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Post by brightonbimmer » Sat Sep 16, 2017 11:54 am

I have enjoyed this forum while I enjoyed my 2007 Z4 3.0i Roadster. However, I have just exchanged it for a 2006 M6 in Indianapolis Red Metallic, with a 5.0L V-10 and 500 HP. I am giving up sporty looks and behaviour in exchange for luxury and performance. A friend tells me that this car needs no seatbelts - you are pressed into the seatbacks at all times !
With only 66,000 KMs and a beautiful leather interior which looks unused, this may well be my last performance car, as I just turned 77. Who knows - perhaps in three years I will not be allowed to control 500 HP ?
Current cars: 2013 Honda Civic EX (daily driver, 55,000 KM) + 2003 Mazda MX-5 SE (Titanium Grey, with 22,000 KM) + 2006 BMW M6 (Indianapolis Red Metallic, just turned 67,000 KM)
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Post by RyanB88 » Sat Sep 16, 2017 12:02 pm

Shame you're leaving, but what a replacement! The BMW V10 sounds absolutely amazing ! Any pics?
Z4 now sold :(

Current - M235i :thumbsup:

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Post by maxman » Sat Sep 16, 2017 12:05 pm

That's the way,live life to the full :thumbsup:

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Post by buzyg » Sat Sep 16, 2017 12:22 pm

Enjoy the comfort, enjoy the power, enjoy life. :D :thumbsup:
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Post by paddy wright » Sat Sep 16, 2017 12:57 pm

Stick around- ur welcome even if you are zless! Pics of the ///M6 welcome!
Z4 2.2 sterling grey,Msport seats,retrofit cupholders,cruise,footwell lights,sound gen and mfsw,18"ellipsoids,xenons+light washers,ZHPknob,folding mirrors,3"stubby,update wheel caps,gateway300 ipod, wind deflector to keep the wife happy!

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Post by Mr Tidy » Sat Sep 16, 2017 10:00 pm

Your new car sounds fantastic OP. :thumbsup:

We'd love to see a photo or two before you go, but you don't have to leave when you sell your Z anyway.

At least is sounds like you aren't slowing down. :lol:
Coupes because stunning!
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Gone - Montego Blue
Gone - Ruby Black

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Post by Marlon » Sat Sep 16, 2017 10:10 pm

Great replacement and staying with red I see :thumbsup:
Post up some pics of the new beast when you can.
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Post by D4dawg » Sat Sep 16, 2017 10:26 pm

Hahaha rock & roll buddy :driving:

Ain't over till it's over

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Post by brightonbimmer » Sun Sep 17, 2017 1:05 am

I have forgotten how to add photos, but I will give it a try. I put a couple into my Photobucket - is that still the way to do it ?
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Current cars: 2013 Honda Civic EX (daily driver, 55,000 KM) + 2003 Mazda MX-5 SE (Titanium Grey, with 22,000 KM) + 2006 BMW M6 (Indianapolis Red Metallic, just turned 67,000 KM)
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Post by D4dawg » Sun Sep 17, 2017 1:08 am

Nice buddy

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Post by bmwaddict » Sun Sep 17, 2017 1:08 am

What a beast! Love Indianapolis, and just looks so right on the e63. Enjoy!
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Post by brightonbimmer » Sun Sep 17, 2017 1:12 am

As you can see, I managed it OK, without the need for Photobucket. I am glad that someone fixed that archaic process and made it easier for us old fogeys to manage photos.
Current cars: 2013 Honda Civic EX (daily driver, 55,000 KM) + 2003 Mazda MX-5 SE (Titanium Grey, with 22,000 KM) + 2006 BMW M6 (Indianapolis Red Metallic, just turned 67,000 KM)
First sports car was 1963 Morgan 4/4 in 1964.Image

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Post by enzed4 » Sun Sep 17, 2017 2:59 am

That's an awesome vehicle! And as others have mentioned, you're welcome to stick around, it's not as if you're banned for not having a Z4 :D . Out of curiosity, what happened to your Z4? Did you trade it, or sell it?
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Post by firebobby » Sun Sep 17, 2017 9:21 am

Wow, what a beast. Remember to pop in from time to time and let us know how it's going. Agree with the photo situation, so easy now :thumbsup:
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Post by brightonbimmer » Sun Sep 17, 2017 12:21 pm

enzed4 wrote: Sun Sep 17, 2017 2:59 am That's an awesome vehicle! And as others have mentioned, you're welcome to stick around, it's not as if you're banned for not having a Z4 :D . Out of curiosity, what happened to your Z4? Did you trade it, or sell it?
In Ontario, Canada, one must pay 13% sales tax on the full price of the vehicle if purchased without a trade-in (3900. dollars in this case.) Since I traded in the Z4, the tax was payable only on the difference in value. If I had sold it privately, I would have had to receive 3000. more for the Z4, plus the hassle of selling privately (emissions testing, safety inspection costs etc.) This way, I test-drove the car, liked it, and came home in it 100 miles the same day.
Current cars: 2013 Honda Civic EX (daily driver, 55,000 KM) + 2003 Mazda MX-5 SE (Titanium Grey, with 22,000 KM) + 2006 BMW M6 (Indianapolis Red Metallic, just turned 67,000 KM)
First sports car was 1963 Morgan 4/4 in 1964.Image

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