Just put a deposit on an E86

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coldel

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Evening! London based guy - just slapped a deposit down on a lovely 09 plate E86.

Has a few niggles to fix, including rear parking sensors that dont work (no noise, no ticking, nothing) as well as some paint repairs but otherwise a very gorgeous car. Picking it up next Sunday.
 
Congratulations. :thumbsup:

I hope the week doesn't drag too much!
 
Work is hyper busy right now so I am hoping it keeps my mind busy! I also need to sort insurance, and parking permit, so a few jobs to sort as well. Already looking at stuff for it :D ZHP gear knob? I also might alcantara the alu trim.
 
Car purchased and sat outside my house. Lovely drive back, it didnt rain fortunately so could enjoy it that bit more.
Having owned a VX220 before this enjoyed such luxuries as a heater, power steering and not having to get in and out of the car on my hands and knees!

First job, clean it, polish it, wax it, do everything to it. Then service items (anyone got any links to good service kits online where I can get sparks/oil & air filter/oil etc.). Then a bit of blue tack to stop the sunglasses holder popping open every ten minutes :evil:
 
First job should be photos :poke: :D Glad you got it ok :thumbsup: . Service items I normally just check the normal sites such as Autodoc ( if you dont mind waiting for delivery ) euro car parts / car parts online /eBay etc and work out which is the cheapest for same product . Be careful which oil filter you get as some are prone to failing . The Mann filter is the one to go for as far as I remember . Just checked it is Mann HU816X .
 
coldel said:
Car purchased and sat outside my house. Lovely drive back, it didnt rain fortunately so could enjoy it that bit more.
Having owned a VX220 before this enjoyed such luxuries as a heater, power steering and not having to get in and out of the car on my hands and knees!

First job, clean it, polish it, wax it, do everything to it. Then service items (anyone got any links to good service kits online where I can get sparks/oil & air filter/oil etc.). Then a bit of blue tack to stop the sunglasses holder popping open every ten minutes
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Congrats!
You have forgotten pictures, though. This place likes pictures :thumbsup:
Regarding service items; have you tried www.autodoc.com? Or they also have a website called www.onlinecarparts.co.uk.

edit: reply above posted while I was typing :o
 
My bad! Got the car home about an hour ago and gave it a quick once over with the Gyeon Bathe+ (I am a car detailing nut I have so much product!) but it will in good time when the weather allows get a full clean, decontaminate, machine polish, and sealant.

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That's better! Looks noice :thumbsup:
If it is Sapphire Black you will be in your element with the cleaning :o :poke:
 
Looks very nice. The 108s suit the car. Once the weather improves, like the rest of us, you will be able to play nicely and occupy yourself for hours. :thumbsup:
 
Yes the 108s are perfect. They are in big need of a refurb though and being two piece probably looking at £450 ish I think
 
coldel said:
My bad! Got the car home about an hour ago and gave it a quick once over with the Gyeon Bathe+ (I am a car detailing nut I have so much product!) but it will in good time when the weather allows get a full clean, decontaminate, machine polish, and sealant.
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Good to see another E86 owner on here, and yours look fantastic. :thumbsup:
 
Pondrew said:
That's better! Looks noice :thumbsup:
If it is Sapphire Black you will be in your element with the cleaning :o :poke:
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It is Sapphire black (according to the plate in the engine bay) ... does that shade of black have a reputation then :D
 
coldel said:
It is Sapphire black (according to the plate in the engine bay) ... does that shade of black have a reputation then
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It's black! Black is a pig to keep clean, s'all. :D My avatar car is sapphire black. :thumbsup:
 
Very nice OP! 8) :thumbsup:

It looks great, and I've had a couple of BMWs in Sapphire Black(E90 330d/Z4M), so i know how difficult it is to keep that colour looking nice! :lol:

Enjoy it. :)
 
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