Servicing costs for a '68 plate BMW M4 Competition

motorguy

Chris_English said:

utopia55 said:

As I said they took off £500 from the price of the vehicle 

If you are going to try to impress people by making up a car purchase, why do you keep doing it with such a relatively normal one?

He seems obsessed by the "Mighty M cars" for whatever reason.

Wasnt there a thread by someone who'd inherited some money and casually bought a Lamborghini?  

Ditzy_Mitzy

motorguy said:

Chris_English said:

utopia55 said:

As I said they took off £500 from the price of the vehicle 

If you are going to try to impress people by making up a car purchase, why do you keep doing it with such a relatively normal one?

He seems obsessed by the "Mighty M cars" for whatever reason.

Wasnt there a thread by someone who'd inherited some money and casually bought a Lamborghini?  

There was, I believe penned by former member 'Flatulentoldgoat'.  Given his name, the conditions in the Lamborghini's small cabin must have been foul.  

Grumpy_chap

motorguy said:

He seems obsessed by the "Mighty M cars" for whatever reason.

Wasnt there a thread by someone who'd inherited some money and casually bought a Lamborghini?  

I was reminded of that thread higher up:

Ditzy_Mitzy said:

You are on the right lines, however further money can be saved by swapping the ridiculously wide wheels fitted for narrower ones.  I've done it with my Lamborghini Diablo, changing the factory wheels for a set of 14" items from a Vauxhall Astra.  Those allow the mounting of 'Landsail' tyres, which cost only £30 each.  The only modification required for the car is fitment to each wheel hub of an appropriate spacer, such as those made by Sheila B Devotion.  

Grumpy_chap said:

I am jealous of Ditzy with her modified Lambo getting tyres at £30 each - even my Focus, the cheapest tyres were £150 for a full set (cash only deal)

Good thing on the swap to regular wheels and tyres is the softer ride will be more comfortable.

This thread is calling to mind a recent discussion:
https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/6260388/any-other-lambo-owners/p1

Although, the OP for that Lambo thread still exists but just does not visit these days.

Ibrahim5

Going back to the original question I would expect an oil change to be a similar price regardless of brand and model of car.

motorguy

Ibrahim5 said:

Going back to the original question I would expect an oil change to be a similar price regardless of brand and model of car.

I think the standard oil and filter change is quite reasonable.  But there is one at 36,000 that requires a plug change etc and thats circa £1,000 (i think theres a lot of labour charges involved)

neilmcl

Grumpy_chap said:

motorguy said:

He seems obsessed by the "Mighty M cars" for whatever reason.

Wasnt there a thread by someone who'd inherited some money and casually bought a Lamborghini?  

I was reminded of that thread higher up:

Ditzy_Mitzy said:

You are on the right lines, however further money can be saved by swapping the ridiculously wide wheels fitted for narrower ones.  I've done it with my Lamborghini Diablo, changing the factory wheels for a set of 14" items from a Vauxhall Astra.  Those allow the mounting of 'Landsail' tyres, which cost only £30 each.  The only modification required for the car is fitment to each wheel hub of an appropriate spacer, such as those made by Sheila B Devotion.  

Grumpy_chap said:

I am jealous of Ditzy with her modified Lambo getting tyres at £30 each - even my Focus, the cheapest tyres were £150 for a full set (cash only deal)

Good thing on the swap to regular wheels and tyres is the softer ride will be more comfortable.

This thread is calling to mind a recent discussion:
https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/6260388/any-other-lambo-owners/p1

Although, the OP for that Lambo thread still exists but just does not visit these days.

They're just keeping that AE in reserve for when their current one gets PPR'd.

ontheroad1970

neilmcl said:

Grumpy_chap said:

motorguy said:

He seems obsessed by the "Mighty M cars" for whatever reason.

Wasnt there a thread by someone who'd inherited some money and casually bought a Lamborghini?  

I was reminded of that thread higher up:

Ditzy_Mitzy said:

You are on the right lines, however further money can be saved by swapping the ridiculously wide wheels fitted for narrower ones.  I've done it with my Lamborghini Diablo, changing the factory wheels for a set of 14" items from a Vauxhall Astra.  Those allow the mounting of 'Landsail' tyres, which cost only £30 each.  The only modification required for the car is fitment to each wheel hub of an appropriate spacer, such as those made by Sheila B Devotion.  

Grumpy_chap said:

I am jealous of Ditzy with her modified Lambo getting tyres at £30 each - even my Focus, the cheapest tyres were £150 for a full set (cash only deal)

Good thing on the swap to regular wheels and tyres is the softer ride will be more comfortable.

This thread is calling to mind a recent discussion:
https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/6260388/any-other-lambo-owners/p1

Although, the OP for that Lambo thread still exists but just does not visit these days.

They're just keeping that AE in reserve for when their current one gets PPR'd.

There is someone here that was running two AE's simultaneously - I'm not talking the Freds either.  The Feds possibly

born_again

Ibrahim5 said:

Going back to the original question I would expect an oil change to be a similar price regardless of brand and model of car.

So you expect a BMW dealer to have the same Hourly labour rate as a MG?

Even Kwik Fit want from £67.95 for a oil & filter change.

neilmcl

ontheroad1970 said:

neilmcl said:

Grumpy_chap said:

motorguy said:

He seems obsessed by the "Mighty M cars" for whatever reason.

Wasnt there a thread by someone who'd inherited some money and casually bought a Lamborghini?  

I was reminded of that thread higher up:

Ditzy_Mitzy said:

You are on the right lines, however further money can be saved by swapping the ridiculously wide wheels fitted for narrower ones.  I've done it with my Lamborghini Diablo, changing the factory wheels for a set of 14" items from a Vauxhall Astra.  Those allow the mounting of 'Landsail' tyres, which cost only £30 each.  The only modification required for the car is fitment to each wheel hub of an appropriate spacer, such as those made by Sheila B Devotion.  

Grumpy_chap said:

I am jealous of Ditzy with her modified Lambo getting tyres at £30 each - even my Focus, the cheapest tyres were £150 for a full set (cash only deal)

Good thing on the swap to regular wheels and tyres is the softer ride will be more comfortable.

This thread is calling to mind a recent discussion:
https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/6260388/any-other-lambo-owners/p1

Although, the OP for that Lambo thread still exists but just does not visit these days.

They're just keeping that AE in reserve for when their current one gets PPR'd.

There is someone here that was running two AE's simultaneously - I'm not talking the Freds either.  The Feds possibly

I suspect there's more than one, as is usually the case on here.

motorguy

Well todays the day -

• Car handed over
• Pics uploaded to here and YouTube video uploaded.