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by X958
Wed 25 Feb, 2009 14:12
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: My 3.0 Z3 for sale.... NOW SOLD
Replies: 39
Views: 9178

Re: I am new owner of this lovely car!

Hi Chris, could not register on web site untill today, very pleased with car which you have kept in excellent condition in every respect, since getting it I have found not one thing that needs done, fixed repaired or whatever, I nearly purchased an old MGB which I have owned 4 off in past along wit...
by X958
Tue 10 Feb, 2009 08:17
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: My 3.0 Z3 for sale.... NOW SOLD
Replies: 39
Views: 9178

Well, the car is sold ! Not sure if I should be :) or :cry: I think overall I am :) because it was bought by a lovely chap from Ayrshire (hello Jim if you read this!) who seems to love the car almost as much as his daughter does! Thanks to everyone for their help & advice over the years. It is s...
by X958
Thu 22 Jan, 2009 16:23
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: My 3.0 Z3 for sale.... NOW SOLD
Replies: 39
Views: 9178

I shall try to stay strong!

I have had some strong interest from north of the border.... needless to say if it sells I will direct the lucky new owner to this site :)
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by X958
Wed 21 Jan, 2009 08:55
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: My 3.0 Z3 for sale.... NOW SOLD
Replies: 39
Views: 9178

Yes, the car is still for sale. There has been a trickle of interest lately after I dropped the price (again :( ).
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by X958
Thu 15 Jan, 2009 13:26
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: My 3.0 Z3 for sale.... NOW SOLD
Replies: 39
Views: 9178

bump

?4995

Sadly this car just isn't being used at the moment, and won't get any use at all after baby arrives in March.

MOT just carried out so valid until Jan 2010.
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by X958
Tue 23 Dec, 2008 09:57
Forum: Z4 roadster and Z4 Coupe
Topic: Problems misting up
Replies: 10
Views: 2669

Double-check that you don't have the air recirculation left on. I couldn't figure out why the V50 kept misting up until my wife spotted that the recirc had been left on :oops:
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by X958
Thu 04 Dec, 2008 09:35
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Ebay Z3
Replies: 7
Views: 889

Ewan wrote:tbh really wanting a 3.0 or possibly am M at right price but looks like I will have to travel a few hundered miles for one of them
You're more than welcome to come and see mine. :)
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by X958
Thu 27 Nov, 2008 13:24
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: My 3.0 Z3 for sale.... NOW SOLD
Replies: 39
Views: 9178

Still for sale! ?5495 http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/624093.htm http://search.autotrader.co.uk/es-uk/www/cars/BMW/Ne-2-4-5-6-7-8-27-44-49-53-61-64-67-103-133-146-236,N-240-4294967202/advert.action?R=200844322258107&distance=1&postcode=m20+2hl&channel=CARS&make=BMW&model=&mi...
by X958
Fri 24 Oct, 2008 10:14
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Testing a outdoor cover
Replies: 14
Views: 1378

I got a grey "RAC" badged one from Costco a few months ago - it was less than ?10. It has air vents at the windscreen & rear window to let moisture out. The inner is also made of a softer fleecy-type material. It is slightly too big for the Z3 but covers everything up nicely. There are...
by X958
Thu 16 Oct, 2008 10:35
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: My 3.0 Z3 for sale.... NOW SOLD
Replies: 39
Views: 9178

What an absolute steal for a 2001 3.0l Z. I know! Tax is due at the end of this month, so I guess I may as well stump up for 6 months in the hope it sells early next year. I was thinking about just holding onto it for keeps, but with our 1st baby due next spring :) I can't really see it being parti...
by X958
Wed 15 Oct, 2008 12:43
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: My 3.0 Z3 for sale.... NOW SOLD
Replies: 39
Views: 9178

Not a single offer at ?5995!!

:shock:
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by X958
Tue 07 Oct, 2008 13:48
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: My 3.0 Z3 for sale.... NOW SOLD
Replies: 39
Views: 9178

ra11 wrote:Very very tempted, but my measly ?4k I fear might not cut the mustard...
'fraid so!
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by X958
Tue 07 Oct, 2008 13:31
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: My 3.0 Z3 for sale.... NOW SOLD
Replies: 39
Views: 9178

Still for sale, price lowered. Come on, a 3.0 Z3 for less than 6k? :shock: http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/624093.htm http://images.pistonheads.com/aimg/624/624093-1.jpg http://images.pistonheads.com/aimg/624/624093-2.jpg http://images.pistonheads.com/aimg/624/624093-3.jpg ________ Toyota starlet h...
by X958
Thu 02 Oct, 2008 07:44
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: " Bracey,s" Wind deflector
Replies: 13
Views: 1212

As I said yesterday X958, thats a fine looking car.
Thanks :)

It is a great car, shame nobody wants to buy it:
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/624093.htm
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by X958
Wed 01 Oct, 2008 12:17
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: " Bracey,s" Wind deflector
Replies: 13
Views: 1212

Sorry Bracey the car I was talking about belonged X958, apologies for the confusion. Yeah it's on my car: http://images.pistonheads.com/aimg/624/624093-3.jpg http://images.pistonheads.com/aimg/624/624093-2.jpg http://images.pistonheads.com/aimg/624/624093-1.jpg The wind deflector is invaluable, it ...
by X958
Mon 29 Sep, 2008 10:26
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: EDIT: Hello. I've BOUGHT a Z3...
Replies: 30
Views: 2721

Hi Bracey, If you're after a 3.0 Z3, then mine is for sale: http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/624093.htm I live in Manchester but work near Warrington, not too far away from you. The car is in good condition & those photos were only taken a few weeks ago. Don't be put off by the mileage, the car ...
by X958
Wed 24 Sep, 2008 09:02
Forum: Spotted!
Topic: Silver Z3 M56 today 8am W902 ***
Replies: 0
Views: 504

Silver Z3 M56 today 8am W902 ***

Think it was a "facelift" 2.8 (quite rare aren't they?) heading west about 8am near J11.

Would have waved but was in the V50 :oops:
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by X958
Wed 17 Sep, 2008 07:18
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: wanted Z3 Roadster
Replies: 11
Views: 2222

count zodoffski wrote: on the other hand you should see my shares - :head:
and you can't take them out for a spin
Very true - puts in in perspective a little!!
They're not Lehman Brothers shares, are they? :shock:
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by X958
Tue 16 Sep, 2008 13:45
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: wanted Z3 Roadster
Replies: 11
Views: 2222

I tried a few times to sell my 2001 (X-reg) 3.0 Z3. It is silver, manual, in great condition, has done 97,000 miles, recent inspection 1, new battery a couple of weeks ago, recent new discs & pads all round & new front callipers. The best concrete "offers" I received were around ?4...
by X958
Thu 21 Aug, 2008 15:15
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Z3 prices taking a kicking
Replies: 55
Views: 5908

I've tried a couple of times recently to sell my 3.0 on Ebay: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=280255258571 It is in great condition, but we have a nice new V50 diesel which is much cheaper to run for the daily commute, and so gets much more use these days. My Z3 is ...
by X958
Mon 14 Jul, 2008 08:50
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Wanted, 2000 or 2001 Z3 3.0i, prefer black with red leather
Replies: 13
Views: 1554

Hi, how much are you looking to spend TexasJohn? I have a Jan 2001 3.0i for sale (i.e. pre March 2001 so exempt from increased road tax). It has done 97000 miles, mostly motorway commuting. It has been BMW serviced during its warranty period & independently serviced by a specialist since. It's T...
by X958
Tue 01 Jul, 2008 08:19
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: Battery problems
Replies: 6
Views: 1973

I bought one of these last week (4.8w solar panel ?25): http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?ModuleNo=115194&DOY=1m7 It seems good, comes with quite a long lead & a choice of either cigar lighter adaptor or croc clips for attachment to battery terminals. My Z3 (3.0) is under a car cover at th...
by X958
Thu 05 Jun, 2008 10:13
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: Fuel Protest Petition
Replies: 7
Views: 961

me too
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by X958
Thu 05 Jun, 2008 09:55
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Inspection 2 cost
Replies: 15
Views: 2394

Strewth!!! I'll definately be going here - http://www.bmtec.co.uk/ - when my lights go out then!! I can recommend BMTec - they did a recent inspection I on my 3.0 Z3. I think I paid ?205 which included a few extra bits & bobs. I also decided to do "oil services" (i.e. oil changes) mys...
by X958
Wed 09 Apr, 2008 08:48
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: My 2001 3.0 manual Z3 for sale ?7295
Replies: 11
Views: 4490

Update - pic

I know it's not a great pic, but here's how the car looks with a resprayed bonnet / bumper. It is so weird, after having owned it for 5+ years, to see absolutely NO stone chips, scuffs or marks on the front bumper or bonnet! Almost like new! Only problem now is that I may decide not to sell it after...
by X958
Tue 08 Apr, 2008 10:17
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: My 2001 3.0 manual Z3 for sale ?7295
Replies: 11
Views: 4490

Update..........

Thanks for all your helpful comments. Unfortunately, last week some ****bag drove into my car, then drove off without leaving any details. :evil: The damage looked fairly minor - small dent above front wheelarch, scuffing around wheelarch / front bumper. However, due to the location of the dent, it ...
by X958
Wed 26 Mar, 2008 10:06
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: My 2001 3.0 manual Z3 for sale ?7295
Replies: 11
Views: 4490

by X958
Wed 26 Mar, 2008 09:44
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Tour of Europe.
Replies: 15
Views: 2632

Not sure how much space is in a Z3 compared to a Z1, but we managed 3 1/2 weeks touring around Europe at the end of last year. We managed to squeeze everything in, including a tent and sleeping bags. Our route in brief was eurotunnel to France, down to the south of France and northern Spain, across ...
by X958
Thu 13 Mar, 2008 09:34
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: My 2001 3.0 manual Z3 for sale ?7295
Replies: 11
Views: 4490

Anyone interested at ?7495?

Would ideally like to sell before mid April when insurance is due.
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by X958
Wed 12 Mar, 2008 10:52
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: My 2001 3.0 manual Z3 for sale ?7295
Replies: 11
Views: 4490

Nobody interested?

Surely this wonderful spring weather makes everyone want a convertible!

:lol:

Any thoughts about the pricing? Too high?
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by X958
Fri 01 Feb, 2008 08:56
Forum: Z4 roadster and Z4 Coupe
Topic: Glove box catch
Replies: 11
Views: 1949

The exact same thing happened to my glovebox. Found the handle & spring/clip thing on the floor. We tried to put it back together & kinda got it working, but it wasn't right - felt too loose & was still prone to coming off. It's very fiddly to try to get it all back together. Helpful loc...
by X958
Fri 18 Jan, 2008 09:24
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: UK Petrol costs
Replies: 47
Views: 5091

Perhaps we should all move to Venezuela?

http://www.guardian.co.uk/business/2008 ... .venezuela

0.7p a litre!! :shock:
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by X958
Fri 23 Nov, 2007 15:18
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: City Link couriers
Replies: 18
Views: 1805

Never had a problem with them. :oops: Deliver to my Office just fine. Same here, no problems with CityLink. Have had interesting experiences with ParcelFarce on several occasions, usually involving the "Delivery attempted - card left" lie when someone has been home all day. I try to avoid...
by X958
Mon 05 Nov, 2007 08:53
Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
Topic: NW Independant needed
Replies: 15
Views: 1838

I have also used BMTec for a water pump replacement and an inspection 1. Good service, very helpful.
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by X958
Mon 15 Oct, 2007 11:48
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Front brakes - BMW or aftermarket
Replies: 31
Views: 2137

I bought my car 2 years old with 18,000 miles on the clock. To the best of my knowledge, it was on its original discs and pads. My car is now at nearly 92,000 miles, and has just had all discs and pads replaced - and both front callipers too as one had failed. I admit this was at a main dealer - but...
by X958
Mon 06 Aug, 2007 07:46
Forum: Z3 range knowledgebase
Topic: Multi-changer hump trim removal - how to get a bigger boot
Replies: 8
Views: 17844

I followed Robert's excellent guide at the weekend & finally got rid of my multi-changer hump :P The only difference I came across between my car & Robert's was that it wasn't necessary to remove the rear light cluster. I have a facelift Z3 & only had to unscrew & remove the plastic ...
by X958
Fri 03 Aug, 2007 09:08
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Rear bumper problems... Please help!?
Replies: 16
Views: 1739

I would also appreciate any pointers from anyone who has removed & reattached their rear bumper.
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by X958
Wed 01 Aug, 2007 13:48
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Rear bumper problems... Please help!?
Replies: 16
Views: 1739

Looking at the 2 black clips in the photo of the blue Z3 above.... On my car, the rear one is broken, and there's too much of the front one visible. I suspect it isn't sitting properly in the bumper below. I'm going to order some replacement clips, but wondered if anyone has any pointers as to how t...
by X958
Tue 26 Jun, 2007 07:36
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Oil Service
Replies: 11
Views: 1264

My local BMW dealer quoted ?190 for an oil service. This prompted me to question how much I really needed a stamp in my service book..... Rather than give the $tealer the best part of ?200, I invested a few quid in an oil drip tray, spent ?30 or so on some Mobil1 oil, ?5 or so on a new oil filter, a...
by X958
Fri 11 May, 2007 07:46
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Fog lamp
Replies: 6
Views: 681

As mentioned above, I think www.gsfcarparts.com is your best bet. I bought a replacement fog light for my Z3 from them and fitted it with no trouble whatsoever ... it is literally a 2 minute job. The part number is either B94320 (left hand side) or B94321 (right hand side). Price on website is ?42.5...
by X958
Tue 03 Apr, 2007 12:47
Forum: Spotted!
Topic: Green M Coupe - Newcastle General Hospital
Replies: 17
Views: 1528

Wow, that was quick!

It may well have been that colour, although the car wasn't nearly as clean as the example in that photo!!
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by X958
Tue 03 Apr, 2007 12:42
Forum: Spotted!
Topic: Green M Coupe - Newcastle General Hospital
Replies: 17
Views: 1528

I think it was on an S-plate, but it was a 2 digit one, so probably "private" and not representative of the age of the car.

Whichever colour it was, it was very very nice indeed. Very deep dark green.
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by X958
Tue 03 Apr, 2007 08:34
Forum: Spotted!
Topic: Broken down M Roadster - A5103 Manchester
Replies: 2
Views: 574

Broken down M Roadster - A5103 Manchester

Was being driven home last night (around 5pm) and spotted a silver M roadster parked at the side of Princess Parkway, just under the M60, Manchester-bound. Bonnet was up & driver was looking rather forlorn!

If it was you, I hope you got it going again....
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by X958
Mon 02 Apr, 2007 10:48
Forum: Spotted!
Topic: Green M Coupe - Newcastle General Hospital
Replies: 17
Views: 1528

Green M Coupe - Newcastle General Hospital

Beautiful dark green (Oxford Green?) M Coupe parked around the back of Newcastle General Hospital on Saturday afternoon. Looked in lovely condition, the sticker on the back said it came from Lloyd BMW in Carlisle.
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by X958
Mon 02 Apr, 2007 10:46
Forum: Spotted!
Topic: Silver 1.9 Z3 in Baguley
Replies: 1
Views: 518

Silver 1.9 Z3 in Baguley

Friday evening, about 9pm, was behind this car heading towards Timperley. It got through the lights just passed the Shell garage (before Tesco) and I didn't.

I think the plate may have started R606..... wasn't RobertT was it?
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by X958
Tue 20 Mar, 2007 12:18
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: How Many Zeds Are A second Car?
Replies: 24
Views: 1949

The 3.0 is our only car & does about 200 motorway miles a week. Up to 78,500 miles now though :(
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by X958
Mon 19 Mar, 2007 09:33
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: withdrawn rant
Replies: 16
Views: 1544

Robert T wrote:it had a little hale shower
Is that like a Bowdon drizzle?

:lol: :lol: :lol:

Sorry :oops:
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by X958
Fri 09 Mar, 2007 08:16
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Evo Magazine
Replies: 7
Views: 819

X958 wrote:I subscribe but it hasn't arrived yet .... thieving postie b******s :head:
It arrived today :oops:

M3 looks nice, new Maserati even nicer :)
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