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Hello from South Wales
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Hello from South Wales
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!! (Dont know where he gets it from!!).: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!!
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!! (Dont know where he gets it from!!).: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!!
2004 Black Sapphire 3.0L SE.
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Hello from South Wales
Hi and welcome to the forum
Some great roads down in Wales, especially for a z
Some great roads down in Wales, especially for a z
Interlagos Blue M RDSTR,2008. Logic7 dsp Hifi;satnav,stubby,htd seats,etc,etc.
Black 2005 3.0i NOW SOLD(and missed)
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Hello from South Wales
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
Where are you in S. Wales
M4 Vert in Yas Marina Blue
2011 23i M Sport Highline in Alpine White with Smart Top installed - Gone but not forgotten.
2011 23i M Sport Highline in Alpine White with Smart Top installed - Gone but not forgotten.
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Hello from South Wales
Porthcawl then
M4 Vert in Yas Marina Blue
2011 23i M Sport Highline in Alpine White with Smart Top installed - Gone but not forgotten.
2011 23i M Sport Highline in Alpine White with Smart Top installed - Gone but not forgotten.
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Hello from South Wales
Hi and welcome to the forum.
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.
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.
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
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Hello from South Wales
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!
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
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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Hello from South Wales
Agreed!!!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!
2004 Black Sapphire 3.0L SE.
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Hello from South Wales
Hello
Welcome.
(Bridgend, where I grew up ?)
2007 3.0si Auto Sport Roadster. Whippy.
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2003 3.0i SE Roadster. Whippy.
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2003 3.0i SE Roadster. Whippy.
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Hello from South Wales
Also linked that - thought it fitted the bill pretty well and with a bit of haggling could be idealMr 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!
M4 Vert in Yas Marina Blue
2011 23i M Sport Highline in Alpine White with Smart Top installed - Gone but not forgotten.
2011 23i M Sport Highline in Alpine White with Smart Top installed - Gone but not forgotten.
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Hello from South Wales
St Mellons then
M4 Vert in Yas Marina Blue
2011 23i M Sport Highline in Alpine White with Smart Top installed - Gone but not forgotten.
2011 23i M Sport Highline in Alpine White with Smart Top installed - Gone but not forgotten.