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Bmw Z3.......Has anyone got one?



bhaexpress

New member
Jul 7, 2003
27,627
Kent
Seems to remember Clarkson saying that buying a boxster was the ultimate admission of failure. Everybody knows that you really wanted a 911 but couldn't afford it.

it's not often that i agree with Clarkson but this time i have to.

That rather depends on what you drive now doesn't it ? I remember Clarkson making some disparaging remarks about the Cayman too but now he thinks it's the dogs.
 




hart's shirt

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Jul 8, 2003
11,079
Kitbag in Dubai
I've got a black 2.8 Z3 which is a lot of fun driving around Dubai.

Much more stylish than the Z4 IMHO.
 


byf

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Sep 26, 2003
4,034
Bournemouth
A vauxhall VX220...is supposed to be nice too!
 


Whitterz

Mmmmm? Marvellous
Aug 9, 2008
3,212
Eastbourne
What about the Toyota MR2 Roadster?

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Thier all tarts cars, but I would steer clear of the Z3. My mates brother had a 01 (I think) plate and had all sorts of problems with it. Service/ repair bills were quite steep to. Someone at my work has a MR2, dont think she's ever had a problem with it. Toyotas are pretty reliable, and hold thier value well. :shrug:

Got to be your decision at the end of the day
 










Uncle Spielberg

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Jul 6, 2003
43,097
Lancing








theonesmith

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Oct 27, 2008
2,337
Absolute minimum of 12k for a half decent one up to 25k for a mint one. The MX5 is basically a modern day Elan without the bills I believe.

Try this website if you want to spend big bucks, some beautiful cars on there :drool:

PistonHeads Classifieds

Indeed but £9,500 for that Lotus with 40K miles on isn't bad. Lovely car :)

Only a 1.6L engine though. But for style, 10/10
 




byf

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Sep 26, 2003
4,034
Bournemouth
Ive whittled the list down now...calmed down a little on price and now firmly have my sights on..........here goes!!!

An MG TF 1.8 (160 BHP)

Car Reviews: MG Rover TF 135 - The AA

Cheap to run, cheap on parts......fast, convertable which is what I wanted..........just got to watch out I dont get a peace of crap that keeps breaking down...but if I pick up a 2004...thats not old at all.

Bring on the test drive.

Again if anyone has one of these.......thoughts?
 


Stumpy Tim

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I've owned a Z3, a Boxster S, and a Z4. The Boxster S was the best HANDS-DOWN. Not even close. The Z's were great too, but the Boxster S was amazing to drive.

And I bought the Boxster S as I was told the 911 was too hard to drive (and my test drive proved that). The deal told me later that the Boxster series "saved Porsche" as the new 911's weren't up to scratch. That was back in 2001/2 though
 


byf

New member
Sep 26, 2003
4,034
Bournemouth
or the................

The Toyota MR2 VVTI.......1.8 (140 Bhp) as shown above in thread.

Cheap ish to run.......has really great reviews.

Arhhh choices choices
 






Uncle Spielberg

Well-known member
Jul 6, 2003
43,097
Lancing
Ive whittled the list down now...calmed down a little on price and now firmly have my sights on..........here goes!!!

An MG TF 1.8 (160 BHP)

Car Reviews: MG Rover TF 135 - The AA

Cheap to run, cheap on parts......fast, convertable which is what I wanted..........just got to watch out I dont get a peace of crap that keeps breaking down...but if I pick up a 2004...thats not old at all.

Bring on the test drive.

Again if anyone has one of these.......thoughts?


Hold your horses there. I love the MG's. I think they are great and had one of 6 years BUT it is a nightmare getting parts due to the MG/Rover collapse they don't make them anymore. If a part goes wrong expect a 2-3 week delay and no transport waiting for the part. Also beware of their head gasket problems. Check out how many miles it has done and get a service history to see if the head gasket has gone. I reckon you should not be paying more than £ 4-5 k for this tops.
 








Uncle C

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Jul 6, 2004
11,711
Bishops Stortford
Ive whittled the list down now...calmed down a little on price and now firmly have my sights on..........here goes!!!

An MG TF 1.8 (160 BHP)

Car Reviews: MG Rover TF 135 - The AA

Cheap to run, cheap on parts......fast, convertable which is what I wanted..........just got to watch out I dont get a peace of crap that keeps breaking down...but if I pick up a 2004...thats not old at all.

Bring on the test drive.

Again if anyone has one of these.......thoughts?

You will have to get used to people looking at you with pity in their eyes.
 




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