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- Tue 18 Sep, 2018 17:23
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: 2000 Z3 2.0 manual, Topaz blue, blue leather & hood, £1600
- Replies: 30
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Re: 2000 Z3 2.0 manual, Topaz blue, blue leather & hood, £1600
Price drop to £1600 now guys, fresh MOT til Sept 2019- only advisories are chip in windscreen, one rear tyre has a screw (holds pressure perfectly) and other rear tyre getting low on tread. This is a seriously good deal now, got my eye on a mk1 MX5 so need it gone asap. Any tips on how/ where best t...
- Wed 12 Sep, 2018 12:08
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: 2000 Z3 2.0 manual, Topaz blue, blue leather & hood, £1600
- Replies: 30
- Views: 11856
- Tue 11 Sep, 2018 23:16
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: 2000 Z3 2.0 manual, Topaz blue, blue leather & hood, £1600
- Replies: 30
- Views: 11856
Re: 2000 Z3 2.0 manual, Topaz blue, blue leather & hood, £1900
£1750 for this beauty. MOT until Sept 2019 (2 rear tyres low and windscreen chip advisories) and 129K miles- still in daily use. Feel like Im giving this away but needs gone now, had for far too long. Nothing new to report condition wise other than a scuff on the drivers side rear bumper. Contact me...
- Sat 16 Sep, 2017 12:54
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: MOT failure help!
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3495
Re: MOT failure help!
Hi mrscalex,
It had the other side done less than a year ago (which I guess just proves you should do both at the same time!).
So yeah, I just need it through its MOT at the moment...
It had the other side done less than a year ago (which I guess just proves you should do both at the same time!).
So yeah, I just need it through its MOT at the moment...
- Sat 16 Sep, 2017 12:37
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: MOT failure help!
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3495
MOT failure help!
Hi guys, MOT time today, failed on 3 points; -Brake hose excessively deteriorated offside front -Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint offside front lower -Coil spring broken nearside rear Its a 2000 2.0 manual. Can you guys pleeeeaaase point me in the direction of the most affodable par...
- Fri 18 Aug, 2017 16:50
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Time to treat her- recommend me a mop/polish guy!
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1398
Time to treat her- recommend me a mop/polish guy!
Hi guys, So the poor old Z recently shed her auxiliary belt, and I got lucky as I caught it before driving anywhere. This near miss has me loving her again like I used to- she'd been a little neglected before the 'scare'. Anyway, shes getting presented at the end of this month (as soon as possible) ...
- Sun 09 Jul, 2017 00:03
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Auxiliary/ serpentine belt has come off, advice please!
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3000
Re: Auxiliary/ serpentine belt has come off, advice please!
Hi guys, Just to follow up (as these kind of threads rarely seem to end with OP reporting the outcome!), I had the water pump, tensioner, and belt replaced, and some lovely new coolant too. Wasnt super expensive and well worth it for the peace of mind. I wish Id done it as preventative maintenance e...
- Tue 20 Jun, 2017 12:44
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Auxiliary/ serpentine belt has come off, advice please!
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3000
Re: Auxiliary/ serpentine belt has come off, advice please!
Thanks for the help so far guys. Can anyone give me a parts/ labour estimate for tensioner (and I guess new belt to be on the safe side?) replacement? There is a trusted garage not far from me (Ashton service centre, Bradford) but it's about 0.9 miles/ 3 minutes- should I try to drive it there or ha...
- Mon 19 Jun, 2017 23:59
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Auxiliary/ serpentine belt has come off, advice please!
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3000
Auxiliary/ serpentine belt has come off, advice please!
Hi guys, As per title, heard a (brief) funny noise from under the bonnet today. Pulled over immediately and had a good butchers- appears the auxiliary belt has come off. I had a quick google as to what this does on the Z3 and I noted that it operates the water pump. Being that it was very local and ...
- Mon 29 May, 2017 13:58
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: 2000 Z3 2.0 manual, Topaz blue, blue leather & hood, £1600
- Replies: 30
- Views: 11856
Re: 2000 Z3 2.0 manual, Topaz blue, blue leather & hood, £19
Thanks Z3crazy!Z3crazy wrote:Just a pity it's a right-hand drive or i'd have jumped at it.
All i can say is at that price it's a steal in any currency a fine looking car
I really should advertise it properly (and for a bit more money) but I suspect deep down I dont really want to let it go...
- Sun 28 May, 2017 16:44
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: 2000 Z3 2.0 manual, Topaz blue, blue leather & hood, £1600
- Replies: 30
- Views: 11856
Re: 2000 Z3 2.0 manual, Topaz blue, blue leather & hood, £19
Moving back to London in September to work as a locum Optometrist, which means driving to different parts of London most days. Want an automatic for the traffic. Car is mechanically faultless.
- Sat 27 May, 2017 16:30
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: 2000 Z3 2.0 manual, Topaz blue, blue leather & hood, £1600
- Replies: 30
- Views: 11856
- Wed 05 Oct, 2016 17:08
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Why doesn't my cigarette lighter work?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3244
Re: Why doesn't my cigarette lighter work?
Excuse my utter lack of knowledge, but if it is a fuse do I need to buy a new one and if so where do I get one?
- Mon 03 Oct, 2016 18:28
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Why doesn't my cigarette lighter work?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3244
Why doesn't my cigarette lighter work?
Bought a cig lighter socket USB charger thingy today, and it doesn't work. The cig lighter itself doesn't actually work either (never tried it before!). As can be seen in the pic, there's a little bit of metal which was floating about in there when I took the original cig lighter out- can anyone adv...
- Tue 30 Aug, 2016 21:34
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: 2000 Z3 2.0 manual, Topaz blue, blue leather & hood, £1600
- Replies: 30
- Views: 11856
Re: 2000 Z3 2.0 manual, Topaz blue, blue leather & hood, £19
Bump for price drop to £1900.
Still in daily use, approx 114K miles.
Short MOT, but no reason to suspect it'll fail (previous MOTs available)- need to sell now as moving from London to north of England at end of Sept and need a motorway mile muncher.
Cheapest 6-cyl for sale at the mo?
Still in daily use, approx 114K miles.
Short MOT, but no reason to suspect it'll fail (previous MOTs available)- need to sell now as moving from London to north of England at end of Sept and need a motorway mile muncher.
Cheapest 6-cyl for sale at the mo?
- Sat 09 Apr, 2016 12:23
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: 2000 Z3 2.0 manual, Topaz blue, blue leather & hood, £1600
- Replies: 30
- Views: 11856
Re: 2000 Z3 2.0 manual, Topaz blue, blue leather & hood, £19
£1800. Wow would not last long at that price here in the States. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Shocked that it's still here at that price, even in the rainy UK Magnetchief! For those PMing me (thankyou, by the way) I am firm on the price of £1900. It's very cheap for what it is, and it won't b...
- Fri 08 Apr, 2016 20:20
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: 2000 Z3 2.0 manual, Topaz blue, blue leather & hood, £1600
- Replies: 30
- Views: 11856
Re: 2000 Z3 2.0 manual, Topaz blue, blue leather & hood, £19
I agree kjb1, shouldn't be able to get 6-cyl facelifts for this money but need to sell now unfortunately...kjb1 wrote:lovely car for that price!!!!daveofedinburgh wrote:£1800 for quick sale now.
Bargain facelift!!!
Chop chop, summer nearly here!
If you were closer I would have been tempted!!!
Sent from my iPhone
- Fri 08 Apr, 2016 15:31
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: 2000 Z3 2.0 manual, Topaz blue, blue leather & hood, £1600
- Replies: 30
- Views: 11856
Re: 2000 Z3 2.0 manual, Topaz blue, blue leather & hood, £19
£1900 for quick sale now.
Bargain facelift!!!
Chop chop, summer nearly here!
Bargain facelift!!!
Chop chop, summer nearly here!
- Fri 11 Mar, 2016 22:41
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: How much would you pay to repair this damage?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 863
How much would you pay to repair this damage?
So some unpleasant individual did this to my Z today; http://i727.photobucket.com/albums/ww276/daveofedinburgh/Mobile%20Uploads/20160311_145254_zps1dsgmj4m.jpg http://i727.photobucket.com/albums/ww276/daveofedinburgh/Mobile%20Uploads/20160311_145301_zpsv7loe2nc.jpg T-Cut works wonders... http://i727...
- Wed 02 Mar, 2016 21:58
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Hubcentric spacers for 2000 2.0 Z3
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1767
Re: Hubcentric spacers for 2000 2.0 Z3
I think I have a pair of 10mm ones I don't need new only fitted to see which ones I preferred I ended up leaving 15mm ones on these were fitted to our 1999 2.8 I assume the hubs are the same size If someone can confirm that these will fit my 2000 2.0 I could transfer afew beer tokens to cover your ...
- Wed 02 Mar, 2016 21:53
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Hubcentric spacers for 2000 2.0 Z3
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1767
Re: Hubcentric spacers for 2000 2.0 Z3
JJC rally. 15 mm hubcentric supplied with longer bolts. Do not get the spacers that bolt on to your hubs and then you bolt the wheel to the spacer. A search will show why. Great help there stevov, exactly what I'm after! Can I just double check with those more mechanically literate than me, is it t...
- Wed 02 Mar, 2016 20:38
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Hubcentric spacers for 2000 2.0 Z3
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1767
Hubcentric spacers for 2000 2.0 Z3
Hi all, As per the thread title really, what specs should I look for to fit my car and recommendations for where to buy would be great. I'm sure many of you will be thinking 'don't fit spacers you tart' but I do want to improve the overall stance (in a subtle rather than 'scene' way) and won't be go...
- Sun 31 Jan, 2016 20:55
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: 2000 Z3 2.0 manual, Topaz blue, blue leather & hood, £1600
- Replies: 30
- Views: 11856
Re: 2000 Z3 2.0 manual, Topaz blue, blue leather & hood, £1600
Still (perpetually) for sale, and still used daily. On approx 111K miles now with 8 months MOT. Looking sharp as ever: http://i727.photobucket.com/albums/ww276/daveofedinburgh/image_zpshfhpvpad.png http://i727.photobucket.com/albums/ww276/daveofedinburgh/image_zpsyxlq0wox.png Great value 6-cyl facel...
- Fri 14 Aug, 2015 23:51
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: How to disable alarm completely on MY00 2.0?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1718
How to disable alarm completely on MY00 2.0?
Evening guys, Car is a 2000 2.0 manual, have the key with the buttons built in rather than on a separate fob. Alarm has been going off with no discernible rhyme or reason last week or so. Have done my reading on here as to the potential problem areas, which I will investigate in due course. In the m...
- Thu 04 Dec, 2014 01:53
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: 2000 Z3 2.0 manual, Topaz blue, blue leather & hood, £1600
- Replies: 30
- Views: 11856
Re: 2000 Z3 2.0 manual, Topaz blue, blue leather & hood, £1600
£2150 :-( Examples on AT with higher miles/ no leather etc for close to £4K! £1995 So am I mad, or is this quite cheap now?! Facelift 6 cylinder cars with same spec and higher mileage going for alot more- take a look at AT. Many of them in less desirable colours, no leather, shonkier wheels etc. 10...
- Fri 24 Oct, 2014 21:20
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: 2000 Z3 2.0 manual, Topaz blue, blue leather & hood, £1600
- Replies: 30
- Views: 11856
Re: 2000 Z3 2.0 manual, Topaz blue, blue leather & hood, £1600
£2150
Examples on AT with higher miles/ no leather etc for close to £4K!
Examples on AT with higher miles/ no leather etc for close to £4K!
- Tue 23 Sep, 2014 11:47
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: 2000 Z3 2.0 manual, Topaz blue, blue leather & hood, £1600
- Replies: 30
- Views: 11856
Re: 2000 Z3 2.0 manual, Topaz blue, blue leather & hood, £1600
Haha, thanks for highlighting that!
Hopefully it'll help attract prospective buyers with young families...
Make me an offer guys.
Hopefully it'll help attract prospective buyers with young families...
Make me an offer guys.
- Sun 21 Sep, 2014 01:14
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: 2000 Z3 2.0 manual, Topaz blue, blue leather & hood, £1600
- Replies: 30
- Views: 11856
Re: 2000 Z3 2.0 manual, Topaz blue, blue leather & hood, £1600
Car now has 12 months MOT with NO advisories, and 6 months tax.
Only needed a near side brake pipe and airbag light reset for MOT. Im a happy bunny!
Well priced facelift in great condition with plenty of service stamps. Come and view in Watford.
£2250 ono
Only needed a near side brake pipe and airbag light reset for MOT. Im a happy bunny!
Well priced facelift in great condition with plenty of service stamps. Come and view in Watford.
£2250 ono
- Tue 16 Sep, 2014 21:51
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Nearside rear brake pipe excessively corroded :-0
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2440
Re: Nearside rear brake pipe excessively corroded :-0
So am I to assume that the fella I asked for a quote today who drew air in through his teeth and said 'well, it's a bit of a mission if the (fuel) tank has to come out' is talking rubbish? A quote was not forthcoming, he just wanted me to bring it down, presumably hoping to tell me the tank will nee...
- Tue 16 Sep, 2014 12:48
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Nearside rear brake pipe excessively corroded :-0
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2440
Nearside rear brake pipe excessively corroded :-0
As above, its the only thing that failed my Z at its MOT this week.
How much should I be looking to pay a garage for part/ labour?
David.
How much should I be looking to pay a garage for part/ labour?
David.
- Thu 28 Aug, 2014 00:19
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Dreaded airbag light, 2000 facelift 2.0 manual
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1409
Dreaded airbag light, 2000 facelift 2.0 manual
As per the title, have what I believe to be the airbag warning light on the dash. It's the icon with the little man with a strap over him, being hit with a big football... so hopefully my assumption of airbag light is correct! The light comes on with all the others, then goes off for a sec before co...
- Fri 18 Jul, 2014 21:47
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Suspension parts-best place to buy?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1023
Re: Suspension parts-best place to buy?
So, does this shopping list consist of the correct parts chaps: http://i727.photobucket.com/albums/ww276/daveofedinburgh/imagejpg1_zpse79e1ee0.jpg That's providing I only decide to do one side obviously, for the saving I reckon Ill just do both sides and bung an oil filter in there too- GSF are chea...
- Fri 18 Jul, 2014 21:31
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Suspension parts-best place to buy?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1023
Re: Suspension parts-best place to buy?
When you say tie rod do you mean the steering track rod end? if so these are known to be a pain to get apart. I assume so, the chap told me 'tie rod', which I believe is the bit that has the plastic sleeve thing over it? Im certainly getting some noises from the front drivers side when turning... I...
- Fri 18 Jul, 2014 19:21
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Suspension parts-best place to buy?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1023
Suspension parts-best place to buy?
Had the car up on the ramps today. Good news is that the car is lovely underneath, clean sills, healthy exhaust and diff, no leaks anywhere. Not so good news is that I need afew suspension parts: -Front drivers side tie rod -Front drivers side wishbone leg (and bushes?) -Rear drivers side coil sprin...
- Tue 03 Jun, 2014 23:39
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: 2000 Z3 2.0 manual, Topaz blue, blue leather & hood, £1600
- Replies: 30
- Views: 11856
Re: 2000 Z3 2.0 manual, Topaz blue, blue leather & hood, £1600
Car hasnt gone into 'limp-home' mode since my first couple of weeks ownership- and its driven daily, so presumably a sensor issue which has now sorted itself out. Please dont be put off by this guys, infact, if you can make the car do this now, Ill take it back off you with a full refund! Now on jus...
- Mon 19 May, 2014 22:15
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: 2000 Z3 2.0 manual, Topaz blue, blue leather & hood, £1600
- Replies: 30
- Views: 11856
Re: 2000 Z3 2.0 manual, Topaz blue, blue leather & hood, £1600
Price £2250 guys.
The roof has hardly been up last few days, shes driving perfectly!
The roof has hardly been up last few days, shes driving perfectly!
- Sun 11 May, 2014 20:24
- Forum: Stock exchange
- Topic: 2000 Z3 2.0 manual, Topaz blue, blue leather & hood, £1600
- Replies: 30
- Views: 11856
2000 Z3 2.0 manual, Topaz blue, blue leather & hood, £1600
***EDIT 21/9/14*** Car now has fresh 12 month MOT with no advisories and 6 months tax. :-) Hi guys, As per the title, 2000 facelift (wider rear arches, new style lights etc), with the 2.0 6-cylinder engine. Car is a manual (Getrag box I believe), topaz blue, five-spoke (2.8 model?) alloy wheels, goo...
- Sun 11 May, 2014 13:17
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: 2000 Z3 2.0.... mixing oil?
- Replies: 1
- Views: 502
2000 Z3 2.0.... mixing oil?
Hi guys, Looking for some oil for my 2000 2.0 manual. Oil service indicator OK, but oil looking a little low on the dipstick for my liking (fussy!). Im not doing a full oil/ filter change, just want to top up. What's the best oil for me? Don't know what's in the car, so also concerned about mixing d...
- Fri 28 Feb, 2014 00:58
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Garage recommendations
- Replies: 1
- Views: 438
Re: Garage recommendations
Ill give this a bump, as Im also based in the North London area (Watford) at the moment and looking for a good independent. Im in a far more humble 2.0, but the car is still going to want for nothing!
- Tue 25 Feb, 2014 21:48
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: New Z owner/ member. Chuffed! :-D
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1324
Re: New Z owner/ member. Chuffed! :-D
Thanks for the advice guys, the problem doesnt scare me too much after chatting to Chris (therealdb1) who had what would appear to be the exact same issue on his 2.0, now cured. Ill have a look at the fixes mentioned above and try and get any codes read on an INPA. Drove the car this evening (top do...
- Tue 25 Feb, 2014 16:42
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: New Z owner/ member. Chuffed! :-D
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1324
Re: New Z owner/ member. Chuffed! :-D
Thanks for the welcome guys. Day 2 and Ive just discovered my first 'mechanical' issue! Had a lumpy idle after a cold start today, revs felt like they may dip low enough to stall, but never did. A quick dash down to the local Tesco revealed the car was feeling reluctant to rev, almost as if the engi...
- Tue 25 Feb, 2014 00:35
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: New Z owner/ member. Chuffed! :-D
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1324
New Z owner/ member. Chuffed! :-D
Hi all, Just a quick hello from a new owner. Picked up my 2000 2.0 manual yesterday, and delighted with the car so far. Its topasblau metallic, with a blue hood and blue leccy leather. All electrics work (apart from slightly slow windows) and the hood and rear window are in great nick. Slight wear o...