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[FRANKIE]

Ever since BMW started producing the Z line I've wanted one. In the past I've had MGs and Triumphs. Then, as many know, the two seat sports car market dried up. In the late 80s Mazada stared making the MX5 and it wasn't long before I had to have one. So I'm riding around in the MX5 and see this 'retro' looking two seat sports car with BMW badging! The Z3. With my fun funds tied up in the Mazda and two baby boys I had to wait on getting my own Z. Fast forward.

Two years ago I found a low mileage (30k) 2001 Dakar yellow roadster, checked my bank account and two days later drove it home. I've done many small projects to eliminate the usual glitches like clearing ODB codes, seat bushings, new shocks and struts etc. Now I can hopefully stay on top of maintenance to prolong the fun of driving. Thanks for being here and I am anxious to dive into the posts.

Zed on my friends!View attachment 30118

.Hi, Ebby, and welcome from Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey. I go up to Lake George on vacation every summer which is probably a few hours east of you. My best friend, whom I visit occasionally, lives in Little Falls but his mailing address is in Mohawk. I think the largest town near him is Herkimer. Are you close to that? Perhaps when I go up to see him with the Z, I can stop by to say 'hello'. Frankie

 

[FRANKIE]

Ever since BMW started producing the Z line I've wanted one. In the past I've had MGs and Triumphs. Then, as many know, the two seat sports car market dried up. In the late 80s Mazada stared making the MX5 and it wasn't long before I had to have one. So I'm riding around in the MX5 and see this 'retro' looking two seat sports car with BMW badging! The Z3. With my fun funds tied up in the Mazda and two baby boys I had to wait on getting my own Z. Fast forward.

Two years ago I found a low mileage (30k) 2001 Dakar yellow roadster, checked my bank account and two days later drove it home. I've done many small projects to eliminate the usual glitches like clearing ODB codes, seat bushings, new shocks and struts etc. Now I can hopefully stay on top of maintenance to prolong the fun of driving. Thanks for being here and I am anxious to dive into the posts.

Zed on my friends!View attachment 30118

I was looking the distance from my friends place to Syracuse, about 62 miles:

 

[Shelly]

Hi and welcome from me too

 

[Rha]

Hi and welcome from me in Hertfordshire UK. Lovely Z.

Rha,Roy.

 

[Redline]

Another welcome from Warwickshire right in the centre of England. There's nothing so sure as getting a great response to a Dakar!

 

[Mint]

Hi @Ebby, to the forum from me too in Staffordshire, UK.

 

[Ebby]

.Hi, Ebby, and welcome from Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey. I go up to Lake George on vacation every summer which is probably a few hours east of you. My best friend, whom I visit occasionally, lives in Little Falls but his mailing address is in Mohawk. I think the largest town near him is Herkimer. Are you close to that? Perhaps when I go up to see him with the Z, I can stop by to say 'hello'. Frankie

Hello Frankie,

Herkimer is about an hour drive from my place. Schedule permitting, sounds like a good idea. I'd like to see your Zed. Sure do like these sport cars. Let me know when your nearby.

Ebby

 

[bessieblue]

welcome from Essex

 

[Bazza]

From me to

 

[Stevo7682]

hi and welcome from another dakar owner in Scotland

 

[Ebby]

Thanks! Dakar is a real head turner.

 

[Stevo7682]

Thanks! Dakar is a real head turner.

Yeah you can't miss a dakar even on the dullest wettest day