1.9 Z3 v 2.8 Z3

[Antm72]

I brought my 2.8 purely on body style.I drove a few 1.9's and they perform well, i just wanted the rear end of a prefacelift 2.8.
Not sure if you may find the 1.9 alittle underwhelming after the ///M i know its being used for a different purpose but if it leaves you feeling a bit lackluster a 2.8 may give you the balance between the 1.9 and the 3.2 ?
All great cars and for economy the 1.9 will always prove well but its getting yourself a balance you can live with....

 

[Ianmc]

I brought my 2.8 purely on body style.I drove a few 1.9's and they perform well, i just wanted the rear end of a prefacelift 2.8.
Not sure if you may find the 1.9 alittle underwhelming after the ///M i know its being used for a different purpose but if it leaves you feeling a bit lackluster a 2.8 may give you the balance between the 1.9 and the 3.2 ?
All great cars and for economy the 1.9 will always prove well but its getting yourself a balance you can live with....

Spot on Antm72, the rear body style of the preface lift is my favourite. The sensible choice is the 1.9 for what I want it for. Intent to view a 1.9 this afternoon so will keep an open mind. Thanks, Ian

 

[Bozzy]

That got me thinking Steve. Something different to the MC might actually be attractive to me for its own sake, ie 4 pot convertible in the school of the MGB. Appreciate the thought.

You're welcome. Before I bought my 2.8 I never even considered a smaller engine tbh,thinking it wouldn't have enough power.
Perhaps if I had,I would have bought one,just go's to show you shouldn't rule anything out until you've driven one.

 

[Paul Rice]

Love my 1.9 although have recently driven the 2.0 straight six not much quicker but much smoother. Big differance recently did a fill to fill check on the 1.9 on the Cotswold cruise, returned a very impressive 43 mpg best out of the 2.0 33 mpg big difference.

 

[Ianmc]

Went to view and test drive a Boston Green Z3 1.9 this afternoon. Love at first sight still exists!
Car seems in good body (just a corroded driver side mirror plinth) and mechanical condition, M44 engine, drives very well (taut and no obvious rattles), green leather heated seats, cruise control, a BMW rear spoiler (which seems to suit the car), aircon, wooden centre consul and wooden BMW steering wheel (jury's out on this but it's different, don't think I have seen one before on a Z, and sort of goes well with the green interior). Didn't spot any woodworm! Full service history from original sales invoice onward, only 4 owners from new.
Have left a deposit and agreed to pay just over £2K with a new MOT (to be done tomorrow). Just told her indoors who now has "the need" for a new handbag. Will post up some pictures in due course in case any one is interested in seeing it.
These cars represent amazing value for money at present, an equivalent standard MGB (of which I have had a number over the years) would be over £10K.
Finally, I would like to thank all above for the most helpful comments. This car will be very different from the MC but likely just as much fun in a different way.

 

[Paul Rice]

Would be good to see pictures of the Zed not too sure about pictures of the handbag.

 

[Ianmc]

Would be good to see pictures of the Zed not too sure about pictures of the handbag.

Very good, my written expression has let me down - must be the potential cost of handbags that threw me

 

[oldcarman]

Sounds like you've found a well spaced unit and I''m jealous you'll have CC to only drive it in urban traffic. I may need you to guide me as to where all the parts go once I've collected them all. Good luck and I love the green seats and Boston Green! JIM

 

[Z Victor 1]

That sounds very nice Ian,must say I do like the green with green interior. Completes the retro look and like you say very cheap compared to an MGB etc.

 

[Grumps]

Congratulations on your new purchase. Sounds like you've done well.

 

[Mnbrennan]

Went to view and test drive a Boston Green Z3 1.9 this afternoon. Love at first sight still exists!
Car seems in good body (just a corroded driver side mirror plinth) and mechanical condition, M44 engine, drives very well (taut and no obvious rattles), green leather heated seats, cruise control, a BMW rear spoiler (which seems to suit the car), aircon, wooden centre consul and wooden BMW steering wheel (jury's out on this but it's different, don't think I have seen one before on a Z, and sort of goes well with the green interior). Didn't spot any woodworm! Full service history from original sales invoice onward, only 4 owners from new.
Have left a deposit and agreed to pay just over £2K with a new MOT (to be done tomorrow). Just told her indoors who now has "the need" for a new handbag. Will post up some pictures in due course in case any one is interested in seeing it.
These cars represent amazing value for money at present, an equivalent standard MGB (of which I have had a number over the years) would be over £10K.
Finally, I would like to thank all above for the most helpful comments. This car will be very different from the MC but likely just as much fun in a different way.

Well done Ian, means you'll come to more meets. Welcome to the two zed club

@GazHyde, we really need a tag...

 

[Ianmc]

View attachment 55105 Sounds like you've found a well spaced unit and I''m jealous you'll have CC to only drive it in urban traffic. I may need you to guide me as to where all the parts go once I've collected them all. Good luck and I love the green seats and Boston Green! JIM

Your car looks great Jim, very similar to the one I have bought. If I can help with reference to your cruise install will be pleased to help with pictures etc, not expert on the spanner stuff though.

 

[handsomejackuk]

nice one... more pics... though... hope you enjoy the car... love my little 1.9...

 

[t-tony]

I have driven a couple of Z4 four cylinder engined models and also found them lively and fun to drive.

Tony.

 

[Zeti]

Well done Ian and welcome to the MassiveM44!

 

[Ianmc]

Here we go, arrived safely.

 

[GazHyde]

Very nice, aero spoiler too.

 

[Ianmc]

Very nice, aero spoiler too.

Thank you and yes, BMW aero spoiler and (I think) aero front bumper, but not sure what one looks like! The original owner was keen on options (aircon, cruise, heated leather seats, 16" wheels, windbreak, OBC, front passenger airbag, heated washer nozzles, headlight washer system). With 4 owners, full service history and 76K miles I was very lucky to find this.

 

[Antm72]

Looks a nice find looking forward to more pics

 

[Bozzy]

Thank you and yes, BMW aero spoiler and (I think) aero front bumper, but not sure what one looks like! The original owner was keen on options (aircon, cruise, heated leather seats, 16" wheels, windbreak, OBC, front passenger airbag, heated washer nozzles, headlight washer system). With 4 owners, full service history and 76K miles I was very lucky to find this.

Looks very nice and it's well spec'd good find enjoy .

Steve