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I was thinking ICV but doesn't that only cause revs to 'stick' and not drop, rather than cause revs to go up?

I'm pretty sure all the e46 and e90 were turbo diesels. You didn't say which you were looking at, if you have the budget then the e90 330d is supposed to be a superb performer - quicker than the e46 330 petrol version (which i just sold) and really nice styling. I've been tempted a few times, can't make the jump to diesel though but its the way ahead. If its you buying one, spend time on bimmerforum, great bunch. Only thing that jumps out is a few people mentioned they're not great around town as the diesel filter or something gets clogged up so servicing is critical. Some stats (taken from bimmerforum): E46: 330i-------------2001-2006--------2979/6/M54-----231-------6.5-------155 330d------------1999-2002--------2926/6/M57-----184-------7.8-------155 330d------------2002-2006--------2993/6/M57N----204-------7.2-------151 E90: 330i---------------2005-present-----2996/6/R6-----258-------6.3--------155 330d--------------2005-present-----2993/6/M57----231-------6.7--------155 335i---------------2006-present-----2979/6/N52----306-------5.5--------155 335d--------------2006-present-----M57/6/2993----286-------6.1--------155 335d would be great - they are twin turbo IIRC.

With the disco's its very common for the window frames to rust - our 02 had it. Bit of a barge to drive but nice enough. Did you look at any wranglers, they look a lot more fun.

Odd question - I'd have thought if launching brands you'd have a marketting department or use an agency. failing that, celeb endorcement/sponsorship maybe? I believe footballers will do anything for cash, perhaps get pics of WAGS with on their backs with legs in the air wearing your boots.

Stunning supra - if you ever want to sell let me know, always fancied a gunmetal.

I should add, i'd love a defender - very rugged looking but i've driven one and its very hard drive and I'll get more for my money with the wrangler. They really hold their value though.

When we move I'll have to sell my toy (looking for a farm) so I'm looking at 4x4s. We have a comfy one (kia sorento) so looking for something hardcore and the Jeep Wrangler is ticking the boxes. 5-7k should get a nice 1997-2002 model with all the toys (AT tyres, lift kit etc) and the 4ltr V6 engine looks fun - 0-60 in 8.8 seconds, not bad for a 4x4! Plus, roof off in the summer. I've seen a fully kitted 06 model under 10k but the tax is a killer.

Ted Lowe died today as well, another great sporting figure, albeit for commentating.

Yes but how many people would have the discipline not to touch the remaining 750k? No. The majority would want to make the most of it, 50 is no age to just sit back in the garden for 22k a year. Plus there is the loss of tax from 50 year old for 15 years. And my point about people leaving the UK - I know I'd leave if someone gave me £1mil free, I'd bank it and go work in another country.

burn it with fire?

Have you tried nfu as its a 4x4? Also, swiftcover we use for our 4x4s.

After watching wheeler dealers last night (rangerover) I'm thinking of getting another 4x4, something a little louder than the sorento we've currently got. Seen a lovely 02 plate white range rover V8 for just a couple of grand. I had been looking at a SWB wrangler - the older 4ltr model, fun motors and 0-60 in about 8.5 seconds, great for a 4x4. You should get the chrome bars for bed of yours, would finish it nicely with the black.

Interesting programme on drifting, lots of nice cars and the odd supra. started at 4pm.

Its an interesting idea, but when you start to think it through its full of holes? I mean, is £1million that much when you're 50 if you're not gonna get another penny til your 65? If you made it tax free on the payment and ensuing interest then possibly. But buying house, bills, car etc will eat a good chunk and how would you better yourself once you hit 50 if you can't get another job. You'll either get people hoarding, or as with the trend of the country, spending like tomorrow doens't exist. Also, I wouldn't mind betting, give 50yr olds 1 million pounds and the majority would leave the UK. furthermore, treating alcohol and tobacco related incidents/illnesses I believe costs the NHS a fortune. Threaten to shut down 'major polluters' will cause industry to leave UK, therefore reducing jobs/tax. I read somewhere PCs are a bigger contributer than the airlines for CO2 emissions, so you give 1million to 50yr olds they are going to buy PCs and sit round watching p0rn all day, more emissions issues (though possibly good news for tissue companies). So I vote, nice idea at first, but no.

Nice Aero-M, only thing I would have different is used split white doors, you need less room in front and still same design.

I too have sky+'d this so glad it looks like living up to the hype. Blood and Sands was very good, only half way through it.

In that case keep the reciept! Is she 'into' her jewellery? Does she have specific tastes? does she like gold, platinum etc? In this 'modern' age I'd forget romance and just ask her and select the ring (if required) afterwards. She might have different priorities, first house etc. I seem to recall you should spend 3 months salary on a ring, but I'm sure jewellers came up with this! I have to say tho, if she's into it, the custom diamond thing sounds nice.

Sounds simple enough, B&Q will have all the materials you'll need though I tend to get the fixings from screwfix as they are a little cheaper (but getting expensive).

why not just take her to a jewellers surely thats what most people do. I did the first time, second time (different person) she didn't want one, bonus!

Are you talking Yankee Workshop or MDF? I make my own wardbrobes but only with standard MDF, fibre board and smooth pine and just make it up as I go along. I'm talking about fitted wardbrobes not fancy standalone jobbies. One of our rooms is an L shape, so I sealed of the L part with door made to look like the wall, skirting etc and push fixings. You push the wall and it reveals small walk in wardrobe. I like to keep my batman suit in there.

Jeez what a race so far - can't believe the BMW got away with that accident!!

yeh me too, love it!

Would get boring pretty quick (or pretty slow!) I would think. You could try stripping down as much weight as possible but I'd probably flog it and get something RWD at the least.

Two apparantly, but hey, people won money.

I use a car port But on a more helpful note, if I have to use one of the cars not under the carport then as per my missus advice I use water straight from the tap. Seems to clear just as quick as warm water. Get the temperature wrong and I think the screen can crack.