Greetings from Dublin

[37042]

Hi

After test driving a Z3 back in 2002 and deciding I wanted one I've finally got round to buying...

Picking up a 1.9 Z3 this evening. Not as sexy as some of the cars on here but it was the right price - It's bit of a project as it's been off the road for a few years so will need a bit of work to get it through it's NCT (Irish equivilent of MOT). There's also the issue of tax in Ireland a 1.9 is €673 for 12 months. A 2.8 would have been a massive €1391!

At a minimum I need a new alernator and catalytic converter to get it through the test and on the road. Once that's done I'll be looking at some of the body work issues (scratches and scrapes mainly) - but once I get it home I'll get some pictures and set up a progress thread.

Richie

 

[andyglym]

@37042 to the forum from West Cumbria. Good luck with your fixes and WOW, That's some money for tax

 

[DavidM]

Welcome from Ireland - North. Your car tax thresholds are through the roof! Best of luck bringing your Zed back on the road, and enjoy the Forum!

 

[GazHyde]

Welcome Richie... Glad to have you here

 

[37042]

Tax is pretty bad over here alright.

I did look at buying a UK car - a 1.9 would have cost me approx €1200 in registration fees.... luckily sourced a car already on an Irish plate.

 

[Shelly]

Hi and welcome from me too
From Bradwell near Great Yarmouth

 

[Jack Ratt]

Hello and welcome Richie. Best of luck with your new hobby

 

[ZTec]

Hi Richie, welcome to the forum from Llantwit Major Wales. Your tax seems like daylight robbery over there.
Regards
Tec

 

[Low Rider]

Hello and welcome 37042

 

[oldcarman]

Hi from mid Canada! JIM

 

[Mrs Mint]

from Staffordshire - enjoy

 

[Bazza]

Welcome Richie enjoy your car and this forum a great site.

 

[Antm72]

Welcome Richie ...Great car for a project enjoy and looking forward to your progress thread.....

 

[BMBabe]

Welcome from Aylesbury

@David Cullen

 

[Brian H]

Welcome Ritchie,

These are great little cars to work on, not much we don't know on here so if your stuck just ask.

Enjoy your Zed

Brian

 

[FRANKIE]

Hi

After test driving a Z3 back in 2002 and deciding I wanted one I've finally got round to buying...

Picking up a 1.9 Z3 this evening. Not as sexy as some of the cars on here but it was the right price - It's bit of a project as it's been off the road for a few years so will need a bit of work to get it through it's NCT (Irish equivilent of MOT). There's also the issue of tax in Ireland a 1.9 is €673 for 12 months. A 2.8 would have been a massive €1391!

At a minimum I need a new alernator and catalytic converter to get it through the test and on the road. Once that's done I'll be looking at some of the body work issues (scratches and scrapes mainly) - but once I get it home I'll get some pictures and set up a progress thread.

Richie

Welcome from the other side of the pond, even though I'm in the UK for the moment. Frankie

 

[t-tony]

Hi Ritchie, from Florida, but I'll be back in England in 3 weeks. Have fun with your new toy, all you could ever need to know is right here, just shout!

Tony.

 

[David Cullen]

Hi Richie, welcome to the fold ;-) great that you have got round to getting your Zed, i hope you enjoy it as much as we enjoy ours, they are a special little car indeed. I am also near Dublin and also have a 1.9 or M44, if you need any help with anything please feel free to give me a shout. We also have a FaceBook page for meets etc that you might like to join and keep up to date with hope to catch up soon and again, feel free to give me a shout with any questions you have, regars, Dave

https://www.facebook.com/groups/683730885070806/

 

[t-tony]

Hey @David Cullen, how's things.

Tony.

 

[37042]

Hi Richie, welcome to the fold ;-) great that you have got round to getting your Zed, i hope you enjoy it as much as we enjoy ours, they are a special little car indeed. I am also near Dublin and also have a 1.9 or M44, if you need any help with anything please feel free to give me a shout. We also have a FaceBook page for meets etc that you might like to join and keep up to date with hope to catch up soon and again, feel free to give me a shout with any questions you have, regars, Dave

https://www.facebook.com/groups/683730885070806/

Thanks David - just joined the FB group - hopefully get the car on the road soon and join a C&C meet up.