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John and Del - You'd have thought so! But clearly it's the wrong time of year! I'm in a rush to sell it which means I'm not in a great position - Very frustrating!

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Update: I've had a number of people interested but it's still not sold - I'm happy for the price to go down to £2800 to get it sold!

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The time has come to part ways with my baby... I never thought I'd sell the Zed but I just don't drive her enough to justify it. http://i1289.photobucket.com/albums/b511/oldcourts/zed_zpsace63e9c.jpg She's a 2001 3.0i Z3. I got her in 2009 from a dealership in Bury after they'd bought it from auctio...

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Robert T - I wish I'd known this before, I phoned a BMW garage and they told me it would have to be reset. Obviously not. However, like an idiot I briefly re-connected the battery while the seats were still out which means the airbag/seatbelt light came on. So I had to pay for it to be reset anyway!...

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Okay... I like recording songs! I dont technically have a 'band' because I don't gig and get random people to play on the tracks. When I gave out CD's to people I would write 'comedy' band names on them... things like 'I LOVE MIKE', 'Gay Porn Vol. 2' and 'The Owl Stranglers'. Anyway, Some of my song...

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Finally fixed the traction control on my zed! Just thought I'd post this as I searched the site when I got the problem but there wasn't much about the problem in the forums. I had my car in a BMW specialist last year when the traction light came on and they told me it was the 'Transverse Acceleromet...

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I just cant afford to drive my zed. I'm a teacher who is 'in between jobs', i had to drive it to an interview and it cost SO MUCH! For the next one i borrowed my mums Nissan Micra. Sigh...

I'm dreading something going wrong with the car, just couldnt afford it!

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Pics please!

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I put the roof down constantly, glad I got an electric roof because i can chuck it up at traffic lights if it starts raining. I drive with the roof down in the middle of the night and frankly no journey is too small. I find that when i put the roof up i'm just 'driving a car'... with the roof down I...

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I've just noticed today that someone has dinged my passenger door leaving a noticable dent. I wish I could completely avoid public car parks, don't people realise just how much I love that car! How much does it cost to get these tiny dents and scratches repaired? I'm not sure I can live with looking...

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Great looking car! It needs to do some more miles though...

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I wonder why it was removed? I've had the old water in the boot/ random alarm going off problem and as a result, until I get it fixed I'm using the key to lock it rather than the button so only the immobiliser comes on. Which is annoying. I kind of wish I could remove mine.

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I drove on the snowdonia - betws-y-coead road last week, then to denbigh, it was unbelievable. That was my first 'proper' drive in the zed. Driving to work is a bit disapointing now.

Wish there'd been no cars on the road.

Mind you... Overtaking is quite good fun.

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Sounds unpleasant but dont let it put you off. Its a shame there are people out there like that but thats the way of the world. Try to forget it and focus instead on all the positives your zed will offer, from seeing it on your drive to the wind in your hair. Otherwise the idiot will have had the ef...

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its the bonnet thats the impressive thing. De-grilled? Not sure about that... Bonnet vent thing? Not sure also. But I just noticed the side grills are moulded into the bonnet and not a separate piece, thats quite cool. It shows they're trying to retain some of the Zed character. Am I wrong?

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I was looking on photobucket and came across this creature... Apologies if this has been pointed out before. <a href="http://photobucket.com/images/%22bmw%20z3%22" target="_blank"><img src="http://i175.photobucket.com/albums/w133/Cpt_kludge/IMAGE_159.jpg" border="0...

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Looks great!

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It's not size that matters!

At least... I hope not.

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Ah.

Fair point.

It is a little conspicuous.

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I bought a cap just as the clouds rolled in. Shutting the stable door after the horses have bolted?

Robert, is the plan to drive around Anglesey slowly until someone does a double take?

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So the sun was shining and We thought we'd go for a quick drive... with carefully packed provisions (A pair of sunglasses and half a pick n mix) we set off. 24 hours and about 350 miles later... we're home! Ace weather, ace driving, ace car. At one point we ended up on Anglesey - look - <a href='htt...

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Ha! Brilliant... I might join you.

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Wow... that is truly hideous.

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Anyone know anywhere good in the Northwest for a new window.

And by 'good' I mean 'cheap'

Coventry seems something of a drive... hmm... could be a good excuse though...

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Hmmm... sorry that didn't work... I'm thinking along the same lines... new stereo. Had a quick look in Halfords but my word... the cost. Also, something too flashy wouldn't fit I think...

I'll stick with the sound of the engine I think...

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You can import your library into realplayer . Go to file> scan disc for media. Its a nuisance if you use an ipod, because you find yourself updating two media players.

It worked for me though, as I say, god knows why!

Tell me if you have any luck.

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but not shiny enough! Not yet!

I can see what little money I have rapidly disapearing into this car...

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I have exactly the same problem, but no problem if I burn cd's on Realplayer...? I have no idea why that would be but it is.

Thankfully, i despise itunes anyway.

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Here's my baby, i'll post some proper pics once everything is CLEAN and FIXED. <a href='http://img195.imageshack.us/my.php?image=013a.jpg'><img src='http://img195.imageshack.us/img195/8430/013a.jpg' border='0' alt='Image Hosted by ImageShack.us'/></a><br/> I've Got a list of things that need doing: ...

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Jonttt... damn... sadly I went out early, i'd have loved a drive to Leeds today. I've just been up and around Parbold Hill near wigan, why is it Corsa drivers feel the need to 'challenge' you. Is it because I looked like a fool with the top down wearing a tshirt in the rain? We'll never know. I live...

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Aha! This is exactly the problem I'm having! How much did it end up costing?
Also, is it dangerous driving in the meantime? My lights only come on intermittently.

Mike

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Thanks guys! I certainly have got the bug, its everything I hoped it would be. There's a kind of smooth muscle car vibe about the car thats just really exciting. Titan... don't mention the fuel gauge, if I have too many days like this I'll have to forfeit luxuries like clothes or food. Althulas... t...

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Ha! Thanks stu!

Yes, indeed, big silly grin all day!

I think I'll go out again...

Mike

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I picked up my new car today. (pause for breath). Picked her up at 9am, 10 hours later I've finally stopped driving. I came home twice, parked up, then went straight out again. Thankyou BMW for the day I've just had. Thankyou Nature for the sun. 2000 3.0 Z3... by far the most fun and FAST car I've o...

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How often do people get their cars vandalised? That sounds terrible. I think i'd cry. And then murder someone.

Still... great excuse to have it resprayed, it looks cool.

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Also smartypants... your zed is excellent. Its EXACTLY what I was after... black, red and black sports seats with those wheels and the aluminium centre console thing. Which isn't to say that silver isnt great but I'd set myself out an 'ideal' wish list... your car visually, 3.0, FSH, low miles, CHEA...

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I agree, they're cool. I think they're first on my list of things to purchase.

That is... when I have money again... I've just paid for the insurance... sigh...

Mike

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Incidentally, smartypants, those wheels in your pic... what are they called and where could i get some? They look ace. Mines got the rather plain 5 spoke 17" which weren't my first choice.

Mike

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Ha! Thats uncanny... yes, i've bookmarked the met office website! (Not looking good) And yes... parkers has been a frequent port of call, pictures of everyones Roadsters in the gallery and I must have read over a hundred reviews on the internet. Its not even funny. I'm a teacher, every one of my stu...

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My god... this is hell... 3 days to go. I managed to sell my own car last night so I'll def be able to afford it now!!

I've not felt like this since christmas eve when I was nine... I'm boring everyone I know to death with facts, stats and figures

Mike

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This is utterly remarkable

I buy car shampoo from Halfords.

There's something almost... religious about it.

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He wasn't a writing or english lecturer was he? I know a guy who's a writer or poet or something who also insists on 'Mike Hunt'

Good times.

Mike

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Bizarrely, I almost never get the 'My crease' gags... which is odd because I know I'd point it out.

My dad is T.Rees and not a soul has ever mentioned it. Perhaps I need to move in better punning circles.

5 days to go.

My Crease

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first word that came into my head.

But the sun is shining! So go wherever you want!

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Wow! Thats gorgeous!

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Thanks! Yep, it seems quite cheap, but its got full service history and every bit of paper so I'm hoping everything runs okay and theres no nasty surprises. I've been searching for the 'right car' for two months and this one ticked almost all the boxes. I think i'll be taking it easy at first though...

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