Z3 - First Car

David Taylor

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Hi all,

I've bought a 2001 Z3, as my first car - having learnt a bit late in life at 28.

It's got just over 70,000 miles on it and pretty good shape from what I can tell. I'm based in Romford, so if there are any Z3 enthusiasts who could take a look over the car and give me some recommendations - then that would be awesome!

I've got an engine warning light that was on when I bought the vehicle, I couldn't see anything wrong with the car and am pretty certain that this was due to the fuel filler cap previously being loose.

Anyway,

I'm not hugely knowledgeable about these cars, so this'll be a fun journey!
 

DavidM

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British Zeds
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Ireland
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2.8 Roadster
Welcome from Ireland! I am sure some of the more experienced car professionals will be along soon with some sound advice! Good luck.
 

PHILIP BAXTER

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Cardiff
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Z3 3.0i Roadster
Hi David, and welcome from Cardiff. Enjoy the forum mate, all things Zed are here.
 

Grumps

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Hi David from Mansfield
:)
 

billz

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Welcome from Nottingham. First thing to do is to get a code reader on it to find out what the fault is
 

Jack Ratt

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Hello and welcome
 

Bazza

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:welcome: from me David enjoy:drinks:
 

Brian4

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East Anglian Crew
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Near Grantham
Model of Z
Z3 3.0i Auto
Not bad for a first car, Mine was a Moggy traveller.

Enjoy your car and the best way to sort the warning lamp is a code reader so if anybody local to Davis can help give a call.
 

t-tony

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Torksey Lock,Lincoln, England
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E89 Z4 23i Auto
Hey David, welcome from near Lincoln. Romford eh? Home of the Nugget or used to be. Great car to choose and anything you may need to know is right here at the click of a mouse. Enjoy!

Tony.
 

Mint

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Hi @David Taylor ,:welcome: to the forum from me too in Staffordshire:thumbsup:. Not bad for a first car, enjoy it:thumbsup:
 

t-tony

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Hi all,

I've bought a 2001 Z3, as my first car - having learnt a bit late in life at 28.

It's got just over 70,000 miles on it and pretty good shape from what I can tell. I'm based in Romford, so if there are any Z3 enthusiasts who could take a look over the car and give me some recommendations - then that would be awesome!

I've got an engine warning light that was on when I bought the vehicle, I couldn't see anything wrong with the car and am pretty certain that this was due to the fuel filler cap previously being loose.

Anyway,

I'm not hugely knowledgeable about these cars, so this'll be a fun journey!
Which engine does your car have David? Helps with the "help" if you get my meaning.:)

Tony.
 

ZTec

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Z3
Hello and welcome from The Vale of Glamorgan.
 

Bonzeau

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Aylsham, Norfolk
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Z3 2.8 litre Roadster
:welcome:..We need interior and exterior pics.......er...er just for the help you may need. you understand.:rolleyes:...Oh all right then, we just like looking at the insides and outsides of Z3's!..... Have you given her a name yet?

:drinks:

Bonzo
 
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