Deposit down (for 3rd time!)

[BlackyBoy]

After what had been months of months of searching and waiting, I finally appear to have a z4 that I can call mine.

Within the last week I have given BMW a grand deposit on what appeared to be a my perfect 20i with nav and full comfort pack....only to have it refunded 45 minutes later as they had sold the car the previous evening and my sales exec didn't know!

Downhearted I found a second 20i with full works, pro loudspeaker, comfort goodies, nav etc not in my first choice colour (blue with the very marmite Cohiba brown!) but it looked surprisingly good and only 28k miles.Deposit down.

Last minute jitters this weekend followed. All of a sudden the brown leather interior was making me very nervous ! Something in the heart doesn't feel right. Queue fate....

In my hometown of Newcastle a 'coming soon' entry from BMW themselves...a silver grey 23i M sport with Nav! A rarity on the used market recently it seems! What a dilemma...my heart can't turn down a mint inline 6 (19k on the clock)..stuff the mpg. I don't want red seats, ideally but stuff it I can live with that.. the nav is the important thing after the engine and the sound ofcourse. Deposit down. Collect Friday

Something should just feel right when buying a car. It didn't for me, but now I'm super excited...sometimes the heart has to rule the head.

I no longer feel an intruder to the Zed gang. Let the fun begin.

NB. If anyone would like a great spec 20i in deep sea blue and is a fan of cohiba brown leather it will be becoming available again


http://usedcars.sytneroldburybmw.co.uk/showroom/Z/2.0i-sDrive20i-M-Sport/Oldbury/3180472-605620084-3497130.aspx?srcmdc=se_ce_re_

 

[Marlon]

Sounds like you got there in the end - Silver Grey with red seats is a great combo imo and the straight 6 too
Bet you can't wait - post pics up as soon as you have it. Well done

 

[BlackyBoy]

thanks...roll on the weekend. indeed, pics to follow.

 

[adann]

Congrats on the purchase! Certainly a great feeling when you finally find the right one.

 

[A1GSS]

Good decision... ! The 2.5 inline 6 is >>>> better than the 4 pot banger lump.

Just imho.

 

[mr wilks]

I think you'l come to love the red blackyboy , wasn't my first choice either but once id got the car i love the colour combo

 

[adann]

I think you'l come to love the red blackyboy , wasn't my first choice either but once id got the car i love the colour combo

Have to say it's a great colour combo, was one of my preferred choices when looking but very few around.

 

[TR4man]

Well it looks like third time lucky as Sytners have removed the car from their website.

Friday can't come soon enough, I'll bet!

 

[BlackyBoy]

Thanks all.

Mr Wilks....that looks fantastic....lovely alloys.

 

[Wackydo]

I quite like red seats, much better than boring black that get too hot in the summer. The straight 6 is of course the best choice, nice one.

Now my Z4M seats are a bit weird. Goldy/Yellow with Navy blue centre seat squad and central back portion.

 

[Marlon]

. . . Now my Z4M seats are a bit weird. Goldy/Yellow with Navy blue centre seat squad and central back portion.

We've gotta see pics of those

 

[Wackydo]

Well they don't photo very well.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BF09Ge5iodV/?taken-by=tonygrigg

With black/orange crash helmet on passenger seat if you're wondering about more colours. Also has extended black carbon leather on dash.

 

[Marlon]

Well they don't photo very well.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BF09Ge5iodV/?taken-by=tonygrigg

With black/orange crash helmet on passenger seat if you're wondering about more colours. Also has extended black carbon leather on dash.

Ah, yes - I've seen these before, but your description of navy blue threw me cos I remembered them as black and yellow. They're certainly unique - and a bit crazy :wink:

 

[Wackydo]

I thought they were a dark navy blue in the middle, they certainly look black in that photo.

Sorry to Blackyboy for the thread hijack. when are you supposed to be picking it up?

 

[BlackyBoy]

As promised, in her new home some early quick shots. Hopefully get some 'out and about' shots for the gallery soon.

p.s sounds great.

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[mr wilks]

Looks great that Blackyboy , , every right to be chuffed & try to keep count how many times in first week you are drawn to the front house window just to look at it :roll:

 

[Bing]

Silver grey and red is perfect :wink:

Congratulations

 

[BlackyBoy]

thanks all.

i have already been told off for looking out of the window too many times to count! :| :wink:

 

[KERMIT1970]

Very nice you made the correct choice grey & red perfect combo imo