- Joined
- Jul 8, 2024
- Points
- 3
- Location
- Charlotte NC
- Model of Z
- Z3 2.3 2.5L Straight Six 5-Speed Manual
I just purchased a 2000 BMW Z3 Roadster with 53, 349 mileage. I'm a long time Miata owner, so this is my first BMW and my first non-Miata in 15 years.
The car is is fantastic shape with the exception of the following "little things", that I could use some help/direction/suggestions for resolving. The items/questions are:
1) Loose Interior Door Handle - The interior door handle on the passenger side came loose at the connection "away from the handle". It looks like it "pulled loose" from the screws or whatever else attaches the handle. I got a quote to replace the handle, for $172, but I'd prefer that my car has "original parts", not "replacement parts". So, I'm asking if anyone could recommend a "quick", or "self fix", that I could do? Including any "McGiver" solutions anyone may have used successfully.
2) Worn Spots on Leather Seats - The car has silver exterior and Imola Red leather interior and there are small "worn spaces" on both seats, passenger side where the seat belt "rubbed", and on the driver's seat likely where the previous owner's "wallet rubbed". I'd appreciate any recommendations for repairing these two spots on the seats.
3) Small "Road and/or Rock" marks on the front end, and hood - With the car being 24 years old, it' naturally has a few "scratches and dings", on the front end and hood. I'd appreciate any suggestions or solutions anyone would be willing to share on "how to "touch up" and "fix" small scratches/marks.
Addressing these "small issues" I've listed above is what it will take to advance my car to "immaculate condition", so getting these items addressed/fixed ASAP is my goal. I would greatly appreciate any/all suggestions, solutions, links to videos, or anything else you think might help me in getting these items "fixed" and getting my car to "immaculate condition".
Thank you in advance for any/all help you or someone you know can lend. Respectfully, Dave "New BMW Guy".
The car is is fantastic shape with the exception of the following "little things", that I could use some help/direction/suggestions for resolving. The items/questions are:
1) Loose Interior Door Handle - The interior door handle on the passenger side came loose at the connection "away from the handle". It looks like it "pulled loose" from the screws or whatever else attaches the handle. I got a quote to replace the handle, for $172, but I'd prefer that my car has "original parts", not "replacement parts". So, I'm asking if anyone could recommend a "quick", or "self fix", that I could do? Including any "McGiver" solutions anyone may have used successfully.
2) Worn Spots on Leather Seats - The car has silver exterior and Imola Red leather interior and there are small "worn spaces" on both seats, passenger side where the seat belt "rubbed", and on the driver's seat likely where the previous owner's "wallet rubbed". I'd appreciate any recommendations for repairing these two spots on the seats.
3) Small "Road and/or Rock" marks on the front end, and hood - With the car being 24 years old, it' naturally has a few "scratches and dings", on the front end and hood. I'd appreciate any suggestions or solutions anyone would be willing to share on "how to "touch up" and "fix" small scratches/marks.
Addressing these "small issues" I've listed above is what it will take to advance my car to "immaculate condition", so getting these items addressed/fixed ASAP is my goal. I would greatly appreciate any/all suggestions, solutions, links to videos, or anything else you think might help me in getting these items "fixed" and getting my car to "immaculate condition".
Thank you in advance for any/all help you or someone you know can lend. Respectfully, Dave "New BMW Guy".
hence the high premium, mine spends most of its time on a shelf in the garage as the weather in the UK is more…..unpredictable.
) hope to visit again.
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that was supposed to be nr. (near) Liverpool 
