Can this replace the M?
Can this replace the M?
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/ ... ars-SSA008
Maybe I'm asking to be slated but whats everyone think of this?
It's arguably the best early limited edition MkIII MX5 available and only 12000 miles - I'm tempted to offer him 6500 even though I know I shouldn't (not worth much more than that is it?)
Go on,... Hit me up, opinions please
Maybe I'm asking to be slated but whats everyone think of this?
It's arguably the best early limited edition MkIII MX5 available and only 12000 miles - I'm tempted to offer him 6500 even though I know I shouldn't (not worth much more than that is it?)
Go on,... Hit me up, opinions please
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Re: Can this replace the M?
Hairdressers car.
M cars are not replaceable, did you have to ask?
M cars are not replaceable, did you have to ask?
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Re: Can this replace the M?
I don't understand why you would go for that when for similar money you could get a 2.0 2.5 or 3.0 Z4 which will be miles better for build etc. For me personally when I looked at a 2.0 MX5 Sport Tech Coupe, it felt cheap and tiny so went for the E89
Tim.
Tim.
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Re: Can this replace the M?
They get top reviews Tim.TitanTim wrote:I don't understand why you would go for that when for similar money you could get a 2.0 2.5 or 3.0 Z4 which will be miles better for build etc. For me personally when I looked at a 2.0 MX5 Sport Tech Coupe, it felt cheap and tiny so went for the E89
Tim.
Many say they are the best convertable drive!
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Re: Can this replace the M?
It would suit you Wayne.swamper wrote:i like them...but its not for me
But you have no hair to cut!
Re: Can this replace the M?
there a great little car...never driven one but have heard good reports....but just no class in themBadman gee wrote:It would suit you Wayne.swamper wrote:i like them...but its not for me
But you have no hair to cut!
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They are good mate, I've considered them before.swamper wrote:there a great little car...never driven one but have heard good reports....but just no class in themBadman gee wrote:It would suit you Wayne.swamper wrote:i like them...but its not for me
But you have no hair to cut!
Re: Can this replace the M?
So does my Philips Sonicare ToothbrushBadman gee wrote:They get top reviews Tim.TitanTim wrote:I don't understand why you would go for that when for similar money you could get a 2.0 2.5 or 3.0 Z4 which will be miles better for build etc. For me personally when I looked at a 2.0 MX5 Sport Tech Coupe, it felt cheap and tiny so went for the E89
Tim.
Many say they are the best convertable drive!
They handle OK, engine is breathless and needs revving its nuts off, interior is pretty placky and the boot is poor even against the Z3, sills and wings rust.
Tim.
Re: Can this replace the M?
My dad has one on a 58 plate and likes it. My mum prefers my zed, but given the choice of roadster versus saloon/coupe, she'll go for a ride in either of the roadsters.
Cheers R.
Cheers R.
Arctic Silver '99 Z3 1.9 & Black '59 Frogeye 1275cc
Re: Can this replace the M?
Is that the MX-5 or the E39, Tim?TitanTim wrote:They handle OK, engine is breathless and needs revving its nuts off, interior is pretty placky and the boot is poor even against the Z3, sills and wings rust.
Cheers R.
Arctic Silver '99 Z3 1.9 & Black '59 Frogeye 1275cc
Re: Can this replace the M?
I had a '95 1.8 mark one mx5 a couple of years ago for about a year. Great wee car and fun to drive, but rust was starting to become an issue (rear arches and rear of sills). Good value for money but not in the same league as a Z3. With the Z3 you get much more for similar money and much better build quality and feels much more substantial, a better choice of engines and just as much fun. A no brainer really!
Re: Can this replace the M?
No thats the E46Robert T wrote:Is that the MX-5 or the E39, Tim?TitanTim wrote:They handle OK, engine is breathless and needs revving its nuts off, interior is pretty placky and the boot is poor even against the Z3, sills and wings rust.
Cheers R.
I'm sounding negative towards the MX5 but I wouldn't have spent 23K on a new one when my E89 cost the same
Tim.
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Re: Can this replace the M?
Tims won't rust they don't see daylightRobert T wrote:Is that the MX-5 or the E39, Tim?TitanTim wrote:They handle OK, engine is breathless and needs revving its nuts off, interior is pretty placky and the boot is poor even against the Z3, sills and wings rust.
Cheers R.
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Re: Can this replace the M?
Tim you don't use the z4 either. My m does more miles and that's saying something!
Re: Can this replace the M?
Mine only come out at nightBadman gee wrote:Tims won't rust they don't see daylightRobert T wrote:Is that the MX-5 or the E39, Tim?TitanTim wrote:They handle OK, engine is breathless and needs revving its nuts off, interior is pretty placky and the boot is poor even against the Z3, sills and wings rust.
Cheers R.
Tim.
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Re: Can this replace the M?
I was just having a read on Auto Trader for 20 mins and I come back to a thread full of banter,... what did I expect
Badman is right, they get top reviews and are considered a good car, I have owned the same model previously and that probably the best reason not to go back, especially when so many M's around to spend my insurance settlement
That said, a few other good points were made, engines are breathless true, traction control kicks in on every roundabout [annoying], plastics are poor, wheels corrode like hell,... do MKIII's rust aswell?. .
That said I still like them and 12k miles on Ltd edition car If I can get it for £6.5 - £6.75k then it looks a reasonable proposition for a month or two?
Badman is right, they get top reviews and are considered a good car, I have owned the same model previously and that probably the best reason not to go back, especially when so many M's around to spend my insurance settlement
That said, a few other good points were made, engines are breathless true, traction control kicks in on every roundabout [annoying], plastics are poor, wheels corrode like hell,... do MKIII's rust aswell?. .
That said I still like them and 12k miles on Ltd edition car If I can get it for £6.5 - £6.75k then it looks a reasonable proposition for a month or two?
Re: Can this replace the M?
Very good handling cars! had a track day in one at silverstone! but not as much fun as the Z
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Re: Can this replace the M?
offer 6kchrisp_1 wrote: I was just having a read on Auto Trader for 20 mins and I come back to a thread full of banter,... what did I expect
Badman is right, they get top reviews and are considered a good car, I have owned the same model previously and that probably the best reason not to go back, especially when so many M's around to spend my insurance settlement
That said, a few other good points were made, engines are breathless true, traction control kicks in on every roundabout [annoying], plastics are poor, wheels corrode like hell,... do MKIII's rust aswell?. .
That said I still like them and 12k miles on Ltd edition car If I can get it for £6.5 - £6.75k then it looks a reasonable proposition for a month or two?
Re: Can this replace the M?
I like MX5's... but for the money I rather prefer to have a Z... 2.8 or 3.0l!!!
No doubdt about that!
No doubdt about that!
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Re: Can this replace the M?
To answer the OP's question...... yes
but so would a push bike
but so would a push bike
Re: Can this replace the M?
NO, how could it? You cant even mention them both under the same breath....Miles appart.
1998 Atlanta Blue 2.8
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Re: Can this replace the M?
No, no and no....they're OK for girl students, high heeled boys, and wannabe's who can't tell the difference between cheap and quality. I'd rather drive a Honda first, (with a wig and dark glasses)...
Re: Can this replace the M?
I don't think an MX5 could replace the ///M
The ///M is extremely good value for money, bang for buck it's hard to beat, maybe a Caterham style or similar bike powered car ?
http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/ ... 05/1186264
http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/ ... in/1091376
The ///M is extremely good value for money, bang for buck it's hard to beat, maybe a Caterham style or similar bike powered car ?
http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/ ... 05/1186264
http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/ ... in/1091376
Gazza
"Understeer is when you hit the wall with the front of the car, oversteer is when you hit the wall with the rear of the car. Horsepower is how fast you hit the wall and torque is how far you take the wall with you"
Z3 S54 M roadster , BMW Z1, BMW M3 CSL, Z4M Coupe
"Understeer is when you hit the wall with the front of the car, oversteer is when you hit the wall with the rear of the car. Horsepower is how fast you hit the wall and torque is how far you take the wall with you"
Z3 S54 M roadster , BMW Z1, BMW M3 CSL, Z4M Coupe
Re: Can this replace the M?
Ha ha good point.Jonttt wrote: yes ,...
but so would a push bike
Re: Can this replace the M?
I must admit there are some seriously good deals on M-Roadsters ATM - I was perusing last nightZ3cade wrote:Buy another //M power
Re: Can this replace the M?
Haha,.. so I guess I will be labelled a wannabe if I buy itSouthernboy wrote:No, no and no....they're OK for girl students, high heeled boys, and wannabe's who can't tell the difference between cheap and quality. I'd rather drive a Honda first, (with a wig and dark glasses)...
Truth is I'd love a 911 but the finances wouldn't
Re: Can this replace the M?
Gazza wrote:I don't think an MX5 could replace the ///M
The ///M is extremely good value for money, bang for buck it's hard to beat, maybe a Caterham style or similar bike powered car ?
http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/ ... 05/1186264
http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/ ... in/1091376
Those bike powered cars are Can't see the golf clubs in either of those TBH and I don't want to keep the Modus, it's going when I get a replacement.
Agree with the VFM of //M's though buddy - I'm just trying to arrange to view one that's reasonably pretty local (here we go again)
Regards
M-Killer
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Re: Can this replace the M?
I like the new tag "M-Killer"...
Re: Can this replace the M?
As a recent owner of a z (not M but 2.8) I feel qualified to add comment.
I test drove before picking the Z another few equivalents all similar age and spec as I had no idea what I wanted at the time........including
MX5, MR2, MGF and even a Smart Roadster (which was awful)......
The Z by far was not the most responsive or indeed most refined and actually the most expensive of the bunch, buts it 'look' outshone the others........and even now when I pass a decent MX5 I still think they are lacking in the looks department. Which lets be honest when you look at the time and effort people on this forum put into their roadsters is what its all about !!!
Keep the Z.......or at least if you do get rid, can I have your turret covers and internal panels........Ha Ha
Cheers
Ian
I test drove before picking the Z another few equivalents all similar age and spec as I had no idea what I wanted at the time........including
MX5, MR2, MGF and even a Smart Roadster (which was awful)......
The Z by far was not the most responsive or indeed most refined and actually the most expensive of the bunch, buts it 'look' outshone the others........and even now when I pass a decent MX5 I still think they are lacking in the looks department. Which lets be honest when you look at the time and effort people on this forum put into their roadsters is what its all about !!!
Keep the Z.......or at least if you do get rid, can I have your turret covers and internal panels........Ha Ha
Cheers
Ian
Re: Can this replace the M?
Speak to 'co-part', mine was written off 2 weeks ago and they are the receivers.
Re: Can this replace the M?
I'm sure you'd really prefer this:chrisp_1 wrote:http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/ ... ars-SSA008
Maybe I'm asking to be slated but whats everyone think of this?
It's arguably the best early limited edition MkIII MX5 available and only 12000 miles - I'm tempted to offer him 6500 even though I know I shouldn't (not worth much more than that is it?)
Go on,... Hit me up, opinions please
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-Z3-3-0i-R ... 35c5bfed1d
and have a few bob to spare.
John Walker
Baarn, Holland
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The Zed | 2.8 | Topaz Blue | Z4 alloys |97K
Baarn, Holland
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The Zed | 2.8 | Topaz Blue | Z4 alloys |97K
Re: Can this replace the M?
cheers for the suggestion John, not for me but a great idea for a new thread
Re: Can this replace the M?
I would go for the little Mazda as I'm unsure a Zed is really for youchrisp_1 wrote:cheers for the suggestion John, not for me but a great idea for a new thread
Tim.
Re: Can this replace the M?
I definitely can't see past the //M badge on either Z3 or Z4.
Not getting another //M is the hardest pill I'm trying very hard to swallow. Faced with being single and living back at Dads (homeless) and jobless in my home town I know its wiser to spend a little less on fuel etc ATM.
Not getting another //M is the hardest pill I'm trying very hard to swallow. Faced with being single and living back at Dads (homeless) and jobless in my home town I know its wiser to spend a little less on fuel etc ATM.
Re: Can this replace the M?
I would rather a Honda S2000 over an MX5 ....................
----------------- BMW Z3 Das Beste Auto -----------------
Mein altes Auto riecht nach Nudeln, hat dieses Auto eine Wurst Geruch.
Mein altes Auto riecht nach Nudeln, hat dieses Auto eine Wurst Geruch.
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Re: Can this replace the M?
Oh I don't know ................................. 'M'
----------------- BMW Z3 Das Beste Auto -----------------
Mein altes Auto riecht nach Nudeln, hat dieses Auto eine Wurst Geruch.
Mein altes Auto riecht nach Nudeln, hat dieses Auto eine Wurst Geruch.
Re: Can this replace the M?
I've been trying hard not to go and take a look at this, anyone else been to see it, does Ian live on here?
http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/ ... 98/1140520
http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/ ... 98/1140520
Re: Can this replace the M?
Do it.. That's low milage
Best colour too
Best colour too
///M Roadster - Evolve Stage 3
Re: Can this replace the M?
My insurance payout and shed-clearance have given me the £££'s to make him a reasonable offer, provided there are no VANOS, boot-weld, suspension or rust issues with the car.
I have noticed that M prices are LOW at the moment, unlike MX5's and 3-series convertibles which are priced sky high ATM as far as I can see. It must be because it's such a niche market and the fact there are a fair few M's advertised for sale ATM compared to normal.
I have noticed that M prices are LOW at the moment, unlike MX5's and 3-series convertibles which are priced sky high ATM as far as I can see. It must be because it's such a niche market and the fact there are a fair few M's advertised for sale ATM compared to normal.