Advice for potential new owner please

[Mr Tidy]

Will need to explore that, thanks!

Here's a link to the Who's got Carly thread:- https://z4-forum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=97818

 

[roblightbody]

Well done - love it when someone comes on here looking then reports a buy. Roadster man myself but pleased you've found your Zed - post us some pics of the interior sounds good ...... and of course what options its got.

Found a specification list in the paperwork
- Stratus Grey - Indiv. Amarone Nappa Leather
- Star Spoke 108
- Piano Black BMW Ind.
- Seat Heating Front
- Xenon Headlights
- Cruise Control
- Nav System Professional.
- BMW Assist
- Voice Control
- Enhanced Bluetooth telephone Functional.
- Comfort Package

Price as new appears to have been £37280, at the end of 2007.

Previous owner has, within the past 1000 miles, replaced front lower control arm bushes, and the Hydro Unit was sent away for refurbishment and refitting, which cost over £1000 on its own... also inner and outer track rod ends, and a full 4 wheel alignment... - it says "car will require inner outer track assemblies for near side and off side steering unit - once fitted camber bolts at the back can be adjusted to set point for 4 wheel alignment.

 

[Mr Tidy]

Wow, that's a pretty good spec.

And it sounds like it has been looked after too.

You might want to edit your signature though - it's an E86, not a 90s 3 Series. :lol:

 

[Any1else]

And what is the recommended BMW specialists in the West of Scotland!

I use Deutschtek just off Woodlands Road

 

[roblightbody]

And what is the recommended BMW specialists in the West of Scotland!

I use Deutschtek just off Woodlands Road

Oh yes, I'd forgotten about them, I've seen their place. Thanks for that.

 

[roblightbody]

- post us some pics of the interior sounds good .......

Photos attached. I know the "Amarone" interior is rare, we loved it when we saw it.

The mats are the originals with the edging to match the seats... I presume these are unavailable to get now???

 

[Mr Tidy]

Photos attached. I know the "Amarone" interior is rare, we loved it when we saw it.

The mats are the originals with the edging to match the seats... I presume these are unavailable to get now???

Ooh, that interior looks lovely. :wub:

You might still be able to get the mats - a few years ago I got an OEM set of mats from BMW for Mrs Tidy's 56 plate Mini (although they were just the standard Charcoal ones).

 

[Crazy Harry]

Oooah nice and little bit of work on the leather and that's going to be a show stopping interior. Got all the nice extras as well (except the soft top but that's a different thread!).

Happy you found a good example of what you were looking for - now be prepared to spend hours and ££ on it; only to avoided by leaving the forum now. Most importantly go and get some miles on it

 

[fredej]

Wow, that’s a nice spec’ed car! Great interior. I’ve never seen that color before.
Also, I like the ZHP shifter. I thinking of getting one of those.

 

[Mr Tidy]

Also, I like the ZHP shifter. I thinking of getting one of those.

It's a huge improvement over what BMW fitted. :roll:

 

[Gaijiniji]

If you are stuck for Indies on the west coast then i would recommend M3 Motor Co in Bathgate. I have used them for a number of years, great service and really know their stuff.