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Project Eight-9
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- Lifer
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Project Eight-9
Back in an E89, my eighth Zed
Picked up a Deep sea Blue, with contrasting beige/crème leather with 3 litre 6 pot and many toys including Idrive etc.
It’s has been very well maintained mechanically, but the paintwork needs some love… my kind of thing.
Needs rid of the runflats, I’ll probably go with new wheels and tires. Needs the drivers seat bolster re-dying, although it is literally the colour worn away, no cracks or anything nasty.
I always wanted a Monaco blue E85 3.0Si and could never find one, I think I actually prefer this colour to Monaco
Picked up a Deep sea Blue, with contrasting beige/crème leather with 3 litre 6 pot and many toys including Idrive etc.
It’s has been very well maintained mechanically, but the paintwork needs some love… my kind of thing.
Needs rid of the runflats, I’ll probably go with new wheels and tires. Needs the drivers seat bolster re-dying, although it is literally the colour worn away, no cracks or anything nasty.
I always wanted a Monaco blue E85 3.0Si and could never find one, I think I actually prefer this colour to Monaco
Alpina Roadster S Lux no. 204 (1 of 15 uk cars in Alpina Blue)
Previous Z4’s :E89 30i, E89 20i, E85 3.0Si (X4) E85 3.0i, E86 3.0 Si, E85 2.5si, E85 2.5i
Previous Z4’s :E89 30i, E89 20i, E85 3.0Si (X4) E85 3.0i, E86 3.0 Si, E85 2.5si, E85 2.5i
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- Lifer
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Nice one Martin. Glad you got one.
Maybe we can talk again in a few months when you've detailed the heck out of it and time for number 9!
Maybe we can talk again in a few months when you've detailed the heck out of it and time for number 9!
All good things come to those who wait. I'm really impatient which explains a lot.
F31 320i. Good car.
E89 20i Now fully dried
Z3 'free litre'. Project and a half. Complicated!
Mazda3 sold
Tatty old R56 Mini Cooper. Money pit!
F31 320i. Good car.
E89 20i Now fully dried
Z3 'free litre'. Project and a half. Complicated!
Mazda3 sold
Tatty old R56 Mini Cooper. Money pit!
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Congratulations Martin, looks lovely and will look even better when you’ve finished working your magic on it, enjoy
G29 M40i Thundernight with Ivory interior, all option packs (here for a while, hopefully )
G29 M40i Misano Blue all option packs (Gone 26k of fun)
E89 35iS, Valencia Orange, Design Pure Traction pack (Gone)
E89 23i sDrive, Silver (Gone)
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- Lifer
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Thanks gents,
Just sent the Mrs out in it, she is very happy. She finds it much easier and more enjoyable to drive than the E85.
It definitely needs fettling, seen too many ‘chain gang’ manual car washes.
I’m itching to start, but far too tired after a hectic weekend of car shopping
Just sent the Mrs out in it, she is very happy. She finds it much easier and more enjoyable to drive than the E85.
It definitely needs fettling, seen too many ‘chain gang’ manual car washes.
I’m itching to start, but far too tired after a hectic weekend of car shopping
Alpina Roadster S Lux no. 204 (1 of 15 uk cars in Alpina Blue)
Previous Z4’s :E89 30i, E89 20i, E85 3.0Si (X4) E85 3.0i, E86 3.0 Si, E85 2.5si, E85 2.5i
Previous Z4’s :E89 30i, E89 20i, E85 3.0Si (X4) E85 3.0i, E86 3.0 Si, E85 2.5si, E85 2.5i
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- Lifer
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Congrats Martin, looks good and I am sure will be even better when u get to work with the mop
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.
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Fab..obviously im biased but its definitely the best colour for an e89
if its got tits or tyres..its trouble
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Deep Sea Blue with a Cream interior is a great combination and 30is seem pretty rare, so congratulations on your new purchase.
Maybe this one will stay a while! After all a happy wife means a happy life.
Maybe this one will stay a while! After all a happy wife means a happy life.
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
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No chance, GWEST / POND and TB are in a completion as to who can buy and sell the most cars in 12 months
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.
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- Lifer
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I’ve said I was going to keep the last few, especially the last one!Ole gits rule wrote: ↑Sun Apr 10, 2022 9:39 pm No chance, GWEST / POND and TB are in a completion as to who can buy and sell the most cars in 12 months
So I’ll make no statement of such intent with this one and we’ll see what happens
All I will say is, I’ve always wanted a Dark Blue Zed, this is a fab colour combo… and SWMBO loves it.
Alpina Roadster S Lux no. 204 (1 of 15 uk cars in Alpina Blue)
Previous Z4’s :E89 30i, E89 20i, E85 3.0Si (X4) E85 3.0i, E86 3.0 Si, E85 2.5si, E85 2.5i
Previous Z4’s :E89 30i, E89 20i, E85 3.0Si (X4) E85 3.0i, E86 3.0 Si, E85 2.5si, E85 2.5i
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My old DSB after a couple of days of paint correction.
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Zed No 1 2004 e85 Z4 2.2 se
Zed No 2 2007 e85 Imola Red Z4MR
Zed No 3 2006 e85 Ruby Black 3.0si Roadster
Zed No 4 2009 e89 Deep see blue 35i sDrive
Zed No 5 2006 e85 Titan silver 3.0si Roadster
Zed No 6 2004 e85 Black Sapphire Alpina Roadster S Lux #073
Zed No 2 2007 e85 Imola Red Z4MR
Zed No 3 2006 e85 Ruby Black 3.0si Roadster
Zed No 4 2009 e89 Deep see blue 35i sDrive
Zed No 5 2006 e85 Titan silver 3.0si Roadster
Zed No 6 2004 e85 Black Sapphire Alpina Roadster S Lux #073
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- Lifer
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Looks great, that’s where I’m heading
I also need to get to grips with what works and what doesn’t wheel wise. Had 437M’s on my last E89, not sure if I want to do the same again this time.
Alpina Roadster S Lux no. 204 (1 of 15 uk cars in Alpina Blue)
Previous Z4’s :E89 30i, E89 20i, E85 3.0Si (X4) E85 3.0i, E86 3.0 Si, E85 2.5si, E85 2.5i
Previous Z4’s :E89 30i, E89 20i, E85 3.0Si (X4) E85 3.0i, E86 3.0 Si, E85 2.5si, E85 2.5i
- Ole gits rule
- Lifer
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That does look very good indeed
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.
- Ole gits rule
- Lifer
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We will see - 6 months is my guessTrue-Blue wrote: ↑Sun Apr 10, 2022 11:25 pmI’ve said I was going to keep the last few, especially the last one!Ole gits rule wrote: ↑Sun Apr 10, 2022 9:39 pm No chance, GWEST / POND and TB are in a completion as to who can buy and sell the most cars in 12 months
So I’ll make no statement of such intent with this one and we’ll see what happens
All I will say is, I’ve always wanted a Dark Blue Zed, this is a fab colour combo… and SWMBO loves it.
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.
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- Lifer
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SweepstakeOle gits rule wrote: ↑Mon Apr 11, 2022 12:09 pmWe will see - 6 months is my guessTrue-Blue wrote: ↑Sun Apr 10, 2022 11:25 pmI’ve said I was going to keep the last few, especially the last one!Ole gits rule wrote: ↑Sun Apr 10, 2022 9:39 pm No chance, GWEST / POND and TB are in a completion as to who can buy and sell the most cars in 12 months
So I’ll make no statement of such intent with this one and we’ll see what happens
All I will say is, I’ve always wanted a Dark Blue Zed, this is a fab colour combo… and SWMBO loves it.
Alpina Roadster S Lux no. 204 (1 of 15 uk cars in Alpina Blue)
Previous Z4’s :E89 30i, E89 20i, E85 3.0Si (X4) E85 3.0i, E86 3.0 Si, E85 2.5si, E85 2.5i
Previous Z4’s :E89 30i, E89 20i, E85 3.0Si (X4) E85 3.0i, E86 3.0 Si, E85 2.5si, E85 2.5i