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Old 21 December 2008, 10:56 PM
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These are fairly coming down in price now and I really fancy one
most people I know think they look RANK lol

What does everyone else think??






Old 21 December 2008, 11:13 PM
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The original marmite car Love 'em
Old 21 December 2008, 11:20 PM
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well its certainly black
Old 21 December 2008, 11:35 PM
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I want to hate them, I want to think that they are only fit for sunbed estate agents, However..... I really like them. I thought about getting one as a daily hack too.
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Unusual although i do like the Z3M & check the vanos was fixed, if not may prove costly to replace.
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Old 21 December 2008, 11:51 PM
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Love em.

Who could hate them?
Old 22 December 2008, 12:21 AM
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On my wish list

Always reminded me of these....



...which I loved as a kid.
Old 22 December 2008, 12:32 AM
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Originally Posted by corradoboy
On my wish list

Always reminded me of these....



...which I loved as a kid.

Seems some folk on scoobynet have good taste

Also reminded me on one of these which I loved as a kid....

Old 22 December 2008, 12:36 AM
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Love them

Can I have one in Estoril blue though
Old 22 December 2008, 12:44 AM
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Originally Posted by Herbie.
These are fairly coming down in price now and I really fancy one
most people I know think they look RANK lol

What does everyone else think??


Love them;

An M-car in the truest sense. The only thing missing is its not LHD only and doesn't have the dog-leg gear shift pattern

Only ***** would judge it on its looks or by the amount of electronics and interior goodies it has (i.e the average BMW/now Audi owner ) .

I think its the fact its unpopular with the Smith/Jones clique is what makes it so special. You know, the types that wax lyrical about lardy M3s, yawn.
Old 22 December 2008, 12:59 AM
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Love it mate, and awesome performance too, go for it at the right price
Old 22 December 2008, 01:05 AM
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It's a real world Batmobile
Old 22 December 2008, 09:09 AM
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Sorry to buck the trend but I think they look hideous. Sure, it'll be fun to drive, but those looks just don't do it for me. The Volvo and Scimitar are cool however.
Old 22 December 2008, 09:09 AM
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Love these car's I actually think it looks very nice, but it's not really about looks is it!
Old 22 December 2008, 09:34 AM
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see it in action here... personally i think they are great looking!!

Ghostrider Z3 M Coupe Chase -Preview
Old 22 December 2008, 10:10 AM
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My Dad had one of these a few years ago, in that yellow/gold colour. Yes, looks are an acquired taste, but a great car to drive, full of character, I drove it a couple of times and really enjoyed it
Old 22 December 2008, 10:26 AM
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love it!!!
Old 22 December 2008, 10:30 AM
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I think they are great but I also think they are still hideously overpriced!
Old 22 December 2008, 10:48 AM
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Cool - still stands out now, whereas M3s of the same vintage are old hat!
Old 22 December 2008, 10:55 AM
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Originally Posted by Saxo Boy
I think they are great but I also think they are still hideous
Corrected some content
Old 22 December 2008, 04:33 PM
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Love them.

Finally drove one a few weeks ago after many years of wanting one: a mate has just bought one. It didn't disappoint, even though the game has moved on.

Still felt a very special car, although don't thing one could be run on a budget: 911 running costs seem to be the norm.
Old 22 December 2008, 04:44 PM
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321 bhp?

Prefer roofless version but was surprised to see it in classic car mag as a potential future classic
Old 22 December 2008, 06:49 PM
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You can get a Z4M 2006 with similar milaege to a Z3M 2001 for similar prices

I assume the older car must be much better ?

Newer cars better looking tho ...

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Old 22 December 2008, 09:28 PM
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You can get a Z4M 2006 with similar milaege to a Z3M 2001 for similar prices
Holly Fvcking Sh*t....you're not kidding! I've been finding 2006/7 Z4 M-roadsters and coupes with sub 20,000 miles and lots of kit for £17,000-21,000!!! That's a lot of car for the money!

It actually lead me to an even more sick realization. My mate bought a 2007 2.0se Z4 roadster for £24,000 in mid-August 2008 (4 months ago) with 1200 miles on the clock. It now has 3500 miles and, as far as I can tell, is worth about £16-17,000. That's £7-8k loss in 4 months!!!!!! WTF happened to the market for these cars???? You can get 2008 2.0se Z4 roadsters with delivery mileage only for £19,950 before you've even started to haggle!
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personally i dont like it, bonnet looks way too long and the back to cramped

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cool as ****
Old 23 December 2008, 02:41 PM
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Awesome car!!
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Had an Estoril Blue one for four years. Lovely car but the Vanos problems meant thet the friend that I passed it on to got shot of it pretty quickly.


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