New owner: ‘98 Z3M

[Swordtwo]

Hello everyone! I am Henry from Central Fl. I just bought a ‘98 Z3M with less than 20K miles!
One owner “Garage Queen” So very cool but it needs some TLC. Leaky A-Pillars, some dings and scratches, rocking seats, shift knob comes off, no antenna, radio won’t stop searching, airbag light… just little annoying things. She runs like champ and corners like a cat on carpet! I want to take her to “Cars and Coffee” soon. I welcome all advice and instructional videos! Thank you in advance!

 

[Swordtwo]

 

[Eddie-S]

Welcome from Chesterfield UK. That's a very nice looking M

 

[Swordtwo]

Thank you sir! I’ve got allot to learn about her. I’ve had a few Mercedes and Acuras but never a Beemer.

 

[Pingu]

It looks good.

I'm surprised that a garage queen has rocking seats.

I expect it to double that mileage by next November

 

[Duncodin]

Nice looking car.

You bought from a used car dealer? I can understand the dings in a used car but can't you go back ask them to look at that airbag light? Might just need a reset but it might be something else.

 

[Zephyr]

Hi there. Congrats on the new wheels.
Get yourself a cheap scanner (search this forum for more info) and get a health status of this stunning vehicle.
this place is the treasure island of Z3s so whatever question you have will be answered.

 

[Nodzed]

 

[Swordtwo]

Nice looking car.

You bought from a used car dealer? I can understand the dings in a used car but can't you go back ask them to look at that airbag light? Might just need a reset but it might be something else.

I work for the dealer. We can’t retail a car that old. We can buy a wholesale car before it goes to auction. I bought it “as is” after a safety inspection.

 

[andyglym]

to the Forum from West Cumbria, England.

 

[t-tony]

Hi Henry, I guess you bought at what we call "Trade price"? Where in Central Florida are you? We have a home in Kissimmee and will be back in the Spring. Maybe we can meet for a coffee then. Anyway welcome from me too near Lincoln, UK.

Tony.

 

[Swordtwo]

It looks good.

I'm surprised that a garage queen has rocking seats.

I expect it to double that mileage by next November

I know! Why would both seat bushings be worn with only 19K miles???

 

[Zephyr]

I know! Why would both seat bushings be worn with only 19K miles???

Previous owner?

 

[Althulas]

Hi Henry and welcome from me. The seat rocking can be cured with fitting plastic spacers search for kebabs on here I’m sure it’s in the how to guides. As for leaks might be from the A pillar bungs but to cover the rest of the usual suspects have a read through this thread https://zroadster.org/threads/unwanted-swimming-pool-sos.55531/#post-762267

 

[Swordtwo]

Hi Henry, I guess you bought at what we call "Trade price"? Where in Central Florida are you? We have a home in Kissimmee and will be back in the Spring. Maybe we can meet for a coffee then. Anyway welcome from me too near Lincoln, UK.

Tony.

We live in Clermont, right in the center of the state. Kissimmee is about 45 minutes away down the turnpike! We would love to meet you!

 

[Shelly]

 

[hard top]

to the Forum.

 

[Swordtwo]

Thank you!

 

[t-tony]

We live in Clermont, right in the center of the state. Kissimmee is about 45 minutes away down the turnpike! We would love to meet you!

Hi Henry, we live about 1 mile from the 27 on the 192, only about 30 miles up to Clermont. Spent some happy times up there over the years (since 1994). Uncle Kenny’s BBQ was a favourite until it closed earlier this year and also the Tiki Bar on Lake Mineola too off Washington St. A great place to have a bite and a drink as the sun goes down. Uncle Kenny’s had to close as they just could not get staff we were told. Uncle Kenny’s was located in the area at the base of the Citrus Tower.

Tony.

ps. Looking forwards to coming back already, had 14 weeks over there this year.

 

[Swordtwo]

Hi Henry, we live about 1 mile from the 27 on the 192, only about 30 miles up to Clermont. Spent some happy times up there over the years (since 1994). Uncle Kenny’s BBQ was a favourite until it closed earlier this year and also the Tiki Bar on Lake Mineola too off Washington St. A great place to have a bite and a drink as the sun goes down. Uncle Kenny’s had to close as they just could not get staff we were told. Uncle Kenny’s was located in the area at the base of the Citrus Tower.

Tony.

ps. Looking forwards to coming back already, had 14 weeks over there this year.

Our friends from church owned the Citrus Tower for 36 years and just sold it last month! Tiki Bar now rents pontoon boats to putt around the lake and really get some good sunset photos!