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17th January 2016, 12:33
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I emailed him...it was a 1.9 4 cylinder not a 2.0 6 cylinder.
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Oops, my mistake - it's described as a 2.0 in the description and I thought it had the twin tailpipe that only the six cylinder cars get. Glad I didn't bid on it then... 
Just looked back at the pictures, it's got both the twin tailpipe and a 2.0 badge on the boot in addition to the words '2.0 petrol' in the description. Easy mistake to make if it's actually a four pot I suppose.
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18th January 2016, 15:18
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Let me tell you a story from the other side of the equation...selling a BMW
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18th January 2016, 16:04
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Well, it's lucky they didn't get trading standards on the case for giving a false description or you could be doing some, erm, bird.
As for Mr Smarm himself, Quentin Bloody Wilson, together with that posh model (presentation skills carved from only the finest timber) Jodie I once sat in a boyfriend's racing car Marsh, managed to double handedly ruin Channel 5's The Classic Car Show for me.
Rant over.
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18th January 2016, 18:17
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...As for Mr Smarm himself, Quentin Bloody Wilson, together with that posh model (presentation skills carved from only the finest timber) Jodie I once sat in a boyfriend's racing car Marsh, managed to double handedly ruin Channel 5's The Classic Car Show for me...
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+1 from me- I really liked the cars though. |
19th January 2016, 13:45
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He is horrific isn't he? Still nice piece on the old circuit at Reims last week - great place to visit, very atmospheric
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19th January 2016, 21:51
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How long before the Z3 starts to gain classic status? I saw a 91 MX5 up for £3k the other day, so they are getting "special" already...
http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C699700 |
20th January 2016, 06:23
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An automatic Japanese grey import for £3k. Hmm, I suppose it's got a hard top (worth £400?), but you can still pick similar cars up for under a grand -
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MAZDA-MX5-...oAAOSwLN5WlARS
As for the Z3 gaining modern classic status, maybe one day, in about the year 2050, but there are far too many around today and most of them are just fugly. I've only seen a couple with particularly favourable front grille/colour/wheel/interior combinations that I actually liked the look of.
As for the majority, the kindest thing to do to them is strip and flog the panels and interior and fit a Tribute kit. At least that way, remaining owners of the few decent looking Z3's will find their cars attaining classic status much sooner. We're practically doing their owners a favour! |
20th January 2016, 07:21
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I hear what you are saying but the prices have steadily increased in the last two years. Although they may have made 300,000 only around 5% were 2.8 and 3.0 models which makes them reasonably rare.
I sold some parts to a chap the other day who restores them!
I went the the Bath and West Classic car show last year and there were 3 BMW Z3's being shown! Its happening now.
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20th January 2016, 07:47
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Its ok by the time Z3's are no longer economical we will be seeing Z4's used as donors
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20th January 2016, 08:22
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Its ok by the time Z3's are no longer economical we will be seeing Z4's used as donors
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Maybe sooner than you think...... |
20th January 2016, 08:37
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Cmon Danny dont leave us hanging - what have you got up your sleeve ?
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20th January 2016, 08:59
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Z4 much better car and more sensible choice than the Z3 but the body depth is even greater than the Z3 - look at side on comparison photo - it hasn't got the natural haunch/pinch at the waist. The Z3 250 already looks a bit too tall side on, the Z4 will be worse - just means you need to be careful about what you're trying to replicate else you could end up with something looking like what the current MINI is to the mini. You have to be clever about how you adjust the ratio of the dimensions - look at the range of 355 shapes that came out based on MR2 (Extreme got closest in the end by adjusting everything MR355 went down the exact dimension route and it never gelled or looked quite right)
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20th January 2016, 09:13
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The dash of the Z4 is a problem also, far too modern. I believe Porsche Boxsters will be the next donors, prices are dropping like a stone. I'm not saying I like them, just a prediction.
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20th January 2016, 10:00
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Yep - Veranti have said they will be releasing a Boxster based Miura. That should be interesting(!) as, yes, whilst it is mid engined literally nothing lines up! of course if they were to go down the route of taking inspiration from the recent Miura concept then different kettle of fish...in fact i think best of use of obvious modern donors probably is recreating concept cars that never hit the road.
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20th January 2016, 10:51
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20th January 2016, 14:33
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Can't see the pics, Nick
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20th January 2016, 14:49
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Any better?
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20th January 2016, 15:42
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Yup, good now. Is that a 906? My first Corgi car: White with a blue Perspex rear screen IIRC.
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20th January 2016, 22:08
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An automatic Japanese grey import for £3k. Hmm, I suppose it's got a hard top (worth £400?), but you can still pick similar cars up for under a grand -
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MAZDA-MX5-...oAAOSwLN5WlARS
As for the Z3 gaining modern classic status, maybe one day, in about the year 2050, but there are far too many around today and most of them are just fugly. I've only seen a couple with particularly favourable front grille/colour/wheel/interior combinations that I actually liked the look of.
As for the majority, the kindest thing to do to them is strip and flog the panels and interior and fit a Tribute kit. At least that way, remaining owners of the few decent looking Z3's will find their cars attaining classic status much sooner. We're practically doing their owners a favour! |
Agreed.
Some people are paying that silly money. Don't know why. I don't get the demand for these 20 to 30 year old cars, shite old BMWs that should have been in the scrappage scheme seem to fetch 100 times more than they are worth. Look at this one http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C516023
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