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Soon to be Zed owner from Nottinghamshire
Posted: Sun 09 Jun, 2013 10:06
by SeriousRikk
Just signed up, figured a hello would be in order!
In the last couple of months I decided I wanted a fun car, something enjoyable and engaging to drive. Up until last year I had a BMW 325ci which was nice, but a bit clinical to drive if I'm honest. Initially I fancied an E30 325i but a few things put me off - and then I saw a Zed and realised what I should have been looking at all along!
So, I will in the next few months, be looking for the right z3 2.8 for me.
Time to start reading buyers guides!
Re: Soon to be Zed owner from Nottinghamshire
Posted: Mon 10 Jun, 2013 22:26
by Bonzo
Best of luck, 2.8's rock
Anything you want to know, just ask!
Bonzo.
Re: Soon to be Zed owner from Nottinghamshire
Posted: Tue 11 Jun, 2013 05:34
by billz
Welcome from a another notts guy. Hope you find a good one dont discount the 3.0 there have been a couple going cheap and are an excellent all rounder, both economy and performance.
Re: Soon to be Zed owner from Nottinghamshire
Posted: Tue 11 Jun, 2013 18:49
by SeriousRikk
Cheers chaps
Billz - good to know there are a few of us about
While the extra power id very appealing, I'm trying to avoid the 3.0 because the one thing about my E46 I didn't like was fly by wire throttle. I know it sounds daft but I just don't like 'em - even though I know they are fine for most folk!
Re: Soon to be Zed owner from Nottinghamshire
Posted: Tue 11 Jun, 2013 18:54
by billz
Yes i know what you mean took a while to get used to ours but was better after we had it remapped. Good luck with the search.
Re: Soon to be Zed owner from Nottinghamshire
Posted: Tue 11 Jun, 2013 19:16
by Z3cade
Try and find yourself a late 99 2000 2.8.. They come with twin vanos.. Smoother and better mpg, Great engine
Re: Soon to be Zed owner from Nottinghamshire
Posted: Tue 11 Jun, 2013 20:45
by snoops
Early 99's have the twin vanos too - check out
THIS ARTICLE good read for prospective buyer.
Re: Soon to be Zed owner from Nottinghamshire
Posted: Wed 12 Jun, 2013 03:20
by nash
Welcome aboard fella, I just sold my 328CI and picked up a black Z from Nottingham yesterday,
good luck with your Z hunt.
Re: Soon to be Zed owner from Nottinghamshire
Posted: Wed 12 Jun, 2013 12:36
by aceman
M52TU twin vanos 2.8's came fitted in Z3's from build date Oct '98 onwards.
Re: Soon to be Zed owner from Nottinghamshire
Posted: Wed 12 Jun, 2013 14:14
by Boysie
Welcome Rikk
What ever Zed you buy, i'm sure you will be happy
Re: Soon to be Zed owner from Nottinghamshire
Posted: Tue 16 Jul, 2013 17:39
by snoops
A little bird tells me that you have bought zippy's best friend but it is believed he has gone to a good home
I like the sound of what you are thinking of doing with Old Zeddy, in keeping with the last owner.
Looking forward to seeing a progress thread hopefully.
Congratulations on your new purchase.
Re: Soon to be Zed owner from Nottinghamshire
Posted: Tue 16 Jul, 2013 17:40
by Badman gee
snoops wrote:A little bird tells me that you have bought zippy's best friend but it is believed he has gone to a good home
I like the sound of what you are thinking of doing with Old Zeddy, in keeping with the last owner.
Looking forward to seeing a progress thread hopefully.
Congratulations on your new purchase.
Yep, gill is still in tears
Re: Soon to be Zed owner from Nottinghamshire
Posted: Tue 16 Jul, 2013 17:48
by Badman gee
Welcome by the way!
Re: Soon to be Zed owner from Nottinghamshire
Posted: Tue 16 Jul, 2013 18:37
by billz
Hope you can get it past the 45mph that Gill had it programmed not to go past
Re: Soon to be Zed owner from Nottinghamshire
Posted: Thu 18 Jul, 2013 18:59
by Southernboy
Welcome Rikk...a good buy you have made....that car has been very well loved and cared for....
Re: Soon to be Zed owner from Nottinghamshire
Posted: Thu 18 Jul, 2013 19:07
by maurice the martian
billz wrote:Hope you can get it past the 45mph that Gill had it programmed not to go past
Some say she once did 70mph .
Welcome Rik
Moz
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Re: Soon to be Zed owner from Nottinghamshire
Posted: Thu 18 Jul, 2013 22:42
by snoops
maurice the martian wrote:billz wrote:Hope you can get it past the 45mph that Gill had it programmed not to go past
Some say she once did 70mph .
Welcome Rik
Moz
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She was in the passenger seat at the time though
Re: Soon to be Zed owner from Nottinghamshire
Posted: Sat 20 Jul, 2013 11:54
by SeriousRikk
snoops wrote:A little bird tells me that you have bought zippy's best friend but it is believed he has gone to a good home
I like the sound of what you are thinking of doing with Old Zeddy, in keeping with the last owner.
Looking forward to seeing a progress thread hopefully.
Congratulations on your new purchase.
Sorry for missing this post, busy week, but the little bird is absolutely correct
And I have had a thoroughly enjoyable week so far, every day top down to and from work. Bad day at the office? Well it has become a good day by the time I get home again
As soon as the last couple of bits are out of my garage and I can get him in there, a progress thread will begin. Oh, and once the sun has gone away too, no way he's spending any time off the road in this weather
Thankyou for the welcome!
Re: Soon to be Zed owner from Nottinghamshire
Posted: Sat 20 Jul, 2013 11:55
by SeriousRikk
billz wrote:Hope you can get it past the 45mph that Gill had it programmed not to go past
Might have happened...
Re: Soon to be Zed owner from Nottinghamshire
Posted: Sat 20 Jul, 2013 12:00
by SeriousRikk
Southernboy wrote:Welcome Rikk...a good buy you have made....that car has been very well loved and cared for....
Yes, he has indeed. And long may that continue.
Thankyou everyone for the welcome.
Step one, something I always do when welcoming a new car to the garage, new boots going on next week.
Re: Soon to be Zed owner from Nottinghamshire
Posted: Sat 20 Jul, 2013 23:40
by snoops
By the way Rik........you need to change your signature.
Re: Soon to be Zed owner from Nottinghamshire
Posted: Sun 21 Jul, 2013 08:46
by dallantan
Welcome! - Excited to see your choice of new wheels
Re: Soon to be Zed owner from Nottinghamshire
Posted: Sun 21 Jul, 2013 08:51
by SeriousRikk
Oh I'm keeping the wheels, just rubber going on.
Re: Soon to be Zed owner from Nottinghamshire
Posted: Sun 21 Jul, 2013 08:52
by dallantan
ooooh, ook then! - lets see some pics of the car