Another newbie

[.adam.oldaccount]

Just joined and thought I'd say hello!
I'm hoping to buy an e86 in the next few months, I'm coming from owning a Westfield for 10 years, then a VX220 Turbo for around 6 years, then a break from anything interesting for almost 4 years, and I'm now in the position to get back in a nice car.
I was looking for something a bit special and rare, but also with reasonable running costs, and was drawn to the e86.

 

[B21]

Welcome ..lots of sage advice here, plus a bit of bias and prejudice :tumbleweed: :rofl:

Enjoy your search…I’m sure folks here will proffer comments on any potential purchase ..

 

[sw4nny]

Welcome along
What was the vx like to live with?

 

[.adam.oldaccount]

I thought it was great, after the Westie it seemed practical! I tended to SORN it over the winter, but it was used well for the rest of the year. It had a mild tune up to around 225bhp, and only weighing 930kg it was quick enough!

 

[sw4nny]

I thought it was great, after the Westie it seemed practical! I tended to SORN it over the winter, but it was used well for the rest of the year. It had a mild tune up to around 225bhp, and only weighing 930kg it was quick enough!

I had thought about one of these in the past but it looked far too impractical and uncomfortable for a daily driver,but have never actually driven one.

 

[.adam.oldaccount]

Don't think I would have wanted to use it as a daily, but as a second car it was great. When I get a Z4C, it will be mainly as a second car, but will still need to be used all year round, plus I don't have a garage any more so needs to be happy sitting outside all the time.
Are there any buyers guides around for the Z4?

 

[sw4nny]

Search on the forum theres more than enough to guide you

 

[Mr Tidy]

Welcome to the forum Adam, and good luck with your search for an E86 - they're great cars (but I may be biased). :lol:

 

[TOMGREEN413]

Welcome and all the best with your search. Do you have a preference on colour and specifications? For what it's worth these cars seem very well put together so don't be put off by mileage as long as it has a good service history.

 

[buzyg]

Welcome to the forum. Going all cosy in your dotage then. I recall a ride in a VX220T at Castle Combe, when they first came out. First time into the cicane the guy lost it. Laught my pants off. Once he got to grips it, it was eating the Boxsters around us, for breakfast. :driving:

Good luck with your search.

 

[.adam.]

Thanks for the welcome, just to update, I've got one! Black with red interior, on 83000 miles. Haven't really driven it since Tuesday, when I collected it, but looking forward to getting a good drive tomorrow :driving:

 

[Mr Tidy]

Congratulations Adam.

You do realise we expect to see some photos of your Coupe now!

I hope you enjoy your drive tomorrow. :driving:

 

[.adam.]

Not my photos, but my new car!

 

[Mr Tidy]

That's looking great, and it's already got a forum sticker!

 

[MikeyH]

Welcome and well done on finding a great looking car.

 

[TOMGREEN413]

Nice one, welcome

 

[Z450]

Lovely Car enjoy

 

[paddy wright]

Welcome along

 

[jamie_z4]

Nice, welcome! another Zachary Luke special there

 

[.adam.]

It is! Thanks for the welcomes.