Hey sparkles!
Sorry to hear about your theft! Someone broke into my 3-series on boxing day, and they stole...
A box of peanut brittle. 
Don't look at me for the car cover, I don't have the 8er anymore 
Nice to meet u briefly in passing, I'm sure I'll see you about!
James.
I got a Z3 M as its replacement...totally different car, and I will sorely miss the 8, but it was a good run!
The Z3 M is a totally different car however 
I can now officically say I am a member of the 'after eight' club as well!
Same thoughts as Seb really, I think the new exhaust pipe finished me off.
I did get another BMW though, so I'm still (kinda) in the fold) 
I second that, beautiful turnout sparkles!!
I've used Polished Bliss for 4+ years now, superb quality!!
Hows the car going?
haha thanks gabriel!
Sorry about the left hand drive thing 
I did think about that, however im always a bit worried about tinkering electrically with it. There are threads about aren't there on how to do it?
here you go!
Some pics taken today of a drive after a while of not doing much with the car...still drives great
Hi Guys,
Well, the time has come to advertise the 8 for sale!
I'm putting it on Pistonheads to see what kind of reaction I get, then take it from there. If it doesn't sell, then oh well! Away it will go for winter time! 
watch this space...
Thanks Marko.
I've just picked up an E36 Compact 316i 1999 with 60k on the clock, full BMW service history, 1 owner, for £800...thats the winter car sorted out then!
I'm still keeping my eyes peeled for a decent Z3. I'm not keen on the Z4, I don't know what it is about them, just don't float my boat seemingly 
just to resurrect this thread...people's thoughts on the Z3...in particular the Z3m Roadster??
Any experiences good or bad??
Cheers!
aaahhhhhhhh now that makes sense!
I had the cambelts changed on the Shamal last month, you don't want to know the damage for that 
Sorry to hear that Lloyd! Hope you get it sorted...
Sorry for sounding stupid (I often do) but I thought the 8 didn't have a cam belt?? Isn't it a chain??
Hey, looked great at the show...I'm sure you'll have no probs selling it!
I am still thinking about selling off mine, I'd like another 8 now...
The 8's are infectious
hmmm...what colour though?
You might have a fight on your hands for those!!
ah the joy of BMW sorry to hear that man
ah the car heard me, the air con is going mental again. now it just decides to heat and cool at free will.
I am getting the sword changed out, and will wait to see what happens!
I've managed about 30 - 32mpg on average tootling along at 60-70mph.
If someone is good at maths...
I travelled from Aberdeen to Harrogate on £50 of unleaded at 97p a litre. Distance to Harrogate from Aberdeen is 340 miles.
A prize for the winner! hahahaha
Hi Tim,
Sorry to hear about your disaster!
First thing to do is get the garage to check it out anyway. It is madness to diagnose a fault without ACTUALLY looking at it to confirm that it is the steering box! 
Second, try giving FAB a call. I've used them before and found them to be excellent. Their website is:
Hope you get it sorted...keep us updated!
Hi everyone...
OK...an update...
Everything is now working fine with the car. A/C works fine, the dials respond, etc. No idea what all that was all about, but I'll keep monitoring it this week before Gaydon and update as and when!!
Hope everyone is preparing...
