z3 price drop - Page 2 - United Bimmer Community

Storamin · 07-25-2005, 09:57 PM

The only problem I have in my z3 is the left rear visibility. Whenever I merge left or right I always look before I merge. In the z3 the visibility to the left rear is pretty bad, so I have to rely on the mirror and even then, I can never be 100% sure there is nobody back there.

Yah, looking to your side and seeing where you could go underneath the tractor trailer can be pretty scary.

**lanshrk** · 08-04-2005, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by 528man

I've noticed lately that z3 are getting really cheap compared to a couple years ago. But still, in NC there are not too many around. anyone know specs on the 4 cyl z3's. problems?

*komodo inspired me to start this thread*

Just bought mine three months ago. Low milage '98 2.8 - had to have it and had to pay more than blue-book to get it.

**Chris** · 08-05-2005, 10:39 PM

I hate driving by trucks. I actualy coast behind them in my lane (with them in the other lane) so that they can see me well (remember, if you can't see their mirrors, they can't see you) and wait till teh car in front of me iis far enough ahead that i don't have to spend more time beside the truck than i have to and kinda power past it (there's no flying past it in the navi, so the word of the day is power)

**dstraub27** · 11-07-2005, 03:18 PM

i love drivin my Z3 they are 1 million times sexier than the miata and their looks cant be matched

**komodo** · 11-07-2005, 03:51 PM

^^ Definately.

And welcome to UB.

**aLm** · 05-19-2006, 07:19 AM

Are all Z3 convertible, can you get one with a hard top? or is it the m roadster

**celsdogg** · 05-19-2006, 10:15 AM

all Z3's are vert's, but you can purchase hard tops for them. i think they run over $1k.

I know the M roadster came in non-vert form, maybe some else can elaborate on that. . .

correction: all Z3 roadsters are verts, they came out with Z3 coupes as well and also M versions in both forms.

http://bmwworld.com/models/z3.htm

**Siaren** · 05-19-2006, 04:45 PM

IMHO - The old Z3 styling is by far SEXIER than the new Z4.
Do y'all remember the old Camel Logo or "entity" called Joe Camel.
There was a bit of controversy over the "design" of his nose and it's similarity to.... how shall I say.... The Masculine Member. If you look at the nose of the Z, at just the right angle, it has that same "look". Perhaps that's why so many women approach this 50-something old man, and in a low, almost growling/purring voice, say things like, " I really love your car ". ........... sorry, sweetie, my wife is in Starbucks getting me a lowfat triple latte..... better run along......

**aLm** · 05-19-2006, 08:54 PM

do you agree that z3 looks like a shark? perhaps a tiger shark with the cutouts in the front.

Storamin · 05-20-2006, 09:23 AM

The z3 was actually made in the z3 coupe format for a few years, maybe 99 and 00. It had the 2.8L engine it for sure, and maybe the 2.3L engine (I haven't seen any in the 2.3L format)

I like both the z3 and z4... personally owning a z3 I am a little biased

**CWatts** · 06-04-2006, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Antiburn

They can be pretty scairy cars when your driving next to any type of truck with 10 or more wheels. You glance out the window and your about 3 ft off the road with limited room between you and the door. Dont get me wrong there fun cars to drive if your 5,8 but for the people that are 6 and over it starts getting cramped. And if you get one you most def. need a 2.8, 3.0 or the M. The 3.0's are so much fun to drive compaired to the 4 cyl model.

As a relatively new owner of a '99 Z3, I don't have a great deal of experience with them. But I am over 6', 230 lbs., and find the Z very comfortable. We, the wife and I bought it in Calif., drove home to Louisiana in 2 days. Last week we drove to Maine in 2 days, and back in same time. This trip we have made in several large American sedans. The little Bimmer was much more comfortable, (unless you plan on sleeping in the back seat).

**JWhite** · 06-06-2006, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Antiburn

Dont get me wrong there fun cars to drive if your 5,8 but for the people that are 6 and over it starts getting cramped. And if you get one you most def. need a 2.8, 3.0 or the M. The 3.0's are so much fun to drive compaired to the 4 cyl model.

Hey ! First post here to this forum.....

I'm 6' 3" and have no problems with my Z3 1.9.... and I like the 4 cyl engine. 30+ mpg..... loads of fun. It's at least as quick as my wife's Honda Accord 4 cyl.

JWhite

**komodo** · 06-06-2006, 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by JWhite

Hey ! First post here to this forum.....

I'm 6' 3" and have no problems with my Z3 1.9.... and I like the 4 cyl engine. 30+ mpg..... loads of fun. It's at least as quick as my wife's Honda Accord 4 cyl.

JWhite

Hey, welcome to UB!

If you have any pictures of your Z, you should post them up in a thread in the Car Showroom.

Hang around... the members on here are a great bunch, and you can learn a lot just by casual chatting.

Again, welcome aboard.

**Z3POS** · 04-30-2007, 09:45 AM

Hello Chaps,
The Z3 price drop in the USA may be attributed to the Rear Subframe failures being experienced here. I own a Z3 and a 1992 Miata and the Miata dances circles around my Z3 in performance, handling and durability.

My Z3 has a broken Differential bracket and Subframe breakage. It is happening to quite a bunch of us here, from weekend completely stock canyon cruisers to those who modiy their Z's. Tha's why I bought the Miata.

Have a Look if you wish:
www.bmwZ3subframeproblems.homestead.com

Why not join a Miata club you ask? Miata has 185,000-miles on it and no loss of compression or excessive oil usage...i just may. I do a Autocross in parking lots maybe 6 times a year and the stock Miata's consistantly beat the stock Z3's fairly easily. The Z3 only beats Miata in looks but Miatas are almost indestructable and age incredibly well.

Thanks Gents and enjoy your Z's