pow
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The more I look the more I want and if I get a new job that pays more, the Mazda will go in favour for one.
An early (pre-rape tax) 2.8i in blue, black or silver. Not really fussed on spec, don't need/want AC or anything fancy like that. Don't really like the blue/red interior though.
Any horror stories/what I should watch out for? Servicing? Maintenance (baring in mind I do everything on the Mazda myself)?
A wide arch one would be cool as well.
Post some pics as well  !
Oh and I don't want a Z3M as I can't insure it 
[Edited on 13-03-2012 by pow]
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Brett
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Very cheap these now, bit feminine mind. Mum never had any probs with her back in the day that I'm aware of, her 3.0 one was quick.
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Daniel_Corsa
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Z3 M is only one to have!
April '06' Corsasport Feature Car | Aug '08' Total Vauxhall Feature Car | Spring '09' Fast Car Feature Car
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Whittie
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quote:
Originally posted by Daniel_Corsa
Z3 M is only one to have!
If its a second / track car then i'll let him off.
I think they're cool Dave! You'll slowly work your way into a boxster 986, at this rate.
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Brett
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Can get Boxsters from £3.5k now actually
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Whittie
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Really? Fuck me 
MX5 - £1500
Z3 - £2500
Boxster - £3500
I see his game plan now.
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Brett
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quote:
Originally posted by Whittie
I see his game plan now.
What's that? Become a female?
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Whittie
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No...
Mop Hair Up
Hair Washer
Stylist
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nathy_87
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Z4 is better. 
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Nismo
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quote:
Originally posted by Whittie
Really? Fuck me
MX5 - £1500
Z3 - £2500
Boxster - £3500
I see his game plan now.
S2000 - £3500 but a few have sold for £2900 lately.
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Whittie
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Are s2000s seriously that cheap? Get one of them pow!
Havn't you got a new one now Nismole?
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James
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Definitely get an S2K over a Z3.
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nathy_87
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BMW: http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/sales/3678261.htm
S2000: http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/sales/3473216.htm
Easy choice for me tbh.
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NovaGTE2
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I have never had the 2.8 but have had the 1.9 and about 5 3.2ZM's. They are a really different car to the s2000; feel bigger inside; not as harsh a ride and feel a bit more refined inside. Also the sound of the straigh 6 is lovely. All of mine i have had no issues; not sure if the early 2.8's would suffer from the Nicisali engine issues like some of the e36's did; but apart from that i havent heard anything bad.
Here are my old ones
and the M's 
[Edited on 13-03-2012 by NovaGTE2]
[Edited on 13-03-2012 by NovaGTE2]
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Daniel_Corsa
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Will be a rough S2K for that money!
Z3 M's above loved your old estoril one!
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Fad
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Whats the budget? Stretch a little more and get a 2.5 Z4 IMO
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DansCorsaSXi
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Star silver C20XE SXi Project thread
Smoke Grey Corsa GSi Project thread
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Whittie
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^ That looks gorgeous.
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Brett
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She had her hair cut between shots 
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BeetleGav
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wow thats nice!
but on a serious note, A creepy guy at work has one, and he takes it up the shitter! enough said
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Paul_J
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That s2000 in the background looks familiar 
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Fad
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Yeah Paul it was unmolested back then too
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Captain_Rosco
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quote:
Originally posted by DansCorsaSXi
Is that meant to be the head of cheryl cole ?
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Whittie
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I'd say so, considering it is Cheryl Cole.
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Jambo
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PMSL At the gay comments about Z3ms.
320 bhp RWD short wheelbase and no TC.
Proper girls car that.
Pow, they are a bit cheap on the inside compared with most BMWs. Still feel nice though, cabin is very cosy and an excellent driving position. 2.8 will still be quick.
Watchout for the subframe coming away from the body. Open the boot, remove carpet and check the spot welds. If they have all rusted or come out then don't buy it as it will cost lots to fix
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