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Post by IRD » Sat Nov 20, 2021 9:52 pm

Back in the Summer I sold my beloved 3.5is to a fellow Forum member because I had hardly used it in the previous 18 months. It has changed hands again and now owned by another Forum member. It wasn’t long before I really missed top down motoring. So after a bit of searching I’ve found a replacement which didn’t cost an arm and a leg. Drove it home from Norfolk yesterday and really enjoyed myself. It’s a 2004 2.5 SE with 63000 miles on the clock and a full service history. It came with bonus of the sought after plastic hood covers. Although I don’t think I will use them much. Needs a bit of cosmetic work and a wheel refurb but overall is in good condition. Photos attached.
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Post by Mr Tidy » Sat Nov 20, 2021 10:05 pm

Congratulations Ian. :thumbsup:

I thought you were showing Z4 withdrawal symptoms so it's great to see you have another one and it looks really smart. Even if you don't use it much that will just make it feel more special when you do. :)

I just hope Mrs D approved!

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Post by IRD » Sat Nov 20, 2021 10:22 pm

Mr Tidy wrote: ↑Sat Nov 20, 2021 10:05 pm Congratulations Ian. :thumbsup:

I thought you were showing Z4 withdrawal symptoms so it's great to see you have another one and it looks really smart. Even if you don't use it much that will just make it feel more special when you do. :)

I just hope Mrs D approved!

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Oh yes she’s happy Iain. It will keep me off the streets and out of trouble. I need to get some cosmetic issues sorted out and to find out if electric heated seats are a straight forward plug in replacement. There was a post recently referring to the date BMW stopped including the appropriate connections for this. Hopefully I will find it. I also need to sort out having the roof motor moved to the boot. So plenty to do. :thumbsup:
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Post by Haggisman » Sat Nov 20, 2021 10:35 pm

Looks a nice example and good value open top motoring. Welcome back.
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Post by Mr Tidy » Sat Nov 20, 2021 11:02 pm

IRD wrote: ↑Sat Nov 20, 2021 10:22 pm Oh yes she’s happy Iain. It will keep me off the streets and out of trouble. I need to get some cosmetic issues sorted out and to find out if electric heated seats are a straight forward plug in replacement. There was a post recently referring to the date BMW stopped including the appropriate connections for this. Hopefully I will find it. I also need to sort out having the roof motor moved to the boot. So plenty to do.
That's great news Ian. :thumbsup:

I'm pretty sure BMW didn't stop fitting the full wiring loom until some time in 2004 so yours should have the wiring in place. It might be worth having a root about under the seats to find the connectors. Then it looks like you might be visiting "bigwinn" for the roof motor. :wink:

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Post by jock156 » Sat Nov 20, 2021 11:13 pm

Good looking car 👍

Out of curiosity and nothing else whereabouts in Norfolk roughly?

They are very few and far between apart from Enuffzeds driveway 🤣🤣🤣
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Post by IRD » Sun Nov 21, 2021 12:37 am

Mr Tidy wrote: ↑Sat Nov 20, 2021 11:02 pm
IRD wrote: ↑Sat Nov 20, 2021 10:22 pm Oh yes she’s happy Iain. It will keep me off the streets and out of trouble. I need to get some cosmetic issues sorted out and to find out if electric heated seats are a straight forward plug in replacement. There was a post recently referring to the date BMW stopped including the appropriate connections for this. Hopefully I will find it. I also need to sort out having the roof motor moved to the boot. So plenty to do.

That's great news Ian. :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

I'm pretty sure BMW didn't stop fitting the full wiring loom until some time in 2004 so yours should have the wiring in place. It might be worth having a root about under the seats to find the connectors. Then it looks like you might be visiting "bigwinn" for the roof motor. :wink:

Enjoy your fettling!

Stuart is popping across to have a look at the car. :thumbsup:
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Post by IRD » Sun Nov 21, 2021 12:39 am

jock156 wrote: ↑Sat Nov 20, 2021 11:13 pm Good looking car 👍

Out of curiosity and nothing else whereabouts in Norfolk roughly?

They are very few and far between apart from Enuffzeds driveway 🤣🤣🤣
I bought it from a guy in Loddon.
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Post by jock156 » Sun Nov 21, 2021 12:54 am

Close to Norwich but never seen it about 🤨
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Post by IRD » Sun Nov 21, 2021 1:09 am

jock156 wrote: ↑Sun Nov 21, 2021 12:54 am Close to Norwich but never seen it about 🤨
The car was used mainly by the guy’s wife. He is a member of Norfolk Police Armed Response Unit so I didn’t dare not buy it. :wink:
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Post by IRD » Sun Nov 21, 2021 1:13 am

Haggisman wrote: ↑Sat Nov 20, 2021 10:35 pm Ian.

I thought you were showing Z4 withdrawal symptoms so it's great to see you have another one and it looks really smart. Even if you don't use it much that will just make it feel more special when you do.
Haggisman wrote: ↑Sat Nov 20, 2021 10:35 pm Looks a nice example and good value open top motoring. Welcome back.
Haggisman wrote: ↑Sat Nov 20, 2021 10:35 pm Looks a nice example and good value open top motoring. Welcome back.
Haggisman wrote: ↑Sat Nov 20, 2021 10:35 pm Looks a nice example and good value open top motoring. Welcome back.
Haggisman wrote: ↑Sat Nov 20, 2021 10:35 pm Looks a nice example and good value open top motoring. Welcome back.
Thanks. Nice to be back. :thumbsup:
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Post by Zulu4 » Sun Nov 21, 2021 2:20 pm

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Post by bigwinn » Sun Nov 21, 2021 2:33 pm

Have a soft spot for silver zeds!!

I think it’s a build date of oct 04 onward but can have a look see what’s under the seats when I pop over
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Post by pvr » Sun Nov 21, 2021 3:10 pm

It was April 2004 when the harness disappeared, bit sad that I remember it though :lol:
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Post by Chippie » Sun Nov 21, 2021 3:35 pm

IRD wrote: ↑Sat Nov 20, 2021 9:52 pm Back in the Summer I sold my beloved 3.5is to a fellow Forum member because I had hardly used it in the previous 18 months. It has changed hands again and now owned by another Forum member. It wasn’t long before I really missed top down motoring. So after a bit of searching I’ve found a replacement which didn’t cost an arm and a leg.
Welcome back, the replacement looks great :thumbsup:
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