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Post by stewey999 » Sun Apr 08, 2018 6:52 pm

As some of you will have seen on the sales forum I have bought status's (Paul's), E86 sport. It's Phoenix yellow (one of 17 apparently), with the two tone interior. Originally thought that the interior would be a bit much, but it is definitely a lot more subtle in the flesh and it's a nice place to be. This is my 2nd weekend car so may not have gone for this colour. Really shows the lines of the car well. Apart from one tiny dent the car is immaculate.
Had a great 150 miles drive home getting used to the car. Silky smooth engine, nice and responsive pickup and love the sound of the engine. Nice direct smooth steering. It gets a little light 'at speed', but still smooth and planted. Is this a characteristic of the car? It's on pretty new eagle F1's.
May get some new alloys soon.
This is a knowledgeable forum and has helped me with research and buying the car. Looking forward to being an owner and driving the car and pestering
I'm in North Staffordshire / Staffordshire moorlands and know that there seems to be a few e86 owner's and forum members locally so could be a localish meet with Summer around the corner..... apparently!
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Imola red E86 Z4M. Genuine CSL's, eventuri intake, supersprint race exhaust, zhp.
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996 turbo x50 - Sold
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Post by Tyreman » Sun Apr 08, 2018 6:59 pm

Welcome to the forum, I must be local to you and a fellow E86 owner :thumbsup:

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Post by Mr Tidy » Sun Apr 08, 2018 7:10 pm

Welcome to Coupe ownership. :thumbsup:

I've not noticed the steering getting "light" at speed on either of mine - you could always use the Sport button though, that should firm it up a bit.

The engine is great though - it just makes you want to keep your foot planted! :)

I really like the colour combination too. Your car looks great - enjoy. :driving:
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Gone - Montego Blue
Gone - Ruby Black

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Post by MefiEcosse » Sun Apr 08, 2018 7:16 pm

I do like Phoenix Yellow! Congrats on the purchase! :thumbsup:
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Post by Crazy Harry » Sun Apr 08, 2018 7:45 pm

Well done. Great stand out colour and a well presented car when I saw it last summer.

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Post by paddy wright » Sun Apr 08, 2018 8:13 pm

Welcome- looks great!
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Post by buzyg » Sun Apr 08, 2018 10:46 pm

Great you found the Zed for you. :thumbsup: I love the two tone seats. 8) :thumbsup:
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Post by stewey999 » Mon Apr 09, 2018 1:26 pm

Thanks everyone.
Will probably be asking plenty of queries on the car as I go.
Always surprises me how much people know about the Z4's and there quirks / problems on this forum. I suppose that's what its all about. :roll:
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Post by jabber » Mon Apr 09, 2018 2:32 pm

Hi and welcome :thumbsup:
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Post by Taz » Mon Apr 09, 2018 2:44 pm

Welcome to the exclusive coupe club

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Post by RustyZ4 » Mon Apr 09, 2018 4:32 pm

Hi & Welcome :thumbsup:

I do like the phoenix yellow, there is an E85 just down from me in that, and I must say I do like it :D
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Post by Dale_B » Mon Apr 09, 2018 7:18 pm

Very nice!... welcome :thumbsup:

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Post by gerryp » Mon Apr 09, 2018 7:18 pm

Great looking car.
Nice to see a bit of colour.

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Post by Mr Tidy » Mon Apr 09, 2018 10:31 pm

gerryp wrote: Mon Apr 09, 2018 7:18 pm Nice to see a bit of colour.
Definitely - that's why 2nd time around I got Montego Blue! But also why I got a bit twitchy about the Hellrot Coupe in Scotland (and this one)! :roll:

It's the one thing I miss about my E46 325ti Sport that I sold a couple of months ago - it was Imola Red! Replacement E91 325i is sparkling graphite ( :headbang: ) but it does have lemon leather trim!
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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
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Post by Marlon » Mon Apr 09, 2018 11:50 pm

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