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Post by N4LLY » Sat Jun 25, 2022 3:44 pm

Reamesy wrote: Sat Jun 25, 2022 3:30 pm To be honest I’ve reached a point in my life where I’m not going to worry about things I can not control. I will take precautions, but I can not let things stop me living a full life through fear of what might happen. Just going to enjoy it(hopefully)🤣😎
That's the spirit :thumbsup:

Enjoy collection day :)
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Post by maxman » Sat Jun 25, 2022 3:49 pm

Just down the road from me.You don’t see many e89 around this area.What colour is the one your looking at? I will look out for you driving by.

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Post by 1536Z4 » Sat Jun 25, 2022 4:19 pm

Reamesy wrote: Sat Jun 25, 2022 11:50 am So after regretting selling my Z4 last year I’m coming back.
Thought you had been quiet . Welcome back . May see you about as your`re not that far from me :thumbsup:
Montego Blue E86 . MILV`s . Simpson Custom Manifold Race Exhaust . xHP transmission stage 3 . VT engine mounts . BC RA coilovers . H&R arbs . Adjustable rear camber arms . Ultra Racing front strut brace . Drexler LSD .

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Post by Reamesy » Sat Jun 25, 2022 5:25 pm

Cheers guys. It’s a white 20i M Sport with the famous 19 inch 326 cracking alloys😂🤣😂
Currently; 2011 E89 23i SDrive M Sport Highline Titan Silver
Previously;
2014 SLK250CDI AMG Sport
2012 E89 SDrive 2.0 M Sport. White
2011 Audi TT Quattro
2006 Z4 2.5 Sport
2013 420D coupe
2002 Z3 2.2 Sport
1996 Z3 1.9

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Post by Reamesy » Sat Jun 25, 2022 5:27 pm

This is the one. Full history and very well looked after with all documentation. Just need to see it now and verify everything. All recalls done and confirmed with BMW 🙏
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Currently; 2011 E89 23i SDrive M Sport Highline Titan Silver
Previously;
2014 SLK250CDI AMG Sport
2012 E89 SDrive 2.0 M Sport. White
2011 Audi TT Quattro
2006 Z4 2.5 Sport
2013 420D coupe
2002 Z3 2.2 Sport
1996 Z3 1.9

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Post by Mr Tidy » Sat Jun 25, 2022 9:26 pm

Welcome back. :thumbsup:

It'll be interesting to see how you get on with it after your E85.

Such a shame about 326 wheel issues as they look great!
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

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Post by Reamesy » Sat Jun 25, 2022 9:50 pm

Mr Tidy wrote: Sat Jun 25, 2022 9:26 pm Welcome back. :thumbsup:

It'll be interesting to see how you get on with it after your E85.

Such a shame about 326 wheel issues as they look great!
We’ll after I have sorted the engine preventative maintenance out, I intend to put on non run flats all round. This with careful driving should reduce the risk. Yes there is still a risk but I really like them and will deal with them if they do crack. I will sort different wheels as I do not believe welding them will eliminate further cracking due to HAZ after welding. :thumbsup:

I had 5 MKII Sciroccos back in my day but loved the MK3 even better. Different car, different times. But equally loved the smell and feel of the old MKII. :driving:
Currently; 2011 E89 23i SDrive M Sport Highline Titan Silver
Previously;
2014 SLK250CDI AMG Sport
2012 E89 SDrive 2.0 M Sport. White
2011 Audi TT Quattro
2006 Z4 2.5 Sport
2013 420D coupe
2002 Z3 2.2 Sport
1996 Z3 1.9

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Post by Reamesy » Sun Jun 26, 2022 6:55 am

So today is the day. Excited is an understatement. I need to buy with my head not my heart. I love buying a new car but hate it too as I overthink all the worst that can happen. Once I see the car in person and have read everything, I will hopefully be happier. You can usually tell a lot about the car by the person. A bit like buying a horse ( a wise man once told me; when buying a horse look at the person not he horse)!

I will post pics if I buy it tonight. Either way I will be back as the hunt will go on, as had the royal nod from my better half. :D
Currently; 2011 E89 23i SDrive M Sport Highline Titan Silver
Previously;
2014 SLK250CDI AMG Sport
2012 E89 SDrive 2.0 M Sport. White
2011 Audi TT Quattro
2006 Z4 2.5 Sport
2013 420D coupe
2002 Z3 2.2 Sport
1996 Z3 1.9

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Post by Z4paul » Sun Jun 26, 2022 12:52 pm

Good to see you back . Also thought you'd like to know that the mac book has been both looked after and well used - brilliant bit of tech :thumbsup:
Enjoy the new car.
2.0 m sport (suspension / steering wheel/scuff plates) cupholders sapphire black with factory hard top. Needs a little tlc but loving it.

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Post by Reamesy » Sun Jun 26, 2022 4:15 pm

Z4paul wrote: Sun Jun 26, 2022 12:52 pm Good to see you back . Also thought you'd like to know that the mac book has been both looked after and well used - brilliant bit of tech :thumbsup:
Enjoy the new car.
Wow forget about the MacBook. Glad it’s going strong. I will update on my saga later tonight 🤦‍♂️
Currently; 2011 E89 23i SDrive M Sport Highline Titan Silver
Previously;
2014 SLK250CDI AMG Sport
2012 E89 SDrive 2.0 M Sport. White
2011 Audi TT Quattro
2006 Z4 2.5 Sport
2013 420D coupe
2002 Z3 2.2 Sport
1996 Z3 1.9

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Post by Z4paul » Sun Jun 26, 2022 5:03 pm

Reamesy wrote: Sun Jun 26, 2022 4:15 pm
Z4paul wrote: Sun Jun 26, 2022 12:52 pm Good to see you back . Also thought you'd like to know that the mac book has been both looked after and well used - brilliant bit of tech :thumbsup:
Enjoy the new car.
Wow forget about the MacBook. Glad it’s going strong. I will update on my saga later tonight 🤦‍♂️
Last we heard i think you were honeymooning perhaps ...Scotland...?.hope saga is car related and not about how the ring was dropped in the Loch!!??
2.0 m sport (suspension / steering wheel/scuff plates) cupholders sapphire black with factory hard top. Needs a little tlc but loving it.

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Post by Reamesy » Sun Jun 26, 2022 7:08 pm

So went to view the car. Much better than I thought it would be. Full M Sport spec with front and rear PDC. Power folding mirrors, Bluetooth and Aux/USB. Heated sport seats, adaptive head lights.

But best of all; full BMW service history with all paperwork and receipts. Tyres all good but will be getting replaced with non run flats. All four wheels like new with no marks. Got right under and can see no evidence of repairs or cracks.

All four corners just had new discs and pads all genuine.

Drove amazingly. No knocks squeaks just nice and firm but so smooth. Just want I was hoping for. Interior looks and feels like new. 😎👍

91,000 miles so not low but got it for £8000 which I’m happy with.

Now the bad bit. The son 35 lives in London but the car is at his dads. I checked current and previous addresses. The lates V5 is at his flat in London and the son is in France. So until he can get me the document reference we can not complete the log book. He taxed it so can be driven but had to leave it there until he gets back. Gutted but now looking forward to Sunday next😏

Not the end of the world and others no doubt having a much worse day than me🙄
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Currently; 2011 E89 23i SDrive M Sport Highline Titan Silver
Previously;
2014 SLK250CDI AMG Sport
2012 E89 SDrive 2.0 M Sport. White
2011 Audi TT Quattro
2006 Z4 2.5 Sport
2013 420D coupe
2002 Z3 2.2 Sport
1996 Z3 1.9

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Post by Reamesy » Sun Jun 26, 2022 7:09 pm

Z4paul wrote: Sun Jun 26, 2022 5:03 pm
Reamesy wrote: Sun Jun 26, 2022 4:15 pm
Z4paul wrote: Sun Jun 26, 2022 12:52 pm Good to see you back . Also thought you'd like to know that the mac book has been both looked after and well used - brilliant bit of tech :thumbsup:
Enjoy the new car.
Wow forget about the MacBook. Glad it’s going strong. I will update on my saga later tonight 🤦‍♂️
Last we heard i think you were honeymooning perhaps ...Scotland...?.hope saga is car related and not about how the ring was dropped in the Loch!!??
Thats right. All good on that front. It’s our fist anniversary next week 😍
Currently; 2011 E89 23i SDrive M Sport Highline Titan Silver
Previously;
2014 SLK250CDI AMG Sport
2012 E89 SDrive 2.0 M Sport. White
2011 Audi TT Quattro
2006 Z4 2.5 Sport
2013 420D coupe
2002 Z3 2.2 Sport
1996 Z3 1.9

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Post by Mr Tidy » Sun Jun 26, 2022 8:16 pm

Reamesy wrote: Sun Jun 26, 2022 7:08 pm So went to view the car. Much better than I thought it would be. Full M Sport spec with front and rear PDC. Power folding mirrors, Bluetooth and Aux/USB. Heated sport seats, adaptive head lights.

But best of all; full BMW service history with all paperwork and receipts. Tyres all good but will be getting replaced with non run flats. All four wheels like new with no marks. Got right under and can see no evidence of repairs or cracks.

All four corners just had new discs and pads all genuine.

91,000 miles so not low but got it for £8000 which I’m happy with.

Now the bad bit. The son 35 lives in London but the car is at his dads. I checked current and previous addresses. The lates V5 is at his flat in London and the son is in France. So until he can get me the document reference we can not complete the log book. He taxed it so can be driven but had to leave it there until he gets back. Gutted but now looking forward to Sunday next

Not the end of the world and others no doubt having a much worse day than me
A nice surprise when the car turns out to be better than you expected. :thumbsup:

It sounds like you've got a good deal too - hopefully that makes waiting a week less painful!
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

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Post by Reamesy » Sun Jun 26, 2022 8:42 pm

Mr Tidy wrote: Sun Jun 26, 2022 8:16 pm
Reamesy wrote: Sun Jun 26, 2022 7:08 pm So went to view the car. Much better than I thought it would be. Full M Sport spec with front and rear PDC. Power folding mirrors, Bluetooth and Aux/USB. Heated sport seats, adaptive head lights.

But best of all; full BMW service history with all paperwork and receipts. Tyres all good but will be getting replaced with non run flats. All four wheels like new with no marks. Got right under and can see no evidence of repairs or cracks.

All four corners just had new discs and pads all genuine.

91,000 miles so not low but got it for £8000 which I’m happy with.

Now the bad bit. The son 35 lives in London but the car is at his dads. I checked current and previous addresses. The lates V5 is at his flat in London and the son is in France. So until he can get me the document reference we can not complete the log book. He taxed it so can be driven but had to leave it there until he gets back. Gutted but now looking forward to Sunday next

Not the end of the world and others no doubt having a much worse day than me
A nice surprise when the car turns out to be better than you expected. :thumbsup:

It sounds like you've got a good deal too - hopefully that makes waiting a week less painful!
Cheers Mr Tidy. It makes the wait all the better. It’s my anniversary and retirement present so it’s my keeper. First job timing chain. I would love to do it myself but time and no current garage rules it out. I’m taking it to a BMW specialist in Tattenhall. I will do anything else. Full service as I don’t trust main dealers. Plus I get to know the car. Can’t wait 😁
Currently; 2011 E89 23i SDrive M Sport Highline Titan Silver
Previously;
2014 SLK250CDI AMG Sport
2012 E89 SDrive 2.0 M Sport. White
2011 Audi TT Quattro
2006 Z4 2.5 Sport
2013 420D coupe
2002 Z3 2.2 Sport
1996 Z3 1.9

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