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BMW Z8 Forum Archive, 2000 week 40
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Shifter Knob Flaking,..........again - PDP 21:55 10/08/2000 (2)
- Aww, come on! You only paid more than 150k bucks - for the car! What did ya expect?! 23:23 10/09/2000 (0)
- BMW also has problems with the M5 flaking (eom) - Craig 07:37 10/09/2000 (0)
Want a Z8 for $150k? link inside. no joke! - Burn out 12:07 10/08/2000 (1)
- This is a used Grey Market car (eom) - Craig 15:03 10/08/2000 (0)
fs aluminum pedals for $31 (url) - derek 11:36 10/08/2000 (0)
Car LCD's (url) - Shawn 11:14 10/08/2000 (0)
Opening a Dealership? - Eric 18:35 10/07/2000 (6)
- I would come and work for you, how much you paying - markbmw 03:52 10/15/2000 (0)
- bank loans, BMW dealers in the close area... - Lez 20:50 10/09/2000 (0)
- Also interested, please share any info you find.nt - multi 09:32 10/09/2000 (0)
- Re: Opening a Dealership? - Burn out 08:38 10/09/2000 (1)
  - Re: Opening a Dealership? - Eric 00:30 10/11/2000 (0)
- Uh I would start by calling BMWNA in NJ (eom) - Craig 19:52 10/07/2000 (0)
Z8 at Claridge's BMW/Fremont, CA - Mike 17:36 10/07/2000 (3)
- Have you seen the black one @ Allison? - Hoa 05:22 10/08/2000 (2)
  - Whoa, they've lowered the price bigtime! Was 295k - Lorenz 11:47 10/08/2000 (1)
    - Re: Whoa, they've lowered the price bigtime! Was 2 - Hoa 15:28 10/08/2000 (0)
Why would you buy a Z8 when you could get a 360 - Modena for around the same price? 20:00 10/06/2000 (35)
- I have no idea...the Z8 is the worst piece of crud - to ever plop out of the factory. 19:13 10/10/2000 (2)
  - TROLL ALERT! -(eom) (nt) - Z8 Bob 19:07 10/11/2000 (0)
  - Your opinion=$0.00 - Jim S. 14:30 10/11/2000 (0)
- Did 0-60 in 3.9 in a Modena the other day. - John 18:27 10/10/2000 (1)
  - Only way to do 3.9 in a 360 is (nt) - to have a 996tt push you 18:30 10/10/2000 (0)
- Italian crap... - Ferrari hater 16:16 10/10/2000 (14)
  - DON't insult Ferrari by comparing it to a BMW - dave 23:12 10/10/2000 (7)
    - Ferrari vs. BMW - Sven 23:51 10/13/2000 (1)
      - Here's which one is better, Sven! - Siper2 15:40 10/15/2000 (0)
    - TROLL ALERT! -(eom) (nt) - Z8 Bob 19:06 10/11/2000 (0)
    - Re: DON't insult Ferrari by comparing it to a BMW - Jim S. 12:00 10/11/2000 (3)
      - you're not very smart, are you? - bill 14:55 10/11/2000 (2)
        
        Your personal attack indicates... - Jim S. 11:11 10/12/2000 (0)
        
        above message to Jim - bill 14:57 10/11/2000 (0)
  - Hello...Ferrari got the Drivers Champion in - this years F1 season+Manufacturers 21:04 10/10/2000 (1)
    - LOL Took them 21 years & a GERMAN driver! - Z8 Bob 11:19 10/11/2000 (0)
  - Re: Italian crap...follow-up - Ferrari hater 16:20 10/10/2000 (3)
    - Re: Italian crap...LOL (eom) - Z8 Bob 16:57 10/10/2000 (2)
      - LOL @ z8 BOBETTE - You obvsly dontknowMotorsports 18:12 10/22/2000 (1)
        
        More & More Troll shit!! LOL - Z8 Bob 10:42 10/23/2000 (0)
- Because I'm getting one of each, and.. - Paul 23:18 10/07/2000 (0)
- here's why - harvey2 13:32 10/07/2000 (4)
  - question - joe 18:45 10/09/2000 (1)
    - Re: question - Harvey2 15:21 10/10/2000 (0)
  - Well said and written! Thoughtful and intelligent! - Zarathustra 21:56 10/08/2000 (1)
    - I agree. Very good reasons. - .. 22:59 10/08/2000 (0)
- Re: Why would you buy a Z8 when you could get a 36 - Z8Eldred 08:03 10/07/2000 (0)
- put your $ where your cursor is - Z8Mania 22:16 10/06/2000 (5)
  - I'm not quite sure what you're trying to say. - Jeez... 01:05 10/07/2000 (2)
    - Here it is - Z8Mania 09:08 10/07/2000 (1)
      - Ok, thanks for the info. - ... 22:36 10/07/2000 (0)
  - Yeah, right... - Darryl 23:31 10/06/2000 (1)
    - Chill..... - Z8Mania 08:47 10/07/2000 (0)
- I couldn't agree more... - Ciriaco 21:19 10/06/2000 (1)
  - Re: I couldn't agree more... - Z8Eldred 08:01 10/07/2000 (0)
Z9 (pic) - Paul 14:20 10/06/2000 (5)
- Audi's going to be pissed. (m) - Siper2 15:39 10/15/2000 (1)
  - Re: Audi's going to be pissed. - Lantz 16:36 10/16/2000 (0)
- it looks like a new 6 convertible - Lez 20:34 10/09/2000 (0)
- 'Tis the next gen Z3..Check the Paris Auto Show - Hatem Eldoronki (M Couper) 19:33 10/07/2000 (0)
- Re: Z9 - Z8Mania 16:38 10/06/2000 (0)
A possible exhaust option to think about (url) - racecar 11:42 10/06/2000 (0)
Can someone post pics of the Z8 master key? Thanks (nt) - G 07:58 10/06/2000 (1)
- Also, did it come with any (m) - G 07:59 10/06/2000 (0)
Want To Buy E36 M3 Black/Black Manual - Henry 22:17 10/05/2000 (0)
Z8 Antenna location - Benjy 19:04 10/05/2000 (6)
- Re: Z8 Antenna location - Z8Mania 21:31 10/05/2000 (5)
  - Re: Z8 Antenna location - Eric 21:53 10/05/2000 (4)
    - Re: Z8 Antenna location - Z8Mania 07:04 10/06/2000 (3)
      - How about standard on the new 7-Series. - Eric 20:29 10/06/2000 (2)
        
        Re: How about standard on the new 7-Series. - Z8Mania 09:16 10/07/2000 (1)
        
        We will see what happens. I'll let you know if ... - Bimmer Tech 13:15 10/07/2000 (0)
Want To Buy E36 M3 Black/Black Manual - Henry 17:17 10/05/2000 (0)
Another UK road test. - Minimarvel 17:16 10/05/2000 (3)
- THE TRUTH - Z8Mania 18:48 10/05/2000 (1)
  - Ditto - Richard 21:47 10/06/2000 (0)
- Don't read November Road & Track - Especially if your Z8 was over MSRP 18:16 10/05/2000 (0)
ALL New Z8 owners - Z8Eldred 11:51 10/05/2000 (1)
- Re: ALL New Z8 owners - Z8Mania 21:36 10/05/2000 (0)
4 NEW Z8 EURO IN U.S.A I HAVE EPA & DOT FOR Z8. - JEAN-PIERRE 10:34 10/05/2000 (2)
- CHECK AROUND FOR INSURANCE ON A GREY MARKET! - M-Pat 16:03 10/07/2000 (0)
- Re: 4 NEW Z8 EURO IN U.S.A I HAVE EPA & DOT FO - Bruce 10:57 10/05/2000 (0)
Have you seen the concept Z9? 21" rear wheels!! (url) - vertius 08:52 10/05/2000 (2)
- O Yeah! Turbo Diesel, Gullwing/standard doors too! - Bimmer Tech 22:02 10/05/2000 (0)
- Did not see previous posts, but these pics maybe - new. vertius 08:55 10/05/2000 (0)
2 new Z8 available NOW!!! no waiting - ZEeight 18:17 10/04/2000 (0)
Bad carwash in L.A. warning - Neophyte 18:08 10/04/2000 (0)
Black Z8 available now! (url) - sergeim 13:16 10/04/2000 (2)
- Don't trust this guy. He lied on the - 3 series board... 01:08 10/07/2000 (0)
- Be reasonable???? - Z8Eldred 10:15 10/05/2000 (0)
New North GA mountain Drive 10-28 (url) - Stephen in Atlatna with PA tags 10:44 10/04/2000 (0)
The new BMWtrader.com (url) (pic) - jscott@bmwtrader.com 09:36 10/04/2000 (0)
z8 for sale - randy kerfoot 09:01 10/04/2000 (0)
Rear View of Carrera GT (pic) (nt) - ASH 06:18 10/04/2000 (1)
- similar to Z8?! - XCV ///MMM 01:51 10/17/2000 (0)
New Porsche Carrera GT (pic) (nt) - Ash 06:16 10/04/2000 (12)
- Gaan kak in die mielies - Rowbear 14:32 10/04/2000 (9)
  - Re: Gaan kak in die mielies - ted 19:59 10/04/2000 (8)
    - What was that, Ted? - Rowbear 10:50 10/05/2000 (7)
      - Konnst du sagen " Ich bin eine Sheissekopf" ? - Ted 15:06 10/05/2000 (6)
        
        Re: Konnst du sagen " Ich bin eine Sheissekopf" ? - Rowbear 16:08 10/05/2000 (5)
        
        Re: Can You Say " Ich bin eine Sheissekopf" ? - Ted- 78' Pinto 18:16 10/05/2000 (3)
        
        Oh SHISSIE! - German speaking wannabe 22:37 10/05/2000 (2)
        
        hey..Vok Jou ! - uwannabe German speaking ! 18:44 10/06/2000 (1)
        
        Lyk my nie 1 van julle kan ordentlik A praat nie ! - Dawid 16:40 10/19/2000 (0)
        
        guys... - Alan 17:05 10/05/2000 (0)
- Re: New Porsche Carrera GT - Sal Florio 13:38 10/04/2000 (1)
  - Go to www.topcar.co.za -> archive ->previous - newsfeed. Also got excellent pics of M3 05:16 10/05/2000 (0)
Dealers going 'grey' ??? - PK 01:08 10/04/2000 (14)
- Personally, I have no prob with Euro IF - Paul 22:56 10/04/2000 (0)
- Whats wrong w/ Grey Mrkt Z8'? - DD 20:03 10/04/2000 (11)
  - the problem is.... - Bruce 21:01 10/04/2000 (10)
    - This IS NOT TRUE! - Dr. Porsche 08:24 10/06/2000 (2)
      - Re: This IS NOT TRUE! - Bruce 12:04 10/06/2000 (1)
        
        I've been looking into a euro Z8. I'll research - this 'warranty' issue and post results. 17:19 10/07/2000 (0)
    - Re: the problem is.... - DD 21:26 10/04/2000 (6)
      - Re: the problem is.... - Bruce 22:50 10/04/2000 (5)
        
        I see your point. . . - DD 14:13 10/05/2000 (1)
        
        Re: I see your point. . . - Bruce 18:23 10/05/2000 (0)
        
        Re: the problem is.... - Adam UK 06:16 10/05/2000 (2)
        
        You cannot license a Euro car without - Z8 Bob 10:25 10/05/2000 (1)
        
        actually the Dinan warranty . . . (long) - dd 14:46 10/05/2000 (0)
- How to commit dealer suicide - Z8 Bob 09:51 10/04/2000 (0)
AC SCHNITZER STYLING GUIDE ON EBAY (url) - Smitr 00:36 10/04/2000 (0)
Windscreen - Richard 00:05 10/04/2000 (5)
- Re: Windscreen - Z8 Bob 09:47 10/04/2000 (3)
  - Re: Windscreen - Richard 19:23 10/04/2000 (0)
  - Re: Windscreen - Z8Mania 16:23 10/04/2000 (1)
    - Re: Windscreen - Z8 Bob 17:33 10/04/2000 (0)
- Re: Windscreen - Z8Mania 06:48 10/04/2000 (0)
Private Performance Driving School. 7 Spots Left! (url) - Jordan D'Alessio 16:51 10/03/2000 (0)
Got My Z8 last Saturday WOW! - Richard 16:17 10/03/2000 (5)
- Re: Got My Z8 last Saturday WOW! - 2 rich 4az8 23:23 10/07/2000 (2)
  - Aren't Ferraris made by Fiat?? We feel sorry for - you!!!!! 18:50 10/09/2000 (1)
    - Fiat owns a portion of Scuderia Ferrari - .......... 21:08 10/10/2000 (0)
- Re: Got My Z8 last Saturday WOW! - Richard 19:36 10/03/2000 (0)
- Re: Got My Z8 last Saturday WOW! - Z8Mania 17:51 10/03/2000 (0)
RD SPORT BODY KIT FOR Z8 !!!!! EMAIL ME FOR INFO (nt) - alex 14:21 10/03/2000 (0)
OT: HELP THE PALESTINIANS, they are dying... (url) - ///Miami 21:39 10/02/2000 (0)
cboxer@... Email Bounces - Z8 Bob 18:10 10/02/2000 (4)
- Bob this is the correct e-mail address. (eom) - Craig 18:52 10/02/2000 (3)
  - must have been a problem with my mail server (M) - Craig 07:24 10/03/2000 (0)
  - I got a bounce too (more) - Alan 19:03 10/02/2000 (1)
    - Re: I got a bounce too (more) - Z8 Bob 19:26 10/02/2000 (0)
Z8 in southern Indiana - chadsu 17:35 10/02/2000 (1)
- What town? - 97 328is 17:40 10/03/2000 (0)
Anyone else agree that Z9 interior looks "wrong"? - G 13:08 10/02/2000 (2)
- YES !!! - Lez 00:11 10/06/2000 (0)
- agree: yes and no.. - Robin 06:37 10/03/2000 (0)
Any chance of BMW making a "luxury" interior? (m) - G 12:43 10/02/2000 (3)
- I will bet Big $$$ - NO - Z8 Bob 12:54 10/02/2000 (2)
  - I guess you're right. More "special" when it (m) - G 13:00 10/02/2000 (1)
    - Re: I guess you're right. More "special" when it ( - Z8Mania 14:37 10/02/2000 (0)
Steve Job's New Z8 (url) - Michael 11:27 10/02/2000 (5)
- only one my butt!!! - Greg 22:58 10/02/2000 (1)
  - Maybe PeterPan's been sniffing pixy dust (nt) - Ausgang 14:48 10/03/2000 (0)
- Re: Steve Job's New Z8 - Bruce 12:18 10/02/2000 (2)
  - Re: Steve Job's New Z8 - XCV ///MMM 22:06 10/17/2000 (1)
    - Re: Steve Job's New Z8 - SC 03:39 10/27/2000 (0)
New - News on Z9 Convertible (url) (nt) - Richard 06:58 10/02/2000 (1)
- Z9 Convertible-Z8 Replacement? - Z8 Bob 10:48 10/02/2000 (0)

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