Hello all, as of yesterday I am a proud owner of a Boston Green 1999 z3 2.8 pre facelift
I am 16 years old and have bought this, as a first car for when I can drive in June
I have 7 months where I can work on it before it is driven, I already have a list of things I am going to do, including some boot floor reinforcement and the introduction of a dual ear diff cover
I am planning to keep this car for many years so would appreciate any recommendations on things I can do to improve the longevity of it
My dad and I are very hands on a very very rarely take a car to a garage as we have the facilities to do most things by ourselves
Also for any concerned about insurance on a car of this power, for some reason this z3 seems to fly under the radar meaning I can gets quotes of around 2k a year, which is about average for a person of my age
Thanks Chris
I am 16 years old and have bought this, as a first car for when I can drive in June
I have 7 months where I can work on it before it is driven, I already have a list of things I am going to do, including some boot floor reinforcement and the introduction of a dual ear diff cover
I am planning to keep this car for many years so would appreciate any recommendations on things I can do to improve the longevity of it
My dad and I are very hands on a very very rarely take a car to a garage as we have the facilities to do most things by ourselves
Also for any concerned about insurance on a car of this power, for some reason this z3 seems to fly under the radar meaning I can gets quotes of around 2k a year, which is about average for a person of my age
Thanks Chris
to the Forum from West Cumbria. The engine and gearbox are pretty bulletproof to be fair but, like any car, need looking after. Diff and gearbox fluid change, cooling system change, if unknown. Rear beam bushes should sit proud of the plate by about 1cm. Standard under carpet check for leaks being a Roadster. OK on corrosion but check inner and outer sills.
