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Post by MrC » Wed Sep 20, 2017 7:37 pm

Hi all

A recent impulse buy has seen me venture into z4 ownership. Having driven around in a transit van for the last 5 years a new job and change of lifestyle meant I could buy a 'fun' car for the weekend. Never really considered a z4 and actually went to look at something else, the z4 was sitting next to it and next thing I knew I owned it.

It needs a few thing fixing on it as excepted for a car this age but so far I've been pretty impressed with it. The previous owners have made a few interesting mods which will need to be rectified but noting too tricky.

I'm sure I'll be on here with loads of questions as and when they arise but for now that's all.
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Post by obewan » Wed Sep 20, 2017 7:40 pm

Hi And welcome
Pic with first post as well :thumbsup:
Any more details re spec
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Post by buzyg » Wed Sep 20, 2017 7:50 pm

Welcome to the forum. Your going to find the boot a bit small after the transit. :wink:
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Post by philbo909 » Wed Sep 20, 2017 7:50 pm

What mods are you rectifying? Welcome :thumbsup:
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Post by Mr Tidy » Wed Sep 20, 2017 7:58 pm

Welcome to the forum OP. :thumbup:

Bonus points for a photo in your first post too!

Now you are here you'll probably be planning mods of your own soon. :lol:
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Post by MrC » Wed Sep 20, 2017 8:02 pm

Spec would help, it's a 3.0i, 6 speed with a red leather interior.

It has m badges stuck all over it including on the key so a little bit of patience and time will help with that, not too keen on the black rims to be honest, whilst they are in mighty good nick I'm still not 100% convinced and think it would look better with bigger silver wheels.

The boot was a surprise to be honest, much bigger than expected.

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Post by srhutch » Wed Sep 20, 2017 8:12 pm

Hi and welcome. :D

I’m sure those daisies will be replaced once you’ve seen a few 18” alternatives. Stubby would be a good mod also if not already fitted.
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Post by Havard » Wed Sep 20, 2017 8:16 pm

Welcome...!! :D
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Post by Pastry » Wed Sep 20, 2017 8:54 pm

Welcome aboard :thumbsup: If I'm not mistaken we are in the same village (don't want to say too much on line) :D
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Post by MrC » Wed Sep 20, 2017 9:08 pm

Wow small world, I'll keep an eye out for you.

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Post by firebobby » Wed Sep 20, 2017 9:25 pm

Welcome to the forum, there is a Z4M and an 3.0si in your village if you need any bits :rofl:
We are having a Z4 meet this Saturday at the Ace cafe in London, planning on 40 cars, if you want to attend there are a couple of places left. There is a thread on here.
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Post by jamie_z4 » Wed Sep 20, 2017 9:28 pm

An 05 plate 3.0i in titan silver. Excellent choice if I do say so myself!
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Post by RickRob » Wed Sep 20, 2017 9:34 pm

Hi and welcome.

No shortage of mod suggestions on here!

Enjoy :driving:
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Post by MrC » Thu Sep 21, 2017 9:57 am

Thanks for the warm welcome, if I wasn't off to a classic show on Saturday in Northampton I'd take a drive down to the ace, this was actually purchased just around the corner from there. I'll join you on the next.

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Post by Rusky » Sun Sep 24, 2017 9:02 pm

Welcome Mr C good choice :thumbsup:
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