New LHD Z3 Coupe 3.0 Automatic
- Richardenigma
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New LHD Z3 Coupe 3.0 Automatic
Been saving forever to ensure that when I found a 2002 White Z3 Coupe 3.0 Automatic I could get it...and in November last year I found the right one in Japan and managed to negotiate a fair price for it.
He arrived last week and has had his VOSA IVA which he failed simply because the VIN plate has been 'peeled off' (The inspector mentioned he had another Z3 with the same issue) and BMW are now getting me a replacement so I can apply it and after a quick re-inspection get him registered and then on the road.
The reason this car is a 'He' is because it's my wife's birthday present whereas my Z3 is a 'She'...
He's just done over 15,000 miles and is an early 2002 model...I've changed the 'gills' (thanks Lazeodoom) and the wheels (Thanks KERMIT1970 - told you the wheels were for something special)...I realise that he is sporting an 'M' badge which he shouldn't have (although mimicry is the sincerest form of flattery) but haven't got round to thinking about the legitimacy yet!
Need to get some cleaning done under the bonnet which is the next task but thought I'd share where we are at the moment and similar to a previous thread ask if anyone has a name to suggest for him? My (also white) M Roadster is called Albino so probably not that name!
Here are the pics anyway starting with one from when he was for sale in Japan:
Looking forward to taking him out for his inaugural trip...
He arrived last week and has had his VOSA IVA which he failed simply because the VIN plate has been 'peeled off' (The inspector mentioned he had another Z3 with the same issue) and BMW are now getting me a replacement so I can apply it and after a quick re-inspection get him registered and then on the road.
The reason this car is a 'He' is because it's my wife's birthday present whereas my Z3 is a 'She'...
He's just done over 15,000 miles and is an early 2002 model...I've changed the 'gills' (thanks Lazeodoom) and the wheels (Thanks KERMIT1970 - told you the wheels were for something special)...I realise that he is sporting an 'M' badge which he shouldn't have (although mimicry is the sincerest form of flattery) but haven't got round to thinking about the legitimacy yet!
Need to get some cleaning done under the bonnet which is the next task but thought I'd share where we are at the moment and similar to a previous thread ask if anyone has a name to suggest for him? My (also white) M Roadster is called Albino so probably not that name!
Here are the pics anyway starting with one from when he was for sale in Japan:
Looking forward to taking him out for his inaugural trip...
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I love that!
But I am a little biased, I nearly got a white Z3 2.8 before I got my LHD coupe.
If you find the right size carbon boot badge let me know, or get 2 and i'll refund you!
Great looking car well done!
But I am a little biased, I nearly got a white Z3 2.8 before I got my LHD coupe.
If you find the right size carbon boot badge let me know, or get 2 and i'll refund you!
Great looking car well done!
we expres: " He did hear the bells ringing, but doesnt know where where the clapper hangs".
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- Richardenigma
- Joined: Sun 06 Sep, 2009 08:25
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- Location: Lytham St Annes
- Richardenigma
- Joined: Sun 06 Sep, 2009 08:25
- Posts: 149
- Location: Lytham St Annes
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Yes I do play for Knaphill, I play center back. That was a tough game against you guys 1-1?
As for the white coupe, I would say the ///M mirrors too, but I'm struggling to get hold of a LHD set for a decent price. I changed the rear boot grip to a matt black one and the front kidney grilles too for some cheap ones from Taiwan. Also put carbon badges on side grilles etc but as I said still struggling for the right one for the boot!
Yes I do play for Knaphill, I play center back. That was a tough game against you guys 1-1?
As for the white coupe, I would say the ///M mirrors too, but I'm struggling to get hold of a LHD set for a decent price. I changed the rear boot grip to a matt black one and the front kidney grilles too for some cheap ones from Taiwan. Also put carbon badges on side grilles etc but as I said still struggling for the right one for the boot!
we expres: " He did hear the bells ringing, but doesnt know where where the clapper hangs".
Re: New LHD Z3 Coupe 3.0 Automatic
What was involved in getting a replacement VIN plate from BMW? I have emailed BMW uk a long time ago, and got no reply.He arrived last week and has had his VOSA IVA which he failed simply because the VIN plate has been 'peeled off' (The inspector mentioned he had another Z3 with the same issue) and BMW are now getting me a replacement so I can apply it and after a quick re-inspection get him registered and then on the road.
- Richardenigma
- Joined: Sun 06 Sep, 2009 08:25
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Re: New LHD Z3 Coupe 3.0 Automatic
Go to your nearest BMW main dealer and speak to the service manager. He/She can order a new one for you. That's all I did.
2002 Z3 Coupe 3.0i Auto LHD 1999 Z3M Roadster RHD
Re: New LHD Z3 Coupe 3.0 Automatic
Did you have to show the old one, or the registration document?
- Richardenigma
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Re: New LHD Z3 Coupe 3.0 Automatic
I took all the importation documentation including the receipt for the customs duty I paid, copy of the bill of sale and the bill of lading. Being honest I'm not sure any of it was really needed but I can't remember so better be safe than sorry. The BMW Main Dealer I used was Dick Lovett in Bristol. Here are the contact details for the service department in case they can help you or help your main BMW dealer if they profess ignorance about how to do it:
Laurel Court
Cribbs Causeway
Bristol
South Gloucestershire
BS10 7TU
Tel:0117 905 0035
Good luck.
Laurel Court
Cribbs Causeway
Bristol
South Gloucestershire
BS10 7TU
Tel:0117 905 0035
Good luck.
2002 Z3 Coupe 3.0i Auto LHD 1999 Z3M Roadster RHD