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by Halo in Reverse
Thu 05 Mar, 2015 22:05
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: What to look for ? (viewing Z3 tomorrow)
Replies: 13
Views: 1985

Re: What to look for ? (viewing Z3 tomorrow)

Hi Neutro, thanks for posting all that info. It's always good to hear the perspective of these lovely cars owners. I didn't buy the car in the end as it wasn't quite right for me for a number of reasons so the search continues....I do think that I may like to drive a 2.8 or 3.0 and I would be open t...
by Halo in Reverse
Thu 05 Mar, 2015 07:51
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: What to look for ? (viewing Z3 tomorrow)
Replies: 13
Views: 1985

Re: What to look for ? (viewing Z3 tomorrow)

Great info and insight folks - many many thanks The car I'm viewing today is a 2.2 (standard) Roadster - its not the same car with the peeling lacquer that I mentioned in my previous post as i gave up on that one. Curiously the car isn't advertised as having Air Con - but I can see an AirCon button ...
by Halo in Reverse
Wed 04 Mar, 2015 16:16
Forum: Z3 roadster
Topic: What to look for ? (viewing Z3 tomorrow)
Replies: 13
Views: 1985

What to look for ? (viewing Z3 tomorrow)

Folks Im off tomorrow to view / test drive a Z3 (6 cylinder engine) - manual roof version (is this or bad?) and no Air-con (again is this good or bad on a Z3?) Ill check the usual suspects :- Engine, Electrics, Suspension for knocks, Steering, Brakes, Tyres, Exhaust, Hood condition What are the spec...
by Halo in Reverse
Tue 03 Mar, 2015 07:29
Forum: New to zroadster.net?
Topic: Z3 buying advice sought
Replies: 9
Views: 2240

Re: Z3 buying advice sought

thanks Therealdb....thats my concern really on the car I like the look of but its a long way from me and whilst the car has good (not perfect history) it has a few bad points as mentioned above so reluctant to make the long journey only to be disappointed when I see it in the flesh. The lacquer peel...
by Halo in Reverse
Mon 02 Mar, 2015 19:14
Forum: New to zroadster.net?
Topic: Z3 buying advice sought
Replies: 9
Views: 2240

Re: Z3 buying advice sought

Many thanks to all of you who've replied so far :-) I have a budget of £3500 tops really (ideally less of course)....no offence to anyone with a 4 cylinder engine but I really do want a 6 cylinder engine as its so smooth and was looking at the 2.2 but maybe the 2.0 will be ok. Happy to hear from any...
by Halo in Reverse
Mon 02 Mar, 2015 16:37
Forum: New to zroadster.net?
Topic: Z3 buying advice sought
Replies: 9
Views: 2240

Re: Z3 buying advice sought

It's advertised for a fair bit more than £3k

Sounds like it may be a bit high

How often do 2.2 Z3s come up for grabs....? Maybe I should find one word less money
by Halo in Reverse
Mon 02 Mar, 2015 15:05
Forum: New to zroadster.net?
Topic: Z3 buying advice sought
Replies: 9
Views: 2240

Z3 buying advice sought

Hi Folks Im set on buying a Z3 and am looking for some buying advice if thats ok ? Ive seen a decent ish example, 2.2. Sports Roadster, Met paint...90k miles with good hisory, MOT until mid summer. It has a bit of laqeur peel on 1 spot (by rear arch), nice clean tidy eather sports seats - advisories...