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- Sat 25 Apr, 2015 11:02
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: chrome handbrake,door pins & int door handle £30 +p&p
- Replies: 0
- Views: 695
chrome handbrake,door pins & int door handle £30 +p&p
eBay item number:271772293280
- Sat 25 Apr, 2015 10:49
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: four winter tyres on rims,£80 no offers.Wirral.Photos added.
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2427
Re: four winter tyres on rims,£75.Wirral.Photos added.
bump,still have the tyres though the zed has gone.Now £75?
- Sat 25 Apr, 2015 06:46
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: Atlanta Blue,side gills,brand new,boxed,£75 delivered.
- Replies: 0
- Views: 598
Atlanta Blue,side gills,brand new,boxed,£75 delivered.
With the zed sold,we've a few bits to sell.I've a boxed,brand new,pair of atlanta blue side gills available for £75 delivered and i'm willing to accept payment by paypal.Only willing to post within UK,sorry.In 1998,a guy purchased his z3 with the chrome kit and upon collection,the dealer gave him th...
- Wed 31 Dec, 2014 12:21
- Forum: Z4 roadster and Z4 Coupe
- Topic: boot not opening from remote
- Replies: 14
- Views: 7424
Re: boot not opening from remote
we've just had the boot not opening with the remote and it was the lock sticking with lack of use.WD40 on the lock,pressed it a few times to allow the WD40 to get in and around and it was fine.
- Wed 31 Dec, 2014 12:19
- Forum: Let's talk
- Topic: Any 118d sport owners
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3114
Re: Any 118d sport owners
I've been driven around in one as a passenger and thought it was tiny inside.Five adult men and it was embarrassing.However,it accelerated well and handled like a go-kart.The driver replaced it with a 3 series.I've a Mark 7 golf,nice interior,reliable,good handling,rubbish back suspension set-up and...
- Sun 28 Dec, 2014 16:46
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: four winter tyres on rims,£80 no offers.Wirral.Photos added.
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2427
Re: four winter tyres on star rims,£80 no offers.Wirral.
will post pics tomorrow,thanks,
- Sat 27 Dec, 2014 16:46
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: four winter tyres on rims,£80 no offers.Wirral.Photos added.
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2427
four winter tyres on rims,£80 no offers.Wirral.Photos added.
BMW E36 Z3 16" WHEEL STAR ALLOY RIM STYLE 35 OEM 36111092260.4 tyres with good tread, on Star alloy rims,£80 cash on collection from the Wirral.No offers. Prepared to sell in pairs,£40 per pair if it helps.Again,no offers. http://i1326.photobucket.com/albums/u643/geminimustang/IMG_0147_zpse3455...
- Sat 27 Dec, 2014 16:31
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: BMW Z3 1.9 1997, rear coil springs, £20 the pair.Wirral.
- Replies: 1
- Views: 903
BMW Z3 1.9 1997, rear coil springs, £20 the pair.Wirral.
Rear coil springs,standard,£20 the pair,cash on collection.Wirral.
- Sat 27 Dec, 2014 16:19
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: BMW Z3 chrome handbrake,int door handle,for sale £50.
- Replies: 0
- Views: 727
BMW Z3 chrome handbrake,int door handle,for sale £50.
As the zed is going,bits i purchased that were never fitted are for sale.A chrome handbrake.A left,passenger side interior door handle and a pair of chrome door lock pins.£50 cash on collection.Wirral.
- Sat 27 Dec, 2014 16:11
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: 1997 1.9 Atlanta Blue Z3 poorly sick,reduced, £1,150ono
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1076
1997 1.9 Atlanta Blue Z3 poorly sick,reduced, £1,150ono
Today the zed broke down on the M6 whilst travelling at 1mph,no,not a typo,1mph.traffic was horrendous.RAC towed me home and stated it's either wiring fault,broken fan or ECU.In the weeks leading up to the breakdown,the temperature gauge was moving towards the red in peak hour,crawling traffic.In th...
- Sat 27 Dec, 2014 14:48
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: For Sale- Z3 Atlanta Blue Gills- Brand New boxed £60.Wirral
- Replies: 0
- Views: 693
For Sale- Z3 Atlanta Blue Gills- Brand New boxed £60.Wirral
Guys,the zed has become a little troublesome of late and it's got to be replaced.i purchased side gills a couple of years ago.I want £60 cash and would much prefer the cash on collection so the buyer is happy with the purchase.No offers.Atlanta Blue,Boxed,Brand New,never been on a car.Wirral.
- Sat 27 Dec, 2014 14:03
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: Atlanta Blue- pair of door mirrors,£250 cash,Wirral.
- Replies: 0
- Views: 725
Atlanta Blue- pair of door mirrors,£250 cash,Wirral.
Guys,the zed has become a little troublesome of late and it's got to be replaced.i purchased a couple of door mirrors a couple of years ago and paid £250.I'd like to get my money back and would much prefer cash on collection so the buyer is happy with the mirrors.No offers.Atlanta Blue.I'll take pho...
- Thu 25 Dec, 2014 11:43
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Breakdown Cover
- Replies: 15
- Views: 5364
Re: Breakdown Cover
I went with Start Rescue, based on price and reviews. http://www.reviewcentre.com/reviews242912.html#Summary Not had to call 'em out yet. If I do I hope they live up to the reviews :-) Mark I'd be hoping they don't live up to the reviews,390 give 5* and 39 give 1*,approx 10% uphappy with service pl...
- Thu 25 Dec, 2014 11:43
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Breakdown Cover
- Replies: 15
- Views: 5364
Re: Breakdown Cover
I went with Start Rescue, based on price and reviews. http://www.reviewcentre.com/reviews242912.html#Summary Not had to call 'em out yet. If I do I hope they live up to the reviews :-) Mark I'd be hoping they don't live up to the reviews,390 give 5* and 39 give 1*,approx 10% uphappy with service pl...
- Wed 24 Dec, 2014 08:12
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Breakdown Cover
- Replies: 15
- Views: 5364
Re: Breakdown Cover
No experience of either but can comment on the RAC.We have family membership,5 people and we received No-Claims discount as we never called them out.It was our piece of mind for the kids.A couple of years ago were paying around £80pa,then it jumped to £120 and now over £200.Though we'd never called ...
- Thu 18 Dec, 2014 15:09
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Z3 prices
- Replies: 15
- Views: 3813
Re: Z3 prices
Just tried to part-ex a 1997,1.9,new clutch,new exhaust,new battery vs a £6K 320D and was offered £500.I insisted on £1,250 and the guy phoned later offering £1K.Keeping the zed till it's a scrapper.
- Thu 18 Dec, 2014 15:05
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Mazda MX5 OR BMW Z3? Your views guys...
- Replies: 82
- Views: 30144
Re: Mazda MX5 OR BMW Z3? Your views guys...
I like the look of the mazda but i've recently spoken to two guys who test drove a couple with a view to purchase.Both came away stating the cabin was far too compact.One guy 6'1",the other around 5'9".Internet threw up similar comments so i'd suggest you need to sit in one before adding i...
- Sat 06 Sep, 2014 13:51
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Undervalued?
- Replies: 37
- Views: 11019
Re: Undervalued?
got a 1.9 z3,less than 70k miles,all paperwork,full service history,£2,300,around 4 years ago,runs well,daily commute,who cares if prices go up?just enjoy the car.
- Mon 25 Aug, 2014 08:25
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: used clutch Z3 1997 1.9 £0,£zero,collection only
- Replies: 1
- Views: 678
used clutch Z3 1997 1.9 £0,£zero,collection only
My Son was driving along the motorway when no matter how much he pressed the accelerator,the car revved but slowed down .He parked it up,left it 10 mins and the car struggled home.Forum members suggested it was the clutch so he had it replaced.However,the clutch specialist he used,said though the cl...
- Thu 31 Jul, 2014 19:12
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Catalytic Converter Problem dilema?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2688
Re: Catalytic Converter Problem dilema?
My Son's zed had a new cat fitted by the previous owner just before purchase and the car came with 12 months MOT.However,on the following two MOT's,the car has struggled to pass the emissions test.Our Mechanic believes little mileage and stale fuel may be the problem as my Son left the car with us w...
- Fri 25 Jul, 2014 06:32
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: ill fitting cobra s/s exhaust for sale,z3 1.9 £85
- Replies: 2
- Views: 736
- Thu 24 Jul, 2014 12:16
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: ill fitting cobra s/s exhaust for sale,z3 1.9 £85
- Replies: 2
- Views: 736
ill fitting cobra s/s exhaust for sale,z3 1.9 £85
A long while back,maybe 2 years,i purchased a cobra s/s exhaust for my Son's 1.9 Z3.The seller provided photos of it on his car and it looked good but he thought it sounded far too loud.So only on his car for a month.I received it,stuck it in the shed for a year,had it fitted and it was a poor fit,s...
- Mon 19 Aug, 2013 17:53
- Forum: Performance
- Topic: De Cat Mid Pipe
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1685
Re: De Cat Mid Pipe
MOT fail according to my local garage.
- Mon 19 Aug, 2013 16:19
- Forum: Let's talk
- Topic: who drives a car like this?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2605
who drives a car like this?
Spotted on Monday 19th August around 13:00pm,heading from Hope towards Hawarden and then onto the A55.
- Wed 17 Jul, 2013 17:09
- Forum: Spotted!
- Topic: Silver 51 reg at Asda, Shotton.
- Replies: 2
- Views: 935
Re: Silver 51 reg at Asda, Shotton.
Only becomes Bandit Country at night when the young uns have had a few.
- Mon 15 Jul, 2013 16:52
- Forum: Z1 roadster
- Topic: Bosch or NGK Spark Plugs?
- Replies: 1
- Views: 900
Re: Bosch or NGK Spark Plugs?
I worked at Champion Spark Plugs for nearly ten years.Standard Plugs are capable of 60k miles but you'll understand why they don't broadcast that.Bosch manufacture plugs which are quality and low price.We always saw NGK as the plug to beat.The Japanese don't make ....!
- Fri 12 Jul, 2013 13:47
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Tyres
- Replies: 36
- Views: 4006
Re: Tyres
How do you double the value of your zed?...............put premium tyres on it!! Sorry,Guys,couldn't resist.We do around 2k miles pa in the zed and i ain't paying what some of you Guys pay for tyres.Kept within the speed limits,driving defensively and with loads of tread,Budgets are fine.But i accep...
- Wed 10 Jul, 2013 12:04
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Tyres
- Replies: 36
- Views: 4006
Re: Tyres
I buy Budget for our 3 cars,Z3,Ka,C1 and my Company car gets the top brands cos i don't have to pay.My view is for around town,keeping within the speed limit,low mileage,budget are fine.Motorway,dual carriageway,daily driver commute in bad weather,i agree that you should buy the best you can't affor...
- Tue 09 Jul, 2013 17:25
- Forum: The Lounge
- Topic: insurance shocker
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1551
Re: insurance shocker
It's all in the very small print of the Contract you sign for when you take insurance with anybody.I got stung many years ago when I cancelled a policy and still had to pay most of a years premium.I believe most Companies are a little more friendly these days.I'd contact the insurer,explain what hap...
- Sun 30 Jun, 2013 15:08
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: spare wheel
- Replies: 19
- Views: 2106
Re: spare wheel
Runflats are expensive and compromise the ride.Never met anybody who likes them.My neighbour got rid of his BMW, in part,due to cost of tyres and the ride.One puncture got him thinking.
- Sun 30 Jun, 2013 07:58
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Service advice....
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1456
Re: Service advice....
You can mix oil.I usually use one brand of oil for the oil change and then use any brand,same viscosity, for top up between servicing.
- Sun 30 Jun, 2013 07:20
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Cold crank amp to start z3
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1098
Re: Cold crank amp to start z3
Ahhhh, I see. I got it ;) SO.....if I had two batteries linked in series, that held a higher CCA overall, this would be fine? Linked in parallel,and no,two batteries doesn't increase the CCA.Two batteries,in theory,are capable of holding more charge in reserve.In practice,one can drain into the oth...
- Sun 30 Jun, 2013 07:05
- Forum: Performance
- Topic: Custom Exhaust Fitted today...
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1969
Re: Custom Exhaust Fitted today...
Price,please,we live on the Wirral so not far at all.Thanks.
- Sun 30 Jun, 2013 07:03
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: spare wheel
- Replies: 19
- Views: 2106
Re: spare wheel
PITA to get at spare,take out and refit.Definitely an afterthought from BMW.
- Sun 30 Jun, 2013 07:01
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Cold crank amp to start z3
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1098
Re: Cold crank amp to start z3
The higher the CCA,the better the kick when you turn the ignition key.Unfortunately,the higher the CCA,the higher the cost of the battery,generally.
- Sun 30 Jun, 2013 06:59
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Where to put a 2nd 12V Car Battery....
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1380
Re: Where to put a 2nd 12V Car Battery....
My daft question is why do you need two car batteries? Im having the next battery for my hydraulics. The techies will be along shortly to explain,i'm sure,but a car battery is designed to deliver a quick,sharp burst of power to start an engine.I'd have thought what you need as a second battery is a...
- Sat 29 Jun, 2013 16:09
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Where to put a 2nd 12V Car Battery....
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1380
Re: Where to put a 2nd 12V Car Battery....
My daft question is why do you need two car batteries?
- Sat 29 Jun, 2013 10:08
- Forum: Z4 roadster and Z4 Coupe
- Topic: Corroded Brake Pipes?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2979
Re: Corroded Brake Pipes?
Our zed has an advisory on rear brake pipes.We took it to an indie for other work who commented on the pipes and quoted £200 to replace.However,i left it and put it into it's next MOT expecting it to fail.It passed,still an advisory.my advice,don't panic.
- Sat 29 Jun, 2013 08:03
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: Free courrier service all over the UK
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1382
Re: Free courrier service all over the UK
Surely,one of the reasons you use a courier service is for proof of collection,delivery and insurance should something go missing or is damaged in transit.You're entering a minefield imho.
- Fri 28 Jun, 2013 14:07
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: FS: The best Z3 3.0L out there :-)
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1548
Re: FS: The best Z3 3.0L out there :-)
I think between £5k-£5.5k.A car is better when driven and maintained than just sitting there.Plastics and rubbers break down,parts still corrode and break.The low mileage is a huge selling point but doesn't turn it into a £9k car.
- Fri 28 Jun, 2013 13:31
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: wing mirrors...All the same?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 720
Re: wing mirrors...All the same?
I paid £250 from a breakers in the correct colour and i had to drive 90 miles round trip to collect.You've found a bargain.
- Thu 20 Jun, 2013 15:37
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Ref Mirror repairs
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1089
Re: Ref Mirror repairs
I purchased both door mirrors in the colour i required from a breakers in Manchester for £250.Surely this is a more cost effective way than buying bits for £100+.I understand the thinking but not the price paid.Imho,it's good information but the price seems high.
- Thu 20 Jun, 2013 09:58
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: Wanted - Mud Guards (front & rear)
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1094
Re: Wanted - Mud Guards (front & rear)
We've front & rear mud flaps fitted and i think the car looks more finished with them on.I agree with SB that the fit isn't as good as you should expect from BMW.However,we're pleased we fitted them and wouldn't dream of removing them.I can't see any on eBay at this time.I have a brand new set o...
- Wed 19 Jun, 2013 14:03
- Forum: Let's talk
- Topic: losing money on a car
- Replies: 28
- Views: 4872
losing money on a car
It never ceases to amaze me how people on this forum complain about the depreciation of their beloved zed.Surely,it's the very fact that cars depreciate in value that has made the z3 affordable to most who've purchased one lately.Long may it continue.Ours was £28K new,was purchased as a wedding gift...
- Fri 14 Jun, 2013 10:55
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Exterior A Pillars Flaking
- Replies: 35
- Views: 3904
Re: Exterior A Pillars Flaking
Ours,a 1997 1.9,is vinyl wrapped but it's starting to come away.I know i'm in a minority of one but i like the front pillar black as it ties into the colour of the roof and,i think,looks right.However,credit where credit is due,this is a superb write-up with the photos helping no end.I'd be tempted ...
- Tue 11 Jun, 2013 15:09
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: roof cleaning
- Replies: 28
- Views: 6123
Re: roof cleaning
I'm with Batchem1.Autoglym from Amazon,bargain.
- Tue 11 Jun, 2013 06:19
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: FOR SALE: Z3 clear OEM HEADLIGHTS, almost new.
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2090
Re: FOR SALE: Z3 clear OEM HEADLIGHTS, almost new.
Frank,PCSAM is correct.In the UK,z3's can be picked up for £1500 and less.There is a healthy market with breakers always having spares for sale.This Forum provides a healthy source of spares as people upgrade.£290 may seem very reasonable to you but is a high price in the UK market.In no way,am i su...
- Sat 08 Jun, 2013 11:05
- Forum: Let's talk
- Topic: MNDA - half marathon in Birmingham
- Replies: 0
- Views: 1965
MNDA - half marathon in Birmingham
Guys,i know a lot of you were close to a forum member who sadly passed away with Motor Neurone Disease.I too,now have a friend who has months to live.He sent an email to all his friends and i've copied here,shown below, in case anybody would like to sponsor my friends Son who is running a half marat...
- Fri 07 Jun, 2013 11:39
- Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
- Topic: Mroadster coolant?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1601
Re: Mroadster coolant?
I fully understand people buying Product with a BMW label attached.It offers peace of mind,an assurance of quality but let's not forget BMW don't manufacture engine coolant,they buy-in and re-brand.It's easy for me to use poundland for the Company Car because,well,it's not my car.However,400K miles ...
- Fri 07 Jun, 2013 06:03
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Cobra doesn't fit
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1118
Re: Cobra doesn't fit
Kkrisss,hope this shows the issue?