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Re: My first FGC
« Reply #40 on: June 19, 2018, 09:54:09 pm »
Quote from: rrocket on June 19, 2018, 09:24:38 pm
Quote from: KD on June 19, 2018, 09:23:05 pm
Quote from: Gurgie on June 19, 2018, 08:54:02 pm
Now you got me looking at these... LOL!!! Found a local one [emoji16]

http://www.autotrader.ca/go/19-10639958

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 I drove my buddy's Z3 3.0 when i had my S2K and it was nice, but a little too laid back and subdued in comparison to my S2000.  Just nothing special.  The M is a whole different animal.

Ummm...don't you remember me saying "Z3...but it has to be the M or bust" in Sailor's thread?   ;D

Yeah, I did poach some ideas from Sailor's thread for sure.  ;D  Still, didn't think the M would be that much of an improvement in performance.  Always loved the looks though. 

Come to think of it, I got turned on to Lexus after test driving that LS400 for you a few years back.  That car wasn't for me but i was really impressed how well it drove for a 20 year old car.  That thing would have lasted another 20 with proper maintenance. 
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Re: My first FGC
« Reply #41 on: June 19, 2018, 09:56:26 pm »
Quote from: aquadorhj on June 19, 2018, 04:08:52 pm
dang.   Z3s do indeed look amazing, and you will "probably" like the engine a lot.  it being a convertible wouldn't hurt either. 

nice one!

Love the engine!  Now i can see why you hold onto yours.  Such an analog package!
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Re: My first FGC
« Reply #42 on: June 19, 2018, 10:08:17 pm »
Fun little car - congrats!
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Re: My first FGC
« Reply #43 on: June 19, 2018, 10:19:25 pm »
Quote from: KD on June 19, 2018, 09:23:05 pm
Quote from: Gurgie on June 19, 2018, 08:54:02 pm
Now you got me looking at these... LOL!!! Found a local one [emoji16]

http://www.autotrader.ca/go/19-10639958

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Try it out man!  If you fit you will love it!  Like i said, the Z3 wasn't even on my radar.  I drove my buddy's Z3 3.0 when i had my S2K and it was nice, but a little too laid back and subdued in comparison to my S2000.  Just nothing special.  The M is a whole different animal.
Love the inline 6 in the 323i, so this would be a big step up! Will have to see if I can get out to check this one out...

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Re: My first FGC
« Reply #44 on: June 20, 2018, 09:14:50 am »
Jeez...ragtop time around here.  Congrats on the purchase!  Looks good from here.
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Re: My first FGC
« Reply #45 on: June 21, 2018, 11:13:55 am »
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Quote from: KD on June 19, 2018, 08:47:22 pm
^ lol

Well, it's a done deal now.  Took it out for a good run after i picked it up and it really does make some sweet sounds.  Lovely little car!!  The rear quarter on this is a thing of beauty and pure automotive sex imo.  Can't stop looking at it.  :drool:

You don't own an "M" until you post the gratuitous M badge pic!!   ;D

You getting an exhaust for it for more glorious sound?

I counted last night and there are only 8 including the ones on the sill plates, unless i missed some.   :D 

Was planning on doing a good detail inside and out, but it's already been done.  I applied some leather conditioner on the seats and the engine bay last night, but all the rubber and plastics have been done already this season, and the paint was waxed less than a month ago.  I'll just give it a good wash and should be good until mid-summer.
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Re: My first FGC
« Reply #46 on: June 21, 2018, 11:19:01 am »
Congrats!  That's an awesome looking car.  Must be a blast to drive.
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Re: My first FGC
« Reply #47 on: June 21, 2018, 11:35:46 am »
Quote from: JG20 on June 21, 2018, 11:19:01 am
Congrats!  That's an awesome looking car.  Must be a blast to drive.

Thanks, and yeah, it's a blast!   :)
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Re: My first FGC
« Reply #48 on: June 21, 2018, 11:41:31 am »
I actually have an RC version made by Tamiya.
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Re: My first FGC
« Reply #49 on: June 21, 2018, 11:42:09 am »
Quote from: JG20 on June 21, 2018, 11:41:31 am
I actually have an RC version made by Tamiya.

Cool!  I should get one for the winter.  :)
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Re: My first FGC
« Reply #50 on: June 21, 2018, 12:28:32 pm »
Nice toy, great buy !  :bounce:
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Re: My first FGC
« Reply #51 on: June 21, 2018, 12:37:14 pm »
Awesome car, definitely on my list of attainable toys.  I've started my "fun car fund"....so when you're tired of it, just bring it over to Moncton  :rofl2:
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Re: My first FGC
« Reply #52 on: June 21, 2018, 12:38:55 pm »
Quote from: valuator on June 21, 2018, 12:37:14 pm
Awesome car, definitely on my list of attainable toys.  I've started my "fun car fund"....so when you're tired of it, just bring it over to Moncton  :rofl2:

Yup, just give me a couple of years.  :rofl2:
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Re: My first FGC
« Reply #53 on: June 21, 2018, 02:59:15 pm »


Quote from: KD on June 21, 2018, 11:13:55 am


I counted last night and there are only 8 including the ones on the sill plates, unless i missed some.   :D 


The weird thing is...the non-M cars actually had 2 M badges on them...
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Re: My first FGC
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Re: My first FGC
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Re: My first FGC
« Reply #56 on: June 21, 2018, 03:47:12 pm »
So, it is a manual then? ??? Guess I was confused because I thought an automatic was a must for your wife.

Alrighty then! NA BMW I6 with a manual means huge congrats are in order!  ;D
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Re: My first FGC
« Reply #57 on: June 21, 2018, 04:33:57 pm »
Quote from: HeliDriver on June 21, 2018, 03:47:12 pm
So, it is a manual then? ??? Guess I was confused because I thought an automatic was a must for your wife.

Alrighty then! NA BMW I6 with a manual means huge congrats are in order!  ;D

Thanks.  Yeah, it's a long story...lol.  My case for the manual was helped by the fact that the auto we agreed on was almost $20k more than what I paid for this one, and that's not including the plane ticket and hotel, etc. 

We did buy a piece of land that she wanted back in the spring as well, so there's the expense of building something on that in a couple of years.   :P
 
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Re: My first FGC
« Reply #58 on: June 21, 2018, 04:46:15 pm »
Quote from: rrocket on June 21, 2018, 03:02:23 pm
Another one local to you? Looks great!



Please view this ad:

1998 BMW M Roadster (Z3M) Convertible,
https://www.kijiji.ca/v-cars-trucks/saint-john/1998-bmw-m-roadster-z3m-convertible/1363784978?utm_source=com.google.android.apps.docs&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=socialbuttons&utm_content=app_android

Nice, but I paid a lot less for mine with much lower mileage.  Still, nice car for someone.  Funny, that one is located even closer than the one i bought.  Anyone want me to check it out for them?  ;D
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Re: My first FGC
« Reply #59 on: June 21, 2018, 04:47:38 pm »
Quote from: KD on June 21, 2018, 04:46:15 pm
Quote from: rrocket on June 21, 2018, 03:02:23 pm
Another one local to you? Looks great!



Please view this ad:

1998 BMW M Roadster (Z3M) Convertible,
https://www.kijiji.ca/v-cars-trucks/saint-john/1998-bmw-m-roadster-z3m-convertible/1363784978?utm_source=com.google.android.apps.docs&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=socialbuttons&utm_content=app_android

Nice, but I paid a lot less for mine with much lower mileage.  Still, nice car for someone.  Anyone want me to check it out for them?  ;D

If I was ready to buy now....
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