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Hi from Independent Catalunya
Hi guys, just purchased a 05 2.0 roadster in the UK to bring down to Spain. Got it off a guy on Facebook for a steal (hope not literally). At 1800 I couldn't refuse could I? Well I hope I have done the right thing.
Declared and observed issues:
Oil leak top front of engine - cam cover and oil filter gasket.
Faulty driver's window. Needs regulator
Had a Mech' lift it and discovered some other stuff:
Both front flex brake hoses bad
Two solid brake pipes rear need replaced
Brake sensor needed
Key needs battery
Brake fluid replacement (because of the above)
Coolant has evidence of radweld and needs replacement (this one worries me a bit).
Would like to know more history on the car as the seller was a bit sketchy. Do you guys share Reg's for this purpose or is it considered bad form?
Looking forward to being a member of this community as a former Z3 owner.
Ian
Declared and observed issues:
Oil leak top front of engine - cam cover and oil filter gasket.
Faulty driver's window. Needs regulator
Had a Mech' lift it and discovered some other stuff:
Both front flex brake hoses bad
Two solid brake pipes rear need replaced
Brake sensor needed
Key needs battery
Brake fluid replacement (because of the above)
Coolant has evidence of radweld and needs replacement (this one worries me a bit).
Would like to know more history on the car as the seller was a bit sketchy. Do you guys share Reg's for this purpose or is it considered bad form?
Looking forward to being a member of this community as a former Z3 owner.
Ian
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Hi from Independent Catalunya
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Hi from Independent Catalunya
Hi & Welcome
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Hi from Independent Catalunya
Hi and a big welcome from Ecosse!
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Hi from Independent Catalunya
Thanks for the welcome guys,
Nanu - I haven't even seen the car yet! It really was a leap of faith! Will post a pic as soon as I can sorry.
MefiEcosse - is that an independent Ecosse?
Nanu - I haven't even seen the car yet! It really was a leap of faith! Will post a pic as soon as I can sorry.
MefiEcosse - is that an independent Ecosse?
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Mibee one day!Courageous wrote: ↑Sat Apr 21, 2018 8:45 pm Thanks for the welcome guys,
Nanu - I haven't even seen the car yet! It really was a leap of faith! Will post a pic as soon as I can sorry.
MefiEcosse - is that an independent Ecosse?
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Hi from Independent Catalunya
Welcome to the forum Ian.
That's a brave way to buy, but as you say for the money it has to be worth a punt!
That's a brave way to buy, but as you say for the money it has to be worth a punt!
That didn't work out last time - shame they only let those in Scotia vote. I'm sure the English would be happy to stop the subsidies.
Coupes because stunning!
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Gone - Montego Blue
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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
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Hi from Independent Catalunya
Are you sure? England would be bankrupt without the subsidies!
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Hi from Independent Catalunya
Which ones are those?
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
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Hi from Independent Catalunya
Try recharging and then resyncing the key you can use a tooth brush charger just place the key on it
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Hi from Independent Catalunya
Thanks again guys, Jabber the key can be charged by a toothbrush charger? Crikey! That's clever stuff! Thanks for the tip.