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This is what I had before my Z4

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Roberltd2
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This is what I had before my Z4

Post by Roberltd2 » Sun Nov 07, 2021 1:41 am

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2007 E85 2.5 si Sport in Montego Blue.
1994 Eunos J2Ltd - sold and now undergoing restoration.
1963 Triumph Thunderbird.

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Post by Pondrew » Sun Nov 07, 2021 6:58 pm

Barty wrote: Sun Oct 10, 2021 8:52 am Tax and insurance isn’t as much of an issue here in the Netherlands. Tax is based on fuel type and vehicle weight, coming in at around €800/year for a B3. Insurance isn’t up for yearly renewal like in the UK but rather based on you as a driver as well as where you live. So no yearly price hikes or surprises; what you get is what you get
As Alpinas of each variety are so rare, the UK classes mine on a 'generic' tax band, so it is £300 a year cheaper than the equivalent 3 series. Insurance is cheap too!
I know this is a 'what you had before' thread, but here's a picture of 'what I have now' (have an E89 aswell):D
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All good things come to those who wait. I'm really impatient which explains a lot.

2024 Audi A4 avant 40 black edition petrol
2025 Ford Focus ST 'track pack'. Go-kart with sat nav.
Z3 'free litre'. Project and a half.
No Z4 anymore!

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Post by Barty » Sun Nov 07, 2021 7:17 pm

Pondrew wrote: Sun Nov 07, 2021 6:58 pm
Barty wrote: Sun Oct 10, 2021 8:52 am Tax and insurance isn’t as much of an issue here in the Netherlands. Tax is based on fuel type and vehicle weight, coming in at around €800/year for a B3. Insurance isn’t up for yearly renewal like in the UK but rather based on you as a driver as well as where you live. So no yearly price hikes or surprises; what you get is what you get
As Alpinas of each variety are so rare, the UK classes mine on a 'generic' tax band, so it is £300 a year cheaper than the equivalent 3 series. Insurance is cheap too!
I know this is a 'what you had before' thread, but here's a picture of 'what I have now' (have an E89 aswell):D
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Now that’s ideal! Because the government deemed them too small in numbers to individually bracket, they just end up on a generic pile. Sometimes the system can work to your advantage it seems :thumbsup:

Lovely B3 that, it continues to amaze me how Alpina manage to create an instantly recognisable and individual look with relatively small and few changes
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Post by N!co » Mon Nov 08, 2021 3:40 pm

To name just a few, MR2 mk1, MR2 mk2, 106 rallye, 306 S16, E46 328, Yaris Tsport and a few boring cars.

Owned this for the last 12 years before buying the Z4:
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Z4 E89 30i 2009

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Post by Brad_B » Thu Jan 13, 2022 6:55 pm

Some great looking cars guys.

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Post by 304frp » Sun Jan 16, 2022 9:35 am

This was my gift to myself at forty , kept it for 3 years , what a superbly crafted thing , sounded absolutely amazing at full chat !!!!! I tried many different cars ie 911 R8 and various mercs and BMWs none felt as special as the aston did by some margin.
And yes I wished I’d never sold it !!!
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F31 330d Daily
E89 35i weekend
Evoque gone
Aston vantage v8, missed
Porsche Boxster s,gone

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Post by Hilly30si » Wed Jan 26, 2022 3:05 pm

My first Sunday Toy which I bought in 1999 sold it 2009 or roundabout. It’s was fantastic fun, I had it bored out to 1480cc with a twin choke Weber, great fun on the Sprint track, and pretty quick up to 70mph

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2025 X3 2.0 petrol fully loaded with new tec
1974 Triumph TR6 in Mimosa Yellow
Gone but not forgotten
2008 Z4 3.0 SI Roadster

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