SOLD Track Prepped (or Daily Drive) Z3 1.9 1997 Bright Red - Woking, Surrey

[spurs fan in a coupe]

I'm selling my R Reg (1997) 1.9 4 cylinder BMW Z3

I've owned for a couple of years, made lots of improvements (in my opinion) and have done a couple of track days in her.

Just had MOT done, expires 13th April 2018

On Ebay for £1995 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/162487820791?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649

On Gumtree for £1750 https://www.gumtree.com/p/bmw/bmw-z...over-suspension-1-year-mot-history/1238056709

To a forum member I'd consider offers near £1700

I'm no car salesman, I break a few Z3 and work full time in a field nothing to do with cars, the Z3 thing is a pure hobby.

Just had an oil and air filter service, with new passenger's side rear metal brake line replaced and the handbrake cable on the same side. Driver's side from lollypop/drive control arm replaced too before the MOT.

2 keys a folder full of service info, service book stamped by BMW until 131,838 - 18th Mach 2013 (14 stamps in total)

153k miles

Replacement blue roof - water tight

Upgraded brakes (6 cylinder with vented discs and yellow stuff pads)

Roll Hoops retro fitted - panels and storage boxes in carbon effect vinyl wrap as the panels are beige
underneath

Braided front brake hoses

New clutch (less than a year ago)

Braided clutch hose

Battery under Euro Car Parts warranty until 12th June 2019

Decent stereo

ST Coilovers - made by KW, makes the handling and stance/ride height excellent - adjustable to your taste

Both seats had new 'anti-rock' Bushes fitted

Front wheels have spacers fitted (and longer bolts) to clear the adjustable suspension

CRUISE CONTROL - works brilliantly

Clear perspex wind deflector

Good tyres all round - Nexen around 5or6mm tread left

Body panels in excellent condition - bonnet and driver's side lower front wing have some marks, but for the age of the car in great condition

Sadly the driver's seat base has come apart slightly, the wheels have some signs of corrosion, but are not significantly kerb damaged

Car is currently Sorn

You are encouraged to come and view and test drive (with suitable, evidenced, insurance)
I have a journal of the vehicle here https://zroadster.org/threads/the-track-journey-begins.12647/

Any questions please ask

Car is in Woking, Surrey, Near junction 10 of M25

Loads of photos (good and bad) available if a buyer is interested.

Thanks

 

[Dino D]

I've seen this fly around Lydden, so planted. Serious bit of fun for little money and a top colour.

 

[spurs fan in a coupe]

 

[spurs fan in a coupe]

I now have a plain black seat that I can replace the torn one with, must be worth £1700 to someone looking for a summer of fun?

 

[spurs fan in a coupe]

@Jack Ratt saw this last night, still a bit surprised I've had no interest in a car with excellent suspension, just serviced, a years MOT and a new clutch.

I will replace the torn seat if it is a deal breaker.

Offers over £1500 or it will be broken for parts.

Thanks

 

[Dino D]

Whack it on a drift site or maybe Zcars need a donor for the race series?
Or an an Mx5 site - there must be someone who's run out of money to weld there Mazda and buy this instead!

 

[oldcarman]

If our $$$ was stronger I'd have this in a heartbeat Andy!! GLWS, JIM

 

[spurs fan in a coupe]

Whack it on a drift site or maybe Zcars need a donor for the race series?
Or an an Mx5 site - there must be someone who's run out of money to weld there Mazda and buy this instead!

Been on eBay and Gumtree frequently. I think the honest description and mention of it being tracked along with a 150k engine puts people off, what they forget is the cheaper or slightly less mileage one will not stop as well and will need a clutch at some point. There is next to no rust of this one.

 

[Jack Ratt]

@Jack Ratt saw this last night, still a bit surprised I've had no interest in a car with excellent suspension, just serviced, a years MOT and a new clutch.

I will replace the torn seat if it is a deal breaker.

Offers over £1500 or it will be broken for parts.

Thanks

Bargain at this price

 

[Mnbrennan]

If we didn't have enough id be all over this

 

[Dino D]

If we didn't have enough id be all over this

You call having 4 x Z3's 'enough'....what do you call too many!!

 

[BMBabe]

Awesome base car for ZCARS Racing

 

[Mnbrennan]

You call having 4 x Z3's 'enough'....what do you call too many!!

Doubling up on colours...

 

[spurs fan in a coupe]

Well, I really need the space so the Z3 has gone on eBay on a 10 day listing starting at 99p

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/-/162546628630?

10% of sale will automatically be taken by paypal to the Kent Surrey & Sussex Air Ambulance Trust

 

[spurs fan in a coupe]

Will be replacing the torn drivers seat at weekend with another standard black leather one.

 

[oldcarman]

GLWS Andy!! Wish circumstances were better exchange wise then I'd be all over this one!! JIM

 

[spurs fan in a coupe]

Well the torn seat has been replaced and the seat bushes done again.

On eBay with loads of watchers, a few bidders and genuinely no reserve.

The Air Ambulance for @Ashbandicoot wasn't on the eBay list, but I went for Surrey/Sussex as that's local to me.

 

[oldcarman]

GLWS Andy and the ambulance service donation is a great touch no matter which service you chose!! JIM

 

[spurs fan in a coupe]

Auction ends tonight, last bump

You bidding @hardtop

 

[spurs fan in a coupe]

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