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- Smelf36
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Well, I feel I can now call myself an official
Member of the forum as after much searching test driving and haggling I have found and bought my Zed
2008, 2.0 sport, 45000 miles, M sport seats and steering wheel and gorgeous colour (I think)
1st impressions, it's hard as fook, lousy vision with the roof up, wife hates it......I love it
All joking aside, run flats suck, it tracks like a berstard and the ride is so harsh on crappy Sussex roads. Having researched the forum seems like the tyres are more than likely the culprit, so time to save for a change up. So do you have to do all 4 at the same time, I've no experience with performance car tyres having been a bike man?
Needs a new front bumper clip as the dealer managed to break one fitting a new headlight for me (original was condensating), but I let him off as it saved me having to pay for it
I was originally hoping to get the 2.5, just couldn't find one in the right condition at my price point, but actually, the 2.0 is surprisingly good, and good enough for my first foray into βsportsβ cars. So all in all, I'm a happy man
Member of the forum as after much searching test driving and haggling I have found and bought my Zed
2008, 2.0 sport, 45000 miles, M sport seats and steering wheel and gorgeous colour (I think)
1st impressions, it's hard as fook, lousy vision with the roof up, wife hates it......I love it
All joking aside, run flats suck, it tracks like a berstard and the ride is so harsh on crappy Sussex roads. Having researched the forum seems like the tyres are more than likely the culprit, so time to save for a change up. So do you have to do all 4 at the same time, I've no experience with performance car tyres having been a bike man?
Needs a new front bumper clip as the dealer managed to break one fitting a new headlight for me (original was condensating), but I let him off as it saved me having to pay for it
I was originally hoping to get the 2.5, just couldn't find one in the right condition at my price point, but actually, the 2.0 is surprisingly good, and good enough for my first foray into βsportsβ cars. So all in all, I'm a happy man
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Then 2008 E85 2.0i Sport roadster.
Now 2012 E89 2.0i M Sport
Live every day like it's your last, cos one-day you'll be right
Now 2012 E89 2.0i M Sport
Live every day like it's your last, cos one-day you'll be right
- Smartbear
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Hi, looks smashing-enjoy the great summer weβve been having
Rob
Rob
e89 Sdrive 20i, plenty of mumbo & good economy-the thinking bears z4
e89 Sdrive 30i, this ones busted, pass me another...
e85 3.0si sold
- Crazy Harry
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Hi and welcome - blue roadster; well done not that many of us around compared to some colours. I'm running black seats in mine nut looks like yours are two tone - show us an interior shot!
- srhutch
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Hi, nice looking roadster.
Where in Sussex are you?
Where in Sussex are you?
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- Lifer
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Hi and welcome
Z less again
14 E89 Z4 2.0 msport grey gone now
10 E89 Z4 3.0 Black auto now. Very sadly gone
Gone 04 E85 z4 3.0 Maldives blue smg
14 E89 Z4 2.0 msport grey gone now
10 E89 Z4 3.0 Black auto now. Very sadly gone
Gone 04 E85 z4 3.0 Maldives blue smg
- RustyZ4
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Very nice indeed, Hi & Welcome
Z4 Mineral Grey, 28i MSport Auto, lots of goodies
Z4 E85 3.0, gone but now with son
Growing Old is Mandatory But Growing Up is Optional
Z4 E85 3.0, gone but now with son
Growing Old is Mandatory But Growing Up is Optional
- obewan
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Hi and welcome - great looking car you have there
E89 2.0 SDrive MSport
Honda CB500F.
Gone but not forgotten E85 2.0 MSport
Honda CB500F.
Gone but not forgotten E85 2.0 MSport
- Marlon
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Welcome to the forum, gorgeous looking Zed and top class photos
In answer to your question, if you can stretch to it I'd swap out all four run flats
In answer to your question, if you can stretch to it I'd swap out all four run flats
Gone: 3.0si 2008 E85
911 997 Carrera S
- Smelf36
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Thanks, yeah love the blue. Seats are 2 tone. Here's an interior pic, does anyone know the name of the light grey leather, the drivers bolster has the obligatory wear, I've found a company that sell colouring kits matches to BMW just need to known what to orderCrazy Harry wrote: βMon Jul 16, 2018 5:44 am Hi and welcome - blue roadster; well done not that many of us around compared to some colours. I'm running black seats in mine nut looks like yours are two tone - show us an interior shot!
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Then 2008 E85 2.0i Sport roadster.
Now 2012 E89 2.0i M Sport
Live every day like it's your last, cos one-day you'll be right
Now 2012 E89 2.0i M Sport
Live every day like it's your last, cos one-day you'll be right
- Smelf36
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Hi thanks. Near Hastings
Then 2008 E85 2.0i Sport roadster.
Now 2012 E89 2.0i M Sport
Live every day like it's your last, cos one-day you'll be right
Now 2012 E89 2.0i M Sport
Live every day like it's your last, cos one-day you'll be right
- Smelf36
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Cannot lie, pinched the photos from the sellers advert, mine were pants lol. Had a feeling I would need to do all four
Then 2008 E85 2.0i Sport roadster.
Now 2012 E89 2.0i M Sport
Live every day like it's your last, cos one-day you'll be right
Now 2012 E89 2.0i M Sport
Live every day like it's your last, cos one-day you'll be right
- obewan
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No, I think Marlon is saying if you can afford the one off outlay, then do it - as long as you ensure you change one axle at a time you will be fine
There are a few threads about it on the forum
E89 2.0 SDrive MSport
Honda CB500F.
Gone but not forgotten E85 2.0 MSport
Honda CB500F.
Gone but not forgotten E85 2.0 MSport
- Smelf36
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Ah, that's a bit more optimistic, cheersobewan wrote: βMon Jul 16, 2018 1:34 pmNo, I think Marlon is saying if you can afford the one off outlay, then do it - as long as you ensure you change one axle at a time you will be fine
There are a few threads about it on the forum
Then 2008 E85 2.0i Sport roadster.
Now 2012 E89 2.0i M Sport
Live every day like it's your last, cos one-day you'll be right
Now 2012 E89 2.0i M Sport
Live every day like it's your last, cos one-day you'll be right
- DMC63
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Nice ride Enjoy the sun and don't forget the sunscreen, lots of sunscreen
I think changing the axles is a bit much, I'd just do the tires for the time being
I think changing the axles is a bit much, I'd just do the tires for the time being
BMW Z4 2003 2.5i and lots of bits and pieces - 2016 - 2020 Sold
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Hi and welcome. What a stunning looking Zed. That colour is superb and I love the interior too. You mussed be very pleased.
A cheeky question, but I don't suppose the dealer let you take the condensed headlight away with you did he? I'm trying to get hold of one or a pair and would happily buy it off you if you happened to have it. Condensation not a concern.
A cheeky question, but I don't suppose the dealer let you take the condensed headlight away with you did he? I'm trying to get hold of one or a pair and would happily buy it off you if you happened to have it. Condensation not a concern.