How far would you travel for your car?

....,,,,..,,.. · 11-02-2015, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Tengocity

Live in Herts and bought last two cars in Perth, so I can definitely say I'd go 440 miles for one!

Don't you mean 500 miles...

Tengocity · 11-02-2015, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Brigand

Don't you mean 500 miles...

Maybe if I was walking.... actually, bollocks to that, would almost rather use public transport!

....,,,,..,,.. · 11-02-2015, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Tengocity

Maybe if I was walking.... actually, bollocks to that, would almost rather use public transport!

Public transport?

No fucking way.

I had to use a bus during the summer.

People actually try to talk to you!!!

73henny · 11-02-2015, 01:49 PM

475 miles to collect my car from Riaz. Would easily do it again, although my wife's new 1er we bought much closer.

Quantox · 11-02-2015, 03:32 PM

As I was unable to travel to collect it I sent my son down and he very much enjoyed the drive back to Keswick.

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Originally Posted by JD6

Very trusting. I assume that he's not 17...

No, he's not 17. A petrolhead systems engineer geek but still sensible and 33 y/o, also rides my bikes. Brings them back when he wears out the rear tyre and takes another away.

When borrowing the 330dx, he has his own strict rules for both him and his wife. No food to be eaten in the car and only water, nothing sticky to be drunk, or spilled.

Cheers

Q

JD6 · 11-02-2015, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Quantox

No, he's not 17. A petrolhead systems engineer geek but still sensible and 33 y/o, also rides my bikes.

Fair enough. By the time my son is 33, I might let him drive my car if he behaves!

simon. · 11-02-2015, 04:19 PM

Cardiff from Milton Keynes for my old E46 M3 & Lockerbie for an Alfa 156. They say that everyone needs to own an Alfa. Just the one mind as they are shite

Coxey · 11-02-2015, 04:28 PM

I was flown up to Harry Fairburn BMW in Irvine from Welwyn for my F32 and drove back all in the same day, it was a great day and I hadn't even seen the car in the flesh other than a video love the car...

amsbmw · 11-02-2015, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Thehoss

Wow and here was me thinking to London from Glasgow would be a trip.

I did Glasgow To London (Essex Harold Wood)

On the way there it took us to the M1 Rather than M6 due to it being closed or something at 4Am.

On the way back wanted to stop off at Manchester, So M6.. Never again 6 hours it took us from London to Manchester due to Friday Rush hour

HiBee · 11-02-2015, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by 73henny

475 miles to collect my car from Riaz. Would easily do it again, although my wife's new 1er we bought much closer.

I was prepared to travel down to Watford, but Riaz & i agreed it wasn't really in my best interests as he could only beat my dealer by 1k.

TomF32 · 11-02-2015, 05:26 PM

Flew to Southampton from Belfast for collection of my old F32 in January - saved at least £2k vs. prices in NI.

Had intended driving to Holyhead to get the ferry to Dublin (circa 4.5hrs)

Free cancelled due to weather.

Tried Liverpool - also cancelled.

En route, I booked a ferry in Cairnryan (8hr drive from Southampton). JUST about made the ferry in time (after an 8-hour literally non-stop journey.)

Ferry cancelled!

Didn't sail until a full 24 hours later. I slept in the car as I couldn't leave the port or I'd lose my place on the next sailing.
Needless to say the honeymoon period was over verrrry quickly in that car!

Would I do it again? - Yes! I did!
Bought my F12 in July and drove it home from Luton - slightly better weather for sailing in July compared to January!

leon1984 · 11-03-2015, 03:25 AM

For a car, if I had a mate to drive me there anywhere in the UK.

I once got on 3 trains, on a Sunday with £5k stashed in a backpack to get from London to North Wales to buy an import only red GSXR.

A unique colour would have me travelling longer distances than right spec

ajfoggy · 11-03-2015, 03:30 AM

In Warrington, been to Blackpool (116d sport), Blackpool (116d msport), High Wycombe (420d), North Wales (435i).

2JPW · 12-07-2016, 03:12 PM

I travelled 260miles each way to view my 435i and then returned to pick it up two weeks later!

SkyJawa · 12-07-2016, 03:18 PM

Guildford to Macclesfield for my old Z4.....

Hanchurch · 12-07-2016, 03:45 PM

Leeds to Milton Keynes for the S4

Ajs_435d · 12-07-2016, 03:53 PM

I did 320 miles nearly 5.5 hours to collect one of my cars.

FSE23 · 12-07-2016, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Thehoss

Wow and here was me thinking to London from Glasgow would be a trip.

I'm actually going to Chelmsford from Glasgow to collect my car

. A nice trip back but can't rev it

MRPoisson · 12-07-2016, 05:19 PM

500 mile round trip to TRL at Chiswick from Lancs!

MattOz · 12-07-2016, 05:21 PM

Flew from Birmingham to Belfast to buy an M5. Ferry to Stranrear and the M6 home. Long day that was. Not as long as the drive from Warwick to Aberdeen to buy an M3 CS. Car wasnt as described, so drove all the way home! Then, a couple of years later, my wife wanted an A4. Guess what, the one she liked was in Aberdeen! I flew up this time and drove it home. Not to mention trips all over the UK with friends to look at cars

sensible · 12-07-2016, 05:29 PM

Collected mine from Park Lane, London, having got the train there. Then drove it back to West Midlands. Just a mere 125 miles.

Wills2 · 12-07-2016, 05:44 PM

I did a round trip of 550 miles to pick a 911 up once, drove down in a rental focus the drive back was much better!

11-02-2015, 01:49 PM	#26
73henny Lieutenant Colonel 500 Rep 1,580 Posts Drives: a lovely new G20 320dx Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Scotland iTrader: (0)	475 miles to collect my car from Riaz. Would easily do it again, although my wife's new 1er we bought much closer.
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11-02-2015, 04:19 PM	#29
simon. Colonel 922 Rep 2,559 Posts Drives: F48 25D mSport Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Milton Keynes iTrader: (0)	Cardiff from Milton Keynes for my old E46 M3 & Lockerbie for an Alfa 156. They say that everyone needs to own an Alfa. Just the one mind as they are shite
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11-02-2015, 04:28 PM	#30
Coxey Private First Class 13 Rep 138 Posts Drives: F32 Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Uk iTrader: (0)	I was flown up to Harry Fairburn BMW in Irvine from Welwyn for my F32 and drove back all in the same day, it was a great day and I hadn't even seen the car in the flesh other than a video love the car... Attached Images
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11-02-2015, 05:26 PM	#33
TomF32 First Lieutenant 39 Rep 319 Posts Drives: BMW/640d/M-Sport Join Date: May 2006 Location: Ireland iTrader: (0) Garage List 2005 e90 [0.00]	Flew to Southampton from Belfast for collection of my old F32 in January - saved at least £2k vs. prices in NI. Had intended driving to Holyhead to get the ferry to Dublin (circa 4.5hrs) Free cancelled due to weather. Tried Liverpool - also cancelled. En route, I booked a ferry in Cairnryan (8hr drive from Southampton). JUST about made the ferry in time (after an 8-hour literally non-stop journey.) Ferry cancelled! Didn't sail until a full 24 hours later. I slept in the car as I couldn't leave the port or I'd lose my place on the next sailing. Needless to say the honeymoon period was over verrrry quickly in that car! Would I do it again? - Yes! I did! Bought my F12 in July and drove it home from Luton - slightly better weather for sailing in July compared to January! __________________ BMW F12 M-Sport\|Pro-Nav\|Space Grey\|20" 373M\|
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11-03-2015, 03:25 AM	#34
leon1984 Captain 140 Rep 606 Posts Drives: Old Mini! (M235i gone) Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Hertfordshire iTrader: (0)	For a car, if I had a mate to drive me there anywhere in the UK. I once got on 3 trains, on a Sunday with £5k stashed in a backpack to get from London to North Wales to buy an import only red GSXR. A unique colour would have me travelling longer distances than right spec __________________ __ 430d F36 Carbon Black/Ivory White now delivered
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11-03-2015, 03:30 AM	#35
ajfoggy Brigadier General 1517 Rep 3,560 Posts Drives: C63s - S205 - Brilliant Blue Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Warrington iTrader: (0)	In Warrington, been to Blackpool (116d sport), Blackpool (116d msport), High Wycombe (420d), North Wales (435i).
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12-07-2016, 03:12 PM	#36
2JPW Private First Class 56 Rep 198 Posts Drives: 435I M SPORT Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Midlands iTrader: (0)	I travelled 260miles each way to view my 435i and then returned to pick it up two weeks later!
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12-07-2016, 03:18 PM	#37
SkyJawa Major General 3716 Rep 8,636 Posts Drives: F10 530d Join Date: May 2014 Location: Hampshire iTrader: (1)	Guildford to Macclesfield for my old Z4.....
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12-07-2016, 03:45 PM	#38
Hanchurch Captain 322 Rep 716 Posts Drives: tesla model 3 performance Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Yorkshire iTrader: (0)	Leeds to Milton Keynes for the S4 __________________ Tesla Model 3 Performance June 2021 Past - BMW 335d touring xdrive m sport June 2016 Audi S4 B7 avant 4.2l V8, Alfa Romeo 156 V6, Fiat Bravo HGT, VW Polo coupe S, VW Polo gl Mrs Hanchurch - Fiat 500 La Prima Electric, Mini Cooper S cabriolet Past - Mini Cooper S 7 5 door, BMW 120d m sport, Saab 9-3 2.8 V6 turbo, Mazda RX8 231, Mini Cooper S
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12-07-2016, 03:53 PM	#39
Ajs_435d Lieutenant Colonel 355 Rep 1,846 Posts Drives: 435d m sport m performance Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: United Kingdom iTrader: (0)	I did 320 miles nearly 5.5 hours to collect one of my cars.
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12-07-2016, 05:19 PM	#41
MRPoisson Lieutenant 40 Rep 589 Posts Drives: BMW F36 435D M Sport+ Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Lancashire UK iTrader: (0)	500 mile round trip to TRL at Chiswick from Lancs! __________________ F36 435D M Sport + Glacier Silver Gone F30 320D 8AT M Sport Mineral grey Gone E92 320D M Sport Sparkling Graphite Gone E46 320D M Sport Silver Grey
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12-07-2016, 05:21 PM	#42
MattOz Lieutenant Colonel 342 Rep 1,829 Posts Drives: Alpina G21 D3S Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Midlands iTrader: (1) Garage List 2011 E90 M3 [0.00]	Flew from Birmingham to Belfast to buy an M5. Ferry to Stranrear and the M6 home. Long day that was. Not as long as the drive from Warwick to Aberdeen to buy an M3 CS. Car wasnt as described, so drove all the way home! Then, a couple of years later, my wife wanted an A4. Guess what, the one she liked was in Aberdeen! I flew up this time and drove it home. Not to mention trips all over the UK with friends to look at cars
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12-07-2016, 05:29 PM	#43
sensible Lieutenant Colonel 810 Rep 1,704 Posts Drives: BMW 420i M-Sport Gran Coupe Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: West Midlands UK iTrader: (0)	Collected mine from Park Lane, London, having got the train there. Then drove it back to West Midlands. Just a mere 125 miles.
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12-07-2016, 05:44 PM	#44
Wills2 Barge driver 8647 Rep 12,421 Posts Drives: 730d Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	I did a round trip of 550 miles to pick a 911 up once, drove down in a rental focus the drive back was much better! __________________ 730d/Z4C
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