Have owned a 2002 2.2i ( steel grey with black interior ) for just over 2 years now, but have only recently discovered this website.
Never had a sports car before this one, but now the "kids" are long gone, ( in theory anyway !) I thought it was the time to buy something for me for a change !
Bought it from the local dealership, can't say I've been over impressed with the service received in the past so I don't bother with them anymore.
Car has been fine, only now about 43k on the clock, I guess I do about 8k with the Z3 a year, as I've a Golf to do the winter mileage up and down from Gloucester to Bristol on a daily basis.
Had to buy a new battery at the weekend, cost £69. Only other issue apart from complete brakes overhaul about 12 months ago, was having the infamous boot respray due to rust appearing around the lock. At least this was a warranty job.
Anyway, hope to contribute if I can from time to time.
Cheers.
Just Joined - hello
Welcome to the Forum ajc 
Post some pics of your car, cant see enough of Zeds here
Post some pics of your car, cant see enough of Zeds here
Gazza
"Understeer is when you hit the wall with the front of the car, oversteer is when you hit the wall with the rear of the car. Horsepower is how fast you hit the wall and torque is how far you take the wall with you"
Z3 S54 M roadster
, BMW Z1, BMW M3 CSL, Z4M Coupe
"Understeer is when you hit the wall with the front of the car, oversteer is when you hit the wall with the rear of the car. Horsepower is how fast you hit the wall and torque is how far you take the wall with you"
Z3 S54 M roadster
, BMW Z1, BMW M3 CSL, Z4M Coupe-
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......... but perhaps I am a little biased. 
Hi ajc and welcome to the forum I'm still a relatively newcomer but have found it very useful.
Now for the request and a chance to contribute: my circumstances appear to be similar to yours (no withdrawals from the bank of mum and dad for over a year and even some credits!). We had a Z3 that was traded in for a Z4 last year that is my wife's daily commuting vehicle. There is another thread "2.2 or 2.8?" (will have to learn how to link across) as I am looking for a Z3 as my toy / part time commuting vehicle. Do you have any feedback on how you have found the 2.2? Economy? Performance?
Now for the request and a chance to contribute: my circumstances appear to be similar to yours (no withdrawals from the bank of mum and dad for over a year and even some credits!). We had a Z3 that was traded in for a Z4 last year that is my wife's daily commuting vehicle. There is another thread "2.2 or 2.8?" (will have to learn how to link across) as I am looking for a Z3 as my toy / part time commuting vehicle. Do you have any feedback on how you have found the 2.2? Economy? Performance?
Hi Zed carer
To answer your questions about economy and performance.I've not really taken too much of an interest in the economy, although I should with the costs, but I guess at a steady speed I'm getting low to mid thirties. Of course when you put your foot down, well that's another story -probably lucky to get late twenties.
To be fair, an awful lot of my mileage is motorway, and I do tend to use the road , otherwise what's the point ?( six at the moment to be exact !!)
Performance is quite good. I've not driven the 2.8 but have read some interesting comments from 2.8 owners on this site .Depending upon opinions, some say that there's not much difference. Acceleration from standing is ok although I must admit that initially I was a little disappointed, but I'm used to it now. As you go through the gears it gets better and better. To be honest how fast is enough? With all the cameras around there has to be some caution. Not that I'm advocating breaking the law of course.
For me, its having the roof down and enjoying the experience of the whole thing.
Sorry I can't be more definite or technical, but for me it's all about having fun.
To answer your questions about economy and performance.I've not really taken too much of an interest in the economy, although I should with the costs, but I guess at a steady speed I'm getting low to mid thirties. Of course when you put your foot down, well that's another story -probably lucky to get late twenties.
To be fair, an awful lot of my mileage is motorway, and I do tend to use the road , otherwise what's the point ?( six at the moment to be exact !!)
Performance is quite good. I've not driven the 2.8 but have read some interesting comments from 2.8 owners on this site .Depending upon opinions, some say that there's not much difference. Acceleration from standing is ok although I must admit that initially I was a little disappointed, but I'm used to it now. As you go through the gears it gets better and better. To be honest how fast is enough? With all the cameras around there has to be some caution. Not that I'm advocating breaking the law of course.
For me, its having the roof down and enjoying the experience of the whole thing.
Sorry I can't be more definite or technical, but for me it's all about having fun.
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I have kept my 2.2 as a daily driver.
It is has plenty of oomph power wise at high revs but you do then use more petrol I get about 22-25mpg with spirited driving
In terms of petrol consumption there is little difference between the 2.2 and the 2.8 and I think the servicing costs are pretty similar.
Currently you may have to pay increased VED on some of the 2.2s as it is a newer model than the 2.8. (Some 2.2s may be registered after March 2001)
I keep my M for playing in and it certainly comes in 'handy' on some of the ZR cruises, although my 2.2 certainly is no slouch.
Cheers P
It is has plenty of oomph power wise at high revs but you do then use more petrol
I get about 22-25mpg with spirited driving In terms of petrol consumption there is little difference between the 2.2 and the 2.8 and I think the servicing costs are pretty similar.
Currently you may have to pay increased VED on some of the 2.2s as it is a newer model than the 2.8. (Some 2.2s may be registered after March 2001)
I keep my M for playing in and it certainly comes in 'handy' on some of the ZR cruises, although my 2.2 certainly is no slouch.
Cheers P
big cheesy wrote:'I nearly cacked my trolleys till I quickly tuned in'. Yorkshire Cruise 2008.
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Oooh, another steel grey! Piccies please! 
I love the colour - and it is quite unusual for a zed - you wouldn't have been round Luton in September last year would you - I spotted an SG zed there then, but wasn't near enough to read the reg or wave.
Anyway, welcome to the forum!
Cheers R.
I love the colour - and it is quite unusual for a zed - you wouldn't have been round Luton in September last year would you - I spotted an SG zed there then, but wasn't near enough to read the reg or wave.
Anyway, welcome to the forum!
Cheers R.
Arctic Silver '99 Z3 1.9 & Black '59 Frogeye 1275cc
ajc wrote
whiteminks wrote
Could be a difficult weekend coming the 2.2 in South Wales, or the 2.8 in Hampshire both a fair way from Yorkshire - could do a one Zed 2/3 day cruise. Anyway thanks to all who have taken the time out to provide advice, experiences and opinions - just have to hope that I can find the "one".
Having had the Z3 for over 6 years I know exactly what you mean and although the Z4 is very good I do miss the Z3.For me, its having the roof down and enjoying the experience of the whole thing.
whiteminks wrote
But isn't it always the case that pleasure usually costs - in one way or another.It is has plenty of oomph power wise at high revs but you do then use more petrol
Could be a difficult weekend coming the 2.2 in South Wales, or the 2.8 in Hampshire both a fair way from Yorkshire - could do a one Zed 2/3 day cruise. Anyway thanks to all who have taken the time out to provide advice, experiences and opinions - just have to hope that I can find the "one".
