Just bought my first z3! Let the good times role...

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Robin82
Joined: Fri 28 May, 2010 02:04
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  Z3 roadster 1.9

Just bought my first z3! Let the good times role...

Post by Robin82 »

Hi everyone!

I have been looking around for a z3 for 3 months scraping the used car websites everyday. Yesterday i went for it, after this last scorching hot weekend i couldnt stand it any longer!

I pick it up tomorrow its:

1.9 1997 (p) Navy with beige interior, 75k on the clock.

No dent or rust at all but a fair few minor scratches which i over looked as it is 13 years old.

I paid £2999 which i thought was a fair price (which meant i didnt have to trade or sell my vw lupo to get it)

Part sevice history though and tbh i didnt know what the hell i was looking for when i popped the hood. Just took the risk. There was a guy waiting to put £500 down on it if i didnt want it and he hadnt even seen it...

Overall apart from the wear and tear expected from a car this age it looks pretty sound. Not a show car..... yet....

When i was looking for a z3 i always had the colours silver and atlantic blue in mind but montreal blue? is what i ended up with and i think i prefer it now (well i've got to really :) )

Anyway just wanted to say hello and that im very grateful for this forums presence! I think it will make zed life alot easier

Robin

I will upload photo's soon...
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Jonttt
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Joined: Sun 28 Dec, 2008 16:32
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  M roadster S54
Location: Liverpool

Post by Jonttt »

Well done Robin, and welcome to the Z3 fold.

Its a lot of car (and fun!) for £3k.

Looking forward to seeing the pics.
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Titan
Joined: Fri 01 Apr, 2005 20:20
Posts: 4002

  Z3 roadster 2.2i
Location: North Yorkshire

Post by Titan »

Hi Robin and welcome to the forum.
The colour of you rZ should be on a sticker on the nearside suspension turret in the engine bay (see below)
There is a complete list of official colours HERE

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Post by Guest »

Hi Robin

Big Zed welcome from me too, looking forward to the piccies.

You'll be smiling all summer now... :D :D
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DC
Joined: Tue 15 Sep, 2009 17:31
Posts: 571

  Z3 roadster 1.9
Location: Inverness-shire

Post by DC »

Hi Robin,
well done,
seems like you got a real bargain. Enjoy improving your car
Not a show car..... yet....
you'll find the forum invaluable.
Dave
Dave. 1998 Arctic Silver Z3 M44 1.9 Automatic
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Jackster
Joined: Sun 21 Mar, 2010 12:59
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  Z3 roadster 3.0i
Location: Doncaster

Post by Jackster »

Welcome to the forum mate, heres to many happy smiles in your new car!
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stu
Joined: Fri 10 Oct, 2003 17:49
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  Z3 roadster 2.8 supe
Location: On the edge!

Post by stu »

Sounds like you bagged a bargain there!

Speaking of Montreal, where did Foxy's Z end up anyone?
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Robin82
Joined: Fri 28 May, 2010 02:04
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Post by Robin82 »

I love Z3's!! So much fun!

I was out all day yesterday, spent £20 on fuel but well worth it! I also got called a puff twice - but thats maybe because i was playing Wham at the time (an 80's mix cd)...

Thanks for the info Titan... its definately Montreal Blue.

I really never thought i would own a z3... always liked them ever since James Bond. If i hadnt of split from my LT girlfriend i would've never bought one.

Overcast today... as long as its not raining the roof will be down
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VikingSven
Joined: Sat 22 May, 2010 17:16
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  Z3 roadster 2.8
Location: Leeds

Post by VikingSven »

Robin82 wrote:I also got called a puff twice
I got mine 2 weeks ago, picked up the g/f from the station and some old guy called me a flash git :P
Numerous people at work have asked me when I'm having my first hairdressing lesson. I just laugh at their 1.4L Vauxhall Corsas :P
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Robin82
Joined: Fri 28 May, 2010 02:04
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  Z3 roadster 1.9

Photo's of my new Z3 :)

Post by Robin82 »

Took a few days but thats because ive been out driving it :)

Originally i thought the exhaust had a hole in it and i was slightly gutted that i hadnt spotted it before i bought. Then i realised it was supposed to make that sound as it is a Schnitzer exhuast.

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What do you think? Might install some clear side repeaters and the bmw badge on the bonnet is starting to bubble.

Cheers

Robin
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indizee
Joined: Wed 24 Mar, 2010 08:26
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  Z4 roadster 2.5i
Location: Nr St Neots

Post by indizee »

Very cool, hope you have plenty of sunny miles in it.
Present : Grey Z4 2.5 conv
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estocks
Joined: Tue 04 Oct, 2005 23:36
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Post by estocks »

Bargain. :)
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Use the Search button before posting newbie questions about hard tops and fitting kits, footwell speaker amps, water in the boot, hood maintainance and those horrific angel eyes. We get like 10 threads a week on the same subject, it's obvious that you haven't searched.
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Canman
Joined: Tue 21 Jul, 2009 15:34
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  Z3 roadster 1.9
Location: Rotherham

Post by Canman »

hi and welcome, a bargain and bet there aint another car out there for 3k that you'll be called a flash git in.
bad boys stick together whoo hoo :lol:
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TitanTim
Joined: Mon 23 Jun, 2008 18:56
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  Z3 roadster 1.9i
Location: Stafford

Post by TitanTim »

Looks great Robin 8-)

I wonder if Jonttt's exhausts has holes :roflmao:

Tim.
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