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by boblez
Wed 05 Oct, 2011 11:26
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Z3 for sale
Replies: 4
Views: 1009

Z3 for sale

Hi folks a friend of mine is looking to sell his Z3, its on an 02 plate registered in jul of 2002, its 2.2 auto with heated sports seats, m steering wheel, silver, aluminium centre consol mileage is just 20881miles. Yes your right only used occasional weekends so looking to sell, great service histo...
by boblez
Mon 19 Sep, 2011 14:16
Forum: Z4 roadster and Z4 Coupe
Topic: New z4
Replies: 6
Views: 2347

lol, sorry mate, but it did cost me my Z3! 1.9 facelift version 60000 on the clock, service history etc, but only managed to get £3000 for it. But best part was i only paid £4000 for it 2 years ago! So although it went for a low figure, i reckon i got the best i could for it. Lots of Z4 on the marke...
by boblez
Mon 19 Sep, 2011 14:06
Forum: Z4 roadster and Z4 Coupe
Topic: New z4
Replies: 6
Views: 2347

lol i thought so too! I got it from a private sale i found on Piston Heads, oh and it was in Birmingham!
by boblez
Mon 19 Sep, 2011 12:45
Forum: Z4 roadster and Z4 Coupe
Topic: New z4
Replies: 6
Views: 2347

Well i just picked up a 2003, 2.5 model with all the extra goodies, heated memory seats, upgraded Carver hifi, rear parking sensors, auto dimming mirrors, Xeon lights, and a Hard Top roof, all with BMW service and only 45000 on the clock, price??? £7000 good deal!
by boblez
Mon 18 Jul, 2011 17:33
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Help in buying Z4 i need a cynical view!!
Replies: 21
Views: 1864

Certainly not a mug, i didnt fall out of the christmas tree, so proceeding with lots of caution! Sad really, how odd would it be if it were genuine! We are such a cynical lot lol. I await an answer from the seller!
by boblez
Mon 18 Jul, 2011 14:56
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Help in buying Z4 i need a cynical view!!
Replies: 21
Views: 1864

Thankfully im not so far from blackpool, i have the hotel address they are staying at, and i have asked to see the car, plus all the documents when i get there! Ill keep all informed!
by boblez
Mon 18 Jul, 2011 13:27
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Help in buying Z4 i need a cynical view!!
Replies: 21
Views: 1864

Its got 40000 miles on the clock, the owners are retired and live in Copenhagen but the car is in Blackpool where they used to live, and they only want £4500 for it?!?!?!
by boblez
Mon 18 Jul, 2011 13:05
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Help in buying Z4 i need a cynical view!!
Replies: 21
Views: 1864

Help in buying Z4 i need a cynical view!!

OK. i think i may be answering my own questions but here goes. I have seen a 3lr Z4 for sale here in the UK for a very good price, So i have have done a quick check and come up with this result. https://www.mycarcheck.com/customers/retrieve/1217836/PDPKNBKM Seems legit? Can anyone see anything wrong...
by boblez
Mon 20 Jun, 2011 17:16
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Re -proofing roof??
Replies: 8
Views: 861

Renovo Waterproofing for me! Goes on easy, and works a treat
by boblez
Thu 09 Jun, 2011 19:21
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Oh dear!
Replies: 4
Views: 667

Oh dear!

Yes i know im getting older but i just dont see the point of this! Just not my kind of car, and he spent £7k on it too? If its someones from here i apologise!

But still have the same impression!

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Z3-m-Roadster-/25 ... 3a66c03d69
by boblez
Fri 03 Jun, 2011 09:04
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Cleaning Soft Top
Replies: 13
Views: 1384

Cleaning Roof

My Zed lives outside as motorbike is in the garage! Roof of Zed was starting to go green in places too, so, high pressure hose blasted most of it off, the residual came off with a sponge. Gave it time to dry then brushed it with a nylon brush to ensure any remaining dirt was out. Next stage was Reno...
by boblez
Wed 01 Jun, 2011 13:58
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Bently Service Manual
Replies: 1
Views: 289

Bently Service Manual

Just spotted this and couldnt help but laugh! Not only do you get the Bently Service Manual but it come with a "speed reading disc" !! http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BMW-Z3-M-1996-02-Car-Auto-Service-Part-Repair-Manual-/370490662552?pt=Motors_Manuals_Literature&hash=item5642f6de98 Apologies for...
by boblez
Fri 20 May, 2011 10:06
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Z3 Fitted Luggage
Replies: 11
Views: 1741

Well spotted!
by boblez
Fri 20 May, 2011 08:01
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Z3 Fitted Luggage
Replies: 11
Views: 1741

Z3 Fitted Luggage

Apologies to site admin, but im sure someone will be able to shorten this link! Im just an old duffer!

Z3 Luggage for sale (not mine!)



http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BMW-Z3-ROADSTER-L ... _773wt_698


Bob
by boblez
Wed 13 Apr, 2011 13:52
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Piss poor MPG
Replies: 66
Views: 6806

Hung Drawn and Quartered by "Civil Engineers" what would Un Civil ones do?!! lol
by boblez
Sat 09 Apr, 2011 12:56
Forum: Boyz Toyz
Topic: Becker Traffic Pro
Replies: 3
Views: 2225

Thanks for that, i have already connected the GAL signal, what i had to do was a calibration on the satnav. Bit of a search on good old Google gave me the answer!
I wont bore everyone with it but if anyone wants the information pm me!
by boblez
Sat 09 Apr, 2011 11:17
Forum: Boyz Toyz
Topic: Becker Traffic Pro
Replies: 3
Views: 2225

Becker Traffic Pro

Recently got hold of a Becker Traffic Pro, radio and sat nav, which is exactly the same as the one in my Freelander. Installed it in the Zed but cannot get it to work! It goes through calibration, but i dont seem to get any "wheel signal" input? Anyone got any ideas what the wheel signal i...
by boblez
Mon 04 Apr, 2011 14:42
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Good or Bad? Cant make my mind up!
Replies: 24
Views: 2509

Good or Bad? Cant make my mind up!

Personal taste is not mine but interesting !

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2001-BMW-Z3-2-2-S ... 19c47732ca

One day ill work out how to make that a proper link!!
by boblez
Sun 06 Feb, 2011 17:53
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: How wrong can an ad be
Replies: 5
Views: 1325

z

Sunblind?? Sunroof! lol
by boblez
Sat 05 Feb, 2011 09:37
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Too good to be true?
Replies: 23
Views: 2114

Z3

Exactly what i got from him too, so i have reported it to Pistonheads. Although i did offer to see the car as its in Berlin and im going there next week, he didnt like that idea!!

Gotcha!
by boblez
Fri 04 Feb, 2011 19:54
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Too good to be true?
Replies: 23
Views: 2114

Z3

Yup, i got the same message too!!
by boblez
Fri 04 Feb, 2011 16:28
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Too good to be true?
Replies: 23
Views: 2114

Z3

Just emailed them, i know but i couldnt resist! Ill report back when i get an answer. Oh told them i had cash waiting!
by boblez
Thu 13 Jan, 2011 18:05
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Any Bikers?
Replies: 79
Views: 10485

Bikers

Honda Blackbird here! Also go to MCN weekend in Skegness every year, 4000 bikers and great fun!
by boblez
Thu 13 Jan, 2011 08:14
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: electric seat issue
Replies: 4
Views: 774

Seat

I had similar problem, there is a motor which drives one side of the seat, connected to it is a metal flexible rod which drives the other side. Simple fix all i did was put the flexible rod back into the motor! Took 2 minutes. Hope thats all thats wrong with yours!
by boblez
Tue 04 Jan, 2011 18:33
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Webuyanycar.com
Replies: 10
Views: 942

webuyanycar

Had to have a punt too! 2001 1.9 with 66000miles on the clock, valued by them at £2950 and £49.99 for paperwork!
by boblez
Sat 01 Jan, 2011 15:54
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: MOT'd!
Replies: 1
Views: 307

MOT'd!

Well it was that time again, so cleared off almost a foot of snow from the Zed, drove it for a few miles to warm it up and took it for its MOT. Absolutely no problem!! Sailed through, 9867 more miles on it from last years MOT so no complaints from me! Result.
by boblez
Tue 21 Dec, 2010 19:34
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Snowbound Z3 !
Replies: 6
Views: 1060

OK you got me, its a Roadmaster London Bus disguised as a Z3! :P
by boblez
Tue 21 Dec, 2010 19:13
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Snowbound Z3 !
Replies: 6
Views: 1060

Snowbound Z3 !

Well, believe it or not the engine is running under all that snow, and it started first time!!

http://i1001.photobucket.com/albums/af1 ... G_0181.jpg
by boblez
Thu 16 Dec, 2010 11:43
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Key back cover replacment
Replies: 3
Views: 638

key

Yes i think i paid around £7 for it from my local dealer when i had a new key ordered
by boblez
Thu 02 Dec, 2010 16:51
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Side lamps
Replies: 1
Views: 321

Side lamps

Just want to publicly thank daz3, he pmd me to say he had some side lights, quick exchange of money via paypal, lamps arrived today! Thanks again!
by boblez
Tue 30 Nov, 2010 17:39
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: M.o.t.
Replies: 11
Views: 1127

Staying inside??? A Z3 is not just for summer, more fun in the snow lol
by boblez
Sun 28 Nov, 2010 18:39
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: ebay finds: Z3 winter warmers All OEM
Replies: 3
Views: 481

no problem!
by boblez
Sun 28 Nov, 2010 18:28
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: ebay finds: Z3 winter warmers All OEM
Replies: 3
Views: 481

I think the roof cover is for when you have the roof down and want to cover the car. Not something i do! I think it only fits with the roof down
by boblez
Sat 27 Nov, 2010 14:56
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Front right hand side light unit
Replies: 2
Views: 372

you have pm
by boblez
Sat 27 Nov, 2010 12:37
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Front right hand side light unit
Replies: 2
Views: 372

Front right hand side light unit

Anyone got a spare front side light unit they no longer need? Thanks to some inconsiderate parker mine has been smashed! Not even a sorry note on the windscreen grrrrrrrrr

Bob
by boblez
Mon 13 Sep, 2010 20:47
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Z3 02 plate-RARE red chameleon sports seats,titanium silver
Replies: 26
Views: 1831

Amusing, i dont see anywhere in my questions where i refer to you being either male or female?? You will find, if you take time to look, that there are both male and female Z3 owners on this forum! I dont know of anyone here who would even mention which sex you are! We are merely interested in the c...
by boblez
Mon 13 Sep, 2010 17:24
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Z3 02 plate-RARE red chameleon sports seats,titanium silver
Replies: 26
Views: 1831

Your two profiles have two different engine sizes, thats what probably confusing, oh and by the way i noticed from looking through your posts that you have posted: (quoted below) "My engine wont turn off and I have to stall it every time I have replaced the ignition barrel and its not that I ha...
by boblez
Mon 13 Sep, 2010 16:54
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Z3 02 plate-RARE red chameleon sports seats,titanium silver
Replies: 26
Views: 1831

Im confused do you have two profiles on here?? Its one heck of a typo to put 2.2 when it should be 1.9, anyway at the end of the day its a 1.9

I bought my 1.9 with 47000 miles on it for £4500 i got a good deal i admit but i dont think youll get £6999 for yours.
by boblez
Mon 13 Sep, 2010 15:19
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Z3 02 plate-RARE red chameleon sports seats,titanium silver
Replies: 26
Views: 1831

Hmm profile says 2001 1.9i would have to be exceptional for that kind of money!
by boblez
Sat 21 Aug, 2010 14:19
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: rear wheel arch protection
Replies: 4
Views: 497

Ive had a set i bought off here on my standard 1.9 for nearly 2000miles!! no problem at all great fit and certainly look good,
by boblez
Sun 01 Aug, 2010 17:37
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: "Enhanced M Series"????
Replies: 7
Views: 825

As i thought! A classic example of "Buyer Beware"! Understand what your paying for before laying out the money!

Thanks all, oh by the way mines not enhanced!
by boblez
Sun 01 Aug, 2010 17:01
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: "Enhanced M Series"????
Replies: 7
Views: 825

"Enhanced M Series"????

Just had a browse on Fleabay and found this item 220642875225 anyone any idea what he is talking about?? and i also quote: "M-badged cars include modified engines, suspensions, interior trims, aerodynamics and exterior modifications to set them apart from their standard counterparts". Or a...
by boblez
Sat 03 Jul, 2010 19:25
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Buying a Z3
Replies: 4
Views: 699

Welcome, many on here will give you lots of ideas, i drive the 1.9 becausei get my kicks from my Honda Blackbird! My Zed enables me to drive around roof down and smiling!! I get the speed kick from the bike!!
by boblez
Wed 16 Jun, 2010 08:26
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Aberdeenshire - Craigendarroch
Replies: 12
Views: 1237

Free 18 year olds, hope its a female one!!
by boblez
Fri 11 Jun, 2010 13:09
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Surely not right?
Replies: 20
Views: 2662

Ahh a reply but this time from Piston Heads: "This advert has since been removed as we have reason to believe that it may not be genuine. We strongly recommend that you ignore any contact from the "seller" and under no circumstances transfer any money" Seems all of our caution wa...
by boblez
Thu 10 Jun, 2010 14:34
Forum: Test track
Topic: test
Replies: 1
Views: 1247

test

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by boblez
Thu 10 Jun, 2010 13:45
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Surely not right?
Replies: 20
Views: 2662

Already on the case! Awaiting a reply for date and time :D
by boblez
Thu 10 Jun, 2010 09:14
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Surely not right?
Replies: 20
Views: 2662

OK I couldnt resist so i had a punt on the second car, here is the reply! Hello , Thank you for your interest in purchasing my car. The car is in good condition, has no technical damage at all, no scratches or dents, no hidden defects. It's fun and robust to drive . Technical inspection and emission...
by boblez
Wed 26 May, 2010 10:34
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Spare key
Replies: 23
Views: 4417

Key

Im sure mine was around £70 but then had to pay a little extra to get it coded to my car, oh and £5 for the cover on the back which you have to buy separate!
by boblez
Thu 13 May, 2010 10:18
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Becker Sat Nav
Replies: 1
Views: 622

Becker Sat Nav

Toying fitting one of these to my Zed, Becker DTM High Speed 7915, anyone have one and do they fit easily??

Thanks!
Bob

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