Hi all, weighing up the Z3!

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jontymo
Joined: Sun 08 Aug, 2010 18:52
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  Z3 roadster 2.8
Location: Huddersfield

Hi all, weighing up the Z3!

Post by jontymo »

Hi All,

My wife currently has a 118d company car and i've got a 7 month old 320d coupe highline auto with lovely red leather but.... i need a hobby car to care and love for that will also be ok for the odd trackday.
I have a budget of 7-8k but would like to keep some back for mods as never done anything to a car as motorbikes used to keep me occupied.

So after putting boxsters at the top of the list i was dismayed to find out the insurance costs any some of the horror stories around the rms and ims issues.

So now back to reality and my favourite badge a beemer so heres to you all and spending many a hour researching for a new toy. I think i may wait for deepest winter to grab a bargain unless something comes up that is to good to miss.

Cheers All, Jon
swamper
Joined: Thu 13 May, 2010 17:14
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  M roadster S50
Location: Mossley

Post by swamper »

hey up jon.......welcome to the forum :wink:
which type of z are you thinking of buying..?
the badness makes me do it...!

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jontymo
Joined: Sun 08 Aug, 2010 18:52
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  Z3 roadster 2.8
Location: Huddersfield

Post by jontymo »

Hi Swamper

Thinking of the 2.2 or 2.8, do you know if any of these have the vanos issues? What do you recommend?

Looking on a few sites looks like i can get a nice example for under 6k which leaves me some cash for a few mods!

Feels safer than going down the boxster route!

I may even get rid of my coupe if the bug takes me LOL

Jon
Jamezee
Joined: Sat 21 Feb, 2009 23:46
Posts: 1411

  Z3 roadster 2.2i
Location: Royston Vasey

Post by Jamezee »

Hi and welcome jontymo,

are you related to Jonttt the prolific poster :?:
Opinions are like assholes, everybody has one. Harry Callahan.

BMW dust caps x 4 (replica)
Little Tree Air Freshener-Vanillaroma (now worn out and in the bin)
2006 AA road atlas (with the latest safety cameras)
jontymo
Joined: Sun 08 Aug, 2010 18:52
Posts: 630

  Z3 roadster 2.8
Location: Huddersfield

Post by jontymo »

Not related as far as i know LOL
swamper
Joined: Thu 13 May, 2010 17:14
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  M roadster S50
Location: Mossley

Post by swamper »

i'v only jut started myself jon............so if you find out let me know :lol:
the badness makes me do it...!

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Jamezee
Joined: Sat 21 Feb, 2009 23:46
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  Z3 roadster 2.2i
Location: Royston Vasey

Post by Jamezee »

I have a 2.2 sport, sounds fantastic, handles well with the m sport suspension and is the best purchase I have ever made :D
Opinions are like assholes, everybody has one. Harry Callahan.

BMW dust caps x 4 (replica)
Little Tree Air Freshener-Vanillaroma (now worn out and in the bin)
2006 AA road atlas (with the latest safety cameras)
jontymo
Joined: Sun 08 Aug, 2010 18:52
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  Z3 roadster 2.8
Location: Huddersfield

Post by jontymo »

I may be going looking at a 2.2 next weekend, its a few miles away so trying to get as much info as i can.

Its a 2.2 2001 with 81k in silver 5 previous owners! we are talking around £4750 at the mo. :?:
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Robert T
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  Z3 roadster 1.9
Location: Cheshire

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Between 1280 and 1420 kg depending on engine size... now go and buy one. :D

Cheers R.
Arctic Silver '99 Z3 1.9 & Black '59 Frogeye 1275cc
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Bod
Joined: Sun 15 Feb, 2009 21:55
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  Z3 roadster 2.2i
Location: Dorset

Track Day Rag Top

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I have a 2.2 ... great little car, but ... if I were looking for something of this ilk that I could also throw around a track I would have to look seriously at the Honda S2000. :shock:

OK ... I'm off to the dog house!
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100GRA
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Joined: Mon 15 Aug, 2005 19:06
Posts: 353

  Z3 roadster 2.8
Location: Sheffield or Pickering

Post by 100GRA »

Welcome to the forum. If you get your new toy before 12th September, you would be welcome to join us at Cars in the Park at Harewood.
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jontymo
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  Z3 roadster 2.8
Location: Huddersfield

Re: Track Day Rag Top

Post by jontymo »

Bod wrote:I have a 2.2 ... great little car, but ... if I were looking for something of this ilk that I could also throw around a track I would have to look seriously at the Honda S2000. :shock:

OK ... I'm off to the dog house!
Hmmmm not a bad thought just put off with the high insurance and not sure on costs for parts repairs!
jontymo
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  Z3 roadster 2.8
Location: Huddersfield

Post by jontymo »

100GRA wrote:Welcome to the forum. If you get your new toy before 12th September, you would be welcome to join us at Cars in the Park at Harewood.
Cheers matey not to far from me in sunny Marsden
jontymo
Joined: Sun 08 Aug, 2010 18:52
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  Z3 roadster 2.8
Location: Huddersfield

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Seeing a 99 2.8 tomorrow evening, full bmwsh 63k 4 owners inc BMW as the 1st, hpi is clear. In black with black and red leather. If ok i will deposit and pick up on Saturday.

Looking to meet up with some of you guys on a weekend drive soon and hopefully meet you at Leeds.

Jon :lol:
indizee
Joined: Wed 24 Mar, 2010 08:26
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  Z4 roadster 2.5i
Location: Nr St Neots

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Welcome jontymo

I went for a drive today, and I have to say. I love my Zed. I wanted an Xk8 but that will have to wait. Which I am happy to do, as the straight six BMW engine is so smooth, and for me, reliable. Having had many different cars over the years, the Zed is the easiest to fix and relatively cheap to run. The last time I changed a rear wheel gearbox myself was back in 1987 on a Morris Ital. :oops: The non-turbo, inline engine reminds me of the good old days before it got a bit too complicated under the bonnet. :)
Present : Grey Z4 2.5 conv
ex-Cosmos Black 2.8
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jontymo
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  Z3 roadster 2.8
Location: Huddersfield

Post by jontymo »

I'm in the group, bought a 98 2.8 today piccys are in the images section

Jon
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