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greetings from Berkshire newbie
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greetings from Berkshire newbie
Finally made up my mind about whether the next soft top is going to be a Boxster or a Z4 and the beemer won.
Its going to replace a Lotus Elan M100 which I was going to advertise this weekend but this arctic weather has kiboshed that idea, will leave it for a couple of weeks I think.
Not sure whether it's going to be a 2.5 or a 3.0 ,either one is OK so will probably take the best car regardless.
I imagine the 3.0 is heavy on juice but as it's a Sunday afternoon car it's not that important.
All I know is that it's not going to be a silver one.
Will post up some pics and my first impressions when the new car arrives.
Its going to replace a Lotus Elan M100 which I was going to advertise this weekend but this arctic weather has kiboshed that idea, will leave it for a couple of weeks I think.
Not sure whether it's going to be a 2.5 or a 3.0 ,either one is OK so will probably take the best car regardless.
I imagine the 3.0 is heavy on juice but as it's a Sunday afternoon car it's not that important.
All I know is that it's not going to be a silver one.
Will post up some pics and my first impressions when the new car arrives.
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greetings from Berkshire newbie
Hi and welcome aboard
We love pics of Lotus's too
Take a look at AlanJ thread it might be of help - https://z4-forum.com/forum/viewtopic.ph ... 81#p300458
We love pics of Lotus's too
Take a look at AlanJ thread it might be of help - https://z4-forum.com/forum/viewtopic.ph ... 81#p300458
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greetings from Berkshire newbie
Welcome to the forum, where about's are you in Berks.
BMW Z4 30i 2003 auto 107's Whippy Toledo Blue
Beige M sport seats, wood dash
Toyota MR2 NA 1995
Triumph GT6 1972 (project)
Land Rover Discovery 1994 TDI (Tow car)
Mini 1000 1981
Beige M sport seats, wood dash
Toyota MR2 NA 1995
Triumph GT6 1972 (project)
Land Rover Discovery 1994 TDI (Tow car)
Mini 1000 1981
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greetings from Berkshire newbie
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
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greetings from Berkshire newbie
Welcome to the forum from another Berkshire member.
You won't regret getting a Z4 - I certainly haven't.
I'd look for the best one you can find as the running costs are pretty much the same for a 2.5 or a 3 litre - they're basically the same engine but with different internal dimensions. So there's no reason not to get a 3 litre - you know it makes sense!
Good luck with the sale of the Lotus. Then you can get busy Z4 hunting.
You won't regret getting a Z4 - I certainly haven't.
I'd look for the best one you can find as the running costs are pretty much the same for a 2.5 or a 3 litre - they're basically the same engine but with different internal dimensions. So there's no reason not to get a 3 litre - you know it makes sense!
Good luck with the sale of the Lotus. Then you can get busy Z4 hunting.
Coupes because stunning!
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
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
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greetings from Berkshire newbie
Hi and welcome found my old e85 3.0 fairly good on fuel generally around 30 mpg unless I gave it too much right foot
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
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greetings from Berkshire newbie
Welcome aboard, where abouts in the 'shire are you located?
Chris
Chris
08 Z4 3.0si Sport Coupe in Montego Blue
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greetings from Berkshire newbie
Welcome- think buying on condition not engine is a good strategy.
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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greetings from Berkshire newbie
Thanks for the warm welcome.
I am sitting here in Twyford watching the snow come down and thinking the top down days are a long way off.
The sooner I can get the Elan passed on and start looking for a car the better.
The Boss has laid down the law very firmly that one car has to go before I can get another one or else I am sleeping in the garage !
I am sitting here in Twyford watching the snow come down and thinking the top down days are a long way off.
The sooner I can get the Elan passed on and start looking for a car the better.
The Boss has laid down the law very firmly that one car has to go before I can get another one or else I am sleeping in the garage !