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BIGDAVE 
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Joined: 25 Mar 2013 Location: WEST SUSSEX Status: Offline Points: 4 |
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 Topic: Z3 TipsPosted: 25 Mar 2013 at 5:08pm |
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Hello i am very soon to be looking to buy my first 2.0 or 2.2 litre z3 could the board give me any tips of what to look for when buying one,and approx price to pay for say a 2001 model,After sitting in one over the weekend i was smitten,one more question, i would like to buy a hardtop for the winter,are they an easy fit and do yo have to remove the hood first.
very many thanks Dave.
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DParker
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Posted: 25 Mar 2013 at 6:27pm |
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Bigdave
the one place I wish I had looked before I bought was Mike Fishwicks articles. so here is a link to the Wiki here on Zroadster.org which has copies. I do know they are also on the clubs site but do not know where they are and hence it is quicker for me to post the link from Zroadster.org. I hope this helps. I am also sure Mike will offer plenty of advice as well as soon as he spots your post. Regards Duncan
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BIGDAVE
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Posted: 25 Mar 2013 at 6:44pm |
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very many thanks Duncan will give it a look.
regards Dave.
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Mike Fishwick
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Posted: 26 Mar 2013 at 12:18pm |
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I have not really been keeping my eye on used Z3 prices - although out of curiosity I asked WeBuyAnyCar.com to value my 1998 2.8, their valuation being £895!
It really depends on condition, and how desperate the owner is to sell. Look at the condition and the owner, rather than the service history, which really means very little. Avoid the 'dump the clutch at 5000 rpm' brigade, and the 'I only drive 20 miles a week to work and back' people, both of whom to more damage to the engine and transmission than normal users. I have just added an updated version of my article on Buying a Z3, which withthe other zroadster information is now also in this forum. I hope it will be of use to you - have a look at 'Buying a Z3,' in the upper (announcements) part of this forum, and 'Z3 Basic History'. Also look at my articles in the 'How To' part of the main BMWCC Forum where you will find a load of useful information based on my Z3. Let us all know if you need anything else - Mike Edited by Mike Fishwick - 26 Mar 2013 at 1:33pm |
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BIGDAVE
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Posted: 26 Mar 2013 at 11:52pm |
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Thankyou for the information mike,most helpfull ,now to start looking.
regards Dave.
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Phil Rosenbloom
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Posted: 29 Mar 2013 at 6:40pm |
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Another forum with lots of advice is
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