It took 18 years

[Somersethoops]

20 years ago I had a 2.0 litre sraight 6 Z3 but with 2 children and my wife planning a solo trip to decorate our converted barn in France the Z3 was not able to do the school trips so regretably 18 years ago I had to sell it. I've hankered after another Z3 ever since, anyway as I'm startng semi retirement I thought now is the time. Because I have arthritus in my legs I needed an automatic and had not yet been able to clear any garage space, so when I saw a Z3 on autotrader in Minehead with avery low mileage I went and had a look and bought it. Now I'm just waiting for it to be MOT'd in a few days so I can collect it. Its a 1998 automatic 1900 with a hard top. I was a bit reluctant to go for the 1900 but my fast driving days are over and apart from that the car is in great condition for 27 years old so I hope its going to give lot of fun and at my age I can live with a 0-60 of 10.5.

 

[ExMX5owner]

Welcome aboard...

 

[Somersethoops]

Welcome aboard...

Thanks, I haven't yet got any Z parts to hoard but plenty of vinyl which could be described as a hoard, so glad that's allowed.
I've been a keen classic owner, having had a Reliant Scimiitar, Triumpth Vitesse and MG Magnette and a few others. My new Z3 even as a 1900 would probably beat most of them for speed and is now gradually becoming a classic.

 

[andyglym]

to the Forum from West Cumbria.

 

[Z Victor 1]

Hi and welcome from Derby.

 

[Tom Martin]

Hi and welcome to the forum.

 

[Shelly]

 

[Mint]

Hi and to the forum from me too in Stafford.

 

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[Devon Z]

 

[Somersethoops]

Thanks folks or all the welcomes. My handle is because I'm in rural Somerset which might be fairly obvious and the hoops bit is because I'm a QPR supporter.