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Post by thespannerman » Wed Jun 09, 2021 5:15 pm

Well I have never owned a beemer in my life before, now at 62 brought a Z4 2.5SE for a bit of top down fun.

Been a big user of landrover forums (Disco3, Disco4 and now Disco5 as my main car is the Discovery), having (as you can tell) Discoveries since 1991. Its a bit of a change from being one of the biggest things on the road to being one of the lowest, and being eye height to car door handles was a bit scary.

Still, here's hoping I enjoy it, and will no doubt be on here asking daft stuff as I get used to it.

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Post by gadgetJunky72 » Wed Jun 09, 2021 5:28 pm

welcome to the forum. it's a friendly bunch. you better get a pic up quick.

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Post by PointedMarlin » Wed Jun 09, 2021 5:42 pm

Hi & welcome

Funnily enough it was lockdown & the use of my wife’s company Range Rover that made me appreciate a finer ride than my 57 plate no toys A3 was providing

I am also a newbie having purchased my Zed about a month ago :thumbsup:

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Post by buzyg » Wed Jun 09, 2021 6:49 pm

Welcome to the fun. :driving: :thumbsup:

Need that pic though. :wink:
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Post by Pondrew » Wed Jun 09, 2021 6:55 pm

Hello and welcome. They do like pictures here, you know. :thumbsup:
All good things come to those who wait. I'm really impatient which explains a lot.

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Post by Ole gits rule » Wed Jun 09, 2021 7:17 pm

Hello and welcome to the forum, you will soon get used to that low slung feeling, it will be a joy to drive :thumbsup:
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Post by Mr Tidy » Wed Jun 09, 2021 8:31 pm

Hi and welcome to the forum Al. :thumbsup:

I'm your age but have not been without a BMWs since 2005. Still I'm sure you'll find your Z4 great fun, and totally different!

Now how about some photos of your car........ :lol:
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Gone - Montego Blue
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Post by thespannerman » Wed Jun 09, 2021 10:26 pm

Cheers chaps, Here it is, 2003 2.5 SE with 71k on the clock:
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Post by Pbondar » Wed Jun 09, 2021 10:37 pm

Looks fab :thumbsup:

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Post by Mr Tidy » Wed Jun 09, 2021 10:43 pm

Your car looks fantastic in that colour combo. :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 Chippie » Thu Jun 10, 2021 7:00 am

Hi and welcome along to the forum
Your Zed looks in very good condition, the paintwork looks beautiful and goes really well with the interior :thumbsup:
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