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by Eastsix
Wed 01 Apr, 2015 23:26
Forum: Z4 roadster and Z4 Coupe
Topic: Z4 M Coupe
Replies: 3
Views: 4674

Re: Z4 M Coupe

In Uk there is generally considered to be a coupe premium- m coupes are more expensive than comparable m roadsters. Check out the z4 forum - there is plenty to read up and ogle over there.
by Eastsix
Mon 14 Jul, 2014 20:26
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: Funny used car video ad
Replies: 1
Views: 1205

Funny used car video ad

You've probably seen a few of these, like the Classic Volvo one that went viral. But my mate Dave in Australia works in media and knocked one together for his rickety old Holden Barina - a vauxhall Corsa it would appear- worth a quick look for a giggle. http://m.youtube.com/watch?autoplay=1&v=BJ...
by Eastsix
Fri 16 May, 2014 10:51
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Z3M Roadster FS
Replies: 18
Views: 2783

Re: Z3M Roadster FS

Ended on ebay so it looks like someone snapped it up
by Eastsix
Thu 15 May, 2014 10:55
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Z3M Roadster FS
Replies: 18
Views: 2783

Re: Z3M Roadster FS

WOW.... Perfect. AND it's got a RED soft top too...! 8-) Cracking motor. And good to see the S50 prices are starting to creep up. :idea: With care, the next owner of this car will sell it for more than they paid. A. We'll if you take away the hard top and fitting kit and it's value, it's a sub 50k ...
by Eastsix
Sun 02 Mar, 2014 14:01
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Anyone know this M roadster on ebay?
Replies: 12
Views: 1607

Re: Anyone know this M roadster on ebay?

Strangely relisted ? with a higher buy it now price of £7,000. I always get suspicious when the winning bidder who has been bidding all the way through the auction does not actually buy(especially with a history of 1). Gareth HA! Yes, that's a well worn trick. Don't know what makes him think someon...
by Eastsix
Sun 02 Mar, 2014 12:56
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Anyone know this M roadster on ebay?
Replies: 12
Views: 1607

Re: Anyone know this M roadster on ebay?

Blimey, 75k z3m goes for £5651.
by Eastsix
Tue 25 Feb, 2014 00:18
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Anyone know this M roadster on ebay?
Replies: 12
Views: 1607

Anyone know this M roadster on ebay?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-M-Roadste ... 2ecefd92a0

In Maidstone, seller not a forum member? Would go nicely with that estriol hamann hardtop.... :twisted:
by Eastsix
Sun 23 Feb, 2014 13:47
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: 3.0 Z3 just been posted on PHeads
Replies: 48
Views: 3974

Re: 3.0 Z3 just been posted on PHeads

Seller clearly hasn't a clue. Price is very hopeful too-probably based on all the misconceptions in the ad!
by Eastsix
Tue 14 Jan, 2014 22:53
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: Cannonball rum
Replies: 2
Views: 1186

Cannonball rum

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=392455800894154

Love this video, although some of the drivers pull onto the motorway like idiots..
A few M3s and a Z4MC in there
by Eastsix
Thu 05 Dec, 2013 12:54
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: Tax discs to be scrapped
Replies: 18
Views: 3814

Re: Tax discs to be scrapped

its just the physical disc being scrapped, not the tax itself. or 'VED' if you prefer. will al be electronic.
by Eastsix
Thu 05 Dec, 2013 12:28
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: Tax discs to be scrapped
Replies: 18
Views: 3814

Tax discs to be scrapped

I see in the autumn statement the tax disc is to be no more - glad i never got round to buying that swanky tax disc holder now.
That'll put richbrook out of business though...

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-25223631
by Eastsix
Fri 01 Nov, 2013 20:14
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: S54 on ebay?
Replies: 10
Views: 1745

Re: S54 on ebay?

This appears to have sold for a more realistic £6750, for any keen market watchers
by Eastsix
Thu 24 Oct, 2013 15:35
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: S54 on ebay?
Replies: 10
Views: 1745

Re: S54 on ebay?

Z3cade wrote:It's a standard S50
In which case its somewhat optimistically overpriced
by Eastsix
Thu 24 Oct, 2013 14:40
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: S54 on ebay?
Replies: 10
Views: 1745

Re: S54 on ebay?

Robert T wrote:Afraid it is an S50. Dials are the wrong colour for one and I didn't think the wheels looked like shadow chrome. :(

Cheers R.
So when he says only 918 made, is he wrongly thinking its an S54,or referring to something else?
by Eastsix
Thu 24 Oct, 2013 14:38
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: S54 on ebay?
Replies: 10
Views: 1745

Re: S54 on ebay?

Its also got no tax on, which always annoys me when im looking to buy a car, cos to test drive it is illegal, and as the driver its you who are liable, not the owner.
by Eastsix
Thu 24 Oct, 2013 14:34
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: S54 on ebay?
Replies: 10
Views: 1745

Re: S54 on ebay?

by Eastsix
Thu 24 Oct, 2013 14:17
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: S54 on ebay?
Replies: 10
Views: 1745

S54 on ebay?

At least i think its an S54- he says its the later, rarer model, X reg 2000. Pretty high mileage, but he's listed it 3 times, first at £7250 with a reserve ( no bids) Then £7450 no reserve ( no bids) Now its £7650, with best offer! Anyway, someone here might be interested, might get lucky with a che...
by Eastsix
Sun 13 Oct, 2013 22:54
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Bmw z3 m roadster
Replies: 42
Views: 10134

Re: Bmw z3 m roadster

I keep looking at this car and imagining it outside my house with a black Hamann hard top on... :twisted:
by Eastsix
Fri 11 Oct, 2013 10:01
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Bmw z3 m roadster
Replies: 42
Views: 10134

Re: Bmw z3 m roadster

Get some pics up! sounds like a corker!
by Eastsix
Sun 06 Oct, 2013 08:40
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Z3M on ebay
Replies: 2
Views: 663

Z3M on ebay

Not mine of course. If it had come up when i didnt still have a house full of family apparently living with me ad infinitum, i would have seriously considered buying it though. Very low mileage, my favourite colour combo- silver with red leather. Someone on here should snap this up before i evict 3 ...
by Eastsix
Tue 01 Oct, 2013 15:39
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: Fab BMW Roadster Video
Replies: 6
Views: 1986

Re: Fab BMW Roadster Video

I had to laugh at the clunky dialogue

"I love the V8 sound of that V8 engine" or something similarly inane. Top gear presenters wont be sweating it methinks.
by Eastsix
Sun 29 Sep, 2013 20:57
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Hamann hardtops...
Replies: 337
Views: 63400

Re: Hamann hardtops...

Oh my word that looks HARD AS NAILS. Cracking job bud, as already said, must feel pretty special, bet you get lots of comments! Whats the interior finish?
by Eastsix
Thu 15 Aug, 2013 09:12
Forum: New to zroadster.net?
Topic: New Z3 2.8 Cosmos owner
Replies: 24
Views: 3706

Re: New Z3 2.8 Cosmos owner

Lovely looking zed there! Ref the butt strut and the one under the bonnet, you would generally have to declare this to the insurance co, so if you're removing do it sharpish! Only if you know it's been added. How would you know if your car had been rebored or remapped by a previous owner if ther wa...
by Eastsix
Wed 14 Aug, 2013 22:04
Forum: New to zroadster.net?
Topic: New Z3 2.8 Cosmos owner
Replies: 24
Views: 3706

Re: New Z3 2.8 Cosmos owner

Lovely looking zed there!

Ref the butt strut and the one under the bonnet, you would generally have to declare this to the insurance co, so if you're removing do it sharpish!
by Eastsix
Mon 22 Jul, 2013 22:46
Forum: Spotted!
Topic: Gazza's mustang?
Replies: 2
Views: 1190

Gazza's mustang?

Was that you i passed on tower bridge today looking like the baddest ass in London town in a gold mustang?
by Eastsix
Sat 29 Jun, 2013 13:29
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: Help! cant get fuel nozzle in
Replies: 16
Views: 3562

Re: Help! cant get fuel nozzle in

She's saying the nozzle wouldnt go past the metal flap, but when she got back i poked it and it opened fine. No idea what she was doing. I would strongly suspect a diesel nozzle ..... :D That's what I kept asking her, but she said she asked a guy to help her and he told her she wasn't doing anythin...
by Eastsix
Fri 28 Jun, 2013 22:55
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: Help! cant get fuel nozzle in
Replies: 16
Views: 3562

Re: Help! cant get fuel nozzle in

She's saying the nozzle wouldnt go past the metal flap, but when she got back i poked it and it opened fine. No idea what she was doing.
by Eastsix
Fri 28 Jun, 2013 21:18
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: Help! cant get fuel nozzle in
Replies: 16
Views: 3562

Help! cant get fuel nozzle in

My wife is on way to Stansted to pick up family in our recently bought E46 - we've both put petrol in once, but she has called saying she cant get the nozzle into the pipe properly at the station, apparently when she started pumping it just started gushing out. She swears blind she'd using the petro...
by Eastsix
Wed 26 Jun, 2013 16:44
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: (Now sold) 1997 2.8L Z3
Replies: 27
Views: 4806

Re: 1997 2.8L Z3 FOR SALE - DEPOSIT TAKEN

Brian H wrote:Great News, well done :thumb:
Cheers Brian. I can happily say I've looked after her well for 2 and a half years, and I reckon the new owners will do so too. it would have been a shame if she'd ended up tucked away and unused for the next year or so.
by Eastsix
Wed 26 Jun, 2013 16:15
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: (Now sold) 1997 2.8L Z3
Replies: 27
Views: 4806

Re: 1997 2.8L Z3 FOR SALE - DEPOSIT TAKEN

Gazza wrote:Good news Bill ;)

Its good news for the buyer, thats for sure.
by Eastsix
Wed 26 Jun, 2013 10:25
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: (Now sold) 1997 2.8L Z3
Replies: 27
Views: 4806

Re: 1997 2.8L Z3 FOR SALE - DEPOSIT TAKEN

Mixed emotions I'm sure but hope you got your asking price Bill. Hope it's going to a good home, it's a lovely car. Spot on mate, Im glad I dont have to think about it anymore, but watching it drive away will be hard. Its going to a couple who had one before and regretted selling it. I have no doub...
by Eastsix
Wed 26 Jun, 2013 09:22
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: (Now sold) 1997 2.8L Z3
Replies: 27
Views: 4806

Re: 1997 2.8L Z3 FOR SALE

Deposit taken

It seems my Zed will be heading to the West Midlands at the weekend :(
by Eastsix
Tue 25 Jun, 2013 21:09
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: (Now sold) 1997 2.8L Z3
Replies: 27
Views: 4806

Re: 1997 2.8L Z3 FOR SALE

830 views and 62 watchers now!

Finally have someone who seems to be serious coming tomorrow.
by Eastsix
Mon 24 Jun, 2013 19:52
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: LITTLE SCROATES
Replies: 11
Views: 2051

Re: LITTLE SCROATES

Uurgh, toe rags. I don't suppose anyone down the street has cctv do they? Police can be remarkably successful with footage. Its probably someone they know anyway.
by Eastsix
Sun 23 Jun, 2013 11:43
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: WTB - Z3 3.0i
Replies: 16
Views: 1949

Re: WTB - Z3 3.0i

Mad Max wrote:Hey Chris :)

Hope you're good matey.

Go M. Either that or I think there'll be a 2.8 Coupe up for sale soon in Helrot... ;)

2.8 coupe? You mean a non M lhd coupe? Never seen one of them over here.

Yalden, those are some expensive cars! You just got bored of your own baby?
by Eastsix
Fri 21 Jun, 2013 21:37
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: my latest addition to my alloys collection
Replies: 23
Views: 4714

Re: my latest addition to my alloys collection

PCSAM wrote:here is my my latest addition to my alloys collection :D i may be getting rid of the gen ac once I get these on :D
Image :wink:

Picking up on this, you might be selling your schnitzers? *interested face*
Type 2 right?
by Eastsix
Fri 21 Jun, 2013 19:44
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: (Now sold) 1997 2.8L Z3
Replies: 27
Views: 4806

Re: 1997 2.8L Z3 FOR SALE

So far, despite spending several hundred pounds on getting the car spruced up for sale - 510 views, 40 watchers, but only one viewing...

http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m4euxjBCQR1qi63mr.gif
by Eastsix
Fri 21 Jun, 2013 18:09
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: (Now sold) 1997 2.8L Z3
Replies: 27
Views: 4806

Re: 1997 2.8L Z3 FOR SALE

Lol i didnt take it like that :) But if you read the link it states. Registered keepers of vehicles suspected of having no insurance or SORN will receive an official reminder - an 'Insurance Advisory Letter'." What you stated makes sense but what about that statement ? Sorry Eastsix didnt mean...
by Eastsix
Thu 20 Jun, 2013 22:46
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: (Now sold) 1997 2.8L Z3
Replies: 27
Views: 4806

Re: 1997 2.8L Z3 FOR SALE

Ive decided on a deadline of 11 july, thats when current insurance runs out. If not sold by then i'll be tucking her away on my parents drive in the sticks, and save the money i would have sent on insurance and tax etc. Then i'll be able to spend that on her next summer.
by Eastsix
Thu 20 Jun, 2013 22:22
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: losing money on a car
Replies: 28
Views: 4867

Re: losing money on a car

I'm looking to well my zed at the moment- the car ive just bought has depreciated a great deal more in the last 2.5 tears than my zed has, so i can sell it at what seems a painfully low price because the car i bought to replace it has come down as well. Or i just keep it. We'll see. Im 36 now, so pl...
by Eastsix
Wed 19 Jun, 2013 13:00
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: (Now sold) 1997 2.8L Z3
Replies: 27
Views: 4806

Re: 1997 2.8L Z3 FOR SALE

I just got back from taking a guy for a test drive. I hadn't driven the zed for a couple of weeks, and the sun was out so I actually got the roof down for a change. she drives like a dream.... If I don't get a sale I will happily turn her into an occasional toy.....Refurb the wheels, lower the suspe...
by Eastsix
Wed 19 Jun, 2013 11:00
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: (Now sold) 1997 2.8L Z3
Replies: 27
Views: 4806

Re: 1997 2.8L Z3 FOR SALE

Spent hours detailing yesterday evening. She's a pretty girl, and turns sweet 16 this month

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by Eastsix
Mon 17 Jun, 2013 20:18
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: (Now sold) 1997 2.8L Z3
Replies: 27
Views: 4806

Re: 1997 2.8L Z3 FOR SALE

You have a lovely car... Iwas thinking about sell my car in France and buy a 6 cylinders... your car would fit perfectly but I can't buy it yet! Don't sell it for silly money, I might be able to buy it in a few month time! its already advertised for silly money! it'll be advertised until the insura...
by Eastsix
Sun 16 Jun, 2013 23:06
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: (Now sold) 1997 2.8L Z3
Replies: 27
Views: 4806

(Now sold) 1997 2.8L Z3

Well, now I have the 3 series touring, I'm putting the Zed back up for sale. sub 70k miles, arctic silver widebody, really good condition. 1 years MOT, tax till end of December. full ad on ebay http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-Z3-2-8-LOW-MILEAGE-/111099273136?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item19de085fb0 £...
by Eastsix
Fri 14 Jun, 2013 21:44
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Exterior A Pillars Flaking
Replies: 35
Views: 3887

Re: Exterior A Pillars Flaking

Superb pictorial, great job. Ive been rubbing away at the residue this evening- thats pretty tough going!

Wish i had your workshop to do it in. . .
by Eastsix
Fri 14 Jun, 2013 07:38
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Interesting eBay ad
Replies: 68
Views: 8069

Re: Interesting eBay ad

Well im about to put mine on autotrader, so i'll let you know! I know we're not supposed to compare, but i dont know why they added the flares on the rear arches. A facelift is supposed to improve looks, but I MUCH prefer the flat, smooth look of an original widebody like mine. Of course, the M neve...
by Eastsix
Thu 13 Jun, 2013 10:01
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Hamann hardtops...
Replies: 337
Views: 63400

Re: Hamann hardtops...

I'm no expert, and I havent used photoshop for yonks, but cant you sample the colour of the car and then use that for the roof?
by Eastsix
Wed 12 Jun, 2013 21:16
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Hamann hardtops...
Replies: 337
Views: 63400

Re: Hamann hardtops...

Hey Deano, the updates dried up, where you at with this now? Did you choose a colour? Ever speak to autovogue about fit?
by Eastsix
Wed 12 Jun, 2013 20:42
Forum: The Gallery
Topic: My Zed interior
Replies: 8
Views: 2436

Re: My Zed interior

Looks interesting- got any pics where the lights were on? :lol:
by Eastsix
Wed 12 Jun, 2013 18:54
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Exterior A Pillars Flaking
Replies: 35
Views: 3887

Re: Exterior A Pillars Flaking

For reference, this is what you get when you strip it off. Ill post a pic once i get a chance to apply the wd40


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