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Post by buzyg » Sun Apr 02, 2017 9:57 pm

A little home work paid off I see. Great looking Zed. 8) Enjoy your Holiday and for a change look forward to it ending and picking up your fine new steed. :D
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Post by Marlon » Mon Apr 03, 2017 12:41 pm

looks like you made the right decisions - great looking ///M, now you have to be patient :thumbsup:
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Post by mj2k » Mon Apr 03, 2017 8:21 pm

AldridgeZ4 wrote: Sun Apr 02, 2017 9:16 pm Thanks.....now all I can imagine is my car being rallied around the streets of Leicester by the the teenage carwash guy for the next month.
Looks great, and the best colour M....But I am biased there.

Happy to look after it while you go on holiday :P
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Post by pvr » Mon Apr 03, 2017 9:00 pm

mj2k wrote: Mon Apr 03, 2017 8:21 pm
AldridgeZ4 wrote: Sun Apr 02, 2017 9:16 pm Thanks.....now all I can imagine is my car being rallied around the streets of Leicester by the the teenage carwash guy for the next month.
Looks great, and the best colour M....But I am biased there.

Happy to look after it while you go on holiday :P
And make that one a can of rattles as well? The OP is better off letting the car wash guy have a good go .... :evil:
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Post by derin100 » Tue Apr 04, 2017 6:24 pm

Congratulations!
Also, I agree with some of the other comments on here i.e. too much scare-mongering going on around Insp I vs Insp II
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Post by ratty64 » Mon Apr 10, 2017 9:22 pm

Wow, this is a really timely thread!

I have been looking at these 2 very cars. Used to be a member on here when I had my z4c and after running an e92 m3 and now a 435d I fancy something more raw for some roof down motoring.

The silver one looked great and I was disappointed when I called Leicester Sytner today to find it sold - congratulations!

I've got a tentative deal with Tamworth on the red z4mr. After being initially very weary about the service history I've negotiated an inspt 2 service and an additional year warranty i.e. 24 months.

I didn't realise the valve clearances were done on an inspection 1 so that sounds really positive. Would people recommend I walk or do you think the risk is somewhat protected by warranty and service?

(Also op did you negotiate a good deal? Appreciate you may not want to tell me but it may help my negotiation if I know im close to what you agreed! Cheer)

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Post by mr wilks » Mon Apr 10, 2017 9:36 pm

2 yr warranty ratty64 + ins2 as i'm sure you are aware racks up in real terms to well over £2k :o
These aren't 12 month old AUC , they are 10yrs , you know there is irregularity in the history so judge the car on its current condition , purchase price & potential costs going forward , id say you were well on top of a decent deal & let's face it , Imola is THE best colour for any ///M car :oops: :D
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Post by ratty64 » Mon Apr 10, 2017 9:41 pm

Yes I'm starting to think that way - it was niggling in my mind but now knowing an insp 1 checks the valve clearances too I feel better.

Haven't seen it with the roof up so going to check that tomorrow for condition.

Absolutely love the red. Had a montego blue z4c and Melbourne m3, so now time for an imola z4c I feel

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Post by Angelus666 » Mon Apr 10, 2017 9:43 pm

2 year AUC warranty on that car is a bargain! It makes it completely risk free for you....Get it before someone else does!

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Post by srhutch » Mon Apr 10, 2017 9:45 pm

mr wilks wrote: Mon Apr 10, 2017 9:36 pm 2 yr warranty ratty64 + ins2 as i'm sure you are aware racks up in real terms to well over £2k :o
These aren't 12 month old AUC , they are 10yrs , you know there is irregularity in the history so judge the car on its current condition , purchase price & potential costs going forward , id say you were well on top of a decent deal & let's face it , Imola is THE best colour for any ///M car :oops: :D
I'm with you on this. A few years ago a different story. A 2 year BMW warranty should cover any major issues if any do arise.
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Post by mr wilks » Mon Apr 10, 2017 9:46 pm

ratty64 wrote: Mon Apr 10, 2017 9:41 pm Yes I'm starting to think that way - it was niggling in my mind but now knowing an insp 1 checks the valve clearances too I feel better.

Haven't seen it with the roof up so going to check that tomorrow for condition.

Absolutely love the red. Had a montego blue z4c and Melbourne m3, so now time for an imola z4c I feel
Truth is after 7 previous grey or black Z4s the Imola is a different beast altogether , discreet it is not :cry: but for a roadster with M pedigree it really fits the bill :evil: click on my Instagram link if you want a Imola feast :) :thumbsup:
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Post by ratty64 » Tue Apr 11, 2017 7:28 pm

placed the order today and pick up next Thursday - can't wait!

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Post by mj2k » Tue Apr 11, 2017 7:39 pm

pvr wrote: Mon Apr 03, 2017 9:00 pm
mj2k wrote: Mon Apr 03, 2017 8:21 pm
AldridgeZ4 wrote: Sun Apr 02, 2017 9:16 pm Thanks.....now all I can imagine is my car being rallied around the streets of Leicester by the the teenage carwash guy for the next month.
Looks great, and the best colour M....But I am biased there.

Happy to look after it while you go on holiday :P
And make that one a can of rattles as well? The OP is better off letting the car wash guy have a good go .... :evil:
Missed this you cheeky clog wearer!!

After the woes of limp mode, rattles where the least of my worries, besides couldn't hear the rear parcel one with the roof down. Although the squeak of window / rubber when I fiddled with the window whilst driving in said limo mode got a "seriously, you're bothered about a rattle right now?" :lol:
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Post by mr wilks » Tue Apr 11, 2017 8:30 pm

ratty64 wrote: Tue Apr 11, 2017 7:28 pm placed the order today and pick up next Thursday - can't wait!
The forum Imola count is growing :) be sure to start a new post up when you get it :thumbsup:
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Post by srhutch » Tue Apr 11, 2017 8:33 pm

mr wilks wrote: Tue Apr 11, 2017 8:30 pm
ratty64 wrote: Tue Apr 11, 2017 7:28 pm placed the order today and pick up next Thursday - can't wait!
The forum Imola count is growing :) be sure to start a new post up when you get it :thumbsup:

Getting very common now, will hit values hard soon :lol:
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