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[splitty66]

Hi all...... I'm very new to all this so hope all my annoying questions don't drive you all too mad. I don't have a Z3 just yet but I'm looking hard. We have had a bike for many years and decided to hang up our leathers and be a little safer but still with the wind in our hair and the feel of the road while on our various tours.

My first questions are..... What's a wide body??? (apart from the obvious) and what's the best version of a Z3 to try and buy.

Thanks in advance so far

Tony

 

[t-tony]

Hi Tony and welcome to the forum, best to try any and all you can. Mine is a 2000 2.0 auto with 6 cyl motor. A lot of the members on here have the 4 cyl (M44) and swear by them. There are wide body, facelift versions and the originals too.

Tony.

 

[Kit]

Welcome.
Will soon have a silver Z3 sport 3ltr for sale it my sons he planning on selling it.

 

[splitty66]

The 2.0lr 6cylinder is the one I fancy the most,.... So the wide body is just a facility model?

 

[Jack Ratt]

They're all wide body since 97/98

 

[splitty66]

Would love a 3ltr but not sure my wallet would ;-). But hey thanks anyway....... Bet it almost flys :-D

 

[Jack Ratt]

Oh, and hello and welcome from Truro.

You can get a decent car for around £1500. There's plenty around. Have a look on Ebay and go and look at some local to you.

 

[t-tony]

To be totally honest I do think I would have liked a bit more under the right hoof, but, I didn't know what I know now. Shop around and try lot's still my advice. It is a personal thing but I do like the sound of a straight six, ever since we had an old Standard Vanguard to thrash around a field when we were kids.

Tony.

 

[splitty66]

My eBay list is overflowing at the momen........ My autoloader list is much the same...... Plan to go looking at as many as I can over the next few weeks......... My son is a ford tech an he will stop me buying a shed, however what is the main problems to look for

 

[Jack Ratt]

Zeds are pretty much bullet proof really and most are cherished by their owners. They don't tend to suffer too much from rust either. BMW engines go for ever if serviced regularly.

Look for one with a good interior and some decent service history as this will show you how much it's been loved.

There aren't really any bad points. If your boy's a car techie you can't go wrong

 

[splitty66]

Thanks Tony will definitely be trying as many as I can get my hands on. Great advise.... Was also fancying the 2.2

 

[hard top]

Welcome to the forum from me too.

 

[t-tony]

Where abouts are you located?

Tony.

 

[splitty66]

Thanks Jack........ We have always had classic vws for years so I can fondle a spanner when needed, however I'm am limited and really don't want a project. history is very important to me.... Like you say you its been loved!!!!!!!!!!!.

 

[splitty66]

Hard top that's the perfect explanation thank you its all clear I like the wide body

I'm in Northampton Tony.

 

[DavidM]

Welcome from Ireland!

 

[splitty66]

Thanks David when I find one we will be coming your way on a little tour to see some family in Monaghan in may

 

[FaxZ]

Welcome Spitty, good luck with the search. If you are patient you may well source a cherished forum car with impeccable provenance. I was fortunate in purchasing my ///M car from the sister Z4 site

 

[billz]

Welcome to the forum. Just try as many as is veasable you will know which is the right one

 

[splitty66]

Thanks faxZ......... Now I love the Z4 but the old school in me loves a classic look of the Z3......... I would consider a z4 as a daily driver