Possibly selling the Z3 Dakar

[Jon Jeffryes]

Guys,

Due to increasing problems with driving a manual car (old car crash injury causing great difficulty using a manual shift unfortunately) Having given up riding motorbikes, then Porsches and Alfa's.....I've reluctantly reached the stage where I guess I will have to sell the zed. After much agonising, I will have to move to an automatic ...probably a Jaguar XK8 to accompany my everyday XJ.

So, I have an 80k miler with full history. In my year of ownership we have enjoyed driving the car and the club immensely with two tours of Europe including the alpine passes between Switzerland and Italy...plus many club runs and general UK touring.

In the last year the car has had a new battery, 4 new premium tyres, been fully serviced with all filters (oil/fuel/air/aircon) and fluids changed (engine oil / gearbox oil/ diff oil/ coolant / brake & clutch fluid/ power steering fluid) air con has been regassed; brake discs/pads/mounts/handbrake shoes/springs all changed for new; engine oil breathers and intake flap replaced with new (intake flap upgraded with metal kit); Engine camshaft and temperature sensors replaced with new; New Mass airflow meter; full service including new plugs, wipers etc. plus wheel alignment. Additionally I've fitted a full engine undertray plus a mesh cabin windbreaker.

The car is a Z3 2.2l sport (6 cyl) in Dakargelb with electric hood and seats, heated seats and original business radio with a CD multiplayer in the boot. It also has BMW cruise control (fitted by myself last year).

It's in pretty good condition, totally reliable and garaged in my care.......question is what should I ask for it? I will put a full MOT on the car...any guidance macho appreciated

Yellow Peril

• Jon Jeffryes
• Oct 8, 2015
• 3

Autumn colours complimenting the Dakar Yellow Zed

Jon

 

[Eddie Zedder]

Such a shame after all the time and effort you have put into getting it as you want. Hope you find a good replacement. @BMBabe will be gutted!

 

[Jon Jeffryes]

Such a shame after all the time and effort you have put into getting it as you want. Hope you find a good replacement. @BMBabe will be gutted!

Yes, not too pleased but reality steps in...this year the pain from my neck injury has dissuaded me from driving the zed anything like I planned...i guess the answer is don't break your neck....not to be recommended! Hopefully it'll go to an equally enthusiastic owner...looking at jaguar XK's i have my work cut out to find one without chronic tin worm!

 

[Eddie Zedder]

At least you can say that you have had the pleasure of owning a Zed. Good luck in finding a decent Jag to replace it.

 

[t-tony]

Can't you look for an Auto Z3 Jon. There's a few about @Ontiken1 ? Would be a shame to lose you.

Tony.

 

[hard top]

Blatant plug Tony but nice try mate....

 

[Low Rider]

Needs must but what a shame.

 

[Shelly]

What a beautiful Z
It's a shame you have to sell

 

[BMBabe]

@Jon Jeffryes i am sooooooo gutted but I understand why you have to sell but isn't there another option??

If someone knew how to change your car to an auto would you keep her?

Please still come to the new Forest cruise even if it's just for our special picture

 

[DavidM]

Looks a very nice car - good luck with the sale.

 

[Jon Jeffryes]

Thank you all for your kindness. I've just confirmed that I will be selling the Zed with great regret. I tried driving yesterday and after 1/2 hour of gear changing, was experiencing considerable discomfort so it will be off to squishy automatic land for me. The car has been superb.....and so it should be .....I just counted up my receipts for parts alone last year and I'm approaching £2k plus the original purchase price of £4100. I'm going to post the car up at £4000 ish on Fleabay and see where we go.

If anyone is interested on here give me a call on 07849160573

Best regards

jon

 

[BMBabe]

Gutted I am so so sorry to hear this

 

[pgunter]

@Jon Jeffryes Will be sorry to see you sell your pride and joy. Some really nice Z3 autos about or if you need more room maybe a Z4 ... Hope to still see you about at the runs..

 

[t-tony]

Blatant plug Tony but nice try mate....

Already spoken for by then mate.

Tony.

 

[DavidM]

Good luck with the sale - it's unfortunate it has to go!