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by PVR
Tue 21 Feb, 2012 09:36
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: My wife's new car
Replies: 74
Views: 7881

But - as the car is traded at a BMW dealer it can only be either that or a Mini diesel ...

I bet on the Mini?
by PVR
Tue 21 Feb, 2012 09:35
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: My wife's new car
Replies: 74
Views: 7881

Nah, Alpina would use the same winter wheels ...
by PVR
Mon 20 Feb, 2012 12:54
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: My wife's new car
Replies: 74
Views: 7881

As in Diesel non BMW Z8? :)
by PVR
Fri 17 Feb, 2012 22:38
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Winter wheels and tyres
Replies: 10
Views: 1159

As a comparison, I sold mine for £400 last week when I sold my X5.
by PVR
Fri 27 Jan, 2012 13:36
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: z4
Replies: 4
Views: 1154

Can confirm for sure that NEVER any coding is required in any Z4 for the radio as long as you connect it to a Z4.

I have had new radios delivered from the US from (obviously) a different Z4 and never any coding is required.
by PVR
Mon 09 Jan, 2012 14:24
Forum: Z4 roadster and Z4 Coupe
Topic: notchy steering bmw z4 3.0 2004
Replies: 9
Views: 6364

On my old 3.0 from 2004, that was replaced under warranty. Sticky steering only happens when warm.

As it is not warm outside now, do you have the heater aimed at the steering column by any chance?
by PVR
Tue 20 Dec, 2011 20:59
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: New MOT checks from January 1st 2012
Replies: 8
Views: 2118

2 years is European level, and first MOT at 4 years, not 3 as in the UK.
by PVR
Sat 19 Nov, 2011 16:58
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: sapphire black Z4 hardtop for sale
Replies: 1
Views: 924

That is a stiff price! BMW in Munich are selling them at 750 Euro at the moment, brand new.

Same issue with shipping though.
by PVR
Sat 19 Nov, 2011 10:02
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: Drat it all ....................
Replies: 30
Views: 3934

Just checking - nope, still here :D
by PVR
Mon 07 Nov, 2011 14:18
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: When did a courtesy car become a hire car?
Replies: 7
Views: 1384

Never been charged (Vines). They have got a sign on the service desk about admin / insurance charges, but I always tell them to not be so stupid and they now don't even bother asking.
by PVR
Wed 02 Nov, 2011 11:53
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: Cars that retain value/increase in value
Replies: 27
Views: 3601

My mint Golf Clipper (1993) bought in 1994 is increasing in value.

Garage wants to buy it every time I bring it in for its annual service

:D
by PVR
Sun 30 Oct, 2011 21:37
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: For Sale - Henderson Garage Opening System 550SL (new) *SOLD
Replies: 0
Views: 613

For Sale - Henderson Garage Opening System 550SL (new) *SOLD

Just found in my in-laws garage, a fully packaged, unopened Henderson 550SL Garage opening system for an up and over door. £100 collected from West Sussex. Fits fine in the X5 for transport with just a rear seat down http://img443.imageshack.us/img443/2864/henderson6.jpg Never been opened: http://im...
by PVR
Tue 18 Oct, 2011 21:16
Forum: Check your diary
Topic: ZMAS 2011 - Saturday 3rd December
Replies: 53
Views: 10263

3 times? :D
by PVR
Mon 10 Oct, 2011 20:13
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: How late do you keep your top down............
Replies: 30
Views: 3524

Not sure if you can close the roof when you are in the car though :D
by PVR
Tue 16 Aug, 2011 20:39
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: I've had my Z3 vinyl wrapped.
Replies: 36
Views: 8104

Would love to see the stone chips close up after they were covered to see what it looks like.
by PVR
Tue 16 Aug, 2011 16:13
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Any ideas what my Zed is worth?
Replies: 39
Views: 3172

You can only look at the cost to change really. Realistically, you are looking at getting perhaps 4 - 4.5k for your car and if the replacement as you posted is obtainable for say 9k, you spend 5k for a 3 - 4 year younger car with a bigger engine etc etc. That is only just 1.5k per newer year more wh...
by PVR
Sun 07 Aug, 2011 11:08
Forum: Check your diary
Topic: Scotland 3 day away August Bank Holiday
Replies: 19
Views: 3454

Yes, they were indeed great Spokey ... :)

... did not hurt that the weather was stunning that time either...
by PVR
Thu 04 Aug, 2011 15:02
Forum: Check your diary
Topic: ZMAS 2011 - Saturday 3rd December
Replies: 53
Views: 10263

That sponsor money did go to the charity, right? :D
by PVR
Wed 03 Aug, 2011 16:38
Forum: Check your diary
Topic: ZMAS 2011 - Saturday 3rd December
Replies: 53
Views: 10263

Hotel booked, splashed out on the extra £20 to get the exec room :D
by PVR
Fri 29 Jul, 2011 09:19
Forum: Event/cruise aftermaths
Topic: SURREY & SUSSEX CRUISE / SUNDAY 3rd JULY 2011
Replies: 82
Views: 17994

A more Z4 based run will be on the 4th of Sept: http://www.z4-forum.com/forum/viewtopic ... 14&t=28619

Normally there are a few Z3s on that as well though.
by PVR
Sat 18 Jun, 2011 14:33
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: For Sale: 231bhp 3.0L Z3 £4250 ***SOLD***
Replies: 2
Views: 719

What is so mad is that you can get a lovely car like that for next to nothing, but because of insurance not many people can buy it. I had to buy a 1.4 Polo for my daughter and son for the same amount of money and they would have loved this! :head: Good luck with the sale, I am sure it will go quickl...
by PVR
Mon 13 Jun, 2011 17:28
Forum: The Beauty Parlour
Topic: Claying v T-cut
Replies: 3
Views: 851

Simple. Clay removes pollutions only from the paint, whilst T-cut removes the paint ...

T-cut is not a substitute for claying.
by PVR
Thu 09 Jun, 2011 20:11
Forum: Z4 roadster and Z4 Coupe
Topic: Soft Top open position question.
Replies: 2
Views: 1586

The lock was removed in 2006 with the facelift. To get the roof to fold properly, fold the folds "the other way" so to speak. Most likely it has folded itself the wrong way, so you have to train it to fold the proper way again, only need to do it twice whilst closing the roof, then it reme...
by PVR
Wed 08 Jun, 2011 16:55
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Z3 M Roadster 1991 for sale
Replies: 28
Views: 2988

Wow ... you can have a Z4M for that money that is 7 years younger :shock:

(or 15 years if you read the year in the title ..)
by PVR
Sun 05 Jun, 2011 20:01
Forum: The Beauty Parlour
Topic: Worrying attitude to insurance !
Replies: 7
Views: 1499

freds dad wrote:I think the insurers might notice things like the black bonnet. Also do you have to inform the DVLA if you change the engine size as surely its a different road tax bracket.
Funny enough - tax bracket does not change ...
by PVR
Sun 22 May, 2011 19:25
Forum: Z4 roadster and Z4 Coupe
Topic: Is The Z4 Better Looking Than A Z3. ??????
Replies: 46
Views: 9370

Us Z4 owners are too polite to get drawn into this :D
by PVR
Mon 16 May, 2011 11:37
Forum: Z4 roadster and Z4 Coupe
Topic: Had a Z3 and now thinking about a Z4
Replies: 61
Views: 31214

So all the Ferrari costs were in the last two months? The 10 month report had "hardly any money" spent.

Will check back in a year's time to see the Lotus story :D
by PVR
Thu 28 Apr, 2011 08:48
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: European breakdown cover , which one ?
Replies: 8
Views: 2919

I purchased AA cover for our trip to France It wasn't the cheapest available but IMHO gave the best cover There are also less horror stories about the AA than other cheap n cheerful policies bearing in mind it can be difficult to get a reasonable deal once your car is >10years old I paid £70 for a ...
by PVR
Wed 27 Apr, 2011 21:27
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: European breakdown cover , which one ?
Replies: 8
Views: 2919

I paid £70 for a full year with Green Flag European cover.

Includes UK as well with homestart etc.
by PVR
Thu 07 Apr, 2011 19:32
Forum: Z4 roadster and Z4 Coupe
Topic: Flappy paddles - when introduced?
Replies: 2
Views: 1765

Are you talking SMG? That was from 2003 until they stopped making it (late 2004 I think).

If you are talking auto boxes, it is on the face lift from 2006.
by PVR
Wed 16 Mar, 2011 10:17
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: bmw oem aerodynamics kit :(
Replies: 21
Views: 2876

Looking at the picture above in the sig, it looks nice. It has taken the soft lines away.
by PVR
Tue 08 Mar, 2011 17:54
Forum: Z4 roadster and Z4 Coupe
Topic: Had a Z3 and now thinking about a Z4
Replies: 61
Views: 31214

But still no pictures :D
by PVR
Wed 23 Feb, 2011 10:28
Forum: Z4 roadster and Z4 Coupe
Topic: New Z4 --- pictures
Replies: 32
Views: 6046

Phil wrote:I'm the Boss
Yeah - right ... :D
by PVR
Tue 08 Feb, 2011 15:43
Forum: Check your diary
Topic: Harz (Germany) meeting 12 - 16th April 2011
Replies: 5
Views: 2074

And no doubt Phil will post some of his train pictures ... :nerd:
by PVR
Tue 08 Feb, 2011 15:36
Forum: Check your diary
Topic: Harz (Germany) meeting 12 - 16th April 2011
Replies: 5
Views: 2074

Harz (Germany) meeting 12 - 16th April 2011

This is a meeting I organised in 2007 and 2009 so it is time for another one :) Hotel we are staying at: http://www.hotel-weisser-hirsch.de We would be crossing over on the Tuesday night, staying over in Eindhoven in this hotel: http://www.hieindhoven.com/nl/overview.aspx On the wednesday, we would ...
by PVR
Thu 03 Feb, 2011 12:36
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: For sale: my Z4 (Sold)
Replies: 9
Views: 1520

You are not getting mine, neither of you :D

*edit* - just checked that one you mentioned for 23k. Just for info, my dealer offered 21k for mine as they had people waiting wanting to buy the spec I have.
by PVR
Sun 30 Jan, 2011 17:09
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: For sale: my Z4 (Sold)
Replies: 9
Views: 1520

Impatient :D
by PVR
Thu 27 Jan, 2011 10:31
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: Euro car parts
Replies: 9
Views: 1581

Remember there are the 10% discount options if you are a BMW GB member or via many web site memberships.
by PVR
Thu 27 Jan, 2011 10:22
Forum: Z4 roadster and Z4 Coupe
Topic: How hard is it to get hold of z4 sport seats?!!?
Replies: 27
Views: 4717

Just to make sure regarding the terminology used:

- All Z4s came with Sports Seats
- Some Z4s came with M-Sports Seats

So when asking, ensure you check for the M Sport seats ...
by PVR
Sun 23 Jan, 2011 17:08
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Insurance Exclusions
Replies: 5
Views: 1056

They should get a refund: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-11969958 The Association of British Insurers (ABI) says that is a mistake and premiums should not be higher. The AA's Ian Crowder said in some cases insurers were even refusing to offer cover if winter tyres were fitted. The mistake is bei...
by PVR
Sun 23 Jan, 2011 12:37
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Insurance Exclusions
Replies: 5
Views: 1056

The winter tyres thing was a red herring as the UK insurance body has stated that it was not true that additional premiums / risks could be levied because of that. With the more likelyhood of theft as you mention, how would the insurance company actually know it was a non standard unit as it had gon...
by PVR
Sat 22 Jan, 2011 17:14
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Z4 3.0 auto si ,2006 price guide , help needed
Replies: 16
Views: 1965

No, does not have heating as the switch is not there. They are all the way left and right on the panel.
by PVR
Sat 22 Jan, 2011 11:30
Forum: Stock exchange
Topic: Z4 3.0 auto si ,2006 price guide , help needed
Replies: 16
Views: 1965

Guess that rules the M out as you want an auto box.

Other then that, the price actually seems fair to me for the mileage, subject to the condition being A1. Nice colour combo as well, very nice.
by PVR
Tue 28 Dec, 2010 16:14
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: double vanos,and roof button 3.0 sport and link to new car
Replies: 9
Views: 1294

Oh, another "best in the country" :shock:

For the money, looks like a decent car.
by PVR
Sun 26 Dec, 2010 22:03
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: Top Gear
Replies: 31
Views: 3110

For that money, he could have bought a 3.0, but I suppose they had to have a small engine for all the cars :
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2282319.htm
by PVR
Sun 26 Dec, 2010 21:45
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: Top Gear
Replies: 31
Views: 3110

He paid 3900 for that? Rather a lot for that car though. Who would want the smallest engine and then an auto box as well, must have been rather boring.
by PVR
Tue 07 Dec, 2010 17:21
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Warming up.....NOT!
Replies: 22
Views: 2662

If you had no waterpump, the temperature would be in the red in no time.
by PVR
Wed 17 Nov, 2010 22:08
Forum: Let's talk
Topic: Idiot girl just hit my car
Replies: 34
Views: 3792

Worst part - you officially still have to tell the insurance as they state "any accident / damage regardless of fault or claim".

Nonsense I know, but not reporting it is supposedly wrong ...
by PVR
Tue 07 Sep, 2010 08:32
Forum: Z1 roadster
Topic: Multicar Insurance
Replies: 25
Views: 3756

Mine went down to £400 for my Z4M.

Total I pay for the 4 cars is now £850.

Tried multi car insurance - they wanted £3500 for all 4. No thanks.
by PVR
Thu 02 Sep, 2010 09:29
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: Help! No Headlights. Bright ideas needed!
Replies: 29
Views: 3291

Not knowing Z3s, but do they have the LCM like the Z4 has?