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Offline v8kenny

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« on: November 04, 2006, 12:42:09 »
Anyone got one of these or had one ? - thinking about a '95 dse and just wonder how well (or not) they go - are they slow, noisy, mpg etc
Not a huge fan of diesels in general and would much rather have a V8 one but may be persuaded differently !
At least this one's a manual cos I definately couldn't live with an automatic diesel
Comments and thoughts appreciated please
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« Reply #1 on: November 04, 2006, 15:19:27 »
im getting about 27 mpg ..nice drive..not slow
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« Reply #2 on: November 04, 2006, 15:29:47 »
Thanks Axel - forgot to ask - are all P38's fitted with the bmw engine ?
This one is nearing 150k but with FSH and only one owner - if looked after do these engines good for this mileage and more ?
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« Reply #3 on: November 04, 2006, 16:58:05 »
I've heard peole say good and bad about them, sorry if that doesn't help.  Generally they are meant to be economical is a little slugish out of the box, I'd expect better than 27 though unless that's towing.
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« Reply #4 on: November 04, 2006, 17:07:53 »
I have an Auto;
MPG Varies, heavey local stuff can be down to 25, on a good run I have had up to 33

It's not exactly overpowered but I have no problems; We have a very steep hill outside the house and it pulls up quite happily even when very cold.

What I like is that BMW would only let LR have it massivly downrated so that teh Range Rover didn't compete head on with the BMW. THis means that there is plenty of scope to chip them (mine has been) and the engine is workign way under it's capabilities so if looked after should last pretty well forever.
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« Reply #5 on: November 04, 2006, 17:09:18 »
If you ever get down this way your welcome to a run but Dunoon is rahter a hike.
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« Reply #6 on: November 04, 2006, 19:04:21 »
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If you ever get down this way your welcome to a run but Dunoon is rahter a hike.

Thanks for the offer  :wink:  - stick it on your ship next time you are due to berth in Greenock - will see it from my house   :lol:
So do I assume ALL P38's have the bmw engine - know a man locally who has one so think I will go and pester him for a shot
Must admit I really really want a V8 though
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« Reply #7 on: November 04, 2006, 19:40:29 »
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If you ever get down this way your welcome to a run but Dunoon is rahter a hike.

Thanks for the offer  :wink:  - stick it on your ship next time you are due to berth in Greenock - will see it from my house   :lol:
So do I assume ALL P38's have the bmw engine - know a man locally who has one so think I will go and pester him for a shot
Must admit I really really want a V8 though

if you get one & find that its a bit door im sure i could sort you out to make it a bit livelyer  :wink:
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« Reply #8 on: November 04, 2006, 20:44:40 »
HAD MINE ABOUT A YEAR, NO PROBS SO FAR AND MINES BEEN CHIPPED I GET BETTER MPH ON THE MOTORWAY AND PLENTY OF POWER. MY MATES GOT 250 IMLES ON THE CLOCK AND GOING STRONG.
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« Reply #9 on: November 04, 2006, 21:49:33 »
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if you get one & find that its a bit door im sure i could sort you out to make it a bit livelyer  :wink:


So could I  :wink:  :wink:


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« Reply #10 on: November 05, 2006, 00:06:28 »
but he's closer to me than you  :lol:
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« Reply #11 on: November 05, 2006, 08:04:43 »
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Quote from: "RedlineMike"

if you get one & find that its a bit door im sure i could sort you out to make it a bit livelyer  :wink:


So could I  :wink:  :wink:


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Would that be the chip I have or it is worth chatting?
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« Reply #12 on: November 05, 2006, 13:42:00 »
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Would that be the chip I have or it is worth chatting?


Depends who fitted your chip??  :wink:
If it's a Superchip one then definetly not!!!  My one is better than them!


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