Thanks all for your kind words of welcome, thoughts on reliability and helpful suggestions.
Emtee, AndyK - I am expecting the worst on running costs, although servicing, tyres etc on 'M' BMW's aren't the cheapest either so I'm part of the way there! I only live a couple of miles away from Autoshield so I was thinking that they would be handy for an inspection when the time comes.
BennyD - Thanks for the suggestion on the 4200 front, I'm pretty sold on the looks of the Gransport over the 4200 so I think I will pursue that option for now.
OzzieAl - funnily enough one of the only places I have seen a Gransport in the flesh was in a showroom in Melbourne - they're a wee bit pricy in your neck of the woods though!
If there is anyone in the Manchester type area with a Gransport that wouldn't mind me having a gander at their car in the flesh, that would be appreciated. There aren't too many for sale in this area to have a look at, and I'd prefer to have a look at a car in a non sales type situation first so I am familiar with what I am looking at.
Cheers
Duncan
Go to autoshield and ask them if its alright to walk round the car park....
Must be one there.....
Duncan
Short notice I know but my 2005 Gransport is in Autoshield today for 4 wheel alignment.
I have no objection for you having a good look at it if Russel at Autoshield is OK with that !!
James
Quick update - as of about 1pm now the proud owner of a Silver 54 plate GS. This one in fact:
http://www2.autotrader.co.uk/classi...m202lx/quicksearch/true/radius/1501?logcode=p
Happy days!
Looks superb Dunkx.
Congratulations.
This is a step up, really is. There is nothing like the sound for one thing and nearly the whole world rates the engine as 'one of the best in the world' ...and it is!
I hope your friends don't rag you too much for your choice. However be certain that people will judge you as an individual who doesn't follow the crowd.
Dunkx, congrats, I remember the day I picked mine up....what a day, so enjoy it, then tomorrow you can start planning the upgrades!
your life is going to change now you have taken that first step , sort of like joining the freemasons , we will become your family
Quick update - as of about 1pm now the proud owner of a Silver 54 plate GS. This one in fact:
http://www2.autotrader.co.uk/classi...m202lx/quicksearch/true/radius/1501?logcode=p
Happy days!