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Hello,
Some of you may remember this car was the star of a massive post from Looney about 'do I buy it or not'. I heard on the grapevine that he wasn't going for it, so I made a beeline to the showroom. After a half hour test drive and 12mpg later, I decided to buy it. I've had it for a week now and absolutely love it. Still not had a chance to take some decent pics, so here's a quicky:
Some of you may remember this car was the star of a massive post from Looney about 'do I buy it or not'. I heard on the grapevine that he wasn't going for it, so I made a beeline to the showroom. After a half hour test drive and 12mpg later, I decided to buy it. I've had it for a week now and absolutely love it. Still not had a chance to take some decent pics, so here's a quicky:
- paddy wright
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great buy and glad to hear this car is now on the forum! Welcome along!
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- mr wilks
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Fair do's for making your own mind up & not listening to the negative vibes . fortune favours the brave & im sure going forward the car will reward you & stand out at any Zmeet ( which isn't easy by any means )
Any plans for it ?
Any plans for it ?
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- RustyZ4
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Hi & Welcome
Well done, I think from what I read, you have a great car
Well done, I think from what I read, you have a great car
Z4 Mineral Grey, 28i MSport Auto, lots of goodies
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Growing Old is Mandatory But Growing Up is Optional
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I can see where the negative vibes came from, but there's only so much info you can get from some crappy photos. It's not until you see it in the flesh you get the true picture. - someone mentioned possible crash damage, it's got none. The gaps that some of the pics showed at the front of the doors, it looks like all E86's have such gap if pictured from a certain angle. The slightly raised bonnet at one side; is just one of the bonnet catches not working properly. The foggy headlight, that's been semi-fixed by the dealer. And well, the dodgy glovebox is still dodgy. My plans are to get all these issues fixed, also the rear suspension feels a bit sloppy and knocky so that's pretty high on my to-do list. Oh and that clutch delay valve is getting whipped out too. The car runs sweet and has bags of power, I'm really pleased with it.
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Congratsgarnierz4 wrote: โMon Apr 02, 2018 8:32 pmI can see where the negative vibes came from, but there's only so much info you can get from some crappy photos. It's not until you see it in the flesh you get the true picture. - someone mentioned possible crash damage, it's got none. The gaps that some of the pics showed at the front of the doors, it looks like all E86's have such gap if pictured from a certain angle. The slightly raised bonnet at one side; is just one of the bonnet catches not working properly. The foggy headlight, that's been semi-fixed by the dealer. And well, the dodgy glovebox is still dodgy. My plans are to get all these issues fixed, also the rear suspension feels a bit sloppy and knocky so that's pretty high on my to-do list. Oh and that clutch delay valve is getting whipped out too. The car runs sweet and has bags of power, I'm really pleased with it.
Often pictures are taken of these with the bonnet not closed properly, due to having two catches and only one locked. As you say door gap is perfectly normal.
Ad this one doesnโt need aero skirts fitting
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Looks great, well done on the purchase .
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Beige M sport seats, wood dash
Toyota MR2 NA 1995
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Land Rover Discovery 1994 TDI (Tow car)
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Well done and welcome.Get stuck into the rear end and enjoy
This is the car I've been waiting for http://s611.photobucket.com/user/markhorner100/albums
- Mr Tidy
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Great news OP.
And this way the forum gets 2 more Coupes owning members!
I would have loved to find a red one, but didn't have the patience.
Even so, I might have been sorely tempted if it had been a bit nearer!
Anyway it sounds like you are enjoying the 3 litre N52 engine - they are rather addictive.
Good luck with your plans.
BTW, I'm not sure if it's just me but I can't see the photo you posted.
And this way the forum gets 2 more Coupes owning members!
I would have loved to find a red one, but didn't have the patience.
Even so, I might have been sorely tempted if it had been a bit nearer!
Anyway it sounds like you are enjoying the 3 litre N52 engine - they are rather addictive.
Good luck with your plans.
BTW, I'm not sure if it's just me but I can't see the photo you posted.
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