HI

[Pop-Rivet]

Thanks for welcome, I am in the process of hunting down a 2.8 Z3 having now moved on after 50yrs of Classic Older Cars. The ground is getting a bit harder now and the spanners stick to my hands so I have moved away from them now. After much searching of different makes & models decided that I would settle on a Z3...... The hunt is on Les

 

[GazHyde]

Welcome Les,

I think a fair few of us have come in to zed ownership from older cars. I had a '66 landy which spent more time on the drive than the road...

Shout if you have any questions, or want us to look over the occasional car advert

Gary

 

[Shelly]

Welcome to the forum Les
Have fun looking for your Z I'm sure you will find one soon

 

[DavidM]

Welcome from Ireland!

 

[Pop-Rivet]

Thanks to the above, I have had a few Landies over the years Series II, III & lightweights loved them as everyone gets out of your way when you approach a roundabout
Again though not so lightweight to work on
Viewing the sports cars available, Merc, Mazda, Toyota, MG etc and researching into associated problems with them the BM was a no brainer as its well established, built and still DIY friendly with some problems I know but most are not terminal unlike some of the pit falls with other makers happening when 10yrs+ older (some even less than that). After all if you are going to invest time & money in a motor you don't want terminal problems that are to costly in time or money to fix.
Yes a lot of Z's about, as always its about condition, location,history and I also want a Post 98 one. I am sure with daily internet checks and a few search engines throwing them up daily one will stand out as a good (fingers crossed) purchase. Not in a desperate rush so thats a plus Les

 

[zedonist]

Welcome Les, i am sure you will still need those spanners with a Z3, but then there is plenty of help on here

 

[Pop-Rivet]

Welcome Les, i am sure you will still need those spanners with a Z3, but then there is plenty of help on here

Yes I don't doubt it The help will be welcome, trying to get up to speed on the technical side at the moment !

 

[Topperz]

Hi and welcome....enjoy the thrill of the chase

 

[Pop-Rivet]

Will do, just hope not to let my heart rule my head when viewing them

 

[Topperz]

I think you know when you see the right one

Mines a 2 owner with 67k....box file of history...mature owners.....knew it was coming home with me....and it's staying

 

[Gail]

Hi there!
I also joined today! I can't help with anything vaguely technical so I'm just being friendly

 

[BMBabe]

Welcome and Good Luck

 

[Pop-Rivet]

Hi there!
I also joined today! I can't help with anything vaguely technical so I'm just being friendly

Thanks and welcome

 

[billz]

Welcome to the forum good luck with the search. You will know the right one when you see and drive it.

 

[Pop-Rivet]

Welcome and Good Luck

Thanks

 

[Pop-Rivet]

Welcome to the forum good luck with the search. You will know the right one when you see and drive it.

I hope so, as you know only so much you can do and check, people are not up for you dismantling it

Also must learn to put indifferent hat on not looking too keen

 

[billz]

If you can find one that a forum member is selling then we do tend to be a little more honest

 

[Pop-Rivet]

Yes I agree better to buy from someone who knows the car

 

[FRANKIE]

Thanks for welcome, I am in the process of hunting down a 2.8 Z3 having now moved on after 50yrs of Classic Older Cars. The ground is getting a bit harder now and the spanners stick to my hands so I have moved away from them now. After much searching of different makes & models decided that I would settle on a Z3...... The hunt is on Les

Happy to ave you with us. Frankie at work.

 

[Zeti]

Welcome Les!
I like your avatar!
Before Zed I had/have only oldtimers, most part convertibles. In my country obviously is was impossible for an average person to own a modern convertible! Seven years ago we decided that we need a modern car for road trips in Europe. And I start to search....after a while I realized that I'm not able to spend the money on a normal car (!) and wished to have for the mentioned purpose a two seater , convertible.....More searches and the best choice was the Z3. I made a test for the driving position (because some roadster are really too small/ narrow for 1.85 m driver's height!) and being completely satisfied, I focused on the desired Zed. In six months I got the car from Germany and since, never wiped the smile from my face and heart! I wished a 2.8 but as in my country such car is prohibitive (very high taxes for cars over 2 litres!) , I voted for the Massive M44 and we became instantly very good friends.
Wish you a good hunt, be patient but decide quick when you find it!
And the reward is that I never expected to find such high quality friendly community ! All clubs are very open, but I sticked more to this forum and to the Italian club Z3mendi, where I'm a member.
You made the right choice,
Dan