Another new z3 owner
- Thread starter Sp02zbr
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There is some info in this section, bumper removal etc .... https://zroadster.org/articles/category-list
I'm not far from you, if you wanted to come down the farm near Lichfield one Saturday we can have a gander and happy to help you sort stuff. Don't worry I won't try and sell you stuff!! 
I know how they come apart.
I know how they come apart.
I'd be taking @Synclare up on his offer @Sp02zbr. Adrian knows his stuff and may well have some panels you need to boot. As long as it's mechanically good and the sills (not sill covers) and chassis are good there's no reason not to go ahead and sort the cosmetics. As said the 2.2 sport is a sort after model and has a decent value attached.I'm not far from you, if you wanted to come down the farm near Lichfield one Saturday we can have a gander and happy to help you sort stuff. Don't worry I won't try and sell you stuff!!
£2k was the right money in my view. And warrants a £2k investment if you end up with a nice car.
The fact you get a BMW discount will help. Although for the panels you're really looking for nice second-hand ones in the right colour.
Every panel including the doors goes off and on easily. Even the roof is within DIY.
I have a lovely nearly new roof and window for £150. PM me if you are interested.
Sorry, but I wold never and have never done so, buy a car unseen.
IMHO you are asking for trouble as only a tiny % of sellers are honest about the car and only show photos of the best bits.
I always bought my cars from a friend of mine who has a garage and showroom.
If he did not have a car I was interested in, I would ask him to look for me and his judgement is always spot on.
OK, there is obviously a cost involved but its minimal compared to ending up with a car that needs loads of work.
With panels removed you could even find some of the panels repairable if even for a short term to spread costs. It doesn't look as bad as you describe from the pictures. Rusty and rotten are a fair ways apart!
Tony.
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I bought mine unseen and it was advertised just 30 mins away.
Product description was spot on and at £ 1500 i had little to loose. 2 years and 20000 miles later is now featured in Zroadster calander 2018
Big
to @Sp02zbr from me in Kent.
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Probably a very honest add from the owner or you are a chancer ....
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Your right on both countsProbably a very honest add from the owner or you are a chancer ....
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If that’s RS owners club I know what you mean. I was a member 30 years ago and they were the same them.
Hello and welcome from an exiled Black Countryman. As you've already discovered, this is a great forum and you'll find great comradery here. There's loads of helpful advice and tips readily available.
You've made a good decision to accept Adrian's offer to help and advise you, he knows his stuff and is a really nice bloke too. I've bought a few parts from him so can speak from personal experience.
Best of luck
You've made a good decision to accept Adrian's offer to help and advise you, he knows his stuff and is a really nice bloke too. I've bought a few parts from him so can speak from personal experience.
Best of luck