Newbie from Lancashire - D Day 26 May Z3 2.8

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Newbie from Lancashire - D Day 26 May Z3 2.8

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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. :D

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! :lol:

Looking forward to getting involved and meeting people at events throughout the year.

Cheers, Dave.
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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
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Re: Newbie from Lancashire - deal done on Z3 2.8

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Hi Dave,

Welcome to the fold, lots of info here to digest, Have you bought Ian's car by any chance?

Brian
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Re: Newbie from Lancashire - deal done on Z3 2.8

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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
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
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Re: Newbie from Lancashire - deal done on Z3 2.8

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Enjoy it when it comes, you've bagged yourself a cracking car :)
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Re: Newbie from Lancashire - deal done on Z3 2.8

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Hello and welcome! :)

Cheers
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Hi Dave, welcome from me too. :)
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Brian H wrote:Enjoy it when it comes, you've bagged yourself a cracking car :)
Cheers Brian - I'm looking forward to it! :D
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
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Davejue1 wrote:Hello and welcome! :)

Cheers
Dave
Thanks for the welcome Dave - I'm looking forward to getting involved.

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
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Mint wrote:Hi Dave, welcome from me too. :)
Mint - thanks for the welcome, just counting down the days now!

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
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Are you joining us on the Derbyshire/glossop cruise next month Dave? :drive

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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
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I'm sure that wouldn't be an issue, just look Billz up on the thread as he's organising it all bless him!! :)

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Didn't realise you'd signed up Dave, welcome to THE zed roadster forum :thumb:

Not sure if you've found it already, but here's my journal
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Yes Ian, signed up and found your journal - getting excited about my new arrival! :D
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
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Counting down, less than 2 weeks to go hopefully! Teaser shots to keep me going :D

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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
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Re: Newbie from Lancashire - D Day 26 May Z3 2.8

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Collection day confirmed - the Z is mine on 26th May! :cheers :drive :thumb:
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
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Re: Newbie from Lancashire - D Day 26 May Z3 2.8

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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 :wink:
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Super job, just in time for the wonderful holiday sunshine! :sunny :drive
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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 :wink:
:lol: Don't give me evil ideas! But now you mention it........"... :devil:
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
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Davejue1 wrote:Super job, just in time for the wonderful holiday sunshine! :sunny :drive
I hope so Dave though right now I'm looking at horizontal rain! :head:
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
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You should know that when the word "bank" is put infront of holiday rain is standard! :)
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Davejue1 wrote:You should know that when the word "bank" is put infront of holiday rain is standard! :)
Very true Dave! :lol:
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
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Where abouts in lancs are you Dave? My brother lives in Sabden. :)
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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
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Re: Newbie from Lancashire - D Day 26 May Z3 2.8

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692DPG wrote:
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 :wink:
:lol: Don't give me evil ideas! But now you mention it........"... :devil:
Oi, I am watching you know!

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 :thumb:
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Thanks Ian - I promise to look after it! :D 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!

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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
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