Opinions, ideas, thoughts, experiences please.......
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I have had my Barchetta for about 16 months now and its about time for a change. The B has been great fun, very sprightly for a 1.8 and handles very well but over the past couple of months I have found myself underneath it fixing bits rather than in it! I paid 2.9k for it and hopefully should be able to get about the same when it comes to selling it.
Question is, what to replace it with on a budget of about £6k-ish (I would like to stick with a 2 seater conv)? I need something I can drive everyday so it needs to be reliable and 'usable'. I don't want anything like an MX-5, imho for the class of car I don't think you can get better than the Barchetta. I have toyed with a TVR S but don't think it could be relied on every day of the week, I also fancy an Elise but have a back condition so the ride would kill me.
My initial thought is a 2.8 Z3, there seem to be quite a few about for a reasonable price like this one; http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/735239.htm
Anyone owned one? - if so what are they like to live with?
I am probably going to be looking to buy toward the end of the year as I am 'between contracts' at the moment but should have something sorted soon. I have owned a couple of beemer's in the past and have always loved them but don't know anyone who has owned a Z3...............
Opinions, ideas, thoughts, experiences please.......
Question is, what to replace it with on a budget of about £6k-ish (I would like to stick with a 2 seater conv)? I need something I can drive everyday so it needs to be reliable and 'usable'. I don't want anything like an MX-5, imho for the class of car I don't think you can get better than the Barchetta. I have toyed with a TVR S but don't think it could be relied on every day of the week, I also fancy an Elise but have a back condition so the ride would kill me.
My initial thought is a 2.8 Z3, there seem to be quite a few about for a reasonable price like this one; http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/735239.htm
Anyone owned one? - if so what are they like to live with?
I am probably going to be looking to buy toward the end of the year as I am 'between contracts' at the moment but should have something sorted soon. I have owned a couple of beemer's in the past and have always loved them but don't know anyone who has owned a Z3...............
Opinions, ideas, thoughts, experiences please.......
Graeme, you must be mad as a bag of frogs to sell for that! I am very tempted but am not sure that she would fit the bill as a daily driver though! - I will mention it to Stu (guy with the MG), he was looking for one a couple of months ago............
I might turn up for a test drive
Hmmmmmmmm,
you have me thinking now - to hell with a reliable German car, where's the fun in that - off to speak to the missus......................
I might turn up for a test drive
Hmmmmmmmm,
you have me thinking now - to hell with a reliable German car, where's the fun in that - off to speak to the missus......................There are plenty of people on here who use their Chims as daily drives. Do a search on the Chim forum.
Mine just isn't practical for me as a daily drive, but i still put 10k+ miles per year on her.
How many miles do you think you would be doing each year, and how long is your journey to work?
Mine just isn't practical for me as a daily drive, but i still put 10k+ miles per year on her.
How many miles do you think you would be doing each year, and how long is your journey to work?
Morning David
Just checked phone (left it in car when i went for blast yesterday)He has not called yet but have had a lot off interest mostly from MAD dreamers offering anything from a 2002 clk to a VW beetle. I can always run the car over your way if he would like a look. i wont be in today until late afternoon family doo.
Thanks Graeme
PS Lee The Mad bit was not aimed at you!!!
Just checked phone (left it in car when i went for blast yesterday)He has not called yet but have had a lot off interest mostly from MAD dreamers offering anything from a 2002 clk to a VW beetle. I can always run the car over your way if he would like a look. i wont be in today until late afternoon family doo.
Thanks Graeme
PS Lee The Mad bit was not aimed at you!!!
Edited by Tvrjock on Sunday 26th October 08:19
Hi Graeme, sorry I have not been in touch, we have just been away for the kids 1/2 term. How did you get on - did you manage to sell her?
I had a chat with the missus about buying the Tiv, if it were not for the fact that I am out of work at the moment I think that there would have been a chance I could have talked her around but realistically I don't think it will be a go-er. If my situation changes before you sell her I will be in touch, in the meantime if you fancy going out for a spin one afternoon give me a bell............
I had a chat with the missus about buying the Tiv, if it were not for the fact that I am out of work at the moment I think that there would have been a chance I could have talked her around but realistically I don't think it will be a go-er. If my situation changes before you sell her I will be in touch, in the meantime if you fancy going out for a spin one afternoon give me a bell............
Hi Lee
I am now keeping my p&j which i can say is a great releif as i felt sick at the thought off the space on the drive and no smile factor, will give you a shout soon to go for a drive.
Graeme
I am now keeping my p&j which i can say is a great releif as i felt sick at the thought off the space on the drive and no smile factor, will give you a shout soon to go for a drive.
Graeme
MadDad said:
Hi Graeme, sorry I have not been in touch, we have just been away for the kids 1/2 term. How did you get on - did you manage to sell her?
I had a chat with the missus about buying the Tiv, if it were not for the fact that I am out of work at the moment I think that there would have been a chance I could have talked her around but realistically I don't think it will be a go-er. If my situation changes before you sell her I will be in touch, in the meantime if you fancy going out for a spin one afternoon give me a bell............
I had a chat with the missus about buying the Tiv, if it were not for the fact that I am out of work at the moment I think that there would have been a chance I could have talked her around but realistically I don't think it will be a go-er. If my situation changes before you sell her I will be in touch, in the meantime if you fancy going out for a spin one afternoon give me a bell............
Great news, you would have only regretted it!
Tvrjock said:
Hi Lee
I am now keeping my p&j which i can say is a great releif as i felt sick at the thought off the space on the drive and no smile factor, will give you a shout soon to go for a drive.
Graeme
I am now keeping my p&j which i can say is a great releif as i felt sick at the thought off the space on the drive and no smile factor, will give you a shout soon to go for a drive.
Graeme
MadDad said:
Hi Graeme, sorry I have not been in touch, we have just been away for the kids 1/2 term. How did you get on - did you manage to sell her?
I had a chat with the missus about buying the Tiv, if it were not for the fact that I am out of work at the moment I think that there would have been a chance I could have talked her around but realistically I don't think it will be a go-er. If my situation changes before you sell her I will be in touch, in the meantime if you fancy going out for a spin one afternoon give me a bell............
I had a chat with the missus about buying the Tiv, if it were not for the fact that I am out of work at the moment I think that there would have been a chance I could have talked her around but realistically I don't think it will be a go-er. If my situation changes before you sell her I will be in touch, in the meantime if you fancy going out for a spin one afternoon give me a bell............
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