I’m enjoying still being coordinated enough to manage my own gear changes like I did last year.
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Deal is done on the body and most of the parts. Got to pay for it all this week!
Should be picking up all the bits just after xmas, so can get on with it.
Spending most evenings at the minute just fecking about with bits. Tonight I am trying to separate the seats from the electric bases without damaging anything, as want to sell the seats.
Also trying to buy another car, which is not straightforward as I am having to speak to dealers! That's another story, though.
All good things come to those who wait. I'm really impatient which explains a lot.
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F31 320i. Good car.
E89 20i Now fully dried
Z3 'free litre'. Project and a half. Complicated!
Mazda3 sold
Tatty old R56 Mini Cooper. Money pit!
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Do we know if this is just for the US market? The other tweaks sound pretty good, and I love that frozen green!
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Pondrew wrote: ↑Tue Dec 12, 2023 10:33 pmDeal is done on the body and most of the parts. Got to pay for it all this week!
Should be picking up all the bits just after xmas, so can get on with it.
Spending most evenings at the minute just fecking about with bits. Tonight I am trying to separate the seats from the electric bases without damaging anything, as want to sell the seats.
Also trying to buy another car, which is not straightforward as I am having to speak to dealers! That's another story, though.
Now, Sterling grey Z4 2.2 with cup holders, stubby aerial and sport seats. Roadsters ‘cause they’re great with the roof down.
Ford Anglia, Red Sprite, a few MG midgets, MGB Roadster and yellow Ford Capri, all gone many years now.
Ford Anglia, Red Sprite, a few MG midgets, MGB Roadster and yellow Ford Capri, all gone many years now.
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All good things come to those who wait. I'm really impatient which explains a lot.
F31 320i. Good car.
E89 20i Now fully dried
Z3 'free litre'. Project and a half. Complicated!
Mazda3 sold
Tatty old R56 Mini Cooper. Money pit!
F31 320i. Good car.
E89 20i Now fully dried
Z3 'free litre'. Project and a half. Complicated!
Mazda3 sold
Tatty old R56 Mini Cooper. Money pit!
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[/quote]All that effort changing gears for less outcome. So last year
I’m enjoying still being coordinated enough to manage my own gear changes like I did last year.
[/quote]Pleased to hear it. I'm at an age now where any assistance is generally appreciated even if it's not always needed.
Providing it's free of course.
I’m enjoying still being coordinated enough to manage my own gear changes like I did last year.
[/quote]Pleased to hear it. I'm at an age now where any assistance is generally appreciated even if it's not always needed.
Providing it's free of course.
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I love a manual. Saying that, I live in London and could only justify a manual as a second car. It’s hard bloody work being stuck in traffic.
It says only in USA market too?
It says only in USA market too?
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I believe it’s now confirmed for U.K. and Germany at least if not other European markets as well
Announcement mid January according to BMWBLOG iirc
Announcement mid January according to BMWBLOG iirc
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It’ll be interesting to see what the changes make to dampers and steering feel if it happens. It needs livening up a bit for a manual box. Should make for a superb car if it happens here and a real alternative to a boxster if the changes are good.
718 GTS 4.0 are occasionally dropping into what the new Zed manual price range will be, albeit with very low spec. However the 4 pot turbo boxster engine whilst being very good it really is dull, and I’d think the Zed could be a real alternative in manual guise if you want a manual car.
718 GTS 4.0 are occasionally dropping into what the new Zed manual price range will be, albeit with very low spec. However the 4 pot turbo boxster engine whilst being very good it really is dull, and I’d think the Zed could be a real alternative in manual guise if you want a manual car.
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The next question is... Will anyone actually buy one? Especially if manual commands a premium as in the US?
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Well it will look different with the 20” rear and only 10 front.
It sounds like nice changes, however with my driving in London……it will be a nightmare. As a weekend car it would be fantastic.
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I think it will be a similar thought process for most people. Anyone who genuinely wants a "pure" driving experience like the good ol' days will just buy a Z4M... or a Porsche.
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Or maybe a Toyota Supra if they want a Coupe!
Coupes because stunning!
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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
Gone - Montego Blue
Gone - Ruby Black