New Toy
New Toy
Just bought this from the U.S
Ebay 200233670790
Agonising wait for delivery now
Ebay 200233670790
Agonising wait for delivery now
Last edited by Gazza on Fri 04 Jul, 2008 16:35, edited 1 time in total.
Gazza
"Understeer is when you hit the wall with the front of the car, oversteer is when you hit the wall with the rear of the car. Horsepower is how fast you hit the wall and torque is how far you take the wall with you"
Z3 S54 M roadster , BMW Z1, BMW M3 CSL, Z4M Coupe
"Understeer is when you hit the wall with the front of the car, oversteer is when you hit the wall with the rear of the car. Horsepower is how fast you hit the wall and torque is how far you take the wall with you"
Z3 S54 M roadster , BMW Z1, BMW M3 CSL, Z4M Coupe
Nice
How much is it to get it over here and road legal?
*has vested interest*
How much is it to get it over here and road legal?
*has vested interest*
Use the Search button before posting newbie questions about hard tops and fitting kits, footwell speaker amps, water in the boot, hood maintainance and those horrific angel eyes. We get like 10 threads a week on the same subject, it's obvious that you haven't searched.
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Nice one, G. Does it run on unleaded?
Enjoy mate!
Enjoy mate!
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Cloz wrote:There is something that will never change is my love for Z3
smartypants wrote:Conor?
With an M??
The World's gone mad
smartypants wrote:The Z3 rear is a great thing to behold
Shipping cost is just short of £2000 plus 10% of the car value inc shipping Customs charges plus 17.5 % VAT plus Registration £55 and MOT fees.estocks wrote:Nice
How much is it to get it over here and road legal?
*has vested interest*
Last edited by Gazza on Wed 09 Jul, 2008 15:28, edited 2 times in total.
Gazza
"Understeer is when you hit the wall with the front of the car, oversteer is when you hit the wall with the rear of the car. Horsepower is how fast you hit the wall and torque is how far you take the wall with you"
Z3 S54 M roadster , BMW Z1, BMW M3 CSL, Z4M Coupe
"Understeer is when you hit the wall with the front of the car, oversteer is when you hit the wall with the rear of the car. Horsepower is how fast you hit the wall and torque is how far you take the wall with you"
Z3 S54 M roadster , BMW Z1, BMW M3 CSL, Z4M Coupe
Its been a dream since I was a young ladstu wrote:Very lovely. You're a lucky lucky man!
Gazza
"Understeer is when you hit the wall with the front of the car, oversteer is when you hit the wall with the rear of the car. Horsepower is how fast you hit the wall and torque is how far you take the wall with you"
Z3 S54 M roadster , BMW Z1, BMW M3 CSL, Z4M Coupe
"Understeer is when you hit the wall with the front of the car, oversteer is when you hit the wall with the rear of the car. Horsepower is how fast you hit the wall and torque is how far you take the wall with you"
Z3 S54 M roadster , BMW Z1, BMW M3 CSL, Z4M Coupe
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Does it run on unleaded, G?
BMW Z3, the only way to build a true roadster
- The most powerful letter in the world.
- The most powerful letter in the world.
Cloz wrote:There is something that will never change is my love for Z3
smartypants wrote:Conor?
With an M??
The World's gone mad
smartypants wrote:The Z3 rear is a great thing to behold
Oooh, very nice G. Bet you can't wait to get your hands on it. I'm suffering from the same feeling at the moment...
I seem to have just bought myself a little weekend runabout - fell in love with it and just couldn't say no - it's black with red leather and very shiney and is more than just a bit modified (:oops:) - bigger than standard engine, race head, straight-cut racing gearbox, K&N air filter, four point harnesses and only two seats - can you guess what it is?
I'll post up some piccies when it arrives - might even take it to the next NW meet.
Cheers R.
I seem to have just bought myself a little weekend runabout - fell in love with it and just couldn't say no - it's black with red leather and very shiney and is more than just a bit modified (:oops:) - bigger than standard engine, race head, straight-cut racing gearbox, K&N air filter, four point harnesses and only two seats - can you guess what it is?
I'll post up some piccies when it arrives - might even take it to the next NW meet.
Cheers R.
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10% + 17.5%? This country is incrediblegarythefish wrote:Shipping cost is just short of £2000 plus 10% of the car value inc shipping Customs charges plus 17.5 % VAT plus Registration £55 and MOT fees.estocks wrote:Nice
How much is it to get it over here and road legal?
*has vested interest*
Use the Search button before posting newbie questions about hard tops and fitting kits, footwell speaker amps, water in the boot, hood maintainance and those horrific angel eyes. We get like 10 threads a week on the same subject, it's obvious that you haven't searched.
The 10% is Purchase Tax and then 17.5% of this also
Yes Conor it will run on unleaded.
Alex, it came down to this one or a plain red car with Red interior from California. This one has only the stripes and GT 350 stickers so not a true Clone, I prefer that.
Yes Conor it will run on unleaded.
Alex, it came down to this one or a plain red car with Red interior from California. This one has only the stripes and GT 350 stickers so not a true Clone, I prefer that.
I would guess Caterham or the likeI seem to have just bought myself a little weekend runabout - fell in love with it and just couldn't say no - it's black with red leather and very shiney and is more than just a bit modified (:oops:) - bigger than standard engine, race head, straight-cut racing gearbox, K&N air filter, four point harnesses and only two seats - can you guess what it is?
Gazza
"Understeer is when you hit the wall with the front of the car, oversteer is when you hit the wall with the rear of the car. Horsepower is how fast you hit the wall and torque is how far you take the wall with you"
Z3 S54 M roadster , BMW Z1, BMW M3 CSL, Z4M Coupe
"Understeer is when you hit the wall with the front of the car, oversteer is when you hit the wall with the rear of the car. Horsepower is how fast you hit the wall and torque is how far you take the wall with you"
Z3 S54 M roadster , BMW Z1, BMW M3 CSL, Z4M Coupe
C'mon G, I can take it and promise not to throw a hissy fitGiles wrote:
Gazza
"Understeer is when you hit the wall with the front of the car, oversteer is when you hit the wall with the rear of the car. Horsepower is how fast you hit the wall and torque is how far you take the wall with you"
Z3 S54 M roadster , BMW Z1, BMW M3 CSL, Z4M Coupe
"Understeer is when you hit the wall with the front of the car, oversteer is when you hit the wall with the rear of the car. Horsepower is how fast you hit the wall and torque is how far you take the wall with you"
Z3 S54 M roadster , BMW Z1, BMW M3 CSL, Z4M Coupe
thats sweet gary,looks a minter,im damed sorry you outbid me though,are you keeping the m,or have you sold a load of fish latley
just looked at all the photos its a cracker ,a schoolboy dream,will that be delivered to your door or will you collect from a port somewhere,glad petrol is cheap here at present
just looked at all the photos its a cracker ,a schoolboy dream,will that be delivered to your door or will you collect from a port somewhere,glad petrol is cheap here at present
Well done Gazza...that's a real stunna!
Very very cool.
And I gotta say, you're a very brave man to buy such a car on eBay, from a land far, far away, and without seeing it in the metal....
Good luck with it mate, and hope it's even better than your dreams.
Looking forward to a spin in the 'wrong' seat!
A.
Very very cool.
And I gotta say, you're a very brave man to buy such a car on eBay, from a land far, far away, and without seeing it in the metal....
Good luck with it mate, and hope it's even better than your dreams.
Looking forward to a spin in the 'wrong' seat!
A.
That was my point Gaz and hence theAlfie wrote:
And I gotta say, you're a very brave man to buy such a car on eBay, from a land far, far away, and without seeing it in the metal....
The chaps seems to have a bit of negative feedback too
BUT, it's your dream and the car looks a cracker and I wish you the very best of luck
I agree, taking a chance by buying from overseas but I've researched the company as much as I could and spoken to others that have imported and I feel comfortable with my decision.
Gazza
"Understeer is when you hit the wall with the front of the car, oversteer is when you hit the wall with the rear of the car. Horsepower is how fast you hit the wall and torque is how far you take the wall with you"
Z3 S54 M roadster , BMW Z1, BMW M3 CSL, Z4M Coupe
"Understeer is when you hit the wall with the front of the car, oversteer is when you hit the wall with the rear of the car. Horsepower is how fast you hit the wall and torque is how far you take the wall with you"
Z3 S54 M roadster , BMW Z1, BMW M3 CSL, Z4M Coupe
Thanks Guys
Nice and shiney 4.7 Litre V8
BTW I'm keeping the Zed
Nice and shiney 4.7 Litre V8
BTW I'm keeping the Zed
Gazza
"Understeer is when you hit the wall with the front of the car, oversteer is when you hit the wall with the rear of the car. Horsepower is how fast you hit the wall and torque is how far you take the wall with you"
Z3 S54 M roadster , BMW Z1, BMW M3 CSL, Z4M Coupe
"Understeer is when you hit the wall with the front of the car, oversteer is when you hit the wall with the rear of the car. Horsepower is how fast you hit the wall and torque is how far you take the wall with you"
Z3 S54 M roadster , BMW Z1, BMW M3 CSL, Z4M Coupe
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I'd be glad to, just don't think it will handle like the Zed
Gazza
"Understeer is when you hit the wall with the front of the car, oversteer is when you hit the wall with the rear of the car. Horsepower is how fast you hit the wall and torque is how far you take the wall with you"
Z3 S54 M roadster , BMW Z1, BMW M3 CSL, Z4M Coupe
"Understeer is when you hit the wall with the front of the car, oversteer is when you hit the wall with the rear of the car. Horsepower is how fast you hit the wall and torque is how far you take the wall with you"
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Oh Yeeeesssssss
My new best friend will own a Petrol Garage
My new best friend will own a Petrol Garage
Gazza
"Understeer is when you hit the wall with the front of the car, oversteer is when you hit the wall with the rear of the car. Horsepower is how fast you hit the wall and torque is how far you take the wall with you"
Z3 S54 M roadster , BMW Z1, BMW M3 CSL, Z4M Coupe
"Understeer is when you hit the wall with the front of the car, oversteer is when you hit the wall with the rear of the car. Horsepower is how fast you hit the wall and torque is how far you take the wall with you"
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SortedAndrew330Ci wrote:You'll have to alter your signature as well now!
Gazza
"Understeer is when you hit the wall with the front of the car, oversteer is when you hit the wall with the rear of the car. Horsepower is how fast you hit the wall and torque is how far you take the wall with you"
Z3 S54 M roadster , BMW Z1, BMW M3 CSL, Z4M Coupe
"Understeer is when you hit the wall with the front of the car, oversteer is when you hit the wall with the rear of the car. Horsepower is how fast you hit the wall and torque is how far you take the wall with you"
Z3 S54 M roadster , BMW Z1, BMW M3 CSL, Z4M Coupe
I'm allowed to play with this in publiccalbens wrote:
Boys and their toys!
Gazza
"Understeer is when you hit the wall with the front of the car, oversteer is when you hit the wall with the rear of the car. Horsepower is how fast you hit the wall and torque is how far you take the wall with you"
Z3 S54 M roadster , BMW Z1, BMW M3 CSL, Z4M Coupe
"Understeer is when you hit the wall with the front of the car, oversteer is when you hit the wall with the rear of the car. Horsepower is how fast you hit the wall and torque is how far you take the wall with you"
Z3 S54 M roadster , BMW Z1, BMW M3 CSL, Z4M Coupe
Nice one ! Good time to import with exchange rate so good.
I few years ago I imported a Z28 Camaro. I picked it up from Liverpool docks in the morning, brought it home (through the tunnel - windows wide open) checked it out for the MOT. Took it for an MOT - it failed on the rear fog. Bought an new foglight, fitted it and took it back for the MOT and it passed. Took all documents to Chester to register and tax it. Just managed it before tax office closed at 5 oclock.
That was one of the busiest most exhilerating days I have had.
I few years ago I imported a Z28 Camaro. I picked it up from Liverpool docks in the morning, brought it home (through the tunnel - windows wide open) checked it out for the MOT. Took it for an MOT - it failed on the rear fog. Bought an new foglight, fitted it and took it back for the MOT and it passed. Took all documents to Chester to register and tax it. Just managed it before tax office closed at 5 oclock.
That was one of the busiest most exhilerating days I have had.
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Smooth, sleek, powerful, well kept and not bad for its age ???whiteminks wrote:Looks fab G and is soooo you"
Gazza
"Understeer is when you hit the wall with the front of the car, oversteer is when you hit the wall with the rear of the car. Horsepower is how fast you hit the wall and torque is how far you take the wall with you"
Z3 S54 M roadster , BMW Z1, BMW M3 CSL, Z4M Coupe
"Understeer is when you hit the wall with the front of the car, oversteer is when you hit the wall with the rear of the car. Horsepower is how fast you hit the wall and torque is how far you take the wall with you"
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I'll take that as a compliment P
Alfie, peas in a pod matey
Alfie, peas in a pod matey
Gazza
"Understeer is when you hit the wall with the front of the car, oversteer is when you hit the wall with the rear of the car. Horsepower is how fast you hit the wall and torque is how far you take the wall with you"
Z3 S54 M roadster , BMW Z1, BMW M3 CSL, Z4M Coupe
"Understeer is when you hit the wall with the front of the car, oversteer is when you hit the wall with the rear of the car. Horsepower is how fast you hit the wall and torque is how far you take the wall with you"
Z3 S54 M roadster , BMW Z1, BMW M3 CSL, Z4M Coupe
I don't normally reply with non constructive posts but that was really well thought out, very funnyAlfie wrote:Nope.garythefish wrote:Smooth, sleek, powerful, well kept and not bad for its age ???whiteminks wrote:Looks fab G and is soooo you"
I would imagine she means:
Red with white bits and drinks a lot....
A.
Thanks for the comments Guys
No date for Shipping yet
Another little peek
No date for Shipping yet
Another little peek
Last edited by Gazza on Tue 08 Jul, 2008 09:48, edited 1 time in total.
Gazza
"Understeer is when you hit the wall with the front of the car, oversteer is when you hit the wall with the rear of the car. Horsepower is how fast you hit the wall and torque is how far you take the wall with you"
Z3 S54 M roadster , BMW Z1, BMW M3 CSL, Z4M Coupe
"Understeer is when you hit the wall with the front of the car, oversteer is when you hit the wall with the rear of the car. Horsepower is how fast you hit the wall and torque is how far you take the wall with you"
Z3 S54 M roadster , BMW Z1, BMW M3 CSL, Z4M Coupe
I've been doing some checks on the seller with the equivalent of Companies House in Florida and I'm pleased to say that the Company checks out. I've also been in contact with previous buyers and they all report easy transactions with the seller so my mind is more at rest.
With regard to your question Giles, once I have a Florida collection date from the Shipping Company then I will part with the Dosh.
With regard to your question Giles, once I have a Florida collection date from the Shipping Company then I will part with the Dosh.
Gazza
"Understeer is when you hit the wall with the front of the car, oversteer is when you hit the wall with the rear of the car. Horsepower is how fast you hit the wall and torque is how far you take the wall with you"
Z3 S54 M roadster , BMW Z1, BMW M3 CSL, Z4M Coupe
"Understeer is when you hit the wall with the front of the car, oversteer is when you hit the wall with the rear of the car. Horsepower is how fast you hit the wall and torque is how far you take the wall with you"
Z3 S54 M roadster , BMW Z1, BMW M3 CSL, Z4M Coupe
Ooooh, it even has four cylinders in the cabin too.
Just behind that funny chrome lever thing in the middle of the car - what's that G? A concession to old age?
It does look great G. It's not the one they used in the Bond film where they did a barrel roll over the river is it?
And no, mine is definitely not a Caterham/Westfield. Much more refined than that - it even has carpets, but no stereo and a full set of almost brand new Falkens on it. Paid for it on Friday, so should be delivered soon, just sorting insurance, and then I'll post some pics. Until then, you'll just have to keep guessing.
Cheers R.
Just behind that funny chrome lever thing in the middle of the car - what's that G? A concession to old age?
It does look great G. It's not the one they used in the Bond film where they did a barrel roll over the river is it?
And no, mine is definitely not a Caterham/Westfield. Much more refined than that - it even has carpets, but no stereo and a full set of almost brand new Falkens on it. Paid for it on Friday, so should be delivered soon, just sorting insurance, and then I'll post some pics. Until then, you'll just have to keep guessing.
Cheers R.
Arctic Silver '99 Z3 1.9 & Black '59 Frogeye 1275cc
If you mean the Auto Shifter, it's much better to have Auto in a Yank Tank
The 'four cylinders' is the A/C unit
The 'four cylinders' is the A/C unit
Gazza
"Understeer is when you hit the wall with the front of the car, oversteer is when you hit the wall with the rear of the car. Horsepower is how fast you hit the wall and torque is how far you take the wall with you"
Z3 S54 M roadster , BMW Z1, BMW M3 CSL, Z4M Coupe
"Understeer is when you hit the wall with the front of the car, oversteer is when you hit the wall with the rear of the car. Horsepower is how fast you hit the wall and torque is how far you take the wall with you"
Z3 S54 M roadster , BMW Z1, BMW M3 CSL, Z4M Coupe