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Hello from South Wales

Post by Wwesty » Sat Aug 28, 2021 5:23 pm

Quick introduction - on another forum I frequent, out of the blue I had an opportunity to purchase a '99 2.8. Z3. Not actually been looking for one (!) but as it wasn’t much money (under £3k), and son was willing to share, we were thinking it could be fun! However, once I started to do my research we quickly realised that an e85 was within budget too and that appealed to us a lot more!

My "toy" history has included Westfield 7, Chimaera, Elise S2, Mk1 MX5, Boxster. I currently drive a CLA 45 S/B.
Son has progressed from a Mito to a 350Z and now a tuned M140i in 4 years of driving!! :oops:(Dont know where he gets it from!!).:D:whistle:

So the search is on! We have decided that our ideal is a facelift 2.5 manual. Sport seats are nice but think the SE ride maybe preferable! Don’t mind higher miles so long as backed up with history. Don’t really want a “project” but realise that we’re unlikely to get something that’s perfect within our £4K budget.

Look forward to pestering you all with stupid questions!!
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Post by craig3.2 » Sat Aug 28, 2021 5:31 pm

Hi and welcome to the forum :thumbsup:

Some great roads down in Wales, especially for a z
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Post by Ole gits rule » Sat Aug 28, 2021 8:43 pm

Hello and welcome to the forum - there is what appears to be a very nice one for sale on here - viewtopic.php?f=41&t=131146

Where are you in S. Wales :thumbsup:
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Post by Wwesty » Sat Aug 28, 2021 8:48 pm

Between the ‘diff and the ‘port!! :thumbsup:
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Post by Ole gits rule » Sat Aug 28, 2021 9:03 pm

Porthcawl then :rofl:
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Post by Wwesty » Sat Aug 28, 2021 9:19 pm

:rofl: :rofl:
Bit further east…,!!
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Post by Mr Tidy » Sat Aug 28, 2021 9:24 pm

Hi and welcome to the forum. :thumbsup:

Just be aware there the 2.5 engine came in 2 versions on the facelift cars. The 2.5i was rated at 177bhp and the 2.5Si was 218bhp so there's quite a big difference!

Anyway happy hunting.
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Post by Wwesty » Sat Aug 28, 2021 9:37 pm

:thumbsup: yep, thank you
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Post by Mr Tidy » Sat Aug 28, 2021 11:30 pm

And then after I said that a smart looking 2.5i facelift appears here, albeit slightly above your budget!

viewtopic.php?f=41&t=131146

177bhp may be OK - I suppose it depends what you have had before, and how you plan to use it!
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
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Post by buzyg » Sun Aug 29, 2021 12:03 am

Welcome from sunny Cornwall. :D
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Post by Wwesty » Sun Aug 29, 2021 8:54 am

Mr Tidy wrote: Sat Aug 28, 2021 11:30 pm And then after I said that a smart looking 2.5i facelift appears here, albeit slightly above your budget!

viewtopic.php?f=41&t=131146

177bhp may be OK - I suppose it depends what you have had before, and how you plan to use it!
Agreed!!! :D
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Post by Zulu4 » Sun Aug 29, 2021 9:03 am

Wwesty wrote: Sat Aug 28, 2021 9:19 pm :rofl: :rofl:
Bit further east…,!!
Hello :)
Welcome.
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Post by Ole gits rule » Sun Aug 29, 2021 9:17 am

Mr Tidy wrote: Sat Aug 28, 2021 11:30 pm And then after I said that a smart looking 2.5i facelift appears here, albeit slightly above your budget!

viewtopic.php?f=41&t=131146

177bhp may be OK - I suppose it depends what you have had before, and how you plan to use it!
Also linked that - thought it fitted the bill pretty well and with a bit of haggling could be ideal :thumbsup:
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Post by Wwesty » Sun Aug 29, 2021 2:02 pm

I’m literally between Cardiff & Newport. :thumbsup:
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Post by Ole gits rule » Sun Aug 29, 2021 2:05 pm

St Mellons then
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