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TTS Roadster
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- Lifer
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TTS Roadster
Moving to the Dark Side... after 6 Z4’s
Picking up a Sprint Blue TTS Quattro roadster later today. 2 owners from new... I have my hair dryer & tongs ready
We were looking for 4 seaters, but neither of us could get excited about any of them and didn’t want to risk an old M3.
Partner happy driving a TT as shorter bonnet than a Z4 and driving position is a little more upright also.
It’s mechanically great, but needs a little TLC with roof cleaning, body work etc.
Picking up a Sprint Blue TTS Quattro roadster later today. 2 owners from new... I have my hair dryer & tongs ready
We were looking for 4 seaters, but neither of us could get excited about any of them and didn’t want to risk an old M3.
Partner happy driving a TT as shorter bonnet than a Z4 and driving position is a little more upright also.
It’s mechanically great, but needs a little TLC with roof cleaning, body work etc.
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Alpina Roadster S Lux no. 204 (1 of 15 uk cars in Alpina Blue)
Previous Z4’s :E89 30i, E89 20i, E85 3.0Si (X4) E85 3.0i, E86 3.0 Si, E85 2.5si, E85 2.5i
Previous Z4’s :E89 30i, E89 20i, E85 3.0Si (X4) E85 3.0i, E86 3.0 Si, E85 2.5si, E85 2.5i
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- Lifer
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Yeah, ok, school boy error on my part... I’ve been on this forum long enough and I should have known better
I’ll post one up later when I pick it up
Alpina Roadster S Lux no. 204 (1 of 15 uk cars in Alpina Blue)
Previous Z4’s :E89 30i, E89 20i, E85 3.0Si (X4) E85 3.0i, E86 3.0 Si, E85 2.5si, E85 2.5i
Previous Z4’s :E89 30i, E89 20i, E85 3.0Si (X4) E85 3.0i, E86 3.0 Si, E85 2.5si, E85 2.5i
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Exciting, they sound amazing.
The coupe TT has rear seats doesn’t it? Not that they’re useful for humans.
The coupe TT has rear seats doesn’t it? Not that they’re useful for humans.
Current cars: 2006 3.0si E85 Sapphire Black, cruise, MFSW.
BMW 535d Touring (F11)
Skoda Fabia 1.2
BMW S1000XR
BMW 535d Touring (F11)
Skoda Fabia 1.2
BMW S1000XR
- enuff_zed
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So still searching for a 'Fun-Car' then.
- Argyll Andy
- Lifer
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Was sitting beside one the exact same in traffic and the colour is very nice.
Said to my OH, who is a hairdresser, what do you think of that, she said it’s not chunky enough so you’re safe, you don’t need your hairdryer and tongs as it’s obviously not just a hairdressers car
This is of course the same person who won’t drive the Zed as she says it frightens her and she prefers getting driven around
Said to my OH, who is a hairdresser, what do you think of that, she said it’s not chunky enough so you’re safe, you don’t need your hairdryer and tongs as it’s obviously not just a hairdressers car
This is of course the same person who won’t drive the Zed as she says it frightens her and she prefers getting driven around
E89 35iS, Valencia Orange, Design Pure Traction pack (Gone to a good home)
E89 23i sDrive, Silver (Gone)
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- Lifer
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The insurers seem to think a mapped TTS is a lot of fun, mapping an E89 added £10 to the annual premium, mapping a TTS is an extra £70!....
But then I’m led to believe a mapped TTS is a bit of a monster through the bend’s.... not just in a straight line
Alpina Roadster S Lux no. 204 (1 of 15 uk cars in Alpina Blue)
Previous Z4’s :E89 30i, E89 20i, E85 3.0Si (X4) E85 3.0i, E86 3.0 Si, E85 2.5si, E85 2.5i
Previous Z4’s :E89 30i, E89 20i, E85 3.0Si (X4) E85 3.0i, E86 3.0 Si, E85 2.5si, E85 2.5i
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Good choice. Looking forward to seeing the pictures. Could definitely be tempted by one of these.
- kinger
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Loved my TTS , bit thirsty though, i struggled to get 20 mpg from mine
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Previous- E89 35i Space Grey
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- Lifer
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Heavy right foot?.... average real word seems to be circa 25/26 MPG?
Alpina Roadster S Lux no. 204 (1 of 15 uk cars in Alpina Blue)
Previous Z4’s :E89 30i, E89 20i, E85 3.0Si (X4) E85 3.0i, E86 3.0 Si, E85 2.5si, E85 2.5i
Previous Z4’s :E89 30i, E89 20i, E85 3.0Si (X4) E85 3.0i, E86 3.0 Si, E85 2.5si, E85 2.5i
- kinger
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Same driving my 35is does 25...and yes, its a sportscar, heavy right foot is required
Current - E89 35is Saphire Black
Previous- E89 35i Space Grey
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- Lifer
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Excellent
Did you have it remapped?
Picking up in around an hour, alloys need a referb so going to send the Mrs out for a blast in it before getting them done
Alpina Roadster S Lux no. 204 (1 of 15 uk cars in Alpina Blue)
Previous Z4’s :E89 30i, E89 20i, E85 3.0Si (X4) E85 3.0i, E86 3.0 Si, E85 2.5si, E85 2.5i
Previous Z4’s :E89 30i, E89 20i, E85 3.0Si (X4) E85 3.0i, E86 3.0 Si, E85 2.5si, E85 2.5i
- mr wilks
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Nice choice i was out with a few others recently in mine thrashing it around the back roads for around 140 miles & when i landed home it was on 26.5mpg , easy does it the numbers soon rise over 30mpg & mine is the 2.5T so id expect better numbers for a TTS .
Definitely worth the remap & ideally remove the secondary cats
Still no regrets on my switch , ive heard all the rwd V fwd/quattro sh7ite the TTRS is doing all & more that i want from it .
Now wheels you say
Definitely worth the remap & ideally remove the secondary cats
Still no regrets on my switch , ive heard all the rwd V fwd/quattro sh7ite the TTRS is doing all & more that i want from it .
Now wheels you say
3 ZMRs
3 E89s
5 Si coupes
5 Si roadsters
997 C4
TTRS
F82 M4
MK7 Golf Gti
current Bmw 6 Gran Turismo
3 E89s
5 Si coupes
5 Si roadsters
997 C4
TTRS
F82 M4
MK7 Golf Gti
current Bmw 6 Gran Turismo
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- Lifer
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Thanks Andy,mr wilks wrote: ↑Wed May 05, 2021 5:48 pm Nice choice i was out with a few others recently in mine thrashing it around the back roads for around 140 miles & when i landed home it was on 26.5mpg , easy does it the numbers soon rise over 30mpg & mine is the 2.5T so id expect better numbers for a TTS .
Definitely worth the remap & ideally remove the secondary cats
Still no regrets on my switch , ive heard all the rwd V fwd/quattro sh7ite the TTRS is doing all & more that i want from it .
Now wheels you say
Going to stick with the original wheels... at least for now.
It needs disks and pads soon, a thorough clean and detail, and a little bit of very minor bodywork (the odd scuff and scrape) but drives superbly.
The Mrs has been driving it already and loves it, she’s more excited than I am (which is nice )
Alpina Roadster S Lux no. 204 (1 of 15 uk cars in Alpina Blue)
Previous Z4’s :E89 30i, E89 20i, E85 3.0Si (X4) E85 3.0i, E86 3.0 Si, E85 2.5si, E85 2.5i
Previous Z4’s :E89 30i, E89 20i, E85 3.0Si (X4) E85 3.0i, E86 3.0 Si, E85 2.5si, E85 2.5i
- AlphaEchoAlpha
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Great cars! I really enjoyed owning mine... I prefer driving the both the Z4 and S2000, but as a daily with a bit of fun I think you'd struggle to find much better if you want the coupe shape for the money! Wish I'd bought the 'RS, though
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'07 Z4C - Gone to a new forum home
'56 S2000 - Gone.
'56 S2000 - Gone.