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Yeah I've thought about it but I already have an 03 R1 and a 748R ducati...they'll keep me speed happy. I want somehting to cruise in. Went to a caravan business and talked to a guy who was selling an e46 325ci..turns out to be John Munro, too bad price isn't right =)

wanna negotiate John? hehe

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Price not right!!! Thats the problem with beemers. They all look very similar, but the difference between a 318i & a 325Ci is over $40,000!

I think $72,000 is very reasonable for a 12 month old 325Ci sports that costs $92,000 new.

I have always wanted a European sports car, but I never should of ordered that M3, then bought the 325 instead as it has cost me dearly. Could of had both the GTRs going ages ago - but you live & you learn.

If business picks up, & I can get both the GTRs going soon, will probably hang on to the BMW. Would love to tint the windows, drop it down a bit on some fat 20s. Then I could join Platinum!

Adelaide is a small town isn't it! Loved your bike(would kill myself if I had one of those).

PS. That "blond chick" is now a brunette (my lovely girlfriend)

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Yeah I've thought about it but I already have an 03 R1 and a 748R ducati...they'll keep me speed happy. I want somehting to cruise in. Went to a caravan business and talked to a guy who was selling an e46 325ci..turns out to be John Munro, too bad price isn't right =)

wanna negotiate John? hehe

some nice bike u got, love the ducati & R1 :P

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