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My First Ever BMW
- Tinker15
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My First Ever BMW
Hello Everyone
As per the subject title I am new to BMW but not to sports cars. In the past I have owned Morgans and currently own a TVR Chimaera 450 which will shortly going up for sale. My Z4 was bought last Friday but I won’t be collecting it until we return from France next Saturday. It is a 2010 3.0i Automatic with just over 35000 on the clock and a good selection of extras including heated seats, front & rear park assist, satellite navigation, professional radio and ambient interior lighting. Although I’m not sure what this is?
My wife and I are both retired and spend the summer months in France so the car will, hopefully, be seeing hot weather and some quiet and excellent driving roads. No doubt I will have many questions to ask from the knowledge on this forum so I will thank you all in advance.
Bill
As per the subject title I am new to BMW but not to sports cars. In the past I have owned Morgans and currently own a TVR Chimaera 450 which will shortly going up for sale. My Z4 was bought last Friday but I won’t be collecting it until we return from France next Saturday. It is a 2010 3.0i Automatic with just over 35000 on the clock and a good selection of extras including heated seats, front & rear park assist, satellite navigation, professional radio and ambient interior lighting. Although I’m not sure what this is?
My wife and I are both retired and spend the summer months in France so the car will, hopefully, be seeing hot weather and some quiet and excellent driving roads. No doubt I will have many questions to ask from the knowledge on this forum so I will thank you all in advance.
Bill
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Welcome to the forum
Looks like a lovely car . Well done for including pictures first time ( we love pictures ) wish you lots of happy driving
Looks like a lovely car . Well done for including pictures first time ( we love pictures ) wish you lots of happy driving
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Welcome to the forum, I love the TVR growl. Good 1st post and fine looking Zed
BMW Z4 30i 2003 auto 107's Whippy Toledo Blue
Beige M sport seats, wood dash
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Beige M sport seats, wood dash
Toyota MR2 NA 1995
Triumph GT6 1972 (project)
Land Rover Discovery 1994 TDI (Tow car)
Mini 1000 1981
- RustyZ4
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Hi & Welcome
The ambient lighting is,, lit up door handles inside and outside, lit up door pockets, and lighting behind the seats, that well lights up the parcel shelf
The ambient lighting is,, lit up door handles inside and outside, lit up door pockets, and lighting behind the seats, that well lights up the parcel shelf
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
- Tinker15
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Many thanks for your welcome and replies. I wasn’t too disappointed with the ‘noise’ but of course the TVR does take a bit of beating. The car is in Christchurch so I could only drive it around the local streets which wasn’t ideal but at least gave me a reasonable idea of what it was like to drive. Thanks for the info on ambient lighting.
When I collect the car on Saturday I will be driving from Christchurch to Holmfirth in West Yorkshire a trip of about 250 miles. I guess I should know the car a little better by the time I get home!
Bill
When I collect the car on Saturday I will be driving from Christchurch to Holmfirth in West Yorkshire a trip of about 250 miles. I guess I should know the car a little better by the time I get home!
Bill
- montymog
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hi bill from 1 newbie to another welcome
e85 3.0si monaco metallic extended oregon cream leather.m seats all electric with heating and extensions.m multifunction s/wheel reverse sensors.light maple wood trim m suspension ect.ect. running on eagle f1 assy 3s
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looks awesome
Now: Z4MC Titan Silver
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- Mr Tidy
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Welcome to the forum Bill.
Bonus points for photos in your 1st post too! Your car should be great for cruising around quiet French roads in the summer.
Bonus points for photos in your 1st post too! Your car should be great for cruising around quiet French roads in the summer.
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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Know the feeling, my previous E85 was my first Beamer
Welcome
Welcome
Joined the dark side with a ///M Hell Bronze Sepang Coupe
Ex Aug 2005 Maldives Blue 3 litre cruizer, lots of toyz,
Lifer 54
Ex Aug 2005 Maldives Blue 3 litre cruizer, lots of toyz,
Lifer 54
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Welcome from another newbie! Nice car. Well done.
My E89 was my 1st BMW to. Not disappointed!
My E89 was my 1st BMW to. Not disappointed!
- GBZ4
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Welcome to the forum, I hope you enjoy the experience
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- Keet
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Hello and welcome to the forum
Keith
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Alpine White, 2014 e89 20i M Sport (It's my wife's really )
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Welcome to the forum, really nice looking car. I hope you have as much fun is yours as I have had in mine
E85 3.0 silver auto
E85 3.0 silver auto
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- Tinker15
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Thanks guys. Such a friendly lot!