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by Fixer
Sun 04 Oct, 2009 21:57
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Black 2.8 for sale
Replies: 9
Views: 1777

I sold my 98 low mileage 28 this spring with top spec and it only achieved £4,500, I tried the put it away and wait till spring thing but it just went down in value and not up as one would hope for.

I’m now running a Qashqai N-Tec 1.5 DCI but still miss the Zed on the nice days.
by Fixer
Wed 04 Mar, 2009 15:48
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Looking to buy a Z3 2.8 for £4,695, a good deal?
Replies: 25
Views: 3006

Zim wrote:Nice looking car fixer, just looking at the pics what's the tiny antennae on the rear bumper?

/Z
Yep priced to sell , I must have fit £3000 worth of extras
by Fixer
Wed 04 Mar, 2009 15:45
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Looking to buy a Z3 2.8 for £4,695, a good deal?
Replies: 25
Views: 3006

Zim
Some time ago I installed a car PC where the CD changer fit in the boot and the rubber aerial was for the TV.
by Fixer
Tue 03 Mar, 2009 23:39
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Alarm not working - any ideas?
Replies: 12
Views: 1220

xavier999
Seven philips screws and the glove box is out, 10 minutes tops.
by Fixer
Tue 03 Mar, 2009 14:54
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Alarm not working - any ideas?
Replies: 12
Views: 1220

Thanks Justin, I gathered that was the alarm box but I kind of hoped the button would be on the outside :lol: I did read one post under Alarm problems but it didn’t show the button or go into detail so I will follow the link and try again.
Cheers
by Fixer
Tue 03 Mar, 2009 13:07
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Alarm not working - any ideas?
Replies: 12
Views: 1220

OK I've removed the glove box so where would you find the button ?
by Fixer
Mon 02 Mar, 2009 18:02
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Looking to buy a Z3 2.8 for £4,695, a good deal?
Replies: 25
Views: 3006

I think the manuals will always sell better than the autos but that’s just my opinion, this car is pristine and every thing works including the multiplayer :) but the alarm has acquired a fault after the battery lost its charged while being stood for months on end without use. I was going to sell he...
by Fixer
Mon 02 Mar, 2009 17:16
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Looking to buy a Z3 2.8 for £4,695, a good deal?
Replies: 25
Views: 3006

jonttt

Yes M8 your right, it should be far more than £4000 but the fact is I’ve never used it and in today’s climate I think it’s a fair price
by Fixer
Mon 02 Mar, 2009 15:33
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Looking to buy a Z3 2.8 for £4,695, a good deal?
Replies: 25
Views: 3006

Hi clan
Reply sent
by Fixer
Mon 02 Mar, 2009 12:49
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Alarm not working - any ideas?
Replies: 12
Views: 1220

I’ve been having the same problem and I’m told you only have 10 seconds to change the battery and after that time it goes out of synchronisation with the alarm and you have to have it reprogrammed at BMW at a cost of £80 :(
by Fixer
Mon 02 Mar, 2009 00:39
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Looking to buy a Z3 2.8 for £4,695, a good deal?
Replies: 25
Views: 3006

Come and test drive my 98 2.8 on a private reg and if you like it you can drive it away with you for £4000 same colour inside and out as the one you posted but mine has all the extras BMW and aftermarket plus its 56K with FSH, I’ve only done 400 mile in the last two years .
by Fixer
Fri 28 Nov, 2008 13:04
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: My 3.0 Z3 for sale.... NOW SOLD
Replies: 39
Views: 9168

With a hard top I think you got a good deal, I have a 98 2.8 F/BMW/SH with 56k on the clock and I would hope to get the same money for it without a hard top.
PS I paid £11000 for it 3 year ago.
by Fixer
Fri 17 Oct, 2008 19:26
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Gave it along awaited clean (new lights fitted)
Replies: 32
Views: 35104

EDD57 wrote:does that filter help?
I have one for sale if anyone is interested, I used it for a few weeks until I had a Gruppe m rep induction kit fitted.
by Fixer
Fri 17 Oct, 2008 16:15
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Headlights...
Replies: 2
Views: 866

You could just remove the lense and use a chrome bulb

The rear clusters are available at the dealers for about £50
by Fixer
Wed 15 Oct, 2008 23:17
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: My 3.0 Z3 for sale.... NOW SOLD
Replies: 39
Views: 9168

Your right mine is older and I wasn’t trying to compare the two, I was trying to say mine wouldn’t even sell in the spring.
by Fixer
Wed 15 Oct, 2008 22:35
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: My 3.0 Z3 for sale.... NOW SOLD
Replies: 39
Views: 9168

I’m not convinced, I’ve been trying to sell my 2.8 with 56k since spring and it wouldn’t even go at £5000
by Fixer
Sat 12 Jul, 2008 00:35
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: Swap!!!
Replies: 3
Views: 903

Unfortunately that’s the market price at the moment and it will only get worse with the fuel price and the road tax going up like it is, I paid £11500 for my 98 2.8 and I think its worth £5000 to £5500 now if I’m lucky
The car is mint with FSH and low mileage but I've given up on trying selling it.
by Fixer
Sat 21 Jun, 2008 11:00
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Urgent help needed!! Wont start!
Replies: 5
Views: 769

I’m not suggesting this will work but if it was me I would try it before going to the Steelers.
Disconnect the battery for a few hours, when you reconnect it the ECU will reset itself and this might just sort it out.

PS you will need the radio code when you do this.
by Fixer
Fri 20 Jun, 2008 00:23
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Zed 2.8 56k for sale offers
Replies: 2
Views: 1216

open to offers

Anyone like to make me an offer.
The car drives spot on and looks great but I just don’t use it now so I would like to sell her to someone that will appreciate all the extras and time I’ve put into her.
I know there are cheaper ones out their but trust me this one is worth paying the extra dollar for.
by Fixer
Thu 19 Jun, 2008 17:07
Forum: Performance
Topic: Strut Brace Question
Replies: 11
Views: 2608

I can just see that flexing with any body movement instead of doing what it’s purposed too, buy a strong strut, the explanation why is all in the name and recommendations
by Fixer
Wed 18 Jun, 2008 22:54
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: veiwing a Z3!
Replies: 7
Views: 1138

Perhaps someone could offer to go with him and view the one he has in mind, even though the engine might have been replaced and it has FSH the cars still done the miles so he needs to be very careful
by Fixer
Wed 18 Jun, 2008 21:44
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Wanted Hard Top Lift any ideas where to get one
Replies: 1
Views: 865

I didn’t like the one BMW sell so I bought on of these and use the cover that comes with the hard top and a few straps.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/500W-250KG-ELECTR ... dZViewItem
by Fixer
Wed 18 Jun, 2008 19:53
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Zed 2.8 56k for sale offers
Replies: 2
Views: 1216

PX or Swap

Willing to swap or PX for 4 or 5 berth Diesel Motor home
Showing my age now :D
by Fixer
Wed 18 Jun, 2008 16:52
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: ac schnitzer Alloys...help needed
Replies: 35
Views: 4677

Well the front tyre is under the arch I’ll give you that but the rim is way out from under the arch, not sure what an insurance assessor would say about them should he have to make a visit and view the car.
by Fixer
Tue 17 Jun, 2008 07:40
Forum: Computer help
Topic: Media Player Problems
Replies: 7
Views: 3233

Re you using a genuine copy of windows
by Fixer
Mon 16 Jun, 2008 17:16
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Zed 2.8 56k for sale offers
Replies: 2
Views: 1216

Zed 2.8 56k for sale offers

BMW Z3 2.8 1998 56k It’s had 3 owners but the second was a dealer I bought it off. I’ve only done 300mile in the last year and that’s why I’ve decided to sell it. Full BMW Service History 56k 11 months mot Taxed but it has to go back when I sell the car. two tone leather with sports seats Electric O...
by Fixer
Mon 16 Jun, 2008 15:32
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: ac schnitzer Alloys...help needed
Replies: 35
Views: 4677

I am quite surprised by that. Were you running on the original suspension? Well I’m not the first owner and the wheels came with the car but I assume the suspension is standard Like I said before they looked great and that’s one of the reasons I bought the car but the steering was awful, I seemed t...
by Fixer
Mon 16 Jun, 2008 13:24
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: ac schnitzer Alloys...help needed
Replies: 35
Views: 4677

Your right C_W

That’s why I’ve quoted the sizes to give a comparison.
7 1/2 would have been nice on the front but the 18" start from 8 1/2 upwards.
by Fixer
Mon 16 Jun, 2008 13:17
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: ac schnitzer Alloys...help needed
Replies: 35
Views: 4677

I’ve just taken a set of genuine AC type two off my Zed, they were 8 ½ J x 18 ET 43 and they had 7m spacers fitted to clear the leg.
The tyres sizes are 225/40/18 front and 255/35/18 rear.
They looked stunning and didn’t stick out but I like the ride with the standard wheels and tyres on better.
by Fixer
Mon 16 Jun, 2008 10:48
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Possible sale of Z3 Black 3.0 Steptronic.....full BMWSH
Replies: 5
Views: 1466

Lee that’s a stunning example, I can’t see any reason why it wouldn’t sell apart from the price might be a little high for some people.
Good Luck
by Fixer
Thu 12 Jun, 2008 16:23
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: update on overheating
Replies: 17
Views: 1775

is there any way of testing thermostat
Drop it in a pan of water and bring it to the boil, it should open, cool it down and it should close.
by Fixer
Thu 12 Jun, 2008 14:38
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: update on overheating
Replies: 17
Views: 1775

It’s a possibility that your rad might have some blocked vanes
by Fixer
Wed 11 Jun, 2008 22:53
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: My Red Z
Replies: 6
Views: 2042

The 18' genuine AC Schnitzer wheels look stunning but beware, I’ve just taken a set off my 2.8 and fit the standard set back on, why, the car came with the wheels on and the steering has been awful if not dangerous from day one but now a set of original wheels have been bought and fitted the steerin...
by Fixer
Tue 03 Jun, 2008 19:15
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Quad Exhaust conversion
Replies: 51
Views: 4968

That’s good news; I was hoping it would do the trick, so now we know all these performance mufflers are just tin cans with wire wool inside :(

Long Life charged me well over a grand for the 2.8 system and didn’t even give me any free ear muffs.

Looking good
by Fixer
Mon 02 Jun, 2008 15:59
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Staggered 17's softlines
Replies: 6
Views: 1447

You have a sale if we can arrange a collection point.
by Fixer
Mon 02 Jun, 2008 10:42
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Painted brake calipers
Replies: 44
Views: 6752

They have dulled off slightly but the heat doesn’t affect the paint.
With four spoke wheels they show the entire disc and look awful when they rust.
by Fixer
Mon 02 Jun, 2008 10:33
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Staggered 17's softlines
Replies: 6
Views: 1447

Cheers
by Fixer
Mon 02 Jun, 2008 00:03
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Painted brake calipers
Replies: 44
Views: 6752

Up's double post :D
by Fixer
Mon 02 Jun, 2008 00:03
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Painted brake calipers
Replies: 44
Views: 6752

I painted the callipers and the disc centers also with Finnegan’s smooth two year ago and they still look good don’t waist your money on calliper paint it’s a rip off in my opinion
by Fixer
Sun 01 Jun, 2008 23:52
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Staggered 17's softlines
Replies: 6
Views: 1447

Can you take some pictures close-up?
by Fixer
Sun 01 Jun, 2008 22:57
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Quad Exhaust conversion
Replies: 51
Views: 4968

Thanks for the link Max but ouch, how much, I think if that’s the going rate I will be looking at other options.
Cheers
by Fixer
Sun 01 Jun, 2008 20:41
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Quad Exhaust conversion
Replies: 51
Views: 4968

Nice Choppers :)
Cannot wait to go back to near stock sound on Tues! Darn bank holiday monday!!
I'm also looking forward to the result; if it works I will probably fit two Z/M boxes, that’s if I don’t need a bank loan to pay for them :D
by Fixer
Sun 01 Jun, 2008 17:18
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Quad Exhaust conversion
Replies: 51
Views: 4968

Hey it sounds great but its up for sale on BMFA right now, I love flying it but hate the repair costs,
I converted a Raptor 90se last year into gas and I’ve just done a Rex 600 gas conversion with a Zenoah 20cc.
The next will be a 700 when it comes.
Do you take the helies in the Zed?
by Fixer
Sat 31 May, 2008 09:26
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Quad Exhaust conversion
Replies: 51
Views: 4968

Silence is golden :D
by Fixer
Thu 29 May, 2008 15:49
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Quad Exhaust conversion
Replies: 51
Views: 4968

Might have to resort to 1 dummp tip just welded onto the muffler matching the actual working tip.......all in the name of quiet motoring!!
Well that would do it if they line up with the cut-outs in the valance
by Fixer
Wed 28 May, 2008 23:55
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Quad Exhaust conversion
Replies: 51
Views: 4968

You might be lucky and get away with a simple hole cutter.
I’m looking forward to the out come :D
by Fixer
Wed 28 May, 2008 10:49
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Quad Exhaust conversion
Replies: 51
Views: 4968

OEM pipes x 2 came via courier this morning
Pipes or mufflers?
Good luck
by Fixer
Mon 26 May, 2008 22:34
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Quad Exhaust conversion
Replies: 51
Views: 4968

If you have the mufflers and they agree to fit them for free then just go for it and lets see if it makes a difference, it’s a free test you need to try :D Take a potato this time :lol:

This is mine before and after.
by Fixer
Mon 26 May, 2008 21:54
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Quad Exhaust conversion
Replies: 51
Views: 4968

Not sure about the OEM mufflers but I would have thought they have to be better than the stainless. I was told it’s the Y section that causes the drone and a lot depends on how it’s made, you could test it by blocking on pipe off and go for a run and see if it disappears, don’t thrash it just nice a...
by Fixer
Mon 26 May, 2008 14:44
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Quad Exhaust conversion
Replies: 51
Views: 4968

Why nobody having headers
Well for me the answer is easy and that is the cost of everything in the UK is sky high.