A Toy for the Garage -With Pictures

[gannet]

Wow that's almost as low miles as mine (I bought a 2004-54 on 18k miles in Dec 2008). An 03 with that low mileage should have been serviced according to age instead of miles I'd guess. It's usually approx 15k miles OR 2 years between services (variable depending on driving style).

I think it would follow this pattern if it wasn't reaching the approx 15k miles within 2 years (someone please correct me if I'm wrong):
2003 - car new
2005 - inspection 1
2007 - oil change
2009 - inspection 2
2011 - oil change due

The dash will show a figure for the approx miles to next service, but don't go on this if the mileage is low because it will become time-dependent instead of miles-dependent. A lot of folk get this wrong though and don't realise servicing becomes time-dependent if you don't do many miles. I only do 6-7k miles per year so in theory I need mine serviced every 2 years, but I do interm oil changes every 12 months anyway (worth it for the sake of £50 in oil it costs me).

shouldnt it be:

2003 - car new
2005 - oil change
2007 - inspection 1
2009 - oil change
2011 - inspection 2
2013 - oil change due

??

 

[ZermattV]

:|..... just a little confused...

 

[a11y]

I think gannet is right - there's an oil service first before any inspection services. Basically, servicing alternates between oil changes and inspections (with oil change forming part of the inspection service). Inspection 2 is a bigger service than inspection 1 and is costlier as a result, so is something to bear in mind when haggling price.

Also bear in mind that brake fluid is scheduled to be changed every 2 year irrespective of mileage.

 

[mrklaw]

if you're confident you know the spec you want, you could always take advantage of a nearby main dealer and get them to ship a car from another in their network up to you? save on the travel

 

[ZermattV]

not a bad idea...I'm not sure many main dealers keep stock in the 03/04/05 range on 3.0 litres ... also my local dealer in aberdeen is not renowned as being the most helpful.

early days i'm in no particular rush...

 

[Inuit]

are you saying it might be more reliable than my daily driver... disco 3 ??

I have a D3 and anything is more reliable than one of those. I love my D3 and it is amazing but it does have its issues. Had my Z4M for just over a year and have to say it is really solid piece of engineering. I would advise you go for an M, but then i am biased. Hope you find what your are looking for, you will not regret getting a Z. Z and D3 perfect combo - best 4x4 and best sportscar (within a sensible price braket). Are you on the Disco3 forum?

Look forward to seeing pics of your new Z.

 

[srhutch]

Wow that's almost as low miles as mine (I bought a 2004-54 on 18k miles in Dec 2008). An 03 with that low mileage should have been serviced according to age instead of miles I'd guess. It's usually approx 15k miles OR 2 years between services (variable depending on driving style).

I think it would follow this pattern if it wasn't reaching the approx 15k miles within 2 years (someone please correct me if I'm wrong):
2003 - car new
2005 - inspection 1
2007 - oil change
2009 - inspection 2
2011 - oil change due

The dash will show a figure for the approx miles to next service, but don't go on this if the mileage is low because it will become time-dependent instead of miles-dependent. A lot of folk get this wrong though and don't realise servicing becomes time-dependent if you don't do many miles. I only do 6-7k miles per year so in theory I need mine serviced every 2 years, but I do interm oil changes every 12 months anyway (worth it for the sake of £50 in oil it costs me).

shouldnt it be:

2003 - car new
2005 - oil change
2007 - inspection 1
2009 - oil change
2011 - inspection 2
2013 - oil change due

??

Gannet is correct

 

[ZermattV]

Thanks for the clarification. Yep I use the disco3 site a lot . Zermattv= Zermatt Vulgaris common silver in land rover speak...the hunt will continue after Easter hols

 

[ZermattV]

well today is the day, travelling down by train to pick up a new to me 3.0 SE Roadster in MaldivesBlue with aero pack and M seats ..... Will be driving half the length of the UK in it tomorrow.... :driving:

 

[Inuit]

Congratulations good choice, see you on the disco3 forum as well. get some pics up we love pics on here. You think the disco gives you a permagrin, wait until you get back with the Z tomorrow.

 

[a11y]

Right, you're collecting the Z4 today so if there's no pics by 8pm tonight there'd better be a bloody good excuse ready :wink:

Sounds like a nice combo of the colour and the aero pack.

 

[ZermattV]

Photos to be uploaded later tonight..my what an introduction.... since picking the car up last night I have driven the Cat and fiddle buxton -macc road; the hardknott pass..... the A7 through the borders and finally the spital of glenshee....nice roads even better in the Zed.....

Photos to follow.....(IPhone Only)







I am a lucky boy PCDC who sold his beloved car to me looked after it very well over the last 4 1/2 years.....thank you sir ....

 

[ZermattV]

There you go a11y... see you Sunday....

Spec is :

EXTRAS AS PER BMW LIST
LASW BLACK OREGON LEATHER
249 MULTI FUNCTION STEERING WHEEL
387 WIND DEFLECTOR
470 ISOFIX
508 PARK DISTANCE CONTROL (REAR)
672 CD CHANGER
711 M SPORT SEATS

 

[a11y]

Spittal of Glenshee - that road was almost going to be my route for the road trip on Sunday, amazing road and scenery

And the car's looking great. I like the front aero bumper and skirts, but not sure about the rear diffuser in the pics. Looking forward to seeing it in the flesh on Sunday