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Post by MalNCH » Mon Jun 25, 2018 7:05 pm

Well I managed to find one at last, bought it private, got fed up with traveling half way round the country to dealers to see one in "showroom condition" only to find it's a bag of nails.
It's fairly high mileage, 136,000 but that doesn't worry me, just one stamp missing from service booklet, paintwork in great condition for a 14 year old car, just a couple of very small areas to sort where the lacquer has peeled, hood's in fantastic condition, interior almost spotless, everything works and I got it for a good price.
Fantastic drive from Basingstoke where I picked it up back to Norwich.

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It doesn't have the original radio, is that an issue? Does it mean I'm missing out on anything?
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Post by jock156 » Mon Jun 25, 2018 7:07 pm

Good stuff!

Welcome where in Norwich are you?

I’m in Sprowston!

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Post by paddy wright » Mon Jun 25, 2018 7:30 pm

Looks well- it’s had a new front end at some point in its life.
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Post by R60BBA » Mon Jun 25, 2018 7:32 pm

Hope you enjoy it :thumbsup:
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Post by RustyZ4 » Mon Jun 25, 2018 7:34 pm

Very nice, enjoy it :thumbsup:
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Post by MalNCH » Mon Jun 25, 2018 7:53 pm

jock156 wrote: Mon Jun 25, 2018 7:07 pm Good stuff!

Welcome where in Norwich are you?

I’m in Sprowston!
Old Costessey..........
paddy wright wrote: Mon Jun 25, 2018 7:30 pm Looks well- it’s had a new front end at some point in its life.
Correct, it's on a cat C but once again that doesn't bother me if it's been repaired to a high standard. The price I paid reflected it.
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Post by jabber » Mon Jun 25, 2018 7:53 pm

Hi and welcome :thumbsup:
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Post by buzyg » Mon Jun 25, 2018 7:58 pm

Nice find 8) . Welcome aboard. :)
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Post by earthdweller » Mon Jun 25, 2018 8:06 pm

nice find .. welcome to the club :thumbsup:
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Post by Z4 COUPSTER » Mon Jun 25, 2018 8:29 pm

Welcome. 3.0i heaven
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Post by Mr Tidy » Mon Jun 25, 2018 8:47 pm

Lovely looking car OP. :thumbsup:

I really like having a good drive home when picking up a car - gives you time to enjoy it!

I don't think you are missing much not having the original radio - they're pretty dated now.
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Post by Dave 2 dogs » Mon Jun 25, 2018 8:56 pm

Very nice car , your gonna have so much fun in that . Welcome 👍

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Post by paddy wright » Mon Jun 25, 2018 9:03 pm

MalNCH wrote: Mon Jun 25, 2018 7:53 pm
jock156 wrote: Mon Jun 25, 2018 7:07 pm Good stuff!



Welcome where in Norwich are you?

I’m in Sprowston!
Old Costessey..........
paddy wright wrote: Mon Jun 25, 2018 7:30 pm Looks well- it’s had a new front end at some point in its life.
Correct, it's on a cat C but once again that doesn't bother me if it's been repaired to a high standard. The price I paid reflected it.
Wasn’t a criticism- more an observation as you may not have been aware.
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Post by Crazy Harry » Mon Jun 25, 2018 9:07 pm

Hi and welcome. 3.0 roadster well done :thumbsup: its a great combination.

I'm out in the sticks in Breckland; Norfolk so I'll keep a look out for you on my travels :driving: - blue roadster top almost always down!

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Post by Yoda » Mon Jun 25, 2018 9:09 pm

Hi All, I am a newdie from Norfolk also, I am looking at getting a Z4 3lt auto 2003 ym
. What should I look out for , any common faults to look out for?
Would appreciate some honest advise please. Many thanks.

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