Boot Floor issue M 3 Z Coupe

[Dino D]

My daily driver is an E46 330Ci... Had it a year and its been abfab.. Beautifully made and such a sweet engine... Love it

Nice selection of cars. Check the e46 wings front and rear under the plastic in the arches, plenty of otherwise good cars with huge rust bubbles showing now.

Re the boot floor, any Z can suffer this even a 1.9 but such a well known and documented issue shouldn't be difficult to have fixed if needed.

It's an appreciating classic so enjoy and know that any maintenance spend you will get back and some, not often that happens with cars!

 

[JamesT]

Thanks for that reassurance...
I am happy with the coupe and wont bother with the boot floor issue.. Its due MOT in Feb so will see what that presents,, I do think because of their rarity they will appreciate in value.... Besides which they are damn fine cars and not the usual jelly mould or flattened out tin can wew see so miuch of today... Manufacturers in their quest for streamlining have lost sight of the fact that cars used to be beautiful and no longer are.. Give us a few more angles and straight lines and let cars become individual again.. They all look the same now dont they ?? Borrrring... Much prefer the Z3 to the Z4...
Lets face it The new 5 series A bloudy good car no doubt.. But it looks crap..

 

[t-tony]

The new 5 series A bloudy good car no doubt.. But it looks crap..

Not just the 5 series either. BMW have lost their way in the styling dept. I think.

Tony.

 

[Dino D]

Yep, hard to believe the same company that have us the Z3 now do these:

Junk like this will make people look back at Z's with a kinder eye.
They did get criticism when launched too though.

At least the new Z4 and x3/5 and M4 are still good to look at.

 

[BMBabe]

@Mnbrennan any advice as you own a coupe?

 

[JamesT]

Yes That white thing.. What an abomination !!
Look at the old CS s,, And the old 5s they were Goirgeous. Still I suppose its just a matter of taste..
Think my Z3 Coupe is so ugly its positively beautiful.. And Unique..
Nearest I ever had to it was years ago in a reliant Scimitar.. Remember them ???..
In their day they were good stuff but prone to overheating (Nothings perfect).
Its not just BMWS though is it.. Jags dont look like Jags anymore after having dispensed with the Boot (Trunk for our pals in USA)
In the old days in America the roads were full of amazing eye catching cars.. You go now and its all petty dismal.. Better get to Cuba quick.. Amazing over there.. Stretch Ladas Can you believe that.. And a big Plymouth cruises by But in a lot of cases the V8 rumble is gone replaced by a toyota 4 cylinder diesel.. I kid you not... But they still look good...

 

[Mnbrennan]

Mine has been 'done' as the boot floor was coming away. I'm trying to find the thread now on z3mcoupe.com. It has been reinforced with a beam right the way across

 

[Mnbrennan]

Found it: http://www.z3mcoupe.com/forum/showthread.php?t=10453

 

[JamesT]

Thanks your input.. Is it visible when the carpet is up either side of the battery.. Or am I miles away..
How big a job was it toi do on yours and what was the cost can I ask and what garage and where is it... Im in Rugby wouldnt mind taking it to him...

 

[Mnbrennan]

It sometimes is visible on to but the best bet is to view underneath. I think the bill was £450 so not too bad. It was done before my time with the M and I haven't got the receipt with me (at the mercy of my ex [emoji21])

I'll let you know when I can retrieve it.

 

[Mnbrennan]

I think it was somewhere around that area though

 

[t-tony]

In the old days in America the roads were full of amazing eye catching cars.. You go now and its all petty dismal..

All too true. When we first went to Florida in 1994 there were still lots of "real American " cars on the roads but these days they're mostly Japanese, Korean and all European styled. The only place to see thee old classic cars in the flesh are at Custom shows and places like the "Old Town Cruise" in Kissimmee. That's a "Must see" if ever you get the chance.

Tony.

 

[Mnbrennan]

All too true. When we first went to Florida in 1994 there were still lots of "real American " cars on the roads but these days they're mostly Japanese, Korean and all European styled. The only place to see thee old classic cars in the flesh are at Custom shows and places like the "Old Town Cruise" in Kissimmee. That's a "Must see" if ever you get the chance.

Tony.

When is that on? Have 2 weeks in the US in August

 

[t-tony]

When is that on?[/QUOTE
Are you going to the Orlando/Disney world area?

Tony.

 

[Mnbrennan]

Actually I'm not this time, la to new orleans! Still hope to be there next year though!

 

[t-tony]

Still hope to be there next year though!

Do you know the area at all or have not been before?

Tony.

 

[Mnbrennan]

Yes, stayed in Orlando a few time with parents and on my tod. Done trips to St. Augustine and miami amongst others too

 

[t-tony]

OK, so you know where to be, on US192 in Kissimmee. I'll post some links for you. If you are going late April/early May you could also take in the Good Guys All American Custom show at the Silver Spurs Arena also in Kissimmee and also on the 192 as well.

http://www.myoldtownusa.com/public/car_cruise/details/index.cfm

Old Town Cruise -

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZuLmxJZq_6Y


Good Guys -

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2eSB4XK_AnI


By the way, if you're looking to rent a villa, ask us for a quote. Either way hope you get to see the cars. Enjoy.

Tony.

 

[Mnbrennan]

That looks awesome. My dad says they've been a few times; they'll be there again near Christmas. My dad's obsessed with getting a corvette and saw a few there

 

[t-tony]

And the best part about the Old Town Cruise is ........................ it's FREE.

Tony.