Just put a deposit on an E86

coldel · Post by **coldel** » Sun Feb 06, 2022 9:15 pm

Evening! London based guy - just slapped a deposit down on a lovely 09 plate E86.

Has a few niggles to fix, including rear parking sensors that dont work (no noise, no ticking, nothing) as well as some paint repairs but otherwise a very gorgeous car. Picking it up next Sunday.

1536Z4 · Post by **1536Z4** » Sun Feb 06, 2022 9:33 pm

Going to be a long week waiting

Mr Tidy · Post by **Mr Tidy** » Sun Feb 06, 2022 9:33 pm

Congratulations.

I hope the week doesn't drag too much!

coldel · Post by **coldel** » Sun Feb 06, 2022 9:46 pm

Work is hyper busy right now so I am hoping it keeps my mind busy! I also need to sort insurance, and parking permit, so a few jobs to sort as well. Already looking at stuff for it

ZHP gear knob? I also might alcantara the alu trim.

buzyg · Post by **buzyg** » Mon Feb 07, 2022 1:59 am

Six more sleeps and she's yours.

coldel · Post by **coldel** » Sun Feb 13, 2022 12:29 pm

Car purchased and sat outside my house. Lovely drive back, it didnt rain fortunately so could enjoy it that bit more.
Having owned a VX220 before this enjoyed such luxuries as a heater, power steering and not having to get in and out of the car on my hands and knees!

First job, clean it, polish it, wax it, do everything to it. Then service items (anyone got any links to good service kits online where I can get sparks/oil & air filter/oil etc.). Then a bit of blue tack to stop the sunglasses holder popping open every ten minutes

1536Z4 · Post by **1536Z4** » Sun Feb 13, 2022 12:46 pm

First job should be photos

Glad you got it ok

. Service items I normally just check the normal sites such as Autodoc ( if you dont mind waiting for delivery ) euro car parts / car parts online /eBay etc and work out which is the cheapest for same product . Be careful which oil filter you get as some are prone to failing . The Mann filter is the one to go for as far as I remember . Just checked it is Mann HU816X .

Pondrew · Post by **Pondrew** » Sun Feb 13, 2022 12:51 pm

coldel wrote: ↑Sun Feb 13, 2022 12:29 pm Car purchased and sat outside my house. Lovely drive back, it didnt rain fortunately so could enjoy it that bit more.
Having owned a VX220 before this enjoyed such luxuries as a heater, power steering and not having to get in and out of the car on my hands and knees!

First job, clean it, polish it, wax it, do everything to it. Then service items (anyone got any links to good service kits online where I can get sparks/oil & air filter/oil etc.). Then a bit of blue tack to stop the sunglasses holder popping open every ten minutes

Congrats!
You have forgotten pictures, though. This place likes pictures

Regarding service items; have you tried www.autodoc.com? Or they also have a website called www.onlinecarparts.co.uk.

edit: reply above posted while I was typing

1536Z4 · Post by **1536Z4** » Sun Feb 13, 2022 1:01 pm

Pondrew wrote: ↑Sun Feb 13, 2022 12:51 pm edit: reply above posted while I was typing

Great minds ..............

coldel · Post by **coldel** » Sun Feb 13, 2022 1:23 pm

My bad! Got the car home about an hour ago and gave it a quick once over with the Gyeon Bathe+ (I am a car detailing nut I have so much product!) but it will in good time when the weather allows get a full clean, decontaminate, machine polish, and sealant.

Pondrew · Post by **Pondrew** » Sun Feb 13, 2022 1:39 pm

That's better! Looks noice

If it is Sapphire Black you will be in your element with the cleaning

Neens76 · Post by **Neens76** » Sun Feb 13, 2022 2:30 pm

Very nice. No idea what a Gyeon Bathe+ is but I’m sure it deserves it

IRD · Post by **IRD** » Sun Feb 13, 2022 2:55 pm

Looks very nice. The 108s suit the car. Once the weather improves, like the rest of us, you will be able to play nicely and occupy yourself for hours.

N4LLY · Post by **N4LLY** » Sun Feb 13, 2022 3:08 pm

Most excellent

Zedebee · Post by **Zedebee** » Sun Feb 13, 2022 3:24 pm

Welcome to Coupe ownership. That looks like a cracker.

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