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Now I'm a Lifer....
- enzed4
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- Location: New Zealand
Now I'm a Lifer....
Just noticed I clocked up my 3000th post, making me a Lifer on this forum. I can't believe I've managed to post so much shite, but if I've managed to help anyone, at any time, I'll consider it worth it .
I'm actively looking to change the Zed for something else, but honestly am struggling to find anything even close with the trade-in plus up to $20k. It puts me in the territory of an early Cayman (but I'm a bit leery about the early model problems), or an MX-5 RF. F-Type Jag is just a stretch too far, so I'm kind of running out of options. Have looked at Toyota 86/Subaru BRZ but they don't really 'wow' me either.
Open to suggestions, but bear in mind Euros are a lot more expensive here
I'm actively looking to change the Zed for something else, but honestly am struggling to find anything even close with the trade-in plus up to $20k. It puts me in the territory of an early Cayman (but I'm a bit leery about the early model problems), or an MX-5 RF. F-Type Jag is just a stretch too far, so I'm kind of running out of options. Have looked at Toyota 86/Subaru BRZ but they don't really 'wow' me either.
Open to suggestions, but bear in mind Euros are a lot more expensive here
Gone: 2010 35i DCT
Gone: 2008 2.5Si Sport
- sars
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- Posts: 7038
- Joined: Sun Feb 21, 2010 11:37 am
- Location: East Yorkshire
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Congratulations, took you long enough
For what you’ve got already changing it to something better is going to be difficult, M4?
For what you’ve got already changing it to something better is going to be difficult, M4?
Gorgeous SFR Z4 M40i
Gone 2017 Iridium SL400, 2015 435d xDrive Convertible, 2012 E350 CDi Convertible, 2010 DSB Z4 sdrive30i, 2008 Audi A4 Cabriolet, 2006 Phoenix Yellow Z4 2.5Si, 2003 Saab 9-3 Convertible
Gone 2017 Iridium SL400, 2015 435d xDrive Convertible, 2012 E350 CDi Convertible, 2010 DSB Z4 sdrive30i, 2008 Audi A4 Cabriolet, 2006 Phoenix Yellow Z4 2.5Si, 2003 Saab 9-3 Convertible
- jabber
- Lifer
- Posts: 3138
- Joined: Mon Jul 05, 2010 9:23 am
- Location: Hampshire
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Congratulations
Z less again
14 E89 Z4 2.0 msport grey gone now
10 E89 Z4 3.0 Black auto now. Very sadly gone
Gone 04 E85 z4 3.0 Maldives blue smg
14 E89 Z4 2.0 msport grey gone now
10 E89 Z4 3.0 Black auto now. Very sadly gone
Gone 04 E85 z4 3.0 Maldives blue smg
- enuff_zed
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- Joined: Wed Oct 26, 2016 11:05 am
- Location: Attleborough, Norfolk
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Well done for sticking with it - I'd suggest doing the same with your car.
- buzyg
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- Joined: Fri May 20, 2011 6:11 pm
- Location: Cornwall
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Nice one Shane. Get an Mx5. Then next time I'm visiting NZ, we can meet up and talk about them.
- enzed4
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The RF is certainly the best option so far - late model, all the mod cons, 3 pedals and a gearbox, apparently great to drive according to every review since 1999, and I like the folding 'targa' roof as well. I'm a bit worried I'll miss the 35i's lovely power, but won't know unless I drive one.
Gone: 2010 35i DCT
Gone: 2008 2.5Si Sport
- enzed4
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Thank you. I do love the Z4, but am just getting tired of the cost of keeping it running. Had to smile today when I saw a post on another forum that said "If you can't afford a new European car, you can't afford a used one" - I'm kind of understanding that a lot better now
Gone: 2010 35i DCT
Gone: 2008 2.5Si Sport
- enuff_zed
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Better hope the next owner of yours hasn't read that then.enzed4 wrote: ↑Wed Jul 14, 2021 10:19 amThank you. I do love the Z4, but am just getting tired of the cost of keeping it running. Had to smile today when I saw a post on another forum that said "If you can't afford a new European car, you can't afford a used one" - I'm kind of understanding that a lot better now
- enzed4
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For all I know I've spent all the money and it will run perfectly for the foreseeable future. But that's the thing, it just seems like a constant gamble as to what's going next. Everyone keeps asking me if I've replaced the injectors as they're a 'when, not if' item on the list...enuff_zed wrote: ↑Wed Jul 14, 2021 10:21 amBetter hope the next owner of yours hasn't read that then.enzed4 wrote: ↑Wed Jul 14, 2021 10:19 amThank you. I do love the Z4, but am just getting tired of the cost of keeping it running. Had to smile today when I saw a post on another forum that said "If you can't afford a new European car, you can't afford a used one" - I'm kind of understanding that a lot better now
Gone: 2010 35i DCT
Gone: 2008 2.5Si Sport
- maxman
- Senior Member
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- Location: Wrexham
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Congratulations,you have easily beaten me to that milestone.How ops get to the 10k plus figure beats me,probably some incurable addiction.
- enuff_zed
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Working from home speeds it up.
Get bored, swap screens and reply to stuff to relieve the boredom, then get dragged into other discussions.
Just like I did here!
- TitanTim
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Congrats, always worth sticking around, best site and peeps compared to others.
Talking of MX5s and the RF, would you swap a M140i for one Have to be honest I'm missing a bit of open top motoring, must be the summer blues.
Tim.
Talking of MX5s and the RF, would you swap a M140i for one Have to be honest I'm missing a bit of open top motoring, must be the summer blues.
Tim.
- buzyg
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- Joined: Fri May 20, 2011 6:11 pm
- Location: Cornwall
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I blame Pop Quiz the Revenge.
- Ole gits rule
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- Location: Pont-y-Pwll
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Congrats on the milestone.
I think I would stick with the zed until you can find an F Type in budget
I think I would stick with the zed until you can find an F Type in budget
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.
- Mr Tidy
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Congratulations enzed.
It sounds like you may end up keeping your 35i partly due to a lack of options. Z4s seem to be pretty sensibly priced for what you get. Anyway if yours stays I hope it behaves!
I'm the same as buzy - Pop Quiz and Newbies Section are my affliction.
It sounds like you may end up keeping your 35i partly due to a lack of options. Z4s seem to be pretty sensibly priced for what you get. Anyway if yours stays I hope it behaves!
I'm the same as buzy - Pop Quiz and Newbies Section are my affliction.
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