Newbie from Lancashire - D Day 26 May Z3 2.8
Newbie from Lancashire - D Day 26 May Z3 2.8
Hi, thought it would be the decent thing to say hello. I've been running VWs and BMWs in one form or another since 1986 and following selling my weekender VW Corrado last summer I have taken the plunge with the 'Mike Brewer handshake' agreement to purchase an early Z3 2.8 in Hell Red from a member on here. I'm really looking forward to some 'old school' six pot blasts over the summer months and enjoying a bit of character that my rather clinical daily doesn't possess.
Before the jokes break out - I have been able to keep my daily going in a straight line in the wet unlike an esteemed motoring journo!
Looking forward to getting involved and meeting people at events throughout the year.
Cheers, Dave.
Before the jokes break out - I have been able to keep my daily going in a straight line in the wet unlike an esteemed motoring journo!
Looking forward to getting involved and meeting people at events throughout the year.
Cheers, Dave.
Last edited by 692DPG on Fri 23 May, 2014 19:50, edited 1 time in total.
1997 (R) BMW Z3 2.8 Roadster - weekender
Hell Red/Imola Red/Black Z3M leather - 2 door, manual
2005 (55) Porsche 997 C4S 3.8 - man-o-porsche
Arctic Silver/Black leather - 2 door, manual
2017 (67) BMW M140i - daily
White/Black leather - 3 door, manual
Hell Red/Imola Red/Black Z3M leather - 2 door, manual
2005 (55) Porsche 997 C4S 3.8 - man-o-porsche
Arctic Silver/Black leather - 2 door, manual
2017 (67) BMW M140i - daily
White/Black leather - 3 door, manual
Re: Newbie from Lancashire - deal done on Z3 2.8
Hi Dave,
Welcome to the fold, lots of info here to digest, Have you bought Ian's car by any chance?
Brian
Welcome to the fold, lots of info here to digest, Have you bought Ian's car by any chance?
Brian
Re: Newbie from Lancashire - deal done on Z3 2.8
Hi Brian,
Yes, I have - I've known Ian for 13 years and the car since he first purchased it so it was a no brainer when he said he would be selling. We've struck the deal but I don't take delivery until their new daily arrives.
Cheers, Dave
Yes, I have - I've known Ian for 13 years and the car since he first purchased it so it was a no brainer when he said he would be selling. We've struck the deal but I don't take delivery until their new daily arrives.
Cheers, Dave
1997 (R) BMW Z3 2.8 Roadster - weekender
Hell Red/Imola Red/Black Z3M leather - 2 door, manual
2005 (55) Porsche 997 C4S 3.8 - man-o-porsche
Arctic Silver/Black leather - 2 door, manual
2017 (67) BMW M140i - daily
White/Black leather - 3 door, manual
Hell Red/Imola Red/Black Z3M leather - 2 door, manual
2005 (55) Porsche 997 C4S 3.8 - man-o-porsche
Arctic Silver/Black leather - 2 door, manual
2017 (67) BMW M140i - daily
White/Black leather - 3 door, manual
Re: Newbie from Lancashire - deal done on Z3 2.8
Enjoy it when it comes, you've bagged yourself a cracking car
Re: Newbie from Lancashire - deal done on Z3 2.8
Hello and welcome!
Cheers
Dave
Cheers
Dave
Re: Newbie from Lancashire - deal done on Z3 2.8
Hi Dave, welcome from me too.
Re: Newbie from Lancashire - deal done on Z3 2.8
Cheers Brian - I'm looking forward to it!Brian H wrote:Enjoy it when it comes, you've bagged yourself a cracking car
1997 (R) BMW Z3 2.8 Roadster - weekender
Hell Red/Imola Red/Black Z3M leather - 2 door, manual
2005 (55) Porsche 997 C4S 3.8 - man-o-porsche
Arctic Silver/Black leather - 2 door, manual
2017 (67) BMW M140i - daily
White/Black leather - 3 door, manual
Hell Red/Imola Red/Black Z3M leather - 2 door, manual
2005 (55) Porsche 997 C4S 3.8 - man-o-porsche
Arctic Silver/Black leather - 2 door, manual
2017 (67) BMW M140i - daily
White/Black leather - 3 door, manual
Re: Newbie from Lancashire - deal done on Z3 2.8
Thanks for the welcome Dave - I'm looking forward to getting involved.Davejue1 wrote:Hello and welcome!
Cheers
Dave
Cheers, Dave.
1997 (R) BMW Z3 2.8 Roadster - weekender
Hell Red/Imola Red/Black Z3M leather - 2 door, manual
2005 (55) Porsche 997 C4S 3.8 - man-o-porsche
Arctic Silver/Black leather - 2 door, manual
2017 (67) BMW M140i - daily
White/Black leather - 3 door, manual
Hell Red/Imola Red/Black Z3M leather - 2 door, manual
2005 (55) Porsche 997 C4S 3.8 - man-o-porsche
Arctic Silver/Black leather - 2 door, manual
2017 (67) BMW M140i - daily
White/Black leather - 3 door, manual
Re: Newbie from Lancashire - deal done on Z3 2.8
Mint - thanks for the welcome, just counting down the days now!Mint wrote:Hi Dave, welcome from me too.
Cheers, Dave
1997 (R) BMW Z3 2.8 Roadster - weekender
Hell Red/Imola Red/Black Z3M leather - 2 door, manual
2005 (55) Porsche 997 C4S 3.8 - man-o-porsche
Arctic Silver/Black leather - 2 door, manual
2017 (67) BMW M140i - daily
White/Black leather - 3 door, manual
Hell Red/Imola Red/Black Z3M leather - 2 door, manual
2005 (55) Porsche 997 C4S 3.8 - man-o-porsche
Arctic Silver/Black leather - 2 door, manual
2017 (67) BMW M140i - daily
White/Black leather - 3 door, manual
Re: Newbie from Lancashire - deal done on Z3 2.8
Are you joining us on the Derbyshire/glossop cruise next month Dave?
Cheers
Dave
Cheers
Dave
Re: Newbie from Lancashire - deal done on Z3 2.8
Dave, unfortunately I won't have the car for 8 or so weeks yet though I could slope along in my M Lite if that's allowable?
1997 (R) BMW Z3 2.8 Roadster - weekender
Hell Red/Imola Red/Black Z3M leather - 2 door, manual
2005 (55) Porsche 997 C4S 3.8 - man-o-porsche
Arctic Silver/Black leather - 2 door, manual
2017 (67) BMW M140i - daily
White/Black leather - 3 door, manual
Hell Red/Imola Red/Black Z3M leather - 2 door, manual
2005 (55) Porsche 997 C4S 3.8 - man-o-porsche
Arctic Silver/Black leather - 2 door, manual
2017 (67) BMW M140i - daily
White/Black leather - 3 door, manual
Re: Newbie from Lancashire - deal done on Z3 2.8
I'm sure that wouldn't be an issue, just look Billz up on the thread as he's organising it all bless him!!
Cheers
Dave
Cheers
Dave
Re: Newbie from Lancashire - deal done on Z3 2.8
Didn't realise you'd signed up Dave, welcome to THE zed roadster forum
Not sure if you've found it already, but here's my journal
Not sure if you've found it already, but here's my journal
Current...1998 ///M Coupe
Previously...1997 Z3 2.8
Previously...1997 Z3 2.8
Re: Newbie from Lancashire - deal done on Z3 2.8
Yes Ian, signed up and found your journal - getting excited about my new arrival!
1997 (R) BMW Z3 2.8 Roadster - weekender
Hell Red/Imola Red/Black Z3M leather - 2 door, manual
2005 (55) Porsche 997 C4S 3.8 - man-o-porsche
Arctic Silver/Black leather - 2 door, manual
2017 (67) BMW M140i - daily
White/Black leather - 3 door, manual
Hell Red/Imola Red/Black Z3M leather - 2 door, manual
2005 (55) Porsche 997 C4S 3.8 - man-o-porsche
Arctic Silver/Black leather - 2 door, manual
2017 (67) BMW M140i - daily
White/Black leather - 3 door, manual
Re: Newbie from Lancashire - deal done on Z3 2.8
Counting down, less than 2 weeks to go hopefully! Teaser shots to keep me going
1997 (R) BMW Z3 2.8 Roadster - weekender
Hell Red/Imola Red/Black Z3M leather - 2 door, manual
2005 (55) Porsche 997 C4S 3.8 - man-o-porsche
Arctic Silver/Black leather - 2 door, manual
2017 (67) BMW M140i - daily
White/Black leather - 3 door, manual
Hell Red/Imola Red/Black Z3M leather - 2 door, manual
2005 (55) Porsche 997 C4S 3.8 - man-o-porsche
Arctic Silver/Black leather - 2 door, manual
2017 (67) BMW M140i - daily
White/Black leather - 3 door, manual
Re: Newbie from Lancashire - D Day 26 May Z3 2.8
Collection day confirmed - the Z is mine on 26th May!
1997 (R) BMW Z3 2.8 Roadster - weekender
Hell Red/Imola Red/Black Z3M leather - 2 door, manual
2005 (55) Porsche 997 C4S 3.8 - man-o-porsche
Arctic Silver/Black leather - 2 door, manual
2017 (67) BMW M140i - daily
White/Black leather - 3 door, manual
Hell Red/Imola Red/Black Z3M leather - 2 door, manual
2005 (55) Porsche 997 C4S 3.8 - man-o-porsche
Arctic Silver/Black leather - 2 door, manual
2017 (67) BMW M140i - daily
White/Black leather - 3 door, manual
Re: Newbie from Lancashire - D Day 26 May Z3 2.8
Don't forget to drive past Ian's house with the top down every time the sun is out. You may see him polishing the roof on his Z coupe
Re: Newbie from Lancashire - D Day 26 May Z3 2.8
Super job, just in time for the wonderful holiday sunshine!
Re: Newbie from Lancashire - D Day 26 May Z3 2.8
Don't give me evil ideas! But now you mention it........"...Jonttt wrote:Don't forget to drive past Ian's house with the top down every time the sun is out. You may see him polishing the roof on his Z coupe
1997 (R) BMW Z3 2.8 Roadster - weekender
Hell Red/Imola Red/Black Z3M leather - 2 door, manual
2005 (55) Porsche 997 C4S 3.8 - man-o-porsche
Arctic Silver/Black leather - 2 door, manual
2017 (67) BMW M140i - daily
White/Black leather - 3 door, manual
Hell Red/Imola Red/Black Z3M leather - 2 door, manual
2005 (55) Porsche 997 C4S 3.8 - man-o-porsche
Arctic Silver/Black leather - 2 door, manual
2017 (67) BMW M140i - daily
White/Black leather - 3 door, manual
Re: Newbie from Lancashire - D Day 26 May Z3 2.8
I hope so Dave though right now I'm looking at horizontal rain!Davejue1 wrote:Super job, just in time for the wonderful holiday sunshine!
1997 (R) BMW Z3 2.8 Roadster - weekender
Hell Red/Imola Red/Black Z3M leather - 2 door, manual
2005 (55) Porsche 997 C4S 3.8 - man-o-porsche
Arctic Silver/Black leather - 2 door, manual
2017 (67) BMW M140i - daily
White/Black leather - 3 door, manual
Hell Red/Imola Red/Black Z3M leather - 2 door, manual
2005 (55) Porsche 997 C4S 3.8 - man-o-porsche
Arctic Silver/Black leather - 2 door, manual
2017 (67) BMW M140i - daily
White/Black leather - 3 door, manual
Re: Newbie from Lancashire - D Day 26 May Z3 2.8
You should know that when the word "bank" is put infront of holiday rain is standard!
Re: Newbie from Lancashire - D Day 26 May Z3 2.8
Very true Dave!Davejue1 wrote:You should know that when the word "bank" is put infront of holiday rain is standard!
1997 (R) BMW Z3 2.8 Roadster - weekender
Hell Red/Imola Red/Black Z3M leather - 2 door, manual
2005 (55) Porsche 997 C4S 3.8 - man-o-porsche
Arctic Silver/Black leather - 2 door, manual
2017 (67) BMW M140i - daily
White/Black leather - 3 door, manual
Hell Red/Imola Red/Black Z3M leather - 2 door, manual
2005 (55) Porsche 997 C4S 3.8 - man-o-porsche
Arctic Silver/Black leather - 2 door, manual
2017 (67) BMW M140i - daily
White/Black leather - 3 door, manual
Re: Newbie from Lancashire - D Day 26 May Z3 2.8
Where abouts in lancs are you Dave? My brother lives in Sabden.
Re: Newbie from Lancashire - D Day 26 May Z3 2.8
Hi Dave, I'm near Kirkham between Preston and Blackpool in the flat part of Lancashire!
1997 (R) BMW Z3 2.8 Roadster - weekender
Hell Red/Imola Red/Black Z3M leather - 2 door, manual
2005 (55) Porsche 997 C4S 3.8 - man-o-porsche
Arctic Silver/Black leather - 2 door, manual
2017 (67) BMW M140i - daily
White/Black leather - 3 door, manual
Hell Red/Imola Red/Black Z3M leather - 2 door, manual
2005 (55) Porsche 997 C4S 3.8 - man-o-porsche
Arctic Silver/Black leather - 2 door, manual
2017 (67) BMW M140i - daily
White/Black leather - 3 door, manual
Re: Newbie from Lancashire - D Day 26 May Z3 2.8
Oi, I am watching you know!692DPG wrote:Don't give me evil ideas! But now you mention it........"...Jonttt wrote:Don't forget to drive past Ian's house with the top down every time the sun is out. You may see him polishing the roof on his Z coupe
Have to say that Mrs C and I had mixed feelings today seeing the roadie leave the driveway for the last time. I guess that you form a bit of a bond after just over 7 years of ownership. Good to know that it'll be in safe hands though
Current...1998 ///M Coupe
Previously...1997 Z3 2.8
Previously...1997 Z3 2.8
Re: Newbie from Lancashire - D Day 26 May Z3 2.8
Thanks Ian - I promise to look after it! I took both my daughters out for a drive then cleared it's bedroom before putting it away on a light diet of conditioned electrical charge and engaging in a little light bonnet claying and polishing.
Here it is having a little sleep in the warm and dry as true to usual form it's raining here in Lancashire!
Here it is having a little sleep in the warm and dry as true to usual form it's raining here in Lancashire!
1997 (R) BMW Z3 2.8 Roadster - weekender
Hell Red/Imola Red/Black Z3M leather - 2 door, manual
2005 (55) Porsche 997 C4S 3.8 - man-o-porsche
Arctic Silver/Black leather - 2 door, manual
2017 (67) BMW M140i - daily
White/Black leather - 3 door, manual
Hell Red/Imola Red/Black Z3M leather - 2 door, manual
2005 (55) Porsche 997 C4S 3.8 - man-o-porsche
Arctic Silver/Black leather - 2 door, manual
2017 (67) BMW M140i - daily
White/Black leather - 3 door, manual