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Post by mr wilks » Wed Jun 20, 2018 8:07 pm

Simon 3.0si wrote: Wed Jun 20, 2018 7:42 pm Mr Wilks,

I think I've caught the M bug!! As you are a knowledgable and respected member, what should I watch out for?

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Keeping it brief my best advice to anyone looking for their first ZM would be do your homework ( look out for a "tomscott" summary on the mechanical pitfalls as they are a better read than most magazine articles :oops: ) don't get hung up on spec or number of owners & beware the game of "snakes & ladders " that permeates the ///Marketplace :wink:
Too many cars for sale at a "reasonable" market price that could easily relieve you of £2k if you get on at the wrong stop :cry: look out for ins2 , brakes + tyres as these quickly add to the price you paid so technically it can be better to buy a more expensive car that requires zero spend , not exactly rocket science i know but its harder than it looks to make the numbers work :P
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Post by Bodyboarder » Wed Jun 20, 2018 9:18 pm

Hi all .... first post so please be easy :)

Looking at a z4mc on Saturday ..... I’d really appreciate people’s thoughts on it , good value? Ect

Can’t seem to link it but it’s on piston heads ... 66k 57plate , interlagos , owner has had it 7 years . The discs and pads were done 15k ago , needs a service ( looks like insp 1 ) in 5k

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Post by Bodyboarder » Thu Jun 21, 2018 7:24 pm

:tumbleweed:

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Post by mr wilks » Thu Jun 21, 2018 7:32 pm

Bodyboarder wrote: Thu Jun 21, 2018 7:24 pm :tumbleweed:
:P how would anyone know if its good value without knowing the price :P
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Post by Bodyboarder » Thu Jun 21, 2018 7:47 pm

I assumed people would look at the PH ad .... wrongly I guess :lol:

Up for 21k .... although spoken to him and he’d take a sum that begins with 19

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Post by Angelus666 » Thu Jun 21, 2018 8:28 pm

As Mr wilks says, it's dependant on the detail....but this car looks a nice one, great spec and colour, seems well loved and looked after by someone with some money (looking at the pics of the background) so if the car stacks up and drives well, and you can get it for £19kish then that's a good buy. IMO at that money I don't think you'll lose anything over the next 10k miles.

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Post by Bodyboarder » Thu Jun 21, 2018 10:18 pm

Thanks for the reply :thumbsup:

Yes all depends on condition / drive as you say . Hopefully it’s a good one ! I’m not shy when it comes to spending some money to get the car as I want it . I’ve budgeted for a inspection 2 ( although it’s not needed but would prefers to have all the fluids / plugs done for peace of mind ) wheels will be changed for csl reps with Michelin pss/ps4’s And eibach springs for a slightly meaner stance. Already spying up a zhp (?) gear knob and eventuri induction kit ... I’m spending money in my mind even before I’ve bought one :?

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Post by mr wilks » Fri Jun 22, 2018 6:27 am

Bodyboarder wrote: Thu Jun 21, 2018 10:18 pm Thanks for the reply :thumbsup:

I’m not shy when it comes to spending some money to get the car as I want it . I’ve budgeted for a inspection 2 ( although it’s not needed but would prefers to have all the fluids / plugs done for peace of mind ) wheels will be changed for csl reps with Michelin pss/ps4’s And eibach springs for a slightly meaner stance. Already spying up a zhp (?) gear knob and eventuri induction kit ... I’m spending money in my mind even before I’ve bought one :?
You've come to the right place :oops: it soon becomes a test of endurance as to how much is spent on upgrades :P
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Post by Bodyboarder » Fri Jun 22, 2018 12:21 pm

Where can I find the ‘ tomscott’ write up ?

Thank you :roll:

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Post by Sohailnisar » Sat Jun 23, 2018 8:58 am

Just done a quick AT search and spotted this:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified ... 3144558539

Seems a bargain, no? Especially in that colour.

Also this has dropped quite a few £Ks:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified ... 7297838687

Love the car/wheel colour combo!

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Post by srhutch » Sat Jun 23, 2018 9:13 am

Sohailnisar wrote: Sat Jun 23, 2018 8:58 am Just done a quick AT search and spotted this:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified ... 3144558539

Seems a bargain, no? Especially in that colour.

Also this has dropped quite a few £Ks:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified ... 7297838687

Love the car/wheel colour combo!
Quite a contrast on the options on those two.

My only issue with the Sepang is the brushed aluminium trim. Swap that with wither piano black or CFL and it would look so much better.
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Post by Pastry » Sat Jun 23, 2018 9:42 am

mr wilks wrote: Fri Jun 22, 2018 6:27 am it soon becomes a test of endurance as to how much is spent on upgrades :P
Tell me about it Mr Wilks! :wink: :D
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Post by mr wilks » Sat Jun 23, 2018 9:43 am

Pastry wrote: Sat Jun 23, 2018 9:42 am
mr wilks wrote: Fri Jun 22, 2018 6:27 am it soon becomes a test of endurance as to how much is spent on upgrades :P
Tell me about it Mr Wilks! :wink: :D
Do post up a current tally to date mr P :oops: will make everyone feel sooooooooo much better about the odd ZHP or stubby purchase :D
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Post by Pastry » Sat Jun 23, 2018 9:52 am

mr wilks wrote: Sat Jun 23, 2018 9:43 am
Pastry wrote: Sat Jun 23, 2018 9:42 am
mr wilks wrote: Fri Jun 22, 2018 6:27 am it soon becomes a test of endurance as to how much is spent on upgrades :P
Tell me about it Mr Wilks! :wink: :D
Do post up a current tally to date mr P :oops: will make everyone feel sooooooooo much better about the odd ZHP or stubby purchase :D
I don’t know if I want to remind myself :D

Aero side skirts
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BCS boxes (briefly)
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M5 gearknob
OEM extended leather
Just in the middle of a front brake upgrade to 6pot BMW performance calipers
I think that’s it :o :cry:
991 Carrera 2S
Now gone:
2008 Z4MR Midnight Blue Metallic
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Post by Phoenixboy » Sat Jun 23, 2018 9:56 am

Pastry wrote: Sat Jun 23, 2018 9:52 am
mr wilks wrote: Sat Jun 23, 2018 9:43 am
Pastry wrote: Sat Jun 23, 2018 9:42 am Tell me about it Mr Wilks! :wink: :D
Do post up a current tally to date mr P :oops: will make everyone feel sooooooooo much better about the odd ZHP or stubby purchase :D
I don’t know if I want to remind myself :D

Aero side skirts
Genuine CSLs
BCS boxes (briefly)
GruppeM
OEM strutbrace
Gaptec
Grom Audio
M5 gearknob
OEM extended leather
Just in the middle of a front brake upgrade to 6pot BMW performance calipers
I think that’s it :o :cry:
So apart from that, its standard then :wink:
E89 s drive 30i manual/gone
space grey
Carbon interior trim
19" Veeman FS 25`s
cruise control
m sport seats
stubby
led halo bulbs
z4 forum sticker, for added power.
OEM wind deflector
Gone, E85 Ruby Black.

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