Where is my 2.0 litre Topaz Blue Z3 Auto ?

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ARoosterinaRoadster
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Where is my 2.0 litre Topaz Blue Z3 Auto ?

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Hi to you all out there.

Well it is now almost February and I haven't seen my reluctantly parted with Topaz Blue Z3 Auto.

It was PX'd to a small used car dealership in Bamber Bridge,Lancashire in early July 2016 and went complete with Factory Hard Top and Staggered Wheels.

When I left it with the dealer it carried the original registration mark of W811 ULD.
Happiness is a well kept Z3 and preferably running with the hood down - weather permitting.
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lightning
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Re: Where is my 2.0 litre Topaz Blue Z3 Auto ?

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I would imagine that only a small percentage of Z3 owners go on this forum.

The Z3 is still new enough to be bought as an "ordinary" used car, and not something special/classic that prompts joining a club or forum.
l've had dozens of cars over the years, most sold locally, and l think l have only twice ever seen one of my old cars with the new owner driving it.
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peter2b
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Re: Where is my 2.0 litre Topaz Blue Z3 Auto ?

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if you check with the dvla you can see if it's on the road ie taxed mot etc
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lightning
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Re: Where is my 2.0 litre Topaz Blue Z3 Auto ?

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I'm sure it will be, but could have sold out of the area, because most dealers advertise online. And people will search countrywide for a Z3.
ARoosterinaRoadster
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Re: Where is my 2.0 litre Topaz Blue Z3 Auto ?

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peter2b wrote:if you check with the dvla you can see if it's on the road ie taxed mot etc
peter2b
Hi Peter. Sorry to be late replying but I have been away for a few days and out of the UK.
Yes I have just checked using :--https://www.gov.uk/check-mot-history albeit the car was reverted back to the original registration of W811 ULD a few days before I let it go.
I suspect that it just might be on another personalised plate and therefore not showing-up because I have no knowledge of what it is.

My own plate was transferred to my replacement car - a 3 Series 325 Ci Auto Convertible and it has been registered/updated on the same site.
Happiness is a well kept Z3 and preferably running with the hood down - weather permitting.
ARoosterinaRoadster
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Re: Where is my 2.0 litre Topaz Blue Z3 Auto ?

Post by ARoosterinaRoadster »

lightning wrote:I would imagine that only a small percentage of Z3 owners go on this forum.

The Z3 is still new enough to be bought as an "ordinary" used car, and not something special/classic that prompts joining a club or forum.
l've had dozens of cars over the years, most sold locally, and l think l have only twice ever seen one of my old cars with the new owner driving it.
Hi lightning. I am somewhat surprised by your comment and especially having followed it with :--"I'm sure it will be, but could have sold out of the area, because most dealers advertise online. And people will search countrywide for a Z3".

The Z3 has a wide following and was an instant "Must Have" ever since they were first introduced to the UK market.
Happiness is a well kept Z3 and preferably running with the hood down - weather permitting.
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lightning
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Re: Where is my 2.0 litre Topaz Blue Z3 Auto ?

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Yes l agree it is a "modern classic" that's for sure.

But it's still gaining recognition as such. It's just appeared in the price guides of a popular Classic Car magazine.
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