Now this may seem a little premature but, as you know I have been very interested in the new offering from DNA ever since I first saw it and, although I still need to see a completed one, I have taken the plunge and bought a donor car for the build. Should I have any doubts when I do see a completed Cali then I can always sell the donor on, with nothing (or at least not too much) lost.
I shall put a couple of pictures of the donor on shortly. It is a 2.8 Z3 with 70K on the clock. One owner from new, full BMW service history, electric/hyd hood, elec windows and mirrors, A/C, blue with beige leather interior.
All in all it is in pretty good nick, with the following exceptions; LCD display on radio has failed, passenger window sticks half way, drivers window slow to operate, passenger door does not centrally lock, although works OK with key and from inside.
Having looked at a number of Z club sites it would appear that all of these are easily fixed, and this is what I shall be doing for the next six months while I run it about to test it. I already have it booked in for a precautionary clutch change (£325 all in fitted) and I will get a full service soon.
Insurance for me and the wife £228 fully comprehensive. I will keep you informed of progress and all the fixes that I make regarding the snags.
This will be just an occasional report if and until I place my body order.
Looking forward to seeing some of you at Stoneleigh