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- Wed 22 Apr, 2009 19:30
- Forum: Z4 roadster and Z4 Coupe
- Topic: Swapping Z3 for Z4
- Replies: 30
- Views: 4984
- Tue 21 Apr, 2009 21:41
- Forum: Z4 roadster and Z4 Coupe
- Topic: Swapping Z3 for Z4
- Replies: 30
- Views: 4984
- Tue 21 Apr, 2009 19:30
- Forum: Z4 roadster and Z4 Coupe
- Topic: Swapping Z3 for Z4
- Replies: 30
- Views: 4984
Hi I picked the Z4 up this afternoon. The clouds came out right on cue!! :( However the car is great and I am loving the handling and performance! I have been able to drive it hard in a way I didn't feel I could whilst just test driving and am very pleased to say I think it is a worthy replacement f...
- Sat 11 Apr, 2009 20:24
- Forum: Z4 roadster and Z4 Coupe
- Topic: Swapping Z3 for Z4
- Replies: 30
- Views: 4984
- Fri 10 Apr, 2009 20:56
- Forum: Z4 roadster and Z4 Coupe
- Topic: Swapping Z3 for Z4
- Replies: 30
- Views: 4984
Thanks Guys - Bring on the summer!!
I only have a quick snap from the phone at the moment but will take some nice ones when I bring her home in a week or so!
http://picasaweb.google.com/AndyWhite24 ... 0858031986
I only have a quick snap from the phone at the moment but will take some nice ones when I bring her home in a week or so!
http://picasaweb.google.com/AndyWhite24 ... 0858031986
- Fri 10 Apr, 2009 14:32
- Forum: Z4 roadster and Z4 Coupe
- Topic: Swapping Z3 for Z4
- Replies: 30
- Views: 4984
- Sun 05 Apr, 2009 13:17
- Forum: Z4 roadster and Z4 Coupe
- Topic: Swapping Z3 for Z4
- Replies: 30
- Views: 4984
If it's a second car why not go for a 3.0 litre. They are reasonably economical and a much better driving experience. It is very tempting but I am concerned about the extra insurance costs. We have never felt the Z3 to be lacking in power and the Z4 2.2 is supposed to be quite a bit quicker so I th...
- Fri 03 Apr, 2009 14:16
- Forum: Z4 roadster and Z4 Coupe
- Topic: Swapping Z3 for Z4
- Replies: 30
- Views: 4984
Thanks everyone - I really appreciate your thoughts on the issue. :) We were using the Zed as our only car until my daughter came along just over 2 years ago. Since then it has been a second car. I managed to take it out for a good run yesterday which put a real smile on my face. I am really hoping ...
- Thu 02 Apr, 2009 06:01
- Forum: Z4 roadster and Z4 Coupe
- Topic: Swapping Z3 for Z4
- Replies: 30
- Views: 4984
- Wed 01 Apr, 2009 20:50
- Forum: Z4 roadster and Z4 Coupe
- Topic: Swapping Z3 for Z4
- Replies: 30
- Views: 4984
Swapping Z3 for Z4
Hi I am finally taking the leap and should be swapping my Z3 (2.0) for a Z4. 8-) I have reserved a 2.2 in black with red leather subject to being satisfied when I see it / drive it. It arrives at the dealer tomorrow and should be prepped for us to have a look at the weekend. Is there anything I shou...
- Fri 22 Aug, 2008 15:18
- Forum: Z4 roadster and Z4 Coupe
- Topic: superb 3.0 litre zed for sale
- Replies: 12
- Views: 3481
- Mon 14 Jul, 2008 18:24
- Forum: Z4 roadster and Z4 Coupe
- Topic: To buy or not to buy..
- Replies: 23
- Views: 3428
Re: Z4
Had a look at you car and it looks mint. I really think your best to hold on to it until you can get the bigger Z4. I think wait a while as the Z4 will depreciate more than your car. Thanks - it has been a fabulous car which makes it harder to swap. Yours sounds very special. Although I picked the ...
- Mon 14 Jul, 2008 13:23
- Forum: Z4 roadster and Z4 Coupe
- Topic: To buy or not to buy..
- Replies: 23
- Views: 3428
Thanks for all the fantastic advice. I am definately coming to the conclusion that I shouldn't rush into anything - particularly as the Z3 isnt fully paid up until September - and prices may have fallen a little as 'summer' draws to an end. I guess other cars will come along even if this one goes. I...
- Sun 13 Jul, 2008 11:27
- Forum: Z4 roadster and Z4 Coupe
- Topic: To buy or not to buy..
- Replies: 23
- Views: 3428
Thanks to everyone for the advice so far. :) I really don't think the test drive gave me enough time to get a feel for the car. The performance stats certainly suggest that the 2.2 should be more lively than my 2.0 Z3 - despite the Z4 being heavier. The car I drove had standard suspension but the on...
- Sun 13 Jul, 2008 01:16
- Forum: Z4 roadster and Z4 Coupe
- Topic: To buy or not to buy..
- Replies: 23
- Views: 3428
Thanks for your comments - I'm glad its not just me! I really wanted to my Z4 experience to wow me like the z3 did and force me into an impulse buy - but it left me a bit cold. I also thought I had finally been sold on the contemporary look of the Z4 but am now going back to my thought that the Z3 i...
- Sat 12 Jul, 2008 20:55
- Forum: Z4 roadster and Z4 Coupe
- Topic: To buy or not to buy..
- Replies: 23
- Views: 3428
- Sat 12 Jul, 2008 20:37
- Forum: Z4 roadster and Z4 Coupe
- Topic: To buy or not to buy..
- Replies: 23
- Views: 3428
To buy or not to buy..
Hi - its a long time since I posted but have been a very :) Z3 2.0 (straight six) owner for the last 4 years. I love my Zed but it is starting to show its age (1999) a little. It could do with a new hood and seals and is due a service. As my finance on the current car ends very soon I am considering...
- Fri 08 Sep, 2006 05:08
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Alarm - won't disarm!
- Replies: 8
- Views: 920
- Thu 07 Sep, 2006 11:23
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Alarm - won't disarm!
- Replies: 8
- Views: 920
Biggest problem it gave me was the alarm going off while driving, any sharp acceleration sloshed the water around that had gathered in the tilt switch and shorted the alarm system. quite the head turner, but not the way you really want. Yes - I had that yesterday when taking it to be fixed. Not eas...
- Wed 06 Sep, 2006 14:50
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Alarm - won't disarm!
- Replies: 8
- Views: 920
Water getting into the boot is apparantly the problem. I park facing upwards on a slope and understand from other posts that contributes to the problem. BMW gave me an option of - removing the roof and fitting new seals - a further 3 hours labour cost - drilling a hole in a rubber grommit to let the...
- Wed 06 Sep, 2006 12:00
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Alarm - won't disarm!
- Replies: 8
- Views: 920
- Wed 06 Sep, 2006 06:46
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Alarm - won't disarm!
- Replies: 8
- Views: 920
Alarm - won't disarm!
Hi the dreaded alarm problems seem to have finally landed at my door (and my neighbours!!). My alarm is the one activated by the black key fob buttons / no key for the sounder unit and no cabin button to control the motion sensors. I have lubricated the bonnet sensor etc but it went off again this m...
- Wed 09 Aug, 2006 20:00
- Forum: Let's talk
- Topic: Most Exciting Rover Ever?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 550
- Wed 09 Aug, 2006 13:16
- Forum: Let's talk
- Topic: Most Exciting Rover Ever?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 550
Most Exciting Rover Ever?
I do believe I have just bought the most exciting Rover ever produced. A 6 year old Rover 75 Classic SE! 8-) Why so exciting? :? Quite simply because it means that I get to keep the Zed! :bounce: :D With a baby due at Christmas I have been agonising over whether to trade in or get a second car. The ...
- Sat 22 Jul, 2006 05:30
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Where can I buy...?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 858
Where can I buy...?
Does anyone know where I can obtain the following minor items of trim? - Plastic blanking plates covering unused switch spaces either side of alarm sensor - Rubber seal/damper covering metal at point where roof locks into windscreen frame (allows smoother roof connection/ disconnection) Do BMW stock...
- Sat 08 Jul, 2006 11:51
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Do I have M52 or M54 engine?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1763
Thanks Guys! Entered the VIN number on the website which confirmed that it should be an M52. I am second owner but bought from BMW and with full service/mileage history so I think / hope it is unlikely that the engine has been switched. I am beginning to suspect that the mechanic made a mistake but ...
- Sat 08 Jul, 2006 08:14
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Do I have M52 or M54 engine?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1763
Thanks Touniquet That certainly seems to confirm what BMW say. Although I think the independent do actually believe it is an M54 as they were adamant about this even after refunding the difference. They said the information shows it should be an M52 but their ex-BMW engineer could see straight away ...
- Sat 08 Jul, 2006 05:30
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Do I have M52 or M54 engine?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1763
Do I have M52 or M54 engine?
Hi, The Inspection 2 service on my V reg (July 99) 2.0 has thrown up a bit of an issue regarding the above. When I rang round to get the price for the inspection BMW quoted just under £300 and an independent BMW specialist around £230. I went with the independent but after doing the work they actual...
- Mon 03 Jul, 2006 12:42
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Spinners
- Replies: 87
- Views: 7001
- Sat 17 Jun, 2006 13:37
- Forum: Let's talk
- Topic: Z3 vs Family Car!!
- Replies: 21
- Views: 1413
Thanks for the congrats and the advice guys! It seems like those who have had a thrash in a 1er rate the driving experience! That is very important for me - Having switched to the Zed 2 years ago I now find it really hard when I have to drive a 'normal' hire car. It feels like I am totally detached ...
- Fri 16 Jun, 2006 23:27
- Forum: Let's talk
- Topic: Z3 vs Family Car!!
- Replies: 21
- Views: 1413
Cheers Spokey! I do quite like the looks of the 1 series - as small hatchbacks go! However the tin top factor is certainly a bigger issue for me. Also I got a lift in a 1er whilst the ZED was in for repair and can't say it blew me away (as a passenger). I guess the real test is to drive one though! ...
- Fri 16 Jun, 2006 22:52
- Forum: Let's talk
- Topic: Z3 vs Family Car!!
- Replies: 21
- Views: 1413
Z3 vs Family Car!!
Well I am very pleased to say that a baby is on the way! :D This does however mean I am the latest board member to face the '2 seat / 3 bums' conundrum! :? It comes down to passion vs practicality! I would really love to keep the Zed and get a cheapish second family runaround - but know that we don'...
- Tue 02 May, 2006 16:38
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: What colour leather???
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1053
I have same colour leather and scuff in same place also!
Perhaps Jean studs are the culprit?
It is TopasBlue Oregon leather according to this site:
http://users.belgacom.net/bmw_z3/bmw_z3_interior.htm
Cheers
Andy
Perhaps Jean studs are the culprit?
It is TopasBlue Oregon leather according to this site:
http://users.belgacom.net/bmw_z3/bmw_z3_interior.htm
Cheers
Andy
- Fri 28 Apr, 2006 21:09
- Forum: Event/cruise aftermaths
- Topic: Northwest meet - It's was last Sunday!!!
- Replies: 140
- Views: 16835
- Wed 26 Apr, 2006 21:40
- Forum: Let's talk
- Topic: Ever had one of those weeks!
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1219
- Wed 26 Apr, 2006 21:19
- Forum: Let's talk
- Topic: Ever had one of those weeks!
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1219
- Wed 26 Apr, 2006 20:29
- Forum: Let's talk
- Topic: Ever had one of those weeks!
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1219
- Wed 26 Apr, 2006 20:28
- Forum: Let's talk
- Topic: Ever had one of those weeks!
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1219
- Wed 26 Apr, 2006 16:21
- Forum: Let's talk
- Topic: Ever had one of those weeks!
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1219
Ever had one of those weeks!
Monday Receive call from wife - Z3 pranged (front bumper) by Jag owner driving the wrong way at speed in underground car park. Wife fine! :D Zed front bumper etc wrecked :cry: Decide to sue jag owner for everthing he has got!!! Call jag owner - Jag owner turns out to be barrister :head: Wednesday Ar...
- Wed 05 Apr, 2006 16:33
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Revving...
- Replies: 8
- Views: 848
- Sat 11 Mar, 2006 10:07
- Forum: Performance
- Topic: Top speed?
- Replies: 30
- Views: 5110
Dudster
The theoretical top speed of a 1.8 is apparantly 196 km/h. The following site carries specifications for some models.
http://www.geocities.com/z3auto/
Andy
The theoretical top speed of a 1.8 is apparantly 196 km/h. The following site carries specifications for some models.
http://www.geocities.com/z3auto/
Andy
- Thu 09 Mar, 2006 19:04
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Loss of Braking Power!
- Replies: 6
- Views: 673
- Thu 09 Mar, 2006 17:45
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Loss of Braking Power!
- Replies: 6
- Views: 673
Thanks for your comments and expertise guys. As I remember it the brake moved as normal but with little or no effect - it was a bit like braking in icy conditions. Would that be consistent with the inlet vacuum / servo theory? Unfortunately parking the other way round is not really an option in my c...
- Thu 09 Mar, 2006 09:51
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Loss of Braking Power!
- Replies: 6
- Views: 673
Loss of Braking Power!
I had an odd problem yesterday and wondered if anyone had ever experienced similar or could shed any light on the issue? Because our drive is on an incline and I often start the Zed just to move it from the road to the drive the fuel line occasionally gets blocked resulting in a failure to start. Wh...
- Sun 05 Mar, 2006 12:50
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Insurance Time
- Replies: 52
- Views: 14394
- Tue 31 Jan, 2006 12:34
- Forum: Let's talk
- Topic: Post your pics here for 2006 Zed calendar
- Replies: 67
- Views: 4892
Thanks
Robin/DavidM
Cheers guys thats very good of you!
Andy
Cheers guys thats very good of you!
Andy
- Mon 30 Jan, 2006 10:41
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Z calender ?.
- Replies: 26
- Views: 2056
Looks like mine didnt even make it and I thought I was on the list - oh well, story of my life :head: Same here! :cry: Ah well - never mind will have to get out there when the sun starts shining and take some better shots ready to be in the running for next year's! :) Nice job guys - well done! 8-)...
- Thu 26 Jan, 2006 11:01
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Insurance, Sheilas Wheels!!
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1411
No experience of them as such but they are actually just a division of esure set up to target the female driver market. I was previously insured with esure and think my current sainsburys policy is also underwritten by them. Their prices seem to be good for Zeds - not had any problems but, fortunate...
- Mon 23 Jan, 2006 15:19
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Strut brace and insurance quotes.
- Replies: 20
- Views: 3329
I think insurers tend view any form of performance modification as an increased risk - possibly because it suggests that the driver is going to be more likely to drive the car in a particular way / push it to its limits etc. In previous discussions on here some have also suggested that the presence ...
- Thu 05 Jan, 2006 20:55
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Z3 Mats
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1842
Hi jhb1, I take it that you have found the Motormec mats are good quality and do not bend out of shape over time? I have bought 2 different sets from ebay (albeit cheaper than the Motortec ones!) and found that problem with both. After a while the drivers mats bend in such a way that they interfere ...