Another new z3 owner

Hello mate

Trying to find A cheap wide body facelift is hard now.

All seem to have crept up. Atleast it drives great and I can’t see the rust from inside lol
 
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.
 
Synclare said:
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.
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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.
 
Aw guys.

Appreciate that. Let me know when your free and I’ll take up your offer.

Cheers
 
Hi @Sp02zbr,:welcome: to the forum from another 2.2 owner, in Staffordshire. May see you on a meet sometime:thumbsup:
 
Sp02zbr said:
I paid 2k inc delivery from Scotland to Birmingham.

Forget to mention it had the Bonnet catch break as it’s common fault so replaced every part

I work for bmw and mini so everything I buy for it is genuine bmw parts. Not always that expensive.

Seems like it’s worth restoring. Great news.

Be buying them rear wings now then. Is there a guide on here off someone already done it.
I have the bmw repair guide they printed off for me
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£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.
 
What a great forum this is.

Totally opposite to the rsoc I was in.

Here’s a few pics of the rust I’ve just taken as I’ve drove it to work today.
 

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Sp02zbr said:
Bought this after selling my rover coupe. From Scotland unseen.
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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.
 
Sp02zbr said:
I paid 2k inc delivery from Scotland to Birmingham.

Forget to mention it had the Bonnet catch break as it’s common fault so replaced every part

I work for bmw and mini so everything I buy for it is genuine bmw parts. Not always that expensive.

Seems like it’s worth restoring. Great news.

Be buying them rear wings now then. Is there a guide on here off someone already done it.
I have the bmw repair guide they printed off for me
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At that price I would say you got a car well worth making a go of. Good luck.

Tony.
 
Sp02zbr said:
What a great forum this is.

Totally opposite to the rsoc I was in.

Here’s a few pics of the rust I’ve just taken as I’ve drove it to work today.
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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.
 
hard top said:
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.
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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 :welcome: to @Sp02zbr from me in Kent.
 
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Cars great. Just looks ugly at the moment. Not like the ones on here.

Best start getting panels off
 
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
 
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