Automatic!

[Till Gnann]

Just browsing round and there doesn't seem to be many owners or for sale of them?

Is the Z3 a poor automatic or just a rare beast?

Cheers.

 

[t-tony]

Loads, just all in ownership? My Z4 is an Auto, so was my Z3.

Tony.

 

[Bonzeau]

Got to be a manual for me. I want to be mechanically connected to the rear wheels when I drive, not via a slush box!

(Other opinions are available!)

Bonzo

 

[jakechan]

Nothing wrong with auto, I'm almost finished with this project, just need adjustment/re-manufacture of the plastic covers. Works well though

 

[Tracy Dee]

My first Z was Auto way back in 1998 probably better now days with the amount of traffic we have to endure. Probably better in the bigger engine cars as it does zap performance in smaller engines.
But nice for cruising if it's a smaller engine.

 

[MRH1966]

I have just bought a 2.8 auto. well impressed!!! I have been driving our other manual 2.8 for a while but the clutch is well heavy, same in my sons.... the 1.9 is a little lighter I think......I think the auto box was an extra option from the factory, add a few ££££s to the price.
Mine is great for cruising but when you want the power, its there!

 

[hard top]

My 1.9 M44 was auto, loved it. Kick down is your friend ....

 

[Paulro]

My 3.0 sport is auto and I love it.
I’ve recently bought a z4 coupe manual and wish I’d held off for an automatic.

 

[t-tony]

Effortless driving, I love it.

Tony.

 

[Mazza]

I love my Z3 but In hindsight .....I think an auto would have been a better option. basically because I’m just lazy !

Question to all the clever people.....and just out of curiosity......Is it possible to convert a z3 manual to auto?..

 

[Jack Ratt]

I love my Z3 but In hindsight .....I think an auto would have been a better option. basically because I’m just lazy !

Question to all the clever people.....and just out of curiosity......Is it possible to convert a z3 manual to auto?..

Yes, but in my opinion it wouldn't be cost effective

 

[Mazza]

Wonder if the wife will let me have another one??????

 

[t-tony]

Pssssst! Don't tell her.

Tony.

 

[Sean d]

I love clutch control however I also love the lazy nature of an Auto

 

[Bonzeau]

Come on..... Stick a 2.8 in 4th and you can be lazy and potter about down to 1000rpm if you want to.

 

[Dalek]

Mine has the Steptronic Auto. Best of both worlds....... (sort of)