Poorly Z

[Theresa]

My little blue lady unwell needs Outer Sills both sides and subframe mounting both rears corroded so may not be out much for next couple of months waiting to get quote for the work will then have to decide what to do BM Babe suggested posting to see what you guys think

 

[Sean d]

My little blue lady unwell needs Outer Sills both sides and subframe mounting both rears corroded so may not be out much for next couple of months waiting to get quote for the work will then have to decide what to do BM Babe suggested posting to see what you guys thinkView attachment 54033 View attachment 54038 View attachment 54044

I hate to say this but thats one of the worst cases of corrosion I have seen in a Z3, more in line with a MX5, good luck

 

[Redsheep]

That looks expensive!
Have to weigh up if it's worth it.

Good luck

 

[Antm72]

It is looking rather poorly never seen a zed with that type of corrosion i would see what the garage says its a hefty repair and as suggested it may be a case of weighing up the costs .
Hope they come in good and the repair goes well

 

[DavidM]

Looks like the wheel arch panel needs work too - is the corrosion similar on both sides? New sills painted and fitted could be a around £800.

 

[BMBabe]

@Theresa as I mentioned to you earlier I really feel you maybe better off replacing your Zed rather than repairing this one
I really feel for you it's so sad x

 

[BMBabe]

@Tim beard @t-tony @Stevo7682 @mrscalex

 

[raymond]

If you have had the car for a few years then the rust would have shown up on the MOT as a warning. Anyway from an economic point of view the rust looks expensive. Probably the cost of correction exceeds the value of the car. I would go and look for another Z3 making sure it is rust free. You could use your existing car as a parts car or break it for spares.

 

[BMBabe]

@Theresa look at it as a new exciting Zed adventure
All you gotta do is shout out on the forum and a local Zedder will happily go and check out a zed that catches your eye before you travel miles
@yocky z3 2.0 helped me before I went to see mine

 

[Theresa]

Looks like the wheel arch panel needs work too - is the corrosion similar on both sides? New sills painted and fitted could be a around £800.

Told the sills are £130 each

 

[DavidM]

Yes - the parts are reasonable - labour is expensive - depending on who does the work. Personally - I wouldn't be too keen to look for another Zed just yet - get the car assessed by two different sources - then decide on the best way forward. Best of luck!

 

[Stevo7682]

Hi Stacey and @Theresa have read up the post got to say as mot tester thats pretty done in .
I know the outer sills may be £130 a side but thats not the problem.
The rear inner sill leading on to the rear lower inner arch holed .
Also outer sill holed at the jacking point if the corrosion has spread right in there ( which it looks like it probably has) initially would require the panels off to assess the extent then if both sides the same major rebuild required.
Got to be honest if you are going to have to put it into a garage then a major bill awaits for a repair that may not last depending on how extensive and quality of the repair.
Guessing its a 1.9 (going by exhaust i can see in pic ) i would put the money into a new zed and take and bits you need from yours then sell for spares.

 

[Tim beard]

Hi there , I have two rear qtr panels you can have , I took them off when I did my cobra kit , hope they help to keep your cost down , tim

 

[mwpe]

N52 engine doesn't have a dip stick so they will have to drain it.

Told the sills are £130 each

I don't think the sills are your main problem, you could probably get useable second hand ones, it is the other welding that is going to be expensive.

 

[t-tony]

@Tim beard @t-tony @Stevo7682 @mrscalex

Might be worth contacting Andy (@spurs fan in a coupe ) he has one almost ready to sell. Maybe a possible p/x ?

Tony.

 

[Low Rider]

Told the sills are £130 each

Hi Theresa.
I hope your well I was only thinking about you the other day and wondered how you were getting on with your Zed.
While I'm no mechanic purchasing sills isn't going to be the answer looking at the photos. Stacey may be right time for another Zed will be more economical.

 

[Theresa]

Hi Theresa.
I hope your well I was only thinking about you the other day and wondered how you were getting on with your Zed.
While I'm no mechanic purchasing sills isn't going to be the answer looking at the photos. Stacey may be right time for another Zed will be more economical.

Hi I'm ok just a bit sad about the Zed how are you

 

[Sean d]

I have to agree with the above posts, I think it would be way above the value of the car to put it right, IMO you will be able to buy another Z for what it will cost to put yours right, by the way, I do this sort of work for a living.

 

[Tracy Dee]

Sorry to hear and see your poorly Zed . It all depends on how much work has been done on the car in past sometimes it's better the devil you know and some kind people on here have offered to donate some parts to help with cost which is truely amazing.
I have considered selling mine for another Zed a sort of upgrade if you like, but so much has been done on mine now at great cost I fear if i did change i might be doing the same old work again.
So i will keep it for now and try to reap some benefit from the work and money spent.
Good luck with your fix if you decide taking that root.

 

[Low Rider]

Hi I'm ok just a bit sad about the Zed how are you

I'm good thanks.
I can understand your sadness.