For Sale 3.0 Sport Auto Now Sold

[Paulro]

After 6 years of ownership I’m very reluctantly and sadly offering my car for sale.
Currently I’m in Portugal with the car and will be driving it back to the UK next week, arriving Sunday.
Before I advertise it on a wider platform I wondered if someone here might be interested.
It’s a 2002 Sport, 109k miles and will increase as I return to the UK.
It has a good history, shared between main dealer and independent specialists and is very loved.
Recent discs and pads as well as water pump and belts at main dealer.
This reluctant sale is due mainly to a forced change in my plan for the car. I had anticipated using it in sunnier climates in my retirement in Portugal but sadly Brexit has put paid to that.
Just before Covid struck I began planning a suspension refurbishment, buying lots of OEM Lemforder suspension parts and standard front and rear shocks but have not got round to having the parts fitted. There’s a substantial amount of parts that will be inc with the car.
I felt that a car, 20 years old would benefit from an upgrade and I’m sure that’s correct.
The car is a real head turner and is a good honest friend.
The original hood needs to be replaced but as I’ve never driven in the rain in my 6 years of ownership, it hasn’t been an issue.
I’ll post a few pictures, I’ve taken a good few this morning and if there’s interest, I’ll post you more.
I can’t quite remember how much all of the suspension items have cost me but probably at least £800, perhaps more.
I’m thinking around £5.500 is a fair price and I’m guessing the response to this ad will confirm it one way or the other.

 

[Jam03]

Wow, that’s a fantastic looking car!

 

[AntStark]

Where in the UK will you be ?

 

[Paulro]

I’ll be in Bristol

 

[Ade33]

Judging by the year of the car and the honeycomb grill and wheels that looks like one of the final sports edition models..You are aware you can determine this by putting the VIN code into the free BMW decoder..if so one of the rarest 3.0 models..Good luck with the sale

 

[Paulro]

Thank you. You’ll see from the pics that it was Jan02 build and I think they built until 03. When I bought the car I looked enthusiastically at the build, the spec and how many 3.0’s were built in this colour and trim spec, (not that many).
I might also be misguided but I think there’s a tendency to overvalue these cars, just like they do with the z4 coupe that I sold not too long ago.
Make no mistake, the z3 is a special car and a unique one too. Totally different to the z4 coupe, not as quick, not as sorted, but the z3, 3.0 is a real driver’s car (even in automatic guise) and one that certainly puts a smile on your face.
I do believe someone will buy mine and will appreciate it like I’ve done and will smile when they drive it and smile quietly when they see people turn their heads as you drive by.
Thanks for taking the time to respond to the ad. Paul

 

[t-tony]

Wish I could take it Paul. Its a special car at a fair price.

Tony.

 

[Ade33]

Thank you. You’ll see from the pics that it was Jan02 build and I think they built until 03. When I bought the car I looked enthusiastically at the build, the spec and how many 3.0’s were built in this colour and trim spec, (not that many).
I might also be misguided but I think there’s a tendency to overvalue these cars, just like they do with the z4 coupe that I sold not too long ago.
Make no mistake, the z3 is a special car and a unique one too. Totally different to the z4 coupe, not as quick, not as sorted, but the z3, 3.0 is a real driver’s car (even in automatic guise) and one that certainly puts a smile on your face.
I do believe someone will buy mine and will appreciate it like I’ve done and will smile when they drive it and smile quietly when they see people turn their heads as you drive by.
Thanks for taking the time to respond to the ad. Paul

June 02 was when the last Z3 rolled off the production line at the American factory with the German sounding name so yours is in the last six months of production when they included virtually everything that had been an extra as standard to persuade you to buy a Z3 and not wait until you could buy a Z4

 

[Zephyr]

If the steering was on the other side, this would be mine already.
imho we are looking at a future classic auction item here.

 

[Paulro]

Wish I could take it Paul. Its a special car at a fair price.

Tony.

Thanks Tony. Your opinion on the forum is respected and valued. It’s a good honest car that we have cherished and have been proud to own.

 

[AntStark]

You wont be sailing into Portsmouth will you ?

 

[Paulro]

Yes on Sunday morning

 

[AntStark]

Ok...can you spare 30 mins for me to have a quick look before you head off up the M27?

 

[Paulro]

Ok...can you spare 30 mins for me to have a quick look before you head off up the M27?

Yes, of course.
Ferry arrival time 07.45 am.
I‘m often on the ferry with our California but never seem to either get on early, or off promptly but there’s no rush at that time of the morning.
Nearer the day we’ll get a plan and a place to meet up.
Best
Paul

 

[AntStark]

Yes, of course.
Ferry arrival time 07.45 am.
I‘m often on the ferry with our California but never seem to either get on early, or off promptly but there’s no rush at that time of the morning.
Nearer the day we’ll get a plan and a place to meet up.
Best
Paul

Perfect.. I have sent you a PM .. if you want to reply to that when you know more that would be great

 

[GDavis]

Hi Paul

I sympathise with the Brexit problem.
Let me know if you don't sell to Antstark.
Car looks very nice, I would like to see it too.
I am in Bristol too.
Gordon

 

[Paulro]

Hi Paul

I sympathise with the Brexit problem.
Let me know if you don't sell to Antstark.
Car looks very nice, I would like to see it too.
I am in Bristol too.
Gordon

Ok Gordon. I’ll let you know. I’m in Clifton. Paul

 

[DomiMik]

Meanwhile in germany...

Good luck with the sale, I'm sure you will have no problems finding a new owner!