Hello from another newbie

Franks · Post by **Franks** » Sun 19 Sep, 2010 16:35

Hi to everyone. I picked up my Z3 yesterday (1998, 2.8 version). New to everything including this type of car and the incredulous looks of family and friends who are uttering various comments such as 'it does how much to the gallon!!!!!!!', are you a complete idiot the diesel clio was so much more sensible' and 'not really suitable for a girl is it'..........I'm suddenly feeling very alone today....still enjoyed the long drive back yesterday that kept me smiling..remains to be seen whether it can be used as my everyday car....is anyone else mad enough to do this?

GazHyde · Post by **GazHyde** » Sun 19 Sep, 2010 16:48

Hi Franks and welcome to the forum.

You certainly won't find anyone on here questioning your decision!

It's obligatory to post pictures of your car when you say hi!

Gaz,

Franks · Post by **Franks** » Sun 19 Sep, 2010 17:23

trying to post my pics but no joy, what is the maximum file size?

Zed Carer · Post by **Zed Carer** » Sun 19 Sep, 2010 17:26

Hi Franks and welcome.

Great choice of engine and colour - not that I'm biased in anyway

There are quite a few who use a Z3 for everyday driving - my wife has commuted in hers for 10 years (7 in a Z3 and 3 in the Z4). I use mine for commuting in the summer but have to ration it as I do 300 miles a week.

Enjoy the Zed and quite a few on here get 30+ mpg even up to 37 so a 2.8 can be quite economical if you want it to be - or there again 25mpg usually means

Piccies please.

Zed Carer · Post by **Zed Carer** » Sun 19 Sep, 2010 17:29

Franks wrote:trying to post my pics but no joy, what is the maximum file size?

LINK to posting pictures - easier than it looks.

Franks · Post by **Franks** » Sun 19 Sep, 2010 18:03

Excellent..already had a photobucket account, here goes again with the added embarrassment of double checking the number under the bonnet and finding artic silver not titanium

Hang_em_high · Post by **Hang_em_high** » Sun 19 Sep, 2010 18:28

Hi Franks and welcome to the forum.
Your new zed looks very tidy from the pics and of course the best engine choice.
I use mine as my everyday car, and like yours it's the 2.8 and returns approx 30 mpg on my daily 40 mile round trip. So use it and enjoy it

stu · Post by **stu** » Sun 19 Sep, 2010 19:16

Sylv used the Z3 as a daily driver when we first got the car, but 17,500 miles was quite a lot, so we decided to get another car for the commuting and keep the Z for pleasure.

It's fine in terms of comfort and reliability for a daily driver, but not perfect for snow, but where we live is very flat so we didn't get stuck at all.

Welcome.

Franks · Post by **Franks** » Sun 19 Sep, 2010 19:22

Thanks for the warm welcome everyone. I am really looking forward to driving this car. I had been looking round at the usual suspects when it came to chipping in my workaday clio but was totally uninspired by all the modern cars on display when I saw this lurking in the corner of the showroom and thought actually hang sensible......why am I trying to be sensible when I can own a car I am actually interested in driving and owning and being proud of....

I am sure it wasn't the best deal in the world but it was local to me and I liked it...although when I looked under the bonnet today I am sure the engine went on for miles....I average about 30 miles a day so not too outrageous....now I just have to hide the keys from my other half...whose diesel clio we have for all those sensible journeys...

jontymo · Post by **jontymo** » Sun 19 Sep, 2010 19:58

Welcome Franks

You have found a friendly bunch here as we found out last month when we bought our 1998 2.8

We are already on our 3rd meet (just back from Santa Pod).

Its a great place to be.

jontymo

Jonttt · Post by **Jonttt** » Sun 19 Sep, 2010 20:32

Welcome to the forum Franks

eame64 · Post by **eame64** » Sun 19 Sep, 2010 22:22

Welcome franks, 2.8 is a great choice, enjoy.