels: new for 2012with 318hp and three turbos!
On Bing: see pictures of the BMW M550d
Driven: BWM M550d
how many drivers out there can get anywhere near the cars capabilities except in a straight line
give me comfort economy and pride of ownership every time
its not worth me buying one of those up to date cars.it wouldan't last five minutes on my drive.
i had my cycle locked up in the garage and it vanished.so what do you do?set up a mechine gun post and do alternative hours.round the clock?no your better sticking to a nice robin reliant"with a converted V8 engine"as if?![]()
Interesting, the Mondeo front end is copying Aston, the NSX is a TT copy in shape, the Boxster looks nice, but will probably be much more money. I think I'll stick to my battered Landie - easy to work on, reliable doesn't rust and is useful for pulling, these cars out of the mud!
But basically they are all styled via a wind tunnel and look the same.
I own a 2011 Kia Cee'd stationwagon after trading my 2009 focus in. Its a much better car believe it or not. It has a better interior, much more equipment for the price sold at, fantastic looks, brilliant 7 year warranty, and the Diesel engines are re-badged Mercedes engines. For a 1.6 in an estate, it has plenty of poke and has brilliant ride quality and handling.
The new Cee'd should be carrying that on, and im most excited for that car because Renault has gone all Eco-stupid scrapping everything but the Scenic, Clio and Megane, Citroen have downsized their cars but, they all look absolutly stunning.
Ford has dowsized the focus massively, you cant fit nobody in the back seats if you have your front seat all the way back (which is required if you 5'10+), i was shocked how bad the ford is for rear leg room let alone boot opening and space. Stunning interior though.
But yes, im not interested in BMW's, Alfa's and the rest because 1) Ill never buy them, 2) As lovely as they look, they just do nothing for me 3) they cost more than i'll ever want to spend on a car.
I guess its the fantasists who think the be-all and end-all is your BMW's and Porsches etc, which people will never own,never afford to insure or buy, and are scared of the KIA badge becoming an exceedingly brilliant brand,who is pushing the regular established carmakers massively and beating them.
No matter, I'll enjoy driving my Kia stationwagon top of the range in lovely black and hyper silver, my Mazda RX-8 231 in winning blue which is my track day car, and my C4 Coupe VTS in Rouge Lucifer which is my everyday road car. And yes, I do own 3 cars, and im dying to add a Megane R26 to the list so long as the gaffer lets me. But she wont because she'll want my C4. no chance!
No wonder we have problems with global warming.
And...
Fancy cars = ![]()
Why? I detest J Clak**** and my pullits have stopped laying!
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