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derek

risquenun wrote:Hi Derek,
I am intrigud to know why you had your zed repainted
Regards Les

typo should of read I has the bootlid perforation fault resprayed under warranty and resprays to both rear quarter panels because of donkeys opening doors in to my car. cracking the paint and denting the shell

derek

As a trade ok. Would want more private though. Why the E46, Derek? 328i is a fine piece of kit, but why you buying it in lieu of such a lovely Zed? Need more space? More power? Sorry to see it go fella. One less 2.0 - and we're already fewer in numbers on the forum. Glad Mick's wife is keeping her ...

derek

They didnt want to pay for it from the dealer. Wanted the bargain basically. They were horrified when I asked for £200 more than the dealer offered me in trade value £9000 for my trade so £9200 for them. My car is in pristine condition. 2.0 44k W Reg, CD changer, electric seats. M Pack wheel and gea...

derek

Theres sad and then theres the RNC for people who judge car numbers??

derek

Fair enough.

Other point is I sell it to them and the cylinder head mysteriously blows up on it and I get blamed.

Sometimes its not a good idea to mix business with your personal/family life and I'm sure we've all seen evidence of that

derek

Well you might not understand the first bit of this story as it involves my new car purchase on saturday thats right im selling the Z3!! Sorry people! Staying with the best manufacturer in the world though see details below: Sold this: 2000 W Z3 2.0 http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a235/derek_p/DSC...

derek

I find the Z3 quite susceptible to car park dings on the door panels from careless wallies opening the door into other peoples cars. I guess all Zed owners must suffer from this as there is no protector sills on the cars. Any advice on how to go about popping the dents out?? I have 3-4 dents varying...

derek

Anyone give me an idiots guide? its a bit slack might give it a go over the weekend

derek

got my phonecall from the garage today doing my MOT.

£75 to fix a broken coil spring? could this be the £12.75 part mentioned earlier in the topic?
£20 to tighten the handbrake cable
£40 for the MOT

Does that lots sound reasonable??

derek

sorry typo should of read 3 points!

standard sp30 fine

derek

got done near xmas paid the £60 and took the 6 points.

ive heard people saying you should take it straight to your lawyer and have them deal with it as often there is a loophole to get through.

is this still possible after paying the fine?

derek

thanks guys. ill try the handbrake cable.

earpy yeah please let me know how you get on would be great thanks

derek

I get an annoying rattle from the rear of the car when going over rough tarmac and its worse over speed bumps in my W reg Z3 2.0 with 44k on the clock. Is this likely to be suspension bushes? i've heard there common around this mileage on this model of bmw?? im due for MOT Next week, be grateful if ...

derek

I should have mentioned the video is about changing a tire on a Z3 specifically and here was me thinking you were being sarky. the trouble with tinternet. well cheers to everyone anyone. im going to investigate that video and the spacesaver this weekend. the hairdresser comment was meant in the nic...

derek

changed plenty of tires. Z3 is my first hairdressers car though. maybe that last cut and blow dry has went to my head.

perhaps i should just call the AA if i get i puncture.

seriously i was just looking for some tips as i havnt looked at it and it doesnt look to user friendly

derek

I know theres details in the instruction manual for gaining access to the spacesaver on the Z3, but while im thinking on it I just wondered if any of you helpfull Zroadster members could run down a quick idiots guide. I remember trying to take this out for a check when I first bought the car then ga...

derek

worth pointing out that Euro Car Parts are selling replacement OEM pads starting from £22.95

Kwik Fit quoted me something stupid like £76. Find a good honest back street mechanic the money he'll save you will be worth the effort

derek

nice car alfie my man.

sorry to hear your getting rid of it. looks like you've put alot of money in to the car aswell.

alot of car for the money good luck mate

derek

not sure but i noticed that aswell. worth pointing out the exterior of the car is identical to the 2.0 model i got there last year. bodywork and interior on my car was in excellent condition for a car of its age.

full service and mot prior to buying the car. go on give a lovely z3 a new home

derek

£250 for back & front brake pads is horrific!!

mines are getting changed £40 per axle mate!!

derek

Anyone looking to pick up a 1.9 Z3? Just saw this one on the autotrader website, this is the garage i got my Z from last year, and I would highly reccoment them. I am in no way affiliated with this sale or garage, I just think people should be aware there are some helpful people in the motor trade h...

derek

No offence mate but I've just seen a 2001 2.2 Z3 sell at harry fairbairns BMW for just over £11k. Not a sport but like yours has all the options, black metallic with carnival red leather. I bought my 2000 W 2.0 Z3 with all the same options you mentioned for £10k in a private sale this time last year...

derek

car went in to fairbairns this morning for warranty work to the bootlid. quote for fixing the nearside damage was £230 plus vat. So for the sake of £50 more, I'll let the experts deal with it. Didnt feel sure bout chipsaway anyways

No courtesy car though

derek

as others have said get the toothbrush on to it mate. mines is a quarterly thing since theres trees all round my house. i go twice a year full, clean and conditon with autoglym cadrio cleaner. then the quartely tootbrush treatment with a very very small amount of fairy liquid in the mix hope this he...

derek

well got a quote of £211 from chipsaway in the gorbals glasgow to sort the car. waiting on a call from the service manager at bmw fairbairns to see how much there going to add on to my warranty work for the bootlid perforation respray. if its near that figure i'll let bmw do it for conveniance. but ...

derek

to be fair im generalising with the dizzy mare comment

not all women drivers or white van men are tossers but you best believe the majority are, the **** i've seen on the roads is mainly caused by either party. bus drivers aswell these days are going for gold

derek

Some lowlifes just dented and scratched my car, just behind the passenger door at the wheel arch bulge. which makes me think its been some dizzy mare opening here door into it. Ill post some pics over the weekend if I get time but can anyone reccomend a good bodyshop near glasgow? This will be the 3...

derek

looks good and almost invisible in those photos. one of the main reasons i've not purchased a wind deflector is because i think they look terrible.

so i'd be keen to know how effective this product is. keep us posted

derek

after one year and 5000 miles from last service my 2.0 M52 Z hasnt used an ounce of oil didnt you check the oil after the dealer serviced the car? how do you know they even bothered to change the oil? because they charged you for it?? the amount the dealers charge for an oil service the first thing ...

derek

What like this you mean?

http://tinyurl.com/e8ozc

derek

its a 2000 on a W. chances are the 51-plate 3 series for £7500 is way up on the miles, so thats even more irrelavent than what 3 year old residual values indicate and im not trying to say anything i didnt post the topic to start smart one-upmanship remarks. you have a point about sports cars holding...

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http://www.carpages.co.uk/bmw/bmw-3-series-08-05-05.asp

derek

Is it my imagination or are the resale values on the Z3 better than the "bombproof" residuals of the 3 series. For the money I paid for my Z I could have had a year younger 320 SE with a higher list price from new. Whats the main reason for this and is resale value something that concerns ...

derek

garythefish wrote:
derek wrote:I've did a search on this and cant wuite understand what the best mod is for this. Im wanting a quick/cheap fix. Do I buy silvatek bulbs and take out the oranges lenses??
:
that is the quick/cheap fix.

Gazza.

instructions?

derek

I've did a search on this and cant wuite understand what the best mod is for this. Im wanting a quick/cheap fix. Do I buy silvatek bulbs and take out the oranges lenses??

or do i still need to buy some clear lenses anyway??

please clarify. thanks

derek

cheers gary.

i was gonna go with the this will save you time and money approach, so hopefully the service manager will see it from my side. ill try and get before and after pictures up on the site as works not being carried out for another week or so

derek

yeah i keep meaning to do that!

but just thought cause they were going to take them off anyway. it would save them more time and bother. but knowing dealers they'll be a charge for my forward thinking.

derek

HIJACK :evil: Back on topic: Was thinking of asking them to de-badge my car whilst the bootlid is sprayed. is this a reasonable request (ie it would save them time anywho putting the things back on) or am i likely to get the standard "there will be an extra charge for that service sir" res...

derek

yes the badges on my car are fitted as standard

derek

haha did you get a Z4 loaner whilst the car was being worked on?

and did you buy new badges or were they part of the warranty work?

derek

it is a handfull in the wet and i know what you mean about nursing it through the winter being up here in scotland. i left my car outside overnight couple of weeks back when we had really heavy snow. half way during the night i hear my alarm going haywire again and again. i go outside to literally t...

derek

cheers alfie. in the end not much drama i suppose. but just goes to show dealers are tricksy. even in something as simple as my perforation. exactly the reason why I source my cars privately or through independant dealers. each to there own but i dont think franchised dealers are worth the extra for...

derek

Update just spoke to the service manager on the phone. I had confirmed through the previous owner that there had been no work carried out on the bootlid area and he confirmed that should they agree on the morning the works to be carried out (monday 10th april) then the bodyshop will proceed with the...

derek

Will do thanks for the advice guys. Im going to phone them and make an appointment to see someone who isnt trying to get rid of me.

I'll find out if they fitted that bootlid. which im pretty sure they did. thanks again

derek

got the impression he was stalling. think it was just the salesman and perhaps i should be speaking to the service manager?? i know theres others on this forum that have went down the same route with this boot respray and as far as i am aware its a common problem with Z3's. just be gratefull if I co...

derek

I need to provide details from the previous owner of my car and full service history in order to claim on the 6 year paint work warranty. I have minor perforation around the bootlid lock on my Z3, apparently a common problem. Only trouble is I only have the details of 1 previous owner, who owned the...

derek

i take it you already had the cupholder and loose change centre section?

mines is just the loose change and smoking pack. so no cup holders. how does that work with just sliding the arm rest in??

derek

mostly motorway driving for the 300 oxford?? thats pretty good economy by any cars standards

derek

my only gripe with the looks of the mark one is in regard to positioning. does anyone thats ordered one find that the handbrake gets in the way of the armrest when its applied (ie lazying against the rest at traffic lights) just an observation from the photographs. the mark 2 does look better loopin...

derek

the policy covers wear and tear. I know this may be a stupid question but i assume that doesnt include, brake pads, discs, clutch plates etc??

and did anyone successfully claim from the warranty last year?

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