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Post by mikedev » Tue Oct 10, 2017 4:41 pm

Thanks for adding me. I've been a Z fan since I got my first BMW back in 2001. It was a 1997 Z3 1.9L Roadster. I got hooked on roadsters back in the late 80s when I had two Triumph TR6s - first one was a 1971 - totaled it street racing, then got a 1969, which I ended up selling.

Anyway, got the 1997 Z3 and loved it - drove it for years until I had kids - sold it for a 4-seater. Now, my kids are older and driving, so no need for more than 2 seats in my car. Picked up this low mileage 2008 Z4M Roadster a couple of years ago and it's my favorite BMW so far. Even after 2 years, I take any opportunity I can to run errands, or just get out on the road, preferably top down.

Here's a shot of the 1969 TR6 I had, then my 1997 Z3, then my current Z4MR.

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Post by buzyg » Tue Oct 10, 2017 4:45 pm

Very nice ///MR and some quality company in that car park. :thumbsup: Love those wheels too. 8) Welcome to the forum. :)
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Post by mikedev » Tue Oct 10, 2017 4:50 pm

Thank you!

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Post by Marlon » Tue Oct 10, 2017 5:34 pm

Lovely black Z4MR :thumbsup:
Also loving the red TR6 :)

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Post by mikedev » Tue Oct 10, 2017 5:50 pm

Thank you Marlon - wish I still had that TR6!

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Post by Mr Tidy » Tue Oct 10, 2017 7:00 pm

Welcome to the forum OP. :thumbsup:

That's a lovely looking Z4MR you have there! (But I can see why you wish you still had the TR6). :lol:
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Post by metal licker » Tue Oct 10, 2017 7:37 pm

Hi and welcome aboard :thumbsup:
Love the TR6 !!!
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Post by mikedev » Tue Oct 10, 2017 11:05 pm

Thanks guys!

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Post by srhutch » Wed Oct 11, 2017 6:57 am

Hi and welcome.

Again, loving the TR6 :thumbsup:
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Post by enzed4 » Wed Oct 11, 2017 9:29 am

Great car, great colour :thumbsup: . I'm curious, what's the badge on the front grille?
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Post by mikedev » Wed Oct 11, 2017 2:37 pm

Thanks srhutch and enzed4. The badge is a BMW Car Club of America badge in M colors - the one in the upper left of this pic.
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Post by BSVA » Wed Oct 11, 2017 3:29 pm

Hi mikedev, welcome to the forum. Almost similar in taste, I had a 1965 TR4A, a 2000 Z3 and currenty a 2004 Z4. Can not find the Z3 pic. Nice pics you have.
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Post by mikedev » Wed Oct 11, 2017 3:42 pm

Thank you - Awesome cars BSVA - very similar car history and taste indeed! Love that TR4 as you might have been able to guess. :D

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Post by maxman » Wed Oct 11, 2017 3:46 pm

You look to have owned some nice motors. :thumbsup:

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Post by mikedev » Wed Oct 11, 2017 3:50 pm

Thank you maxman - I have been fortunate to own some fun ones!

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