[dxb335d]

Wise words yes, exactly what I put actually.

[p0jy]

pics of autovogue kit please?

[Candy 01]

Originally Posted by toxicnerve

20s! Damn. That's gonna be some seriously low-pro rubber you're going to be running on! What is the ride like?

As for the AV kit, I've always referred to it as the "Auto-vulgar". Just not my taste, too "in-your-face".

I prefer the subtle look of OEM styles/accessories. There's just a more classy look to the package.

These days, when you see an E46...which looks better? The one that's been modded like a biatch or the ones that are closer to stock with a few subtle mods?

I know which my choice would be. In a few years time (at which point I will probably still be driving my E92) the same will be said of the E9x cars. The stock/subtle ones will retain value and be more admired/sought after.

Just my opinion.

Unfortunately you might be right their, but at the moment the Autovogue car's look nice. I don't think their too over the top with how their kitted, they only look like a few subtle change's made to make it look better.

Also i would of thought they would hold their value better or as well as any other e92 because it's done by a high class modifier??

It's all down to personal opinion though at the end of the day i think.

[Candy 01]

Originally Posted by p0jy

pics of autovogue kit please?

Have a look on their site mate.

http://www.autovogue.com/sales/view-all/page-1

[RagingKileak]

Here is my opinion. As its my 2500th post, its clearly the best.

Autovogue, based on what I have read, are not a good company to deal with and that would be my first concern.

Do their cars look any good? Yeah not bad. Should we take the poss because they are OTT? Course not. They are more understated than either Schnitzer, Hartge or Hamann which are (in general) hideous, yet for some reason don't get slated simply because they are from Germany, and because once (in about 1992) BMW officially sanctioned them in some way.

In terms of modification, Alpina are about the only subtle tuner, and I would argue they are vastly overpriced and in general offer very little for the money. You need to be talking B3 Bi-Turbo to really see value out of one I reckon.

Matt

[Candy 01]

Originally Posted by RagingKileak

Here is my opinion. As its my 2500th post, its clearly the best.

Autovogue, based on what I have read, are not a good company to deal with and that would be my first concern.

Do their cars look any good? Yeah not bad. Should we take the poss because they are OTT? Course not. They are more understated than either Schnitzer, Hartge or Hamann which are (in general) hideous, yet for some reason don't get slated simply because they are from Germany, and because once (in about 1992) BMW officially sanctioned them in some way.

In terms of modification, Alpina are about the only subtle tuner, and I would argue they are vastly overpriced and in general offer very little for the money. You need to be talking B3 Bi-Turbo to really see value out of one I reckon.

Matt

Hiya mate,
Why are they a bad company to deal with?

[RagingKileak]

Well, I've got no personal experience to go by.... but this is, after all, the internet.

Essentially, I've read a bit about bad paint finish and bodykit quality. Wouldn't be so bad but it then seems they don't like fixing problems. Also I'm pretty sure someone on here had serious delays in a wheel order they placed.... money was taken, wheels never came!

Matt

[Giff]

Fiberglass or ABS plastic bodykit?

[RagingKileak]

Originally Posted by Giff

Fiberglass or ABS plastic bodykit?

I doubt its fiberglass... that would be madness!

Matt

[jimmylimmy]

Originally Posted by RagingKileak

Well, I've got no personal experience to go by.... but this is, after all, the internet.

Essentially, I've read a bit about bad paint finish and bodykit quality. Wouldn't be so bad but it then seems they don't like fixing problems. Also I'm pretty sure someone on here had serious delays in a wheel order they placed.... money was taken, wheels never came!

Matt

Wasnt there a thread on here when someone had an AV car and had to have the kit refitted and paint correction?

[RagingKileak]

Originally Posted by jimmylimmy

Wasnt there a thread on here when someone had an AV car and had to have the kit refitted and paint correction?

That plus a few more are what I'm thinking of, aye.

Matt

[Hotcoupe]

Originally Posted by jimmylimmy

Wasnt there a thread on here when someone had an AV car and had to have the kit refitted and paint correction?

This one?

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...ight=autovogue

[jimmylimmy]

Originally Posted by Hotcoupe

This one?

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...ight=autovogue

yup, thats the one. Orange peel isnt their fault, but £7K for an ill fitting, mistmatched kit?!

Any idea on the make of the rims they use?

[Kerr]

Before I read the rest of the page I clicked on the link to the Autovogue website.

Looking at the PDF of the bespoke 335i coupe I was already thinking that the bodykit looked to have uneven gaps between the panels.

The shot looking from the rear at about 30 degrees it looks pretty clear there is a bigger gap at the rear of the door than to the front.

I do like the look of some of their stuff but it does seem too costly.

As for the bumpers not matching, for all the silver cars on the road I don't think many have bumpers that match too closely to be honest. Still though if you are paying top dollar you should expect a top job.

[Candy 01]

I was looking into buying a Autovogue 325i but this has put me off. I know this is abit of topic but would their be any major difference's in the msport or se when Autovogue have finished with it?

[Candy 01]

Originally Posted by jimmylimmy

yup, thats the one. Orange peel isnt their fault, but £7K for an ill fitting, mistmatched kit?!

Any idea on the make of the rims they use?

I think they use 20" Ascari staggered deep dish alloys.

[RagingKileak]

Originally Posted by Candy 01

I was looking into buying a Autovogue 325i but this has put me off. I know this is abit of topic but would their be any major difference's in the msport or se when Autovogue have finished with it?

M-Sport vs SE, when Autovogue'd would be the same on the outside with all the usual on the inside. Assuming we are talking Coupe, then the suspension would be the same and both would feature sports seats.

The SE has a different steering wheel and the M-Sport has black headlining instead of grey/cream.

SE's will typically be worth less, but it is debatable as to whether this still applies to an Autovogue car because if nothing else, Autovogue have established a 'brand' of sorts. A dealer though would pay you less for a car which was once an SE, irrespective of whether it was tampered with by AV or not. You should therefore, pay less, for an Autovogue that begin life as an SE.

Matt

[Candy 01]

Originally Posted by RagingKileak

M-Sport vs SE, when Autovogue'd would be the same on the outside with all the usual on the inside. Assuming we are talking Coupe, then the suspension would be the same and both would feature sports seats.

The SE has a different steering wheel and the M-Sport has black headlining instead of grey/cream.

SE's will typically be worth less, but it is debatable as to whether this still applies to an Autovogue car because if nothing else, Autovogue have established a 'brand' of sorts. A dealer though would pay you less for a car which was once an SE, irrespective of whether it was tampered with by AV or not. You should therefore, pay less, for an Autovogue that begin life as an SE.

Matt

Cheer's mate.
So i shouldn't really be bothered if i'am buying a AV car because the inside's all all the same apart from the steering wheel right. Also i've heard that the M sport has a black roof inside? Does any body have the full list of options a se can come with and a msport can come with?

Thank's

[RagingKileak]

Originally Posted by RagingKileak

The SE has a different steering wheel and the M-Sport has black headlining instead of grey/cream.

See above mate. The headling is, as stated, black in M-Sport cars.

You need to choose if you want a Coupe or a Saloon. In the Saloon, the list of SE/MS differences is greater.

Matt

[toxicnerve]

Originally Posted by RagingKileak

M-Sport vs SE, when Autovogue'd would be the same on the outside with all the usual on the inside. Assuming we are talking Coupe, then the suspension would be the same and both would feature sports seats.

The SE has a different steering wheel and the M-Sport has black headlining instead of grey/cream.

SE's will typically be worth less, but it is debatable as to whether this still applies to an Autovogue car because if nothing else, Autovogue have established a 'brand' of sorts. A dealer though would pay you less for a car which was once an SE, irrespective of whether it was tampered with by AV or not. You should therefore, pay less, for an Autovogue that begin life as an SE.

Matt

Are you sure about that?

I thought the coupe had SE vs. M-Sport differences on the suspension and seats.

I thought only the 35d/i have the same suspension. However, they still have different seats.

[Candy 01]

I looking at the 325i coupes.

[RagingKileak]

Originally Posted by toxicnerve

Are you sure about that?

I thought the coupe had SE vs. M-Sport differences on the suspension and seats.

I thought only the 35d/i have the same suspension. However, they still have different seats.

Is that right, I am sure I read Carlos banging on about the SE Coupe having the same seats. I'm quite possibly wrong on the suspension in relation to engine size too - take Toxicnerves view on that as red, I can't comment on what I said originally with any more backing. Just TTH.

Matt