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Post by Smartbear » Tue Feb 12, 2019 10:51 pm

WillieT wrote: Tue Feb 12, 2019 10:44 pm Thanks for the welcome and comments... Can I ask how reliable the 2.0 engines are? I did a fair amount of homework but I'm guessing no one knows better than you guys
It seems some owners swear by them & others swear at them! :oops:
Somewhere in between is probably fair? :?
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Post by Marlon » Tue Feb 12, 2019 11:56 pm

My first Zed was a 2.0 - great in the bends but I found it underpowered in a straight line, it also regularly threw up engine warning lights that I never got to the bottom of. It had the two tone leather m sport seats and the leather dash like yours, mine was titanium silver - there's no doubt it was a great looking roadster.
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Post by road warrior » Wed Feb 13, 2019 12:08 am

oh dear, i will say this - no good will come of asking this lot for an honest appraisal after the fact because everybody is convinced theirs is the best, ergo your isnt :)
I spent maybe 20 years lusting after a 3.0 engined car, now i have one im battered daily by those with bigger faster better newer brighter sharper whatevers. So if it makes you happy - ignore them :D
If you ever think I'm off my rocker.. Just put me back in it and walk away... It's the kindest thing
My wife says I never listen - or something like that.
gone but not forgotton -Mean Steve - made a sound like a bear with his nuts in a trap.

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Post by WillieT » Wed Feb 13, 2019 6:05 am

Marlon wrote: Tue Feb 12, 2019 11:56 pm My first Zed was a 2.0 - great in the bends but I found it underpowered in a straight line, it also regularly threw up engine warning lights that I never got to the bottom of. It had the two tone leather m sport seats and the leather dash like yours, mine was titanium silver - there's no doubt it was a great looking roadster.

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... Marlon that was a lovely combo on Yr roadster and bet it looked the dogs against the silver

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Post by WillieT » Wed Feb 13, 2019 6:07 am

buzyg wrote: Tue Feb 12, 2019 9:30 pm Oh that's a looker. 8) :thumbsup: Welcome to the board. :)
... Cheers buzg :thumbsup:

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Post by WillieT » Wed Feb 13, 2019 6:09 am

road warrior wrote: Wed Feb 13, 2019 12:08 am oh dear, i will say this - no good will come of asking this lot for an honest appraisal after the fact because everybody is convinced theirs is the best, ergo your isnt :)
I spent maybe 20 years lusting after a 3.0 engined car, now i have one im battered daily by those with bigger faster better newer brighter sharper whatevers. So if it makes you happy - ignore them :D
Thanks road warrior :thumbsup:... I'm over the moon with mine :D

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Post by WillieT » Wed Feb 13, 2019 6:14 am

Haggisman wrote: Tue Feb 12, 2019 10:29 pm Very nice looking car, like the sport seats. Had my Z for 6 months or so and don’t know why I didn’t buy one sooner.
My advice is to make sure everything works as it should and servicing is up to date then you can prioritise what you do to it. A ZHP gearknob is a cheap and nice addition.
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Cheers Haggisman :thumbsup: .. Yes gonna get a ZHP gearknob, is removing the original as straight forward as I think it is?! :?

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Post by Trav » Wed Feb 13, 2019 6:54 am

Dash looks great. With all the red lighting makes it really nice. I haven't seen that before. :thumbsup:
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Post by road warrior » Wed Feb 13, 2019 8:18 am

WillieT wrote: Wed Feb 13, 2019 6:09 am
road warrior wrote: Wed Feb 13, 2019 12:08 am oh dear, i will say this - no good will come of asking this lot for an honest appraisal after the fact because everybody is convinced theirs is the best, ergo your isnt :)
I spent maybe 20 years lusting after a 3.0 engined car, now i have one im battered daily by those with bigger faster better newer brighter sharper whatevers. So if it makes you happy - ignore them :D
Thanks road warrior :thumbsup:... I'm over the moon with mine :D
Rightly so, it's a stunner!
If you ever think I'm off my rocker.. Just put me back in it and walk away... It's the kindest thing
My wife says I never listen - or something like that.
gone but not forgotton -Mean Steve - made a sound like a bear with his nuts in a trap.

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Post by Haggisman » Wed Feb 13, 2019 9:37 am

WillieT wrote: Wed Feb 13, 2019 6:14 am
Haggisman wrote: Tue Feb 12, 2019 10:29 pm Very nice looking car, like the sport seats. Had my Z for 6 months or so and don’t know why I didn’t buy one sooner.
My advice is to make sure everything works as it should and servicing is up to date then you can prioritise what you do to it. A ZHP gearknob is a cheap and nice addition.
:D
Cheers Haggisman :thumbsup: .. Yes gonna get a ZHP gearknob, is removing the original as straight forward as I think it is?! :?
Yep, 5 min job. Tricky to get the old one off, needs both hands to pull it up, mind you don’t hit yourself in the face when it releases. Just push the ZHP one on, give it a thump with the heel of your hand. I bought mine from Sytner Coventry on EBay. Cheers
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Post by WillieT » Wed Feb 13, 2019 12:44 pm

Dave 2 dogs wrote: Tue Feb 12, 2019 9:53 pm Welcome to the forum
That’s a cracking car . Well done , glad it’s doing it’s job and putting a permanent smile on your face .... they do that ... for years and years apparently :rofl: very addictive these ZEDs :driving:
Thanks Dave, I'm loving the Z4... need to work out how to lout of it without falling flat on my face... I'm 6'5" and 18st so it's probably never gonna be easy!! :cry:

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Post by Marlon » Wed Feb 13, 2019 1:18 pm

road warrior wrote: Wed Feb 13, 2019 12:08 am oh dear, i will say this - no good will come of asking this lot for an honest appraisal after the fact because everybody is convinced theirs is the best, ergo your isnt :)
I spent maybe 20 years lusting after a 3.0 engined car, now i have one im battered daily by those with bigger faster better newer brighter sharper whatevers. So if it makes you happy - ignore them :D
I think possibly some members can’t see past the ‘mine is best’ mentality, however they are a small minority, for most if you ask for an honest appraisal then that’s precisely what you get; is it slightly biased towards their own car? – perhaps, but that shouldn't undermine their ownership experiences or indeed their feedback :wink:
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Post by WillieT » Wed Feb 13, 2019 5:17 pm

Been over the bodywork and have to say it's virtually immaculate :thumbsup: however the wheels are bubbling and need a refurb, any recommendations to where I could get them done? Also any idea of £££?

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Post by RustyZ4 » Wed Feb 13, 2019 6:24 pm

WillieT wrote: Tue Feb 12, 2019 10:44 pm Thanks for the welcome and comments... Can I ask how reliable the 2.0 engines are? I did a fair amount of homework but I'm guessing no one knows better than you guys
Bugger,, did you have to ask that, almost as much of a hot topic as stubby/whippy or coupe/convertible :D
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Post by RustyZ4 » Wed Feb 13, 2019 6:25 pm

WillieT wrote: Wed Feb 13, 2019 5:17 pm Been over the bodywork and have to say it's virtually immaculate :thumbsup: however the wheels are bubbling and need a refurb, any recommendations to where I could get them done? Also any idea of £££?
Help if you stated where you are in UK, there are some very good refurb places about, my sons 108 split rims were about £400 (all four), and look superb
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