Going to look at a 2.0 Z3, what should I look for?

bola · Post by **bola** » Wed 13 Apr, 2011 19:19

Hi im a new member, hopefully going to look at a 2.0l straight 6 Z3 at the weekend. Apart from checking the usual bits tyres engine etc. What bits usually fail on Z3's, usually rust or are common faults? What should i be looking for?

Any help greatly appreciated dont know much about these!

Thanks

theduck · Post by **theduck** » Wed 13 Apr, 2011 19:24

I found this thread very usefull when going to look at mine http://www.zroadster.net/forum/viewtopi ... t=z3+guide

Frank.A · Post by **Frank.A** » Wed 13 Apr, 2011 19:38

There is an excellent 2litre Zed for sale in the stock exchange by a forum member.

http://www.zroadster.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=30306

bola · Post by **bola** » Tue 19 Apr, 2011 21:16

thanks but unfortunately out of my price range. So i know where to check where are the VIN numbers located?

rgf · Post by **rgf** » Wed 20 Apr, 2011 17:39

This will help:
http://www.zroadster.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=17194

Mine is still for sale @ £4995 ono!

Justin Time · Post by **Justin Time** » Wed 20 Apr, 2011 23:36

bola wrote:So i know where to check where are the VIN numbers located?

I believe there is a plate with the VIN located on the top of the off side wheel arch under the bonnet, and a second one at the base of the windscreen viewable from outside the car.