Soon to be Zed owner from Nottinghamshire
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Soon to be Zed owner from Nottinghamshire
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!
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!
Richard - Old Zeddy's new home...
Re: Soon to be Zed owner from Nottinghamshire
Best of luck, 2.8's rock Anything you want to know, just ask!
Bonzo.
Bonzo.
Z3lda (Zelda), 1998 2.8, Montreal Blue, Beige Oregon leather interior and M steering wheel, Sports Seats, Wood trim, Chrome Line Interior, Centre armrest with Cupholder, Alpina Softline wheels, Chromed Angel Eyes, De- tango'd, Rear stone guards, Sport aerial, ASC front strut brace, Strong Strut Butt Strut and Body Brace, Uprated brake fluid, Yellowstuff pads 78k.
Re: Soon to be Zed owner from Nottinghamshire
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.
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Re: Soon to be Zed owner from Nottinghamshire
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!
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!
Richard - Old Zeddy's new home...
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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.
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Z4 3.0si Ruby Black with Champagne Leather and Piano Black Dash
Re: Soon to be Zed owner from Nottinghamshire
Try and find yourself a late 99 2000 2.8.. They come with twin vanos.. Smoother and better mpg, Great engine
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Re: Soon to be Zed owner from Nottinghamshire
Early 99's have the twin vanos too - check out THIS ARTICLE good read for prospective buyer.
...........No Mods...... I like him just the way he is
Re: Soon to be Zed owner from Nottinghamshire
Welcome aboard fella, I just sold my 328CI and picked up a black Z from Nottingham yesterday,
good luck with your Z hunt.
good luck with your Z hunt.
Reality is an illusion that occurs due to a lack of alcohol
Re: Soon to be Zed owner from Nottinghamshire
M52TU twin vanos 2.8's came fitted in Z3's from build date Oct '98 onwards.
Aceman
Arctic Silver '98 Z3M
Previously;
Bright RED '99 Z3 2.8
Rocking seats ? You need seat bushes click HERE
Arctic Silver '98 Z3M
Previously;
Bright RED '99 Z3 2.8
Rocking seats ? You need seat bushes click HERE
Re: Soon to be Zed owner from Nottinghamshire
Welcome Rikk
What ever Zed you buy, i'm sure you will be happy
What ever Zed you buy, i'm sure you will be happy
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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.
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.
...........No Mods...... I like him just the way he is
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Re: Soon to be Zed owner from Nottinghamshire
Yep, gill is still in tearssnoops 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.
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Re: Soon to be Zed owner from Nottinghamshire
Hope you can get it past the 45mph that Gill had it programmed not to go past
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Re: Soon to be Zed owner from Nottinghamshire
Welcome Rikk...a good buy you have made....that car has been very well loved and cared for....
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Re: Soon to be Zed owner from Nottinghamshire
Some say she once did 70mph .billz wrote:Hope you can get it past the 45mph that Gill had it programmed not to go past
Welcome Rik
Moz
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Re: Soon to be Zed owner from Nottinghamshire
She was in the passenger seat at the time thoughmaurice the martian wrote:Some say she once did 70mph .billz wrote:Hope you can get it past the 45mph that Gill had it programmed not to go past
Welcome Rik
Moz
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Sorry for missing this post, busy week, but the little bird is absolutely correctsnoops 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.
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!
Richard - Old Zeddy's new home...
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Re: Soon to be Zed owner from Nottinghamshire
Might have happened...billz wrote:Hope you can get it past the 45mph that Gill had it programmed not to go past
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Re: Soon to be Zed owner from Nottinghamshire
Yes, he has indeed. And long may that continue.Southernboy wrote:Welcome Rikk...a good buy you have made....that car has been very well loved and cared for....
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.
Richard - Old Zeddy's new home...
Re: Soon to be Zed owner from Nottinghamshire
By the way Rik........you need to change your signature.
...........No Mods...... I like him just the way he is
Re: Soon to be Zed owner from Nottinghamshire
Welcome! - Excited to see your choice of new wheels
Dallan |07712 415 619
OZ Breyton 3-Piece Splits (17x9 & 17x12), Rayvern Hydraulics, Custom Top Mounts, Bespoke Hubcentric Spacers, Strutbrace, Aero Wipers, Wind Deflector, PiperX Air Filter, Deleted Plate Recess, Deleted Front Badge, Smoothed Boot, Continental Fogs, All Red Rears, Cleaned Bulbs (all round), Stubby Aerial, Black Grills, Halo Projector Lights, Components Upgrade, Clifford 5104x Intellistart Alarm, Custom Boot Install.
OZ Breyton 3-Piece Splits (17x9 & 17x12), Rayvern Hydraulics, Custom Top Mounts, Bespoke Hubcentric Spacers, Strutbrace, Aero Wipers, Wind Deflector, PiperX Air Filter, Deleted Plate Recess, Deleted Front Badge, Smoothed Boot, Continental Fogs, All Red Rears, Cleaned Bulbs (all round), Stubby Aerial, Black Grills, Halo Projector Lights, Components Upgrade, Clifford 5104x Intellistart Alarm, Custom Boot Install.
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Re: Soon to be Zed owner from Nottinghamshire
Oh I'm keeping the wheels, just rubber going on.
Richard - Old Zeddy's new home...
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ooooh, ook then! - lets see some pics of the car
Dallan |07712 415 619
OZ Breyton 3-Piece Splits (17x9 & 17x12), Rayvern Hydraulics, Custom Top Mounts, Bespoke Hubcentric Spacers, Strutbrace, Aero Wipers, Wind Deflector, PiperX Air Filter, Deleted Plate Recess, Deleted Front Badge, Smoothed Boot, Continental Fogs, All Red Rears, Cleaned Bulbs (all round), Stubby Aerial, Black Grills, Halo Projector Lights, Components Upgrade, Clifford 5104x Intellistart Alarm, Custom Boot Install.
OZ Breyton 3-Piece Splits (17x9 & 17x12), Rayvern Hydraulics, Custom Top Mounts, Bespoke Hubcentric Spacers, Strutbrace, Aero Wipers, Wind Deflector, PiperX Air Filter, Deleted Plate Recess, Deleted Front Badge, Smoothed Boot, Continental Fogs, All Red Rears, Cleaned Bulbs (all round), Stubby Aerial, Black Grills, Halo Projector Lights, Components Upgrade, Clifford 5104x Intellistart Alarm, Custom Boot Install.