My First Post - Going to view this Z4 on Saturday.
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If I hadn't had that other one as back up there would have been trouble!lol.
How much did you get it for in the end? Should have had the hard top for 6 and sold it on ebay for a bit more!
Will be getting kitted out tomorrow with all my stuff, get it home monday, clean it up, then go for a drive up town for a few glasses of coke as its student night.
Park right outside the bars,sit,wait,and watch all the hot blonde students flock aound the car..ok maybe im exagerating a little!
Roof down, heated seats on. the only way
Does your have the TV tuner?
Does this forum have any meets? The one im having is in wigan so hoping I can finish work early on monday.
How much did you get it for in the end? Should have had the hard top for 6 and sold it on ebay for a bit more!
Will be getting kitted out tomorrow with all my stuff, get it home monday, clean it up, then go for a drive up town for a few glasses of coke as its student night.
Park right outside the bars,sit,wait,and watch all the hot blonde students flock aound the car..ok maybe im exagerating a little!Roof down, heated seats on. the only way
Does your have the TV tuner? Does this forum have any meets? The one im having is in wigan so hoping I can finish work early on monday.
I got it for the Asking price and a full tank of optimax mate - i think it was an amazing price and dint wanna risk loosing it. yeah it has the TV etc - not that itll be much use in a few years as im sure its not digital!! Ive just got hold of the latest Sat Nav discs (Software/Firmware) so lemme know if you need them :wink:
Im 25 mate and im with Chris Knott although you need to have prior experience in similar cars 
Try Elephant and Bell - they were usually good for young VX'ers - make sure you put your Mum/Dad as named drivers - brings the cost down A LOT!!
Tescocompare also shows Halifax would be good for me Also goto www.quidco.co.uk and you can get cashback provided you get the insurance through the link
Try Elephant and Bell - they were usually good for young VX'ers - make sure you put your Mum/Dad as named drivers - brings the cost down A LOT!!
Tescocompare also shows Halifax would be good for me
Also goto www.quidco.co.uk and you can get cashback provided you get the insurance through the link Congratulations Tommo.
I know you are going to love the ride.
As said before chrome tips are about £25 each (you need two) from a dealer.
Insurance - with age often come wisdom, but always lower insurance. When you get to be 43 with 8 years no claims you can enjoy £261 fully comp. Until then, you pay through the nose.
I feel like I'm 3 weeks ahead of you on the prep journey. I bought my 03 3.0 just under a month ago (I won't share price).
Just spent the day sorting out a headlight alignment issue and washing then polishing (5 star shine) her. Rain x, fitting the cruise control switch (god bless this forum and all the helpful people in it).
I did the roof treatment (Raggtop stuff) during the week.
Sometimes all a car needs is a new owner with some TLC. I'm sure you are going to love her and treat her well.
See you at a meet sometime.
I'll share my picture of my first Z4 2.5 with a compressor in it soon!
Regards
Sceptre
I know you are going to love the ride.
As said before chrome tips are about £25 each (you need two) from a dealer.
Insurance - with age often come wisdom, but always lower insurance. When you get to be 43 with 8 years no claims you can enjoy £261 fully comp. Until then, you pay through the nose.
I feel like I'm 3 weeks ahead of you on the prep journey. I bought my 03 3.0 just under a month ago (I won't share price).
Just spent the day sorting out a headlight alignment issue and washing then polishing (5 star shine) her. Rain x, fitting the cruise control switch (god bless this forum and all the helpful people in it).
I did the roof treatment (Raggtop stuff) during the week.
Sometimes all a car needs is a new owner with some TLC. I'm sure you are going to love her and treat her well.
See you at a meet sometime.
I'll share my picture of my first Z4 2.5 with a compressor in it soon!
Regards
Sceptre
Try Adrian Flux, or BMW's own insurance. They've been two of the cheapest for me lately.
Adding my parents doesn't seem to help me much more lwith quotes this year, maybe it's since I'm over 25 now.
Adding my parents doesn't seem to help me much more lwith quotes this year, maybe it's since I'm over 25 now.
EdButler said:Im 25 mate and im with Chris Knott although you need to have prior experience in similar cars
Try Elephant and Bell - they were usually good for young VX'ers - make sure you put your Mum/Dad as named drivers - brings the cost down A LOT!!
Tescocompare also shows Halifax would be good for me
Bell is where I got my cheapest quote from. Thats with Mum & Dad as named drivers, saves me about £500!
Never thought about quidco, will check that out too!
Sceptre said:
Thanks Sceptre!
I think the chrome pipes will make a great xmas present from someone at that price
I understand about the insurance, and I dont mind paying it either, could have insured a 2.5 for £400 less but think Id be forever kicking myself for the sake of that much just for the first year! Ive also got 0 ncb as been on a company policy for the last 4 years :x
I'll take good care of her
Ah ****! I knew I forgot to check something...Cruise Control :thumbsdown: Where is it located? Can anyone tell from this picture? http://search.autotrader.co.uk/es-uk/www/cars/images.action?R=200845322722130&channel=CARS&adcategory=&largeId=813430333
Edit @ Herminator.. Adrian flux wanted £3500 :lol:
BTW - JUST A WARNING! SOME SNEAKY INSURANCE COMPANIES PERFORM A CREDIT SEARCH WHEN GIVING YOU AN ONLINE QUOTE! THIS CAN GIVE YOU A CRAPPY CREDIT SCORE! This very nearly bit me in the ass when I got my loan becasue over 3 credit searches in 3 months = negative points. It was direct line insurance if anyones interested. Place like Admiral, bell, elephant etc were showing up in my credit score but not as registered searches unlike Direct Line.
I'm delighted you found one that suited 
In answere to the qustion over cruise control it cannot be seen from the photos. It's a small second stalk on the left side of the column cowling. Easy retrofit if missing.
In answere to the qustion over cruise control it cannot be seen from the photos. It's a small second stalk on the left side of the column cowling. Easy retrofit if missing.
I said earlier that the driver side side had a bit of wear where it was scuffed and had faded a little. Think herminator mentioned he was getting his done for around £80. Id like this doing ASAP, who should I use to do this? (I dont know what to look under in the yellow pages 
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Has anyone got any before & after pics as Im abit of a pessimist
)Has anyone got any before & after pics as Im abit of a pessimist
You said the rear Brake Pads were new? They probably just need bedding in or the anti-squeal shims may not be in. Its worth checking that the discs aren't scoring the pad also, if the discs werent changed. Just give the brakes some time and abuse - should be fine!
Sorry, been too busy 
Going to take it somewhere nice tomorrow night for some decent photos 8)
The discs werent changed and the handbrake is pretty weak aswell so Im not really sure where the squeaking is coming from. Its present at speeds under 10mph and its quite annoying! Are there any manuals knocking to taking apart the brakes and ajusting the handbrake?
Going to take it somewhere nice tomorrow night for some decent photos 8) The discs werent changed and the handbrake is pretty weak aswell so Im not really sure where the squeaking is coming from. Its present at speeds under 10mph and its quite annoying! Are there any manuals knocking to taking apart the brakes and ajusting the handbrake?