Hi folks,
I've been browsing for a while now, finally bought my car at the end of August so long overdue a post.
2003 3.0 in stirling grey and black interior, 65k on the clock and generally outstanding condition except for one stone chip on the bonnet.
Has a cat back aftermarket exhaust fitted which makes a lovely noise complete with subtle pops and bangs, but no motorway drone. It has mesh lower and upper grills which I didn't like at first but have now grown on me.
Has some of the options I was looking for (heated seats, Nav, 10 speaker DSP stereo, nice alloy options, yes it has cupholders
) and some missing (xenon lights, folding mirrors, cruise control, less boring interior colour) but given the mileage and condition I didn't want to pass it up.
Since buying I have completed the following:
- replaced all badges (they had been swapped for red aftermarket badges all round - yuck)
- fitted stubby aerial
- fitted gap tech
- fitted ZHP M-sport gear nob
- fitted cruise control
- fitted new BMW mats which my lovely wife bought for my birthday!
- bought Carly, coded the car to my liking, still gently weeping at the price
- mini service (oil, oil/air/pollen filters)
- bought 2 new coded flip keys from BM Keys in London - outstanding service received from this chap (sent my module through the post)
- updated nav software and bought most recent map DVD
- refitted original airbox (had induction kit fitted, sound was ridiculous)
- removed both foam pieces from sound generator. Awesome.
- applied leather treatment to seats and door card
On my to do list are:
- brake fluid and coolant change
- get local garage to tweak exhaust fitment - it occasionally knocks
- possibly change whatever fluids are then left that I haven't changed (gearbox, diff - anything else?)
- roof motor relocate (already in contact with Number5 in Bristol)
- new number plates (mine have a BMW badge on them, look a bit naff)
- new third brake light - has a small chip. Possibly change to clear.
- clear indicators
- definitely not think about fitting a supercharger
- possibly fit a GROM, need to read a bit more about it (my phone connects to the standard bluetooth but doesn't do anything - assume this is a known issue with modern Android phones from a quick search). I have a aux lead fitted to the CD changer port but want a basic MP3 solution that doesn't involve plugging anything in each time. Post facelift NAV unit may be sufficient.
Really enjoying the car so far, completed a round trip from Bristol to Birmingham last week (around 200 miles) and it was perfect - surprised how civilized it is with the roof up on the motorway. Did the whole journey back with the roof down
Nice friendly forum you have here.
I've been browsing for a while now, finally bought my car at the end of August so long overdue a post.
2003 3.0 in stirling grey and black interior, 65k on the clock and generally outstanding condition except for one stone chip on the bonnet.
Has a cat back aftermarket exhaust fitted which makes a lovely noise complete with subtle pops and bangs, but no motorway drone. It has mesh lower and upper grills which I didn't like at first but have now grown on me.
Has some of the options I was looking for (heated seats, Nav, 10 speaker DSP stereo, nice alloy options, yes it has cupholders
) and some missing (xenon lights, folding mirrors, cruise control, less boring interior colour) but given the mileage and condition I didn't want to pass it up.Since buying I have completed the following:
- replaced all badges (they had been swapped for red aftermarket badges all round - yuck)
- fitted stubby aerial
- fitted gap tech
- fitted ZHP M-sport gear nob
- fitted cruise control
- fitted new BMW mats which my lovely wife bought for my birthday!
- bought Carly, coded the car to my liking, still gently weeping at the price
- mini service (oil, oil/air/pollen filters)
- bought 2 new coded flip keys from BM Keys in London - outstanding service received from this chap (sent my module through the post)
- updated nav software and bought most recent map DVD
- refitted original airbox (had induction kit fitted, sound was ridiculous)
- removed both foam pieces from sound generator. Awesome.
- applied leather treatment to seats and door card
On my to do list are:
- brake fluid and coolant change
- get local garage to tweak exhaust fitment - it occasionally knocks
- possibly change whatever fluids are then left that I haven't changed (gearbox, diff - anything else?)
- roof motor relocate (already in contact with Number5 in Bristol)
- new number plates (mine have a BMW badge on them, look a bit naff)
- new third brake light - has a small chip. Possibly change to clear.
- clear indicators
- definitely not think about fitting a supercharger
- possibly fit a GROM, need to read a bit more about it (my phone connects to the standard bluetooth but doesn't do anything - assume this is a known issue with modern Android phones from a quick search). I have a aux lead fitted to the CD changer port but want a basic MP3 solution that doesn't involve plugging anything in each time. Post facelift NAV unit may be sufficient.
Really enjoying the car so far, completed a round trip from Bristol to Birmingham last week (around 200 miles) and it was perfect - surprised how civilized it is with the roof up on the motorway. Did the whole journey back with the roof down
Nice friendly forum you have here.
North West Surrey
