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Post by Cat7 » Wed May 17, 2017 9:56 pm

Quick hello to all from another newbie, literally signed up today as I'm thinking about a particular Z4 that I will be buying if I can sort some decent insurance for a reasonable price.
Mainly frequented pistonheads until now, I'm lucky enough to have a caterham R400 as well, and have owned MX5s, a Defender and a 987 boxster S previously, the boxster was awesome but had to sell due to Company car, but now looking into the Z4 which I'm currently in to. See you around the forum!

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Post by Marlon » Wed May 17, 2017 9:58 pm

Welcome along, what model Z4 are you looking at?
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Post by Cat7 » Wed May 17, 2017 9:59 pm

Thanks for the welcome, 2.5 SE

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Post by Smartbear » Wed May 17, 2017 10:02 pm

Cat7 wrote: Wed May 17, 2017 9:59 pm Thanks for the welcome, 2.5 SE
Hi & welcome, whatever you do, don't ask about buying a 2litre z4! :rofl:
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Post by Cat7 » Wed May 17, 2017 10:04 pm

Thanks, I've kind of picked up on that :oops:

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Post by Marlon » Wed May 17, 2017 10:09 pm

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Post by Mr Tidy » Wed May 17, 2017 10:37 pm

Hi and welcome OP. :thumbsup:

Good luck with your search for a 2.5 - I know an SE may be cheaper, but I wouldn't rule out a Sport until you have tried one (or a 3 litre come to that)!

Good luck finding one you like - and don't forget the photos! :lol:
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Post by buzyg » Wed May 17, 2017 10:38 pm

Welcome on board. Decent little garage collection there. :thumbsup:
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Post by MACK » Wed May 17, 2017 10:53 pm

Smartbear wrote: Wed May 17, 2017 10:02 pm
Cat7 wrote: Wed May 17, 2017 9:59 pm Thanks for the welcome, 2.5 SE
Hi & welcome, whatever you do, don't ask about buying a 2litre z4! :rofl:
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Cat7 are you looking at buying a pre or post facelift car?
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Post by Cat7 » Thu May 18, 2017 5:42 am

Thanks all, looking at pre facelift. I've got my rip roaring R400 for fun and so I've been looking for a 2.5 se that I can take out at weekends and summer evenings ( assuming we get some :D ) for leisurely drives.
Unfortunately the Defender and Boxster are long gone. I used to have the benefit of car allowance, but since they tightened all the co2 levels I had to sell both as neither complied for company car ( diesel :headbang: )

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Post by Cat7 » Fri May 26, 2017 8:05 pm

Well finally got myself a very tastey 2.5se and am already enjoying the lovely smooth straight six engine coupled with the 5 speed gearbox and the small bottle top wheels which give a very comfortable and relaxed ride.
A few little rattles and other minor noises to investigate but she drives very nicely and is very addictive.
Very pleased with my new acquisition, anyone care to take a guess which one I've bought? :driving:

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Post by NickDE » Fri May 26, 2017 9:37 pm

Cat7 wrote: Fri May 26, 2017 8:05 pm the small bottle top wheels
Oooh, can you get bottletops for the Z4 ? Now I'm excited !! :trampoline: Image
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Post by Crazy Harry » Fri May 26, 2017 9:43 pm

Hi and welcome,

Had my Zed since January as a more grown up daily driver - one of my other cars is a Caterham. The Zed has extended the top down motoring to all year on any dry day :thumbsup: Hope you can get your insurance sorted and buy the Zed you've seen.

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Post by Cat7 » Sat May 27, 2017 7:56 am

Morning all, lovely day again. Yes the Zed will certainly make for all year top down motoring unlike the 7 which is only a summer car. I bought Bryan's (dietcokeman's) 2.5se advertised on here it's in lovely condition as his Z4m which is tastey. What Caterham have you got Harry?

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Post by RickRob » Sat May 27, 2017 10:14 am

Hi and welcome.

If what you apsay is true, then only dietcokeman and you know that is the case. In other words, we need to see pictures!

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