[boom77]

Today I took the long drive from South Wales to pick up the new motor from TRL.
The 335d F31 has gone, and been replaced by 3 litres of petrol powered loveliness in the shape of an M135i.
Firstly, after making just a tentative enquiries regarding downsizing and needing to scratch that petrol itch once more, TRL came back with an offer just too good to turn down.
He will save you money, save you time and save you hassle, BUT, I'm not sure he can really be trusted.
Whilst chatting away (about cars obviously) he decided to get some pics of his new car up on his phone. I had visions of some lovely M car, maybe a Ferrari.
No, it was a Renault!!
Like I said, not sure he can be trusted.

[Andrewthefirst]

Firstly-



(Of the 135i, not the Renault)

Secondly, the Renault...that is disgusting. You should have given him a wedgie as a mark of your disapproval.

[NISFAN]

A Renault?

Instant minus 100 points

[roshambo]

Haha yeah he said that was a guilty pleasure of his lol

[boom77]

Pics will have to wait until after the weekend wax session.
In his (limited) defence it was a trophy 275.
Got to be honest can't recommend TRL and his colleague Phillipe enough

[JustChris]

Congrats mate, cracking car. Is it the facelift, be the first I'd seen but suspect it's not?

[Pablo68]

Nicely done. I still have a soft spot for the wee manic bread van

[Martan]

Originally Posted by boom77

Today I took the long drive from South Wales to pick up the new motor from TRL.
The 335d F31 has gone, and been replaced by 3 litres of petrol powered loveliness in the shape of an M135i.
Firstly, after making just a tentative enquiries regarding downsizing and needing to scratch that petrol itch once more, TRL came back with an offer just too good to turn down.
He will save you money, save you time and save you hassle, BUT, I'm not sure he can really be trusted.
Whilst chatting away (about cars obviously) he decided to get some pics of his new car up on his phone. I had visions of some lovely M car, maybe a Ferrari.
No, it was a Renault!!
Like I said, not sure he can be trusted.

How long had you had the 335d? I'm only curious because I contacted riazC after he had been recommended, but heard nothing back, I'm assuming it was because of the 9k+ neg equity! So unable to do a deal. Would love to change cars, but looks like I'm stuck for another 18+ months yet.
Does TRL only do deals one 1 series anyways?

[simon.]

Nope. Sold my M135i to Berry Heathrow to get into a 335D.

[boom77]

Originally Posted by M Car Chris

Congrats mate, cracking car. Is it the facelift, be the first I'd seen but suspect it's not?

No mate, pre-LCI. He did give me a very good price on a factory order LCI, but an offer I couldn't refuse on one he had in stock with a very good spec.

[Nick the Greek]

Originally Posted by boom77

Today I took the long drive from South Wales to pick up the new motor from TRL.
The 335d F31 has gone, and been replaced by 3 litres of petrol powered loveliness in the shape of an M135i.
Firstly, after making just a tentative enquiries regarding downsizing and needing to scratch that petrol itch once more, TRL came back with an offer just too good to turn down.
He will save you money, save you time and save you hassle, BUT, I'm not sure he can really be trusted.
Whilst chatting away (about cars obviously) he decided to get some pics of his new car up on his phone. I had visions of some lovely M car, maybe a Ferrari.
No, it was a Renault!!
Like I said, not sure he can be trusted.

You'll be telling me TRL wears a Sekonda watch next.........

[boom77]

Originally Posted by Martan

How long had you had the 335d? I'm only curious because I contacted riazC after he had been recommended, but heard nothing back, I'm assuming it was because of the 9k+ neg equity! So unable to do a deal. Would love to change cars, but looks like I'm stuck for another 18+ months yet.
Does TRL only do deals one 1 series anyways?

How did you manage to get £9k negative equity?
Had the 335d just over 11 months, used to need an estate, don't anymore and wanted petrol again.
I contacted Riaz but after sending him spec etc, didn't hear back either.
Definitely worth dropping TRL a mail, will without a doubt be the first person I speak to when I come to change, couldn't recommend him enough despite the Renault.
F31 335d cruise from South Wales to Berry BMW 44.1mpg, M135i on same journey back 39.8mpg.

[Pablo68]

Originally Posted by boom77

How did you manage to get £9k negative equity?
Had the 335d just over 11 months, used to need an estate, don't anymore and wanted petrol again.
I contacted Riaz but after sending him spec etc, didn't hear back either.
Definitely worth dropping TRL a mail, will without a doubt be the first person I speak to when I come to change, couldn't recommend him enough despite the Renault.
F31 335d cruise from South Wales to Berry BMW 44.1mpg, M135i on same journey back 39.8mpg.

Clearly you are not pushing hard enough on the loud pedal there.

[boom77]

Originally Posted by Pablo68

Clearly you are not pushing hard enough on the loud pedal there.

Average speed of 66.8mph on the trip computer, plenty good enough for me.
Plenty of loud pedal at the toll booths

[Pablo68]

Originally Posted by boom77

Average speed of 66.8mph on the trip computer, plenty good enough for me.
Plenty of loud pedal at the toll booths

Ahh the good ol' Severn Bridge Grand Prix. Old one for me every time.

[boom77]

Originally Posted by Pablo68

Ahh the good ol' Severn Bridge Grand Prix. Old one for me every time.

Agreed, but now its cards only at the old coin bins there is never the issue of some numpty without enough change where you got that very, very rare moment where all barriers get blocked until they can escort said muppet away from danger and then 20 lanes of everyone flooring it.

[Martan]

Originally Posted by boom77

How did you manage to get £9k negative equity?
Had the 335d just over 11 months, used to need an estate, don't anymore and wanted petrol again.
I contacted Riaz but after sending him spec etc, didn't hear back either.
Definitely worth dropping TRL a mail, will without a doubt be the first person I speak to when I come to change, couldn't recommend him enough despite the Renault.
F31 335d cruise from South Wales to Berry BMW 44.1mpg, M135i on same journey back 39.8mpg.

From changing cars 3x in 12 months!!....and the last time in October.....if only I hadn't jumped into the X1 I might have been in a better place.

I might just do that....if only to see if I have to wait....

I was originally looking at a 135i back in '13.....and ended up in the X1???

[DazC]

I think TRL has a Trophy R tho it may just be the 275 Trophy.

[JustChris]

<To be read in your best Clarkson voice>

Some say he drives a cheese eating surrender monkey hot hatch
...all we know is he's called TRL!!....

[Nick the Greek]

Originally Posted by M Car Chris

<To be read in your best Clarkson voice>

Some say he drives a cheese eating surrender monkey hot hatch
...all we know is he's called TRL!!....

Yeah.

And Wears A Sekonda.......

[TouringPleb]

Originally Posted by Martan

From changing cars 3x in 12 months!!....and the last time in October.....if only I hadn't jumped into the X1 I might have been in a better place.

I might just do that....if only to see if I have to wait....

I was originally looking at a 135i back in '13.....and ended up in the X1???

How on earth do you start at a 135i and finish at a X1?

Would love to know the thought process on that one!!

[E60MKF]

Originally Posted by boom77

Today I took the long drive from South Wales to pick up the new motor from TRL.
The 335d F31 has gone, and been replaced by 3 litres of petrol powered loveliness in the shape of an M135i.
Firstly, after making just a tentative enquiries regarding downsizing and needing to scratch that petrol itch once more, TRL came back with an offer just too good to turn down.
He will save you money, save you time and save you hassle, BUT, I'm not sure he can really be trusted.
Whilst chatting away (about cars obviously) he decided to get some pics of his new car up on his phone. I had visions of some lovely M car, maybe a Ferrari.
No, it was a Renault!!
Like I said, not sure he can be trusted.

How can I contact TRL?