thinking go buying a Z3 3.0. I'm a bit hesitant as it's got 165,000 miles on clock. Owner says it drives really well. Looks in good condition. I've asked for last adviserys on last m.o.t. It's a great looking car. Not many around. Has any body got any advice for me. Thanks. Steve.
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Welcome from West Cumbria. Engines are pretty solid really and will do starship mileage if well maintained.
Welcome...... As long as its been looked after the engines good for it no problems .... nice choice
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All depends if its value for money. I would say the price should be around the 3k mark for that mileage
Hi the 3.0 is a bald hairdresser's car .welcome
Hi Steve,
The Z3 is capable of high mileage if kept maintained. The 6 cylinder engines are pretty much bullet proof if maintained correctly. The issues to look for at that mileage are rubber suspension components and anything rubber like radiator and induction hoses on the engine.
They are a perfect car for the average home mechanic, and pretty easy to work on. If you have access to a code reader it's worth taking along to a viewing to see if anything is picked up. It's mostly sensors that fail, and they are usually easy to switch over.
Any specific questions just ask.
Gary
The Z3 is capable of high mileage if kept maintained. The 6 cylinder engines are pretty much bullet proof if maintained correctly. The issues to look for at that mileage are rubber suspension components and anything rubber like radiator and induction hoses on the engine.
They are a perfect car for the average home mechanic, and pretty easy to work on. If you have access to a code reader it's worth taking along to a viewing to see if anything is picked up. It's mostly sensors that fail, and they are usually easy to switch over.
Any specific questions just ask.
Gary
Good advice Gaz
Hello Steve and welcome from Truro. High mileage wouldn't put me off as long as the price is right and the general condition is ok.
Hello Steve and welcome from Truro. High mileage wouldn't put me off as long as the price is right and the general condition is ok.
Hi Steve, and 
to the forum, all the info you could ever want will be on this forum.
Regards
Tec
to the forum, all the info you could ever want will be on this forum. Regards
Tec
He's not bald, just keeps it tightly trimmed
call me if you buy I Steve, I'll be round to have a look, we need more Zed's around the Cardiff area.
Ditto all the comments re mileage. If there is a good service history and the bodywork is good 165K wouldn't put me off.
Tony.
Tony.
buy it
n welcome
Hi Steve, to the forum from me too in Staffordshire. If the car is in good condition and everything works, high mileage wouldn't put me off. In fact our Z3 had 130,000 on when we got it.
to the forum from me too in Staffordshire. If the car is in good condition and everything works, high mileage wouldn't put me off. In fact our Z3 had 130,000 on when we got it.
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Hi Steve, welcome from me in Hertfordshire, 3.0ltr is good choice. Rha. Roy