What car and what octane do you use?

astra · 02-12-2007, 11:59 PM

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Originally Posted by funky_chilli

but u wanna know coz u wanna give him shit hahaha j/k

what if i do?

02-13-2007, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by astra

wow, you must be stupid... i don't buy cars because of what i will be able to sell them for, i buy em cos i like em... if i sell it for $2 later, i don't care, as long as i really had fun with, and loved the car...

and you of all people shouldn't be talking about not being very smart

LOL well Astra, if you really do buy and sell cars with that attitude, you must be SERIOUSLY wealthy LOL (and good luck to you! I wish I never had to think about depreciation when buying or putting options on my BM!!)

vinno · 02-18-2007, 06:17 AM

Oh hell I may as well get it out in the open that I dun own a BMW either (as my avatar would suggest).
But hey, i'm on this forum cos im interested in them..
I got a mazda3, but dun worry its not stock haha.. so not a word from u funky chilli LOL
Would love to cruise sometime- ppl with different cars can cruise together you know! (focus xr5 turbo/mazda 3 mps/hsv senator/xr8 cruise seen today!)

astra · 02-18-2007, 05:55 PM

post up a thread vinno, and see if people are interested

docbeemer · 02-18-2007, 07:09 PM

If any of us really thought about depreciation when we bought our cars then we would all buy base models or not even BM's. Rich or not (and I'm not) we have a passion for driving great cars and the options help us enjoy the experience even more (I love my sunroof and I'll cope with the harsh ride with the great handling and looking 19' rims). Cars are NOT an investment- I wish they were but, in general, they are not.

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Originally Posted by Neo JB

LOL well Astra, if you really do buy and sell cars with that attitude, you must be SERIOUSLY wealthy LOL (and good luck to you! I wish I never had to think about depreciation when buying or putting options on my BM!!)

02-18-2007, 11:28 PM

Bugger..put 95 octane in my 130 by accident the other day (petrol station only had vortex and I didn't know which was which as there was no # on it!)...not so much of a difference as on my 4 cyl but at low revs the engine does stutter more.

im_dave · 02-18-2007, 11:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Neo JB

Bugger..put 95 octane in my 130 by accident the other day (petrol station only had vortex and I didn't know which was which as there was no # on it!)...not so much of a difference as on my 4 cyl but at low revs the engine does stutter more.

damn, i did that once too... was in such a rush didn't even look at the pump...! lucky it wasn't normal 91 octane...!

astra · 02-19-2007, 12:23 AM

if i remember corectly, on the inside of my car's fuel door, it says i can put in 91, 95, or 98... as if you would put it 91?!?!

02-19-2007, 01:45 AM

You could probably put 85 octane in, if it existed, but it probably wouldn't do your car much good LOL

I want to put Formula 1 fuel in my 130 and see what happens! <BANG!>

astra · 02-19-2007, 02:24 AM

hear your engine go... cough cough KABOOM... silence...

Chris.G · 02-19-2007, 03:26 AM

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Originally Posted by vinno

Oh hell I may as well get it out in the open that I dun own a BMW either (as my avatar would suggest).
But hey, i'm on this forum cos im interested in them..
I got a mazda3, but dun worry its not stock haha.. so not a word from u funky chilli LOL
Would love to cruise sometime- ppl with different cars can cruise together you know! (focus xr5 turbo/mazda 3 mps/hsv senator/xr8 cruise seen today!)

I tried to have a Sydney meet, it didn't work out. If you can organize one that would be great

vinno · 02-19-2007, 09:03 AM

Oh gawd that would be awesome. I'm sure most (if not all of us) on this forum and other car forums out there are enthusiasts.. and it doesn't so much matter WHAT your ride is.. but HOW you ride it and how you RESPECT it.. am I right?
Organising a cruise would be great. I would def have fun chasing the 335's out there (and failing miserably), but hell I'd catch up if not lead on the twisties.. Well it sounds good- lets see if we can get one organised. Same car cruises are fun cos of the 'look at us' aspect, multi-car cruises are fun cos we all know what we're they're for!

astra · 02-19-2007, 06:09 PM

the problem with cruises is everyone thinks they are schumaker, and gets cocky... only a matter of time before something happens

vinno · 02-19-2007, 07:41 PM

True there are some of those schusmackers out there.. but if you're on a cruise- you're obviously driving in a more spirited manner than you are day to day (i hope).. Hence you should also know your limits.
Cruising is NOT about speeding.. it's more about enjoying the handling and having fun just under your limits!
But yes I agree with u astra- the only person that looks stupid after an accident is the schusmacker him/herself!

02-19-2007, 09:14 PM

Go on a track day then :-)

funky_chilli · 02-19-2007, 11:58 PM

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Originally Posted by vinno

I got a mazda3, but dun worry its not stock haha.. so not a word from u funky chilli LOL

WHAT? i was just abt to ask u how ur 'sp22 and a half not quite 23' was going

just teasing mate

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Originally Posted by vinno

I would def have fun chasing the 335's out there (and failing miserably), but hell I'd catch up if not lead on the twisties..

i think u might find that 335's go in the twisties too mate

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Originally Posted by astra

the problem with cruises is everyone thinks they are schumaker, and gets cocky... only a matter of time before something happens

yeah have been on cruises where some ppl went a bit wild round the bend and it ended in tears....

just shows, whatever u drive - always gotta be careful out there.

astra · 02-20-2007, 12:37 AM

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Originally Posted by vinno

True there are some of those schusmackers out there.. but if you're on a cruise- you're obviously driving in a more spirited manner than you are day to day (i hope).. Hence you should also know your limits.
Cruising is NOT about speeding.. it's more about enjoying the handling and having fun just under your limits!
But yes I agree with u astra- the only person that looks stupid after an accident is the schusmacker him/herself!

when i am around other people i drive mildly, but when i am alone on a road with no cars i get some enthusiasm...

vinno · 02-20-2007, 03:12 AM

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Originally Posted by funky_chilli

WHAT? i was just abt to ask u how ur 'sp22 and a half not quite 23' was going

just teasing mate

Haha I'm quite happy with my sp22+0.5. Can't justify the price jump for the equipment.. and more fun to mod!

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Originally Posted by funky_chilli

i think u might find that 335's go in the twisties too mate

Bring it on! I hope I dun have to eat humble pie after this..

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Originally Posted by astra

when i am around other people i drive mildly, but when i am alone on a road with no cars i get some enthusiasm...

Haha you're one of thooose ppl are you? Do you have the syndrome of looking across at other cars at red lights as well? LOL

M3_GTR · 02-20-2007, 05:47 AM

96 octane.. in a E46 318i..

astra · 02-20-2007, 06:05 AM

96?!?!

M3_GTR · 02-20-2007, 06:07 AM

or could it be 97? or 95? one of them? is that to high?

astra · 02-20-2007, 06:19 AM

it's either 91 - crap, 95 - premium, 98 - higher premium, 100 - waste of time

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02-18-2007, 11:28 PM	#72
Neo JB Guest 0 Rep n/a Posts Drives:	Bugger..put 95 octane in my 130 by accident the other day (petrol station only had vortex and I didn't know which was which as there was no # on it!)...not so much of a difference as on my 4 cyl but at low revs the engine does stutter more.
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Neo JB Guest 0 Rep n/a Posts Drives:	You could probably put 85 octane in, if it existed, but it probably wouldn't do your car much good LOL I want to put Formula 1 fuel in my 130 and see what happens! <BANG!>
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vinno Private First Class 4 Rep 149 Posts Drives: Non BMW Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Sydney iTrader: (0)	Oh gawd that would be awesome. I'm sure most (if not all of us) on this forum and other car forums out there are enthusiasts.. and it doesn't so much matter WHAT your ride is.. but HOW you ride it and how you RESPECT it.. am I right? Organising a cruise would be great. I would def have fun chasing the 335's out there (and failing miserably), but hell I'd catch up if not lead on the twisties.. Well it sounds good- lets see if we can get one organised. Same car cruises are fun cos of the 'look at us' aspect, multi-car cruises are fun cos we all know what we're they're for!
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vinno Private First Class 4 Rep 149 Posts Drives: Non BMW Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Sydney iTrader: (0)	True there are some of those schusmackers out there.. but if you're on a cruise- you're obviously driving in a more spirited manner than you are day to day (i hope).. Hence you should also know your limits. Cruising is NOT about speeding.. it's more about enjoying the handling and having fun just under your limits! But yes I agree with u astra- the only person that looks stupid after an accident is the schusmacker him/herself!
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