Newbie from Southampton

[tw-z4]

Afternoon All,

I'm new here and to the world of owning a Zed or any convertible, for that matter. I've toyed with the idea of buying one since Christmas. I test-drove a few, and then this popped up in my local (ish) car dealer. I snapped it up. I'm super chuffed with it and a very proud owner.

I am from Southampton, Hampshire, and I eagerly await the arrival of sunshine. It seems to come out every time I work away at the moment. This is my weekend, suntime/funtime ride. Looking forward to meeting you all, either here or elsewhere.

A bit about the car, I guess.
2014 plate
28i MSport
21k on the clock
3 owners

 

[Stevo7682]

Hi and welcome from me in Scotland

 

[andyglym]

to the Forum from West.

 

[t-tony]

Hi, and welcome from me too near Lincoln.

Tony.

 

[AntStark]

Welcome from Bishops Waltham. Don't see too many 2.8's .. Is that the 4 cylinder ?

 

[t-tony]

Same engine as the 2.0 (4 Cyl.) just different mapping.

Tony.

 

[AntStark]

Same engine as the 2.0 (4 Cyl.) just different mapping.

Tony.

So 60+ additional horsepower just from the map

 

[Dxbolton]

Welcome from Hythe!
you need to come to the Pride & Joy meets, next one is on Sunday at Exbury Club, just past Exbury gardens.
lovely meeting and all cars welcome, often over 200 show up

 

[tw-z4]

So 60+ additional horsepower just from the map

Hi there. Yes, I believe it is ~245bhp as opposed to something like 185bhp for the 20i. That's the only difference I recall or even understood. I love driving and appreciate a nice-looking car, but I have no actual knowledge of them or their workings. Sorry
I was not looking for a 28i; it was the best specimen of Z4 I saw before impulse and impatience got the better of me!

 

[tw-z4]

Welcome from Hythe!
you need to come to the Pride & Joy meets, next one is on Sunday at Exbury Club, just past Exbury gardens.
lovely meeting and all cars welcome, often over 200 show up

Thanks for the heads up. I'll take a look at that.

 

[t-tony]

So 60+ additional horsepower just from the map

In the main due to it being a turbocharged engine.

Tony.

 

[Dxbolton]

Pride & joy vehicle meet Exbury club SO451AH

Event by Jeff Cooper on Sunday, May 26 2024

facebook.com

 

[hard top]

to the Forum.

 

[Ianmc]

Might slide over to Exbury on Sunday; not too far from Lymington!!

 

[AntStark]

Can anyone just turn up ?

 

[Iamjonw]

Welcome to the World of Zeds.

 

[Ianmc]

Can anyone just turn up ?

Believe so!

 

[Dxbolton]

Can anyone just turn up ?

Yes, open to all and no booking required. Tea and cakes, burger van and bar available for drinks and refreshments

 

[Mint]

Hi and to the forum from me too in Stafford.

 

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