Greetings and Happy New Year to you all. Could members please let me know if they really, really want endless polls. Otherwise I will deal with it. Cheers ...
1997 BMW Z3 Convertable Black Tan Leather Interior FOR SALE AM/FM/CASS./CD COLD AC/HEAT POWER MIRRORS/SEATS/Windows Air BAgs Excellent condition. 66,000 miles....
My name is Earl and I live in Louisiana. I now have a Jetta TDI and a BMW R1200CM bike, and belong to groups for both, what an asset to receive and give...
Hi Earl, I bought my Z3 with 38,000 miles on it. I now have 56,000 on the car, and I haven’t experienced any of the problems you described, although mine is...
Brad Faas
mcracer980@...
Jan 10, 2003 3:26 am
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I've had two Z3 do far and have not seen that problem. True they are garage kept, but I did experience a 2 inch an hour downpour last year. Check the spare...
Hi Earl I own a 98 m roadster and she's never leaked at all, and my car is left out 24/7 in good old British weather. It was one of my fears that i asked about...
robj.walker@...
Jan 10, 2003 8:53 am
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... <Snip> Hi Earl, hope you find the info you need. Firstly the car is very reliable (touch wood) my 98 2.8 manual has been fine and the only real issue I...
good point Rob - wonder if the rear screen has split where it creases perhaps ? Yes BMW do a replacement rear screen service, I was quoted about £100 quid or...
Regarding that annoying rear window... I was thinking of a way to make it a glass window. I know that it bends in the middle...so I was thinking that it could...
The '68 Mustang used the same principle. I had one break on me. On the Z you'd have to look at how wide the glass window is and if the slopping sides where it...
Earl, As far as wet trunk area goes, the culprit is most likely he third brake light gasket. It is know and common problem area on Z3's. If the rear window is...
Thanks Dave. I have looked the car over pretty well and my son who is in the business has also. We find no obvious problems in the areas which you have...
Good luck on that one, let us know how you get on. The point made elsewhere about the high level brake light is valid too. Not a prob I have had, but assuming...
Been meaning to ask about this for ages - my car does not have the alleged tyre cover thing for putting the full size wheel in if you have a puncture and need...
... Dave, The cover is simply a high quality plastic garbage bag - there's no need to get the BMW one - a 50 gallon bag should suffice as a replacement. The...
Cheers Jon, at least I haven't been dumb enough to overlook any secret stash places. I mention that as when had my last car - MR2 SW20, it was 2 years before I...
The following bmw-z3 poll is now closed. Here are the final results: POLL QUESTION: What colour is your Z3 CHOICES AND RESULTS - Red, 0 votes, 0.00% - Blue, 1...
bmw-z3@yahoogroups.com
Jan 17, 2003 2:50 am
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HI guys i am looking to buy a 1997 1.9 z3 is there anyone out there that can give me some advise as in what to look out for? thanks Sandy x...
If you can afford it, go for a bigger engine. the 1.8 and 1.9 are a little asthmatic compared to their bigger siblings, although it really depends on whether...
Out of my price range at the time. Still, I am really happy with the 2.8. Performance a little slower (OK that 1 second on the standing start does make a big...
Ouch. Hit de wallet / plastic card frequently at the petrol station! So the Ms are indeed thirsty animals. With a light foot, or a long journey I can get 30mpg...
Yeah best I get out of my M is around 22mpg, don't seem to matter much how you drive it either :) As for buying advice on any z3, there pretty though animals...
robj.walker@...
Jan 20, 2003 8:31 am
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A opinion from an owner of a '96 1.9L; while a 4-cyl model may not have the "oomph" of the 6-cyl, it also does not have the weight of the 6-cyl in the nose....
Having driven a 1.9 then the 2.3, I got the 2.3! Unless you plan on autocrossing the 1.9 you won't, in normal driving, push the car hard enough to realize the...
Just purhased 1996 Z 3. Quite a ride. Have owned Miata in the past and this is no contest. BMW offers more in every catagory. Just a couple of questions....
