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EssexZed

Hello from Colchester

Post by EssexZed » Sun Oct 30, 2016 6:25 pm

Hi all fellow Z4 enthusiasts!

I've been a Z4 owner for 18 months and love them so much I'm on my second one already :) Started out with an E89 23i and was completely smitten with every aspect of owning and driving it, especially the looks and refinement. Having come from an MX5 I was principally seeking more space to cope with the increasingly longer trips my wife and I were taking in our roadster and although the Mazda is a fine machine it's just not in the same league as the Z4.

As good as the 23i was, I thought I could use a bit more performance and almost changed out to a 28i but having been impressed with the way they went on a couple of test drives, for me I couldn't give up the sound an inline 6 delivers so last month I acquired my latest ride and I'm absolutely loving it! It's a 35is in Valencia Orange with the Design Pure Traction pack, 326 alloys, comfort access and lots more goodies. The previous owner had treated the paint with Gtech Crystal Serum glaze which gives it an incredible gloss and shrugs off dirt like no other paint treatment I've come across so far.

I've been a member of zroadster.org for a while but think this forum with its dedicated focus on the Z4 could prove a little more rewarding. Anyhow, I'm looking forward to perhaps meeting some fellow members at various events and would be very pleased to hear from any that live near my part of the country.

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Post by SeanConnor » Sun Oct 30, 2016 6:59 pm

Lovely motorcar sir. Welcome to the madhouse :-) If I ever sell my beloved coupe then it would be the 35 is that I would go for.
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Post by Mr Tidy » Sun Oct 30, 2016 7:16 pm

Hi and welcome to the forum.

Love the Valencia Orange (and the 35iS)! :thumbsup:
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Post by Stuartt » Sun Oct 30, 2016 7:24 pm

Hello and welcome

Love the colour combo and the 35is, absolute dream machine :thumbsup:

Will keep an eye out when hooning around the countryside

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Post by buzyg » Sun Oct 30, 2016 7:27 pm

Spanking looking Z4 you found there. 8) Welcome to the forum. :)
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Post by Grumpyowl » Sun Oct 30, 2016 7:58 pm

Welcome and enjoy your stunning new car :driving:

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Post by Smartbear » Sun Oct 30, 2016 8:10 pm

Hi Essexzed, I'm just about to become an e89 owner myself-welcome to the forum :thumbsup:
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Post by sw4nny » Sun Oct 30, 2016 10:14 pm

Not jealous much 35is Valencia orange.
Enjoy your gorgeous motor
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Post by firebobby » Sun Oct 30, 2016 10:30 pm

Nice car, welcome to the forum, lots of info and banter here :thumbsup:
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Post by Marlon » Sun Oct 30, 2016 11:35 pm

Wow - love the contrasting black roof :thumbsup:
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Post by mattyp » Sun Oct 30, 2016 11:54 pm

Hello Colchester and welcome. The car looks fantastic in that colour.
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Post by freemadw » Mon Oct 31, 2016 10:48 pm

What a great looking car. I also had a 23i - now have a 35i Manual (and still have my licence...) :driving:
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Post by RickRob » Mon Oct 31, 2016 10:53 pm

Hi and welcome.

That is indeed a shiny beast of splendidness!

No shortage of Zed owners in Essex on here.

Enjoy :driving:
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Post by ibroker » Wed Nov 09, 2016 3:49 pm

EssexZed your not the only Zed in the village!!!!

I am also in Colchester, and on top of that mine is also Valencia Orange.

Not seen you kicking around I would have spotted the car a mile away?


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Post by craig3.2 » Wed Nov 09, 2016 4:17 pm

Hi and welcome to the forum
there are plenty e89 owners on here,to give you tips and advice,if needed.
Lovely looking z,can't beat a nice Valencia orange,especially with the gloss black roof.
And good choice going for the 35is.

The crystal serum is good stuff too
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