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- Tue 12 Jun, 2018 09:48
- Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
- Topic: Wanted S54 Roadster sub 30k miles
- Replies: 4
- Views: 5742
Re: Wanted S54 Roadster sub 30k miles
I think the reason so many are for sale is the recent asking prices are on the up so owners jump on the wagon. Same thing happened with the CSL last year, over 20 for sale at one point. Hello Gazza, My S54 is only on the market ( the last right hand drive S54 off the production line mentioned above...
- Wed 28 Mar, 2018 18:25
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: The last S54 off the production line, now on sale
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2428
Re: The last S54 off the production line, now on sale
Hello Gazza, Believe it or not, they are shadow chrome, I think it must be a lighting effect from the super bright flash gun! When I bought the car, it had just had the wheels refurbished in normal silver, so I paid out and had them done again in shadow chrome. They must of thought I was soft in the...
- Wed 28 Mar, 2018 15:50
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: The last S54 off the production line, now on sale
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2428
Re: The last S54 off the production line, now on sale
This is one of 73 right hand drive cars produced globaly and IS the last one of the prodcution line....
- Wed 28 Mar, 2018 08:45
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: The last S54 off the production line, now on sale
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2428
The last S54 off the production line, now on sale
Hello All,
If anyone is interested, what is arguably the best and the rarest Z3M is now available to view and is up for sale. Details are at:
https://www.ubergt.co.uk/used/cars/bmw/ ... sorpasmore
Regards,
R
If anyone is interested, what is arguably the best and the rarest Z3M is now available to view and is up for sale. Details are at:
https://www.ubergt.co.uk/used/cars/bmw/ ... sorpasmore
Regards,
R
- Tue 13 Jun, 2017 20:27
- Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
- Topic: Tyres
- Replies: 16
- Views: 8396
Re: Tyres
Thanks,
I should of been more specific, I did mean Pilot sport 4, not the original pilot sport - .
The Toyo tyres that are currently on it are five + years old, so its about time I changed them, even if they have plenty of tread left and I only did 300 miles last year...
Rgds,
R.
I should of been more specific, I did mean Pilot sport 4, not the original pilot sport - .
The Toyo tyres that are currently on it are five + years old, so its about time I changed them, even if they have plenty of tread left and I only did 300 miles last year...
Rgds,
R.
- Tue 13 Jun, 2017 08:11
- Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
- Topic: Tyres
- Replies: 16
- Views: 8396
Re: Tyres
Thanks Gazza, That was some usefull information. I had a search for Z3M photos last night, by managing to zoom in on some of the pictures, I could work out that what looked like S50's had Dunlop sports, with the later cars having Michelins (but could not quite see the model), so that old thread does...
- Mon 12 Jun, 2017 21:19
- Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
- Topic: Tyres
- Replies: 16
- Views: 8396
Re: Tyres
Hello All,
A loosely related question: Would any of you know what Tyres a 2002 Z3M would of left the factory with?
I know tyre technology would of moved on in leaps and bounds over the last 15 years, but I fancy keeping the car as close to factory spec as I can.
Thanks,
R.
A loosely related question: Would any of you know what Tyres a 2002 Z3M would of left the factory with?
I know tyre technology would of moved on in leaps and bounds over the last 15 years, but I fancy keeping the car as close to factory spec as I can.
Thanks,
R.
- Sun 14 May, 2017 20:39
- Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
- Topic: S54 could be for sale...
- Replies: 15
- Views: 9820
Re: S54 could be for sale...
Sorry to hear about your accident and that the S54 has to go. I'm a keen cyclist and each day that I go out, it now feels like I'm playing roulette as to whether today will be the day that I get taken out... :( Ive just seen your advert/post for the Z and I think that £21.9K is a very reasonable pri...
- Sat 04 Feb, 2017 23:06
- Forum: The Gallery
- Topic: Jonttt Imola II Red S54 Z3m Roadster Journal
- Replies: 671
- Views: 310685
Re: Jonttt Imola II Red S54 Z3m Roadster Journal
Hello Jonttt,
Sorry to hear you have sold the Z, but I can understand why, the GTS version is a fantastic car.
If you ever wanted to part ex the GTS for another Red S54, or even offer me a stupid figure, you know where to get hold of me!
Enjoy the GTS.
Rgds
R.
Sorry to hear you have sold the Z, but I can understand why, the GTS version is a fantastic car.
If you ever wanted to part ex the GTS for another Red S54, or even offer me a stupid figure, you know where to get hold of me!
Enjoy the GTS.
Rgds
R.
- Wed 30 Nov, 2016 22:15
- Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
- Topic: HOW MANY Z3M ROADSTERS LEFT?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 11469
Re: HOW MANY Z3M ROADSTERS LEFT?
Hello Yamsel1, I don't know if you have already seen it, but there is a thread that lists all of the S54 Z3M Roasters: http://www.zroadster.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=34517 Not sure if there is similar for the S50's. Editing just to caveat : this of course just details those that were produce...
- Fri 29 Jul, 2016 22:15
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: One of two in SA
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1465
Re: One of two in SA
Hello Southernboy, That's a great find and what looks like a car in top condition Having a quick look at the old list of all the RHD S54's ( viewtopic.php?f=6&t=9904 ), it looks like there was only one Titanium silver S54 with a KMPH speedo made and that's listed as a dev vehicle, manufactured 0...
- Wed 11 May, 2016 21:08
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?
- Replies: 2088
- Views: 414776
Re: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?
Hello Jeremy, Both parts are genuine BMW from main dealers, the cheapest I could find was from Soper's of Lincoln. Part number for the boot lid roundel is 51141872969, at a cost of £33.37 including VAT and postage. Its probably worth checking the exact part number you need on realoem.com, as there m...
- Tue 10 May, 2016 20:50
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?
- Replies: 2088
- Views: 414776
Re: What did you buy your Z3 this week ?
As It passed its MOT last week (hardly surprising as its only covered 600 miles since its last one), I thought I should freshen up a few bits that started to look a bit tatty: £102 for a new gear knob ( why are they so expensive? ) : http://i1128.photobucket.com/albums/m498/swampy67/Neils%20Red%20S5...
- Mon 28 Sep, 2015 08:54
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: S54 Z3 M Roadster for sale
- Replies: 35
- Views: 10932
Re: S54 Z3 M Roadster for sale
Hello All, I know its not a roadster, but there is an S54 Coupe for sale at £44,995 at the moment: http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/bmw/z3m-coupe/desirable-s54-bmw-z3-m-coupe-1-of-3--very-low-miles-owners-bmwsh-inc-inspection2-immaculate-finish-the-best-for-sale/4735480 There is also...
- Wed 27 May, 2015 21:24
- Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
- Topic: amazed this hasn't sold yet!!!
- Replies: 22
- Views: 6641
Re: amazed this hasn't sold yet!!!
Its also advertised on PH:
http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/ ... 01/4176384
Perhaps its not selling because he said there were 79 S54's . Surely everyone knows it was 73 (ish)!!
http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/ ... 01/4176384
Perhaps its not selling because he said there were 79 S54's . Surely everyone knows it was 73 (ish)!!
- Fri 22 May, 2015 12:32
- Forum: Check your diary
- Topic: Wilton House, Classic car sunday May 24th.
- Replies: 0
- Views: 1359
Wilton House, Classic car sunday May 24th.
Hello All,
Only just spotted this, there is a free classic car breakfast meeting at Wilton House on Sunday (24th) :
http://www.wiltonclassicsupercar.co.uk/ ... /classics/
Not sure if anyone fancies this.
Only just spotted this, there is a free classic car breakfast meeting at Wilton House on Sunday (24th) :
http://www.wiltonclassicsupercar.co.uk/ ... /classics/
Not sure if anyone fancies this.
- Fri 22 May, 2015 09:41
- Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
- Topic: Z3M Roadster S54 for sale?
- Replies: 47
- Views: 12412
Re: Z3M Roadster S54 for sale?
Let us know how it goes at Silverstone. I had also planned to take a trip up there, but family duties have taken priority! Will be interesting to see what an S54 goes for at auction, as there are a few that come up for sale at various price points, but its not always clear what they actually sell fo...
- Fri 01 May, 2015 20:16
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: headlight cover
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1501
headlight cover
Hello All, After 7 months of being SORN'd and tucked up in the garage, I had the Z back on the road today and in for its MOT. Thankfully, it passed without any advisories. However, they did ask why the driver side headlight didn't have the plastic/rubber cover over the back of the headlight, the bit...
- Thu 30 Apr, 2015 12:15
- Forum: Let's talk
- Topic: Z3 Ferrari 250 kit!!
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1927
Z3 Ferrari 250 kit!!
Hello All,
Spotted this on Piston heads and thought it may be of interest to forum:
http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topi ... +kit&mid=0
Rgds
R
Spotted this on Piston heads and thought it may be of interest to forum:
http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topi ... +kit&mid=0
Rgds
R
- Fri 24 Apr, 2015 17:18
- Forum: Z4M roadster and Z4m coupé
- Topic: Insuring a Z3M, an appreciating asset.
- Replies: 23
- Views: 11560
Re: Insuring a Z3M, an appreciating asset.
My renewal was April 1st and it made no difference what value I put on the car. Originally I put £10k and then asked what difference it made to the premium if I revised up to £23k. The answer was zero. So my valuation is now £23k. If it's not a guaranteed value it means Jack. You will get what THEY...
- Fri 24 Apr, 2015 16:29
- Forum: Z4M roadster and Z4m coupé
- Topic: Insuring a Z3M, an appreciating asset.
- Replies: 23
- Views: 11560
Re: Insuring a Z3M, an appreciating asset.
Hello All, Thanks for the comments feedback. I finally got round to phoning my insurers today. LV said that they work in "Value brackets", staring at £0 to £20K, then up in varying increments, So as long as the value didnt go above £20K no adjustment to the policy was required. I went on t...
- Thu 23 Apr, 2015 21:38
- Forum: Z4M roadster and Z4m coupé
- Topic: Insuring a Z3M, an appreciating asset.
- Replies: 23
- Views: 11560
Insuring a Z3M, an appreciating asset.
Hello All, Last year, I came back into Z3m ownership and got myself an S54 Z3m. At the time I thought I had paid towards the top end of what the car was worth (£14K), but as prices for any S54 seem to be in the low £20K area now ( I know this doesn't mean they sell for that value), I'm starting to t...
- Fri 20 Mar, 2015 21:16
- Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
- Topic: M Roadster for sale on ebay
- Replies: 35
- Views: 7259
Re: M Roadster for sale on ebay
Just had a quick look at the e-bay advert and I can see that the two photos are of different cars. In picture one, it appears to have shadow chrome wheels and headlamp washers, whilst in picture two it has normal silver wheels and no headlamp washers. I guess it could just be that he/she is using th...
- Tue 24 Feb, 2015 00:03
- Forum: Spotted!
- Topic: S54 at Aston Martin Gaydon
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1600
Re: S54 at Aston Martin Gaydon
Hello Bi11 Unfortunately ( or perhaps fourtunatley considering the weather and amount of salt on the roads), my Zd is still rapped up in the garage and will probably be ther for the next month. Added to the fact both my son and daughter came along to the event, so we needed the extra seats. I do go ...
- Mon 23 Feb, 2015 00:09
- Forum: Spotted!
- Topic: S54 at Aston Martin Gaydon
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1600
S54 at Aston Martin Gaydon
Hello All, I was up at Aston Martin Gaydon today. As I was leaving I spotted this rather nice S54 in the car Park (please excuse the poor photo, Just grabbed a quick snap on the phone) : http://i1128.photobucket.com/albums/m498/swampy67/FullSizeRender.jpg I did hang around for a little while, but as...
- Wed 26 Nov, 2014 09:06
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: z3/m indoor car cover
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1144
Re: z3/m indoor car cover
Hello Isleofthorns,
Do you have any photos of the cover?
Thanks,
R
Do you have any photos of the cover?
Thanks,
R
- Fri 31 Oct, 2014 14:55
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Z3 door aperture rubber seal
- Replies: 3
- Views: 935
Re: Z3 door aperture rubber seal
Just ordered a new seal for my drivers door, as there seems to be some perishing where feet have rubbed against it whilst getting in and out of the car. My local dealer (Dick Lovett, Hungerford), checked the system and there are over 150 of the door seals in central German stock and "shed loads...
- Fri 26 Sep, 2014 11:23
- Forum: Event/cruise aftermaths
- Topic: PERFORMANCE ICONS at Wilton Hosue, this sunday
- Replies: 0
- Views: 4262
PERFORMANCE ICONS at Wilton Hosue, this sunday
Hello All,
Thought I should post the below just in case anyone was interested in the FREE event at Wilton House this Sunday. Full details in the below URL:
http://www.wiltonclassicsupercar.co.uk/ ... nce-icons/
Have fun.
Rgds
R
Thought I should post the below just in case anyone was interested in the FREE event at Wilton House this Sunday. Full details in the below URL:
http://www.wiltonclassicsupercar.co.uk/ ... nce-icons/
Have fun.
Rgds
R
- Fri 26 Sep, 2014 10:32
- Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
- Topic: Picked up the new S54, and a few photos
- Replies: 13
- Views: 4247
Re: Picked up the new S54, and a few photos
Thanks Alfie, As you say, we will have to get that photo session lined up next year some time. The roof may have to stay red for a little longer. My wife could not see the point in getting the already perfect condition wheels changed to another color, or the roof changed back to black. I won the arg...
- Wed 24 Sep, 2014 09:25
- Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
- Topic: Picked up the new S54, and a few photos
- Replies: 13
- Views: 4247
Re: Picked up the new S54, and a few photos
Thanks 911sc
Thats some good advice, I'll follow up with Excel.
Rgds
R
Thats some good advice, I'll follow up with Excel.
Rgds
R
- Tue 23 Sep, 2014 20:16
- Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
- Topic: S54's and shadow chrome wheels
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2335
Re: S54's and shadow chrome wheels
Johnttt, your a Star!
Thats perfect and gives a very good idea of the difference in the two shades. I'll also follow up on 911sc's recommendation for Excell.
Thanks again
R.
Thats perfect and gives a very good idea of the difference in the two shades. I'll also follow up on 911sc's recommendation for Excell.
Thanks again
R.
- Tue 23 Sep, 2014 16:14
- Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
- Topic: S54's and shadow chrome wheels
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2335
Re: S54's and shadow chrome wheels
Sorry, yet another question! :dunce: I went over to "My Alloys" in Basingstoke today, just to get a quote for re-refurbishing the wheels int the correct color for the model. The price came in at what I thought was a reasonable £312 inc vat, plus an extra £10 if I just leave the car with th...
- Tue 23 Sep, 2014 08:32
- Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
- Topic: Picked up the new S54, and a few photos
- Replies: 13
- Views: 4247
Re: Picked up the new S54, and a few photos
Thanks Chaps,
Will post updates as and when I get the wheels, roof and other bits done.
Rgds
R.
Will post updates as and when I get the wheels, roof and other bits done.
Rgds
R.
- Mon 22 Sep, 2014 20:49
- Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
- Topic: Picked up the new S54, and a few photos
- Replies: 13
- Views: 4247
Picked up the new S54, and a few photos
Hello All From a few days ago, Jonttt asked " Would be great to here some history on the car from the service history, rumour was it lived on the Isle of Man for a while :?: ". A very high level potted history: First supplied by BMW Tayside in 2002 It then moved to the Isle of Man in 2003 ...
- Thu 18 Sep, 2014 08:53
- Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
- Topic: Anyone know this S54 ?
- Replies: 16
- Views: 4536
Re: Anyone know this S54 ?
Thanks again for all the comments.
I must admit that I was a little sneaky in not asking the forum about the car before I bought it, but I didn't want anyone else to nip in there and snap it up before I had chance!
Rgds
R
I must admit that I was a little sneaky in not asking the forum about the car before I bought it, but I didn't want anyone else to nip in there and snap it up before I had chance!
Rgds
R
- Thu 18 Sep, 2014 08:48
- Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
- Topic: Roadster Vs Coupe
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1727
Re: Roadster Vs Coupe
Hello C-W Thanks for the feedback. I thought I would have to go for a Z4M, but last night i went and had a look at Z3M that I couldn't resist, so I'm now going to be back in another Z3M Roadster. Before I take padding out of the seat, I'll probably try going for less bouffant hair cut and perhaps a ...
- Wed 17 Sep, 2014 21:42
- Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
- Topic: Anyone know this S54 ?
- Replies: 16
- Views: 4536
Re: Anyone know this S54 ?
Thanks Brian, Siwilson
Will try and post some proper pictures after I pick it up on Sunday.
Rgds
R
Will try and post some proper pictures after I pick it up on Sunday.
Rgds
R
- Wed 17 Sep, 2014 21:15
- Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
- Topic: Anyone know this S54 ?
- Replies: 16
- Views: 4536
- Wed 17 Sep, 2014 21:11
- Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
- Topic: Anyone know this S54 ?
- Replies: 16
- Views: 4536
Anyone know this S54 ?
Hello All I know I'm doing this back to front as I've just bought this car this evening, but do any of you know this car or have any experience of it or its previous owners? Current Index is ST02 EHH and the end part of the VIN is: LB64134 I gave it a good going over this evening and everything look...
- Tue 16 Sep, 2014 19:26
- Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
- Topic: S54's and shadow chrome wheels
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2335
Re: S54's and shadow chrome wheels
Hello Johntt
Thanks for the speedy reply.
Rgds
R
Thanks for the speedy reply.
Rgds
R
- Tue 16 Sep, 2014 18:26
- Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
- Topic: S54's and shadow chrome wheels
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2335
S54's and shadow chrome wheels
Hello Again,
Just a short question this time: Do you know if all S54's had shadow chrome wheels as standard, or if it was just an option at the time?
Thanks in Advance
R
Just a short question this time: Do you know if all S54's had shadow chrome wheels as standard, or if it was just an option at the time?
Thanks in Advance
R
- Mon 15 Sep, 2014 20:50
- Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
- Topic: Roadster Vs Coupe
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1727
Re: Roadster Vs Coupe
Thanks for the update,
you have confirmed what I was suspecting, with this in mind I'll concentrate my search on the Z4M's, unless of course any tasty Z3's should pop up locally that I can't resist.
Thanks again
R
you have confirmed what I was suspecting, with this in mind I'll concentrate my search on the Z4M's, unless of course any tasty Z3's should pop up locally that I can't resist.
Thanks again
R
- Sun 14 Sep, 2014 20:27
- Forum: M Roadster and M coupé
- Topic: Roadster Vs Coupe
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1727
Roadster Vs Coupe
Hello All, Back in 2012, I sold my pristine Z3M roadster for £8900, it was a year 2000 with only 40k Miles, I still regret selling it now, especially as similar cars seem to be going for £13k+ now. Having said that, I did replace it with a 996 C4 cab that was faster on any road and any weather condi...
- Mon 10 Dec, 2012 14:06
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: £1k Z3 story on PH
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1434
Re: £1k Z3 story on PH
So far, there are 192 comments on the story on PH, a large percentage of them have the usual stereotype comments about Z'ds
- Sun 09 Dec, 2012 21:13
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: £1k Z3 story on PH
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1434
£1k Z3 story on PH
Hello All,
I suspect a lot of you will of already seen the thread/story on piston heads, but thought I would stick it on the forum for those that haven't.
http://www.pistonheads.com/news/default ... ryId=26796
Some interesting comments mixed with the usual stereotypical stuff.
Rgds
R.
I suspect a lot of you will of already seen the thread/story on piston heads, but thought I would stick it on the forum for those that haven't.
http://www.pistonheads.com/news/default ... ryId=26796
Some interesting comments mixed with the usual stereotypical stuff.
Rgds
R.
- Sun 04 Nov, 2012 20:23
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: Testing the water, 2000 (W) M Roadster
- Replies: 2
- Views: 853
Re: Testing the water, 2000 (W) M Roadster
Hello All, The Z3M is now sold :bawl: : http://classifieds.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/bmw/z3m-roadster/bmw-z3-m-roadster-2000/855679 So thanks for all of the help and advice over the last year or so, I hope you all continue to enjoy your Z's as much as I did. My car has gone to a chap cal...
- Thu 25 Oct, 2012 21:21
- Forum: The Lounge
- Topic: Service history
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1324
Re: Service history
Thanks Chaps, I did try the main dealer who supplied the vehicle when new, but they only had records going back 6 or 7 years, as they had had systems changes and change of ownership prior to that time. I also contacted BMW UK and Germany, but both said that they don't keep records of servicing in an...
- Wed 24 Oct, 2012 14:50
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: Thinking of selling again, Estoril ///M 32k miles 98
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1624
- Mon 22 Oct, 2012 12:04
- Forum: The Lounge
- Topic: Service history
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1324
Service history
Hello All, Would any of you know if BMW Corp keep a record of service history anywhere, if they do any idea how to get access to it? The reason for the question is this, my service booklet has a stamp missing for the running in check, but has a loose BMW print out for a service at 14K miles stating ...
- Wed 10 Oct, 2012 19:10
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: Testing the water, 2000 (W) M Roadster
- Replies: 2
- Views: 853
Testing the water, 2000 (W) M Roadster
Hello All, We have some significant building work coming up, part of this will include the main garage being pulled down and rebuilt. At the moment, the M is tucked up in the garage under its cover. As I don't think its right to stick it outside in all weathers, I thought I would test the water and ...