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[Gareth Tether]

Hi all, got myself a 1997 1.9i Z3. This is my first BMW and thought I would get a future classic. Any advise on what I can or should do with Z3 are greatly appreciated.

 

[Paul Rice]

Welcome Gareth to the Forum.
Lots of very knowledgeable people on here so any issues don't be shy, however small or large. These cars are generally very reliable. Known faults are mainly age related, suspension bushes etc. Body wise most panels are easy to replace outer sills and front lower wings need replacing the most due to rust. Electric wise we have the "loom of doom" effecting the central locking, seat bushes cause seats to slightly rock but for a car 20 year+ car they are great.
Main thing get the top down and enjoy.

 

[Dave z3]

Hi Gareth from Dave in East Sussex

 

[Nodzed]

Just ask away someone will know the answer

 

[Mazza]

Hi and welcome to the forum from Bognor Regis

 

[t-tony]

Hi Gareth, welcome from me near Lincoln. Where are you located please?

Tony.

 

[Keet]

Hello and welcome to the forum

 

[Shelly]

Hi and welcome to Zroadster

 

[Stevo7682]

Hi and welcome from me in Scotland

 

[andyglym]

to the forum from West Cumbria.

 

[Jack Ratt]

Welcome to the forum Gareth

 

[Mint]

Hi @Gareth Tether, to the forum from me too in Staffordshire. As Paul says lots of advice on here - we'll help you spend your money

 

[Sean d]

Hi and welcome

 

[ktnez99]

Hello Gareth. You’re in the right place for heaps of help delivered with good old banter to boot.

 

[Ian&Sue]

Hi Gareth from Yorkshire. We also bought a 1.9 Z3 as a 'modern classic'. Our advice is drive it as often as possible. Plenty of smiles to the gallon.
Sue & Ian.