New Z8 Owner In Dallas

[Ksteph90]

Z8 Club Members:

I recenty purchased an ‘03 Alpina Blue/Crema Z8 (originally sold in Canada). I’ve been a Z8 admirer for many years and I’m excited to join your ranks. I’ve already talked to Andrew several times and he’s been extremely helpful.

My car needs some restoration/repair work so I’m in the process of getting estimates.

I’d like to make contact with local Z8 owners in Dallas who can offer recommendations on independent repair shops who have Z8 expertise. Let me know if any of you can help.

I look forward to participating in future club events and meeting some of you.

Thanks,

Kevin

[PeterPortugal]

Hi Kevin,I bought my car from the previous owner who lived in Grapevine. He had the car for 16 years and always used Classic BMW in Plano. I dealt with their head of service John Kobell during the purchase and he is a Z8 owner and enthusiast. They look after a lot of Z8's there.I know it's not independent but they clearly have good experience of what is a rare car. Hope this helps.RegardsPeter

[Ksteph90]

Thanks Peter. I’m definitely considering Classic for a meaningful portion of the repair work.

[ZAchterbahn]

Kevin, congratulations to your acquisition and welcome to the joys and pains of Z8 ownership.

i can highly recommend Classic BMW in Plano. John Kobell, the company’s General Manager, is a passionate Z8 owner himself and Patrick Arnold would be your know it all, seen it all and fixed it all Z8 service champion.

Calling all North Texas/Oklahoma Z8 owners for a long overdue get together!

Our Z8 adventures over the years have been fabulous. This would be a great occasion to rekindle the flame.

Happy motoring,

Christian

[macfly]

Awesome, we need more pictures for the site, get some meets going! :-)

[Ksteph90]

Thanks for the endorsement Christian. I’m fully engaged with Pat at Classic.

[mjunco1054]

Thanks for the endorsement Christian. I’m fully engaged with Pat at Classic.

Kevin,Welcome to the group and as the owner of 3 Z8s, I also endorse Classic and Pat Arnold. I live in Houston and for anything major, I take them to Classic BMW, other than oil, coolant, brake fluid changes.Good luck and look forward to meeting you soon.Manuel Junco

[Ksteph90]

Thanks Manuel!

[Charles]

Welcome, and congrats on your purchase. I have been going to Pat Arnold at Classic BMW since I bought my car in 2011. Fixed a nasty problem with the fuel door. Check out the threads on the performance package. Let me know if you would like to try to get a group drive together.

[Ksteph90]

Thanks Charles. I very much look forward to doing a group drive in the spring.

[mjunco1054]

Christian/Charles, We are ready for a drive.

[ZAchterbahn]

Manuel. Sorry for my delayed response. I am only checking in here periodically. We could plan something for April. A Hill Country run would be lovely that time of year. What is a good weekend for everybody? Meet on a Friday night in Fredericksburg, tour the area on Saturday, head back home Sunday noon.

[Ksteph90]

Christian: Check your PM, I have a question for you.