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Post by Gt6-Jonesy » Sat Jan 19, 2019 11:33 pm

Hey everyone

I have just got back from picking up my newly acquired 2005 Z4 3.0 roadster. I have been keeping an eye on cars for sale and lurking on the forum since the summer and really wanted a Zed in one of the rarer colours (initially red), that was untill I clapped eyes on BMW Toledo Blue. What can I say other than I have been grinning ear to ear for every mile of the 3 hour journey back from Weymouth to its new home in North London.
My car history is heavily Triumph based so to me the Z4 is by far the newest car I have ever owned, I think I could get used to all these modern creature comforts, a roof that actually keeps the water out and heated seats are a world away from what I’m used to. Looking forward to attending some of the forum events and hopefully meeting some of you guys and gals. I’m sure I’ve seen a regular forum contributor on here with a Toledo Z4 and GT6, my new Z is currently tucked away next to my GT6 in the garage, pics to follow as I know that’s a forum rule :D
Cheers Chris :driving:
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Post by firebobby » Sat Jan 19, 2019 11:42 pm

Welcome to the forum, I tick those 2 boxes :wink:
BMW Z4 30i 2003 auto 107's Whippy Toledo Blue
Beige M sport seats, wood dash
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Post by Mr Tidy » Sun Jan 20, 2019 12:08 am

Hi and welcome Chris. :thumbsup:

Pre-facelift Z4s did have some great colours - I love Toledo blue and Merlot.

That's quite a drive home - you should be used to your 21st Century car now. :laugh:

You've even got an electric roof now - but if the roof motor hasn't been moved into the boot you might want to get that done while it still works (they get drowned if you leave them where BMW put them). :(

There was a well attended meet at the Ace Café last year, so hopefully there will be another this year as that shouldn't be too far from you. There should be a bit of video here:- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PIZLiHumuUI

Anyway you've already "met" the other Toledo Z4 & GT6 owner (even if neither is on the road just now). :lol:

Looking forward to the pics. :thumbsup:
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
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Post by Gt6-Jonesy » Sun Jan 20, 2019 12:15 am

Ah a man of exquisite taste, i see it says your car is currently in bits, if you need any parts to get it back on the road let me know, i have been pratting around with rusty old Triumphs for the past 25 years and have accumulated lots of spit/gt junk :thumbsup:
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Post by Mr Tidy » Sun Jan 20, 2019 12:23 am

I'm not sure you could call firebobby a man of exquisite taste to be fair - he likes wood in a Z4! :o
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
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Post by Doddsy » Sun Jan 20, 2019 12:29 am

Welcome mate :thumbsup:
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Gone: E86 3.0Si Sport Titan Silver - M exhaust + bumper - Battery Relocated - Aero Front
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Post by maxman » Sun Jan 20, 2019 12:43 am

Hi,you are now one of a select bunch :thumbsup:
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Post by buzyg » Sun Jan 20, 2019 1:05 am

Welcome to the forum Chris. Look forward to seeing some picks of your stable. :thumbsup:
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Post by firebobby » Sun Jan 20, 2019 11:15 am

Mr Tidy wrote: ↑Sun Jan 20, 2019 12:23 am I'm not sure you could call firebobby a man of exquisite taste to be fair - he likes wood in a Z4! :o
Say's a man who drives a coupri :poke: :rofl:
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
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Post by bz4kev » Sun Jan 20, 2019 12:55 pm

Welcome to the Toledo blue club imo one of the best
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Post by jabber » Sun Jan 20, 2019 1:23 pm

Hi and welcome :thumbsup:
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
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Post by Ghostrider.1127 » Sun Jan 20, 2019 1:41 pm

Welcome !
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Post by Zedtastic » Sun Jan 20, 2019 2:09 pm

I'd love a Gt6. The Z4 is a world away. Enjoy them both. :thumbsup:
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Post by Gt6-Jonesy » Sun Jan 20, 2019 3:49 pm

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Post by Gt6-Jonesy » Sun Jan 20, 2019 3:57 pm

This is the rest of the gang, one day then it’s warmer I’ll get a pic with them all together :driving:
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