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Help again! On the way to get my brakes fixed the exhaust went! :head: The rear double pipes box has dropped some what and the rear box completely separated from the main pipe! Ouch can you believe it? :shock: Had to put my wallet in the recovery position, is this a simple fix? Have you had similar ...

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Yes of course

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Thanks guys! Callipers replacement is a good idea although they are not cheap new so I will certainly take your advise on the reconditioned ones IF I can find someone that does them? Standard vented and yellow stuff pads sound good, gagging to get it back on the road, what with the sunny spell, typi...

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Hi all, I have notice a "clicking" noise when braking recently, and the brakes are what I can only describe as vague! So I have started to investigate and noticed the front discs are orange with rust and the callipers look terrible (rusty too) So I took the car to a mechanic and he confirm...

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Hi Everyone, I have upgraded my cd head unit and am now offering the old one for sale on ebay. It is in perfect working order, and has all the original BMW in-car entertainment book and code complete. I really wanted to keep this, purely as it is original and came with the car, and its in great shap...

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So VERY true!

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That's great news and fantastic service! I visited my local dealer this week too and was greeted by a very competent and helpful young man, who appeared interested in my enquiry and very helpful, if only his colleagues would take note!! Goes to show its the individuals that sometimes let the dealer ...

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Sony head unit BT3100

More petrol again...

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Hi I have one that I'm going to sell, complete and fully working as I have just upgraded. This is a genuine BMW blaupunkt business cd stereo. Sensible offers please, and I will try and get images on here later. Uk only and I will package securely and post, unless you can collect from Bexley, Kent? T...

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Main dealer charge £114 + vat for new 1999 z3 coded key (coded for you too )

I only got one and need another for sure so drove to Stephen James in Bexley . This will be a fully operational key, so no eBay blank keys for me!!

Hope this helps

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The mystery that this car brings is all part of the fun

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I popped in the main dealer today to ask about an additional key, and after they took the reg plate all the info came up about the car. As I'm a new owner I asked to take a look and the parts guy was very helpful in letting me run through the spec. Which I was pleasantly surprised with the original ...

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Bit more petrol

Wonder wheels fabric roof sealant £9.99

Petrol

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Because like you I'm a noob and I'm mad for it at the moment, I can't stop cleaning it! Lol Went to Halfords today and bought the wonder wheels fabric hood sealer. £9.99 . Hoovered the roof first, yep hoovered the roof, so Embarrassing, what must the neighbours think! Then spray on the wonder wheels...

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So today I fitted the housing to the door, the fixed the other related issues. It's not too tricky but I did have a couple of snags! Stripped the wires back on both and soldered together, wrapped and fed back into door. Attached rubber door seal to housing then back to door. Cleaned and lightly oile...

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Like rocking horse Droppings! The alternatives posted look to small and odd! IMHO Breakers know that they are rare too and they go quick, and still command a high price, I was quoted for standard mirror housing £125 plus! For one! And the due to the corrosive nature of the insides buy used it may we...

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Thanks guys for your valid input and guidance, this forum is so very handy for a novice like me and I'm very grateful. Sussed out the two black wires , simple and as suggested they slot straight into the mirror (male female socket) which I'm guessing must heat mirror glass. Black, white, blue and br...

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Due to age, materials used and corrosion door/wing mirrors are increasingly hard to come by. So the aftermarket parts are the safer albeit more expensive option. So how exactly should the new unit be fitted? Can the paint be sprayed direct to the plastic housing? Does it need a primer? How long doe...

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My mistake its straight 6 not v6 lol

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Big sponge, shampoo, leather.
(To make love to it)

Wing mirror housing unit.

More petrol.

More petrol.

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I'm a new owner. I have always had a great admiration for the pure Z3 BMW styling, the fact that they are becoming a rare sight also appeals. It took me 4 months, 3 test drives and over 400 miles driving to test drives before I found the one for me. I searched online daily, and there are loads out t...

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Update: I received a text message from the dealer the NEXT MORNING to say my part is IN! Which I thought was great!! In my humble experience with dealing with BMW main dealers you are only as good as the person you get, at the time of calling or put through too, some just cant b bothered others are ...

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Nice story!
Only wish I could have a pleasant experience at the dealership, still until then speak as you find!

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I did not know where to post this but feel it needs airing! I have owned 3 BMW's and at some point need to return to base for servicing or parts. Apart from the cocky condescending sales people, the elitist showrooms, and pricey servicing, the cars are great! However today I experienced another low ...

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Guys it's the drivers door side, and it is totally missing I don't just mean glass the whole wing mirror unit! It's kind of too dangerous to drive IMHO with the likes of bikes etc zipping around town so I really need one to drive, safely at least! Called my local BMW RUXLEY today and quoted £179.15 ...

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I have called around and emailed some more breakers but they just don't have any door mirror units ( just to be clear not just the glass the whole unit) Will keep trying but am edging closer to the main dealer gulp! Really gagging to get in the car was so pleased with the performance and the sound i...

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Thanks for all your replies. I certainly don't want to compromise the security and dismantle the only key! So I guess I better contact BMW and get ready for the price shock!! I have contacted the websites for the mirror spares but again no luck (like hens teeth) so again back to BMW I'm afraid. Any ...

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After months and miles i am now the proud owner of a beautiful Z3. T99/2.8/Montreal blue, pictures to follow. Love the drive just covered 110 miles back from garage. Pulls like a train :) Couple of things i need your help with please guys: I need a key (only came with 1) seen loads on ebay which are...

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Lovely PINK Z3 gliding over Tower Bridge, London.
Monday or Tuesday this 22/3/23rd April 13.

very cool and nice plate too, think it was P INK or similar

head turner

FF

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Spoke to garage today and the guys bolted another wing mirror to the door temporarily for MOT. It had one till July anyway but they were putting new one on as company policy. They are looking for a door mirror now for me too and couldn't do enough while I was on phone!? Although I will have to pay f...

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Good point about MOT! Worrying now! The guy from garage called back sat (the next day) and said it went straight through the MOT WITH NO ADVISERIES? I thought great! He did have the old broken mirror? Gosh you just don't know with people and now I'm doubting his honesty? He did say when I left he wo...

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After months of looking, searching the Internet and crawling past every car dealer in South east London I finally found my Z3! It's a Montreal blue, T reg 2.8 with black leather sports seats! So a little from my original spec, but simply stunning! And lovely wheels too, and a power hood. I had to dr...

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Hi Gookha I am awaiting my first Z3 put deposit on one this Friday and pick up next week ( can't wait!) it's a Z3 2.8 t99. After watching your progress and mods got to say I'm well impressed and amazed just what are out there! So now you have my juices going what would you recommend as a beginners b...

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Thanks Southernboy! I have emailed them with details as advised! Tidy little website which may come in handy in future! Fitting looks easy appears to be a small 'switch' on the wires to slide in for electrics. Got to be a used one out there somewhere? I called round and some people quoting nearly £4...

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Hi guys I'm after a complete drivers side wing mirror, electric heated and hopefully ( but not essential ) in Montreal blue metallic ! I have looked at new original at £179.15! Gulp! Scouring eBay and alike also called a local BMW specialist and he wants £335 fitted. Bigger gulp!! :shock: So guys I ...

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Thanks for all your valid input, I have researched some more and hope to be driving one real soon!

Thanks again

In the mean time if you see something special please let me know!

Thanks

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Thanks guys! Ok budget £3000 Blue with cream/tan leather Silver with cream/tan or black leather Good dry roof, rear window 1.9 2.0 or 2.2 (these according to reviews are economical and powerful!?) As low mileage as possible! However I have looked at Z3's out of this range that are great looking cars...

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Hi Eastsix Preferably not the 2.8, I'm unsure really as at the moment I am going by the reviews?! Regarding the face lift I'm guessing this is the later models, but with my budget, preferably face lift? I have test driven 1.9 so far (x3) all very different in driving performance and handling but all...

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Hi guys
I'm searching for my ideal Z3 so get in touch if you know of a fine specimen !

Thanks in advance

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*Wanted* Z3 roadster! When I started my search for a Z3 I thought it would be easy to find decent examples! For my budget I have to be willing to travel, and I have covered over 400 miles so far. Anyone know of a fine specimen for under. £3000? Blue with cream/tan leather manual in good condition ? ...

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