NEWBI FROM CHESHIRE

[sprucy]

hi guys though i would join as i am looking at getting my self a z4 ,

just sold my astra h 1.9 cdti 200bhp 400ft tq and want a bmw for ages,

looking at getting a 3.0 si sport , seen one with under 17k on the clock near me which extras on a 2006 plate for 11250 which i am looking at putting a deposit down on,


any advice on what goes on the 3.0 or what to watch out for as i dont want any big bills

thanks alot, be nice to hear from you all

sprucy

 

[Taz]

hello and welcome

look at the guide that AlanJ as produced, its very helpful

http://www.z4-forum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=21281

 

[Adamski]

HVA is probably the biggest worry. Check whether its been repaired under warranty.

Welcome to the forum


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[andysat]

Hi and welcome.

 

[AlanJ]

Hi and welcome. Good luck with you search

 

[sprucy]

HVA is probably the biggest worry. Check whether its been repaired under warranty.

Welcome to the forum


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hi guys thanks for all the comments,

can i ask what hva means ?

thanks

 

[shortfuse 2]

hi and welcome

 

[markeg]

Welcome, good luck with the search (and look here for a description of HVA and how too look for it)

 

[Taz]

hi guys thanks for all the comments,

can i ask what hva means ?

thanks

hydraulic valve adjusters

 

[Mafoo]

Welcome to the forum :smile:

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[sprucy]

well guys i can be proud to say i will be taking collection of a bmw z4 3.0 si sport convertable in blue with 17k on the clock 2006,


went to see it tonight and got the guy to take me out for a ride in it and loved every minute of it,

next questions

1, can you change the radio in them ? as it currently has a bmw business player which dosnt do mp3's

2. can you add hid kits into the headlights ?

3. weres the cheapest place to get tyres from lol


thanks guys

 

[markeg]

Congrats on the purchase Pics as soon as you can :wink:

- you can change the radio in them, most people look for an integration solution with the existing radio (intravee, DICE, denison, parrot) but you can replace them (see here, seventh pic)
- Yes, but there is the question of MOT failure with them installed without headlamp washers/levelling kits
- depends on what tyres, popular on here is Vreds. I use internet sites (black circles, mr tyres etc) and compare with a local dealer, who is usually pretty competitive

 

[Telstar]

Hi Sprucy. I can help you out with tyres, I have a tyre business and will do dirty cheap prices for anyone on here. PM if you need any prices. Cheers.

 

[sprucy]

i will dont worry, meant to be picking the car up tomorrow night-- cant wait , my first bmw

thanks for the help everyone * markeg*

it has a built in parrot bluetooth kit so i might see if it can play music via that or if i can get a aux in

the car has headlight washers so im guessing it should be fine ?

thanks telstar i will contact you when i need some - a long time i hope lol,

well apart from that guys not much more to say

whats the sound modd people do ? is it easy to do and does it lower mpg ?


thanks guys

 

[navid.v]

Hi and welcome

congratulations

 

[sprucy]

well guys tonights here, picking up the bmw in 3 and a half hours must say i feel like a child before xmas , very excited


whats the quality like on the bmw business stero ?

thanks marc

 

[Adamski]

Sound generator is a two minute mod, and other than making the car sound good (which prompts you to exercise your right foot ) does not impact mpg.

Nice to see you got the car.

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[sprucy]

yes yes yes adamski pics will be posted asap !!!!!! lol

heres the auto trader links

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201220470645315/sort/default/usedcars/transmission/manual/engine-size-cars/3l_to_3-9l/maximum-mileage/up_to_20000_miles/model/z4/make/bmw/radius/20/page/1/postcode/cw97pl?logcode=p

so do many people live round northwich cheshire ????


and whats the sound generator mod ??? whats it do ?

 

[markeg]

Good luck for tonight, and enjoy the trip back

If you go the HID route for your headlights, its the self-levelling aspect that you might fall foul of at MOT time - see here for a quick explanation. I've heard guys say they will just swap them out at MOT time for some standard H7 Halogens - not sure how your local MOT station will handle it (may be worth a word with them?)

Couple of other links on this are hereand here

 

[navid.v]

photos from your ad

gorgeous car and such a low mileage