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- mikedev
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New to forum from USA, Olathe, KS to be exact...
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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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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- buzyg
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Very nice ///MR and some quality company in that car park. Love those wheels too. Welcome to the forum.
- mikedev
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- Marlon
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Lovely black Z4MR
Also loving the red TR6
Welcome to the forum.
Also loving the red TR6
Welcome to the forum.
Gone: 3.0si 2008 E85
911 997 Carrera S
- mikedev
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Thank you Marlon - wish I still had that TR6!
- Mr Tidy
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Welcome to the forum OP.
That's a lovely looking Z4MR you have there! (But I can see why you wish you still had the TR6).
That's a lovely looking Z4MR you have there! (But I can see why you wish you still had the TR6).
Coupes because stunning!
Current - Silver Grey MC, Imola Red heated Nappa & carbon trim. Aeros, H & R Coil-overs, 224s, OE Strut brace, Nav, cup-holders, DSP Hi-Fi, pdc, cruise, MFSW, no CDV! E90 330i daily
Gone - Montego Blue
Gone - Ruby Black
Current - Silver Grey MC, Imola Red heated Nappa & carbon trim. Aeros, H & R Coil-overs, 224s, OE Strut brace, Nav, cup-holders, DSP Hi-Fi, pdc, cruise, MFSW, no CDV! E90 330i daily
Gone - Montego Blue
Gone - Ruby Black
- metal licker
- Lifer
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Hi and welcome aboard
Love the TR6 !!!
Love the TR6 !!!
718 4.0 GTS Boxster in YELLOW
718 Guards Red Boxster .........Gone!
A35 AMG saloon .........Gone!
JCW ...........Gone !
E89 35i Msport VO ................Gone !
E89 23i SE DSB ................Gone !
Hello to Jason Isaacs
718 Guards Red Boxster .........Gone!
A35 AMG saloon .........Gone!
JCW ...........Gone !
E89 35i Msport VO ................Gone !
E89 23i SE DSB ................Gone !
Hello to Jason Isaacs
- mikedev
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Thanks guys!
- srhutch
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Hi and welcome.
Again, loving the TR6
Again, loving the TR6
- enzed4
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Great car, great colour . I'm curious, what's the badge on the front grille?
Gone: 2010 35i DCT
Gone: 2008 2.5Si Sport
- mikedev
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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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- BSVA
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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.
2004 BMW Z4 3.0i, Titanium Silver, Black Leather, Premium Pkg, Sport Pkg, Xenons, Ellipsoids,
Continental ProContact RX SSR's.
Continental ProContact RX SSR's.
- mikedev
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Thank you - Awesome cars BSVA - very similar car history and taste indeed! Love that TR4 as you might have been able to guess.
- maxman
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You look to have owned some nice motors.
- mikedev
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Thank you maxman - I have been fortunate to own some fun ones!