look what i found in dubai!

**sleepy740** · 06-09-2008, 05:21 AM

yeah, i know, its no mcoupe, but they are almost impossible to find here.

http://autotraderuae.com/auto/index.php?auto=8676

depending on the engine, any good turbo upgrades for it you think?

**Vinci** · 06-09-2008, 08:18 AM

That's a Topaz Blue 3.0 without a sunroof. That would be a nice find, even in the 'States.

**DocDuvi** · 06-09-2008, 08:57 AM

yeah nice find for sure looks sweet!

**robrez** · 06-09-2008, 09:55 AM

Very rare coupe. You aren't going to see many with a Topaz Blue/Black interior and no sunroof. I'd kill to have those seats in my car. It's looks to be a 2.8 based on the year and the center console. Soundofspeed would know the turbo options for that engine.

**Vinci** · 06-09-2008, 11:49 AM

Those are 3.0 wheels, though, aren't they?

**luciano136** · 06-09-2008, 01:22 PM

Originally Posted by Vinci

Those are 3.0 wheels, though, aren't they?

Came on the 2.8 as well. See sig...

**GB5416** · 06-09-2008, 03:38 PM

I thought the 3.0 came along in 2001. It could be a 2.3 or 2.8 could it not? Topaz Blue looks sharp, just take a look at the first pics in the Zrally Official Picture thread. What's the price in US $?

**luciano136** · 06-09-2008, 03:39 PM

Originally Posted by GB5416

I thought the 3.0 came along in 2001. It could be a 2.3 or 2.8 could it not? Topaz Blue looks sharp, just take a look at the first pics in the Zrally Official Picture thread. What's the price in US $?

The smallest engine they put in the Coupe was a 2.8 as far as I know...

**greyish** · 06-09-2008, 03:42 PM

Originally Posted by luciano136

The smallest engine they put in the Coupe was a 2.8 as far as I know...

Correct.
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**bzaster** · 06-09-2008, 03:44 PM

That Topaz looks awful light, it almost looks estoril.

**greyish** · 06-09-2008, 03:44 PM

Originally Posted by GB5416

I thought the 3.0 came along in 2001.

I believe the M52TU to M54 change came early to mid 2000 model year. Not positive, but I think so. (I.e. there were some 2000s with 2.8 and some with 3.0)

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**sleepy740** · 06-09-2008, 04:16 PM

Originally Posted by GB5416

I thought the 3.0 came along in 2001. It could be a 2.3 or 2.8 could it not? Topaz Blue looks sharp, just take a look at the first pics in the Zrally Official Picture thread. What's the price in US $?

$12,261usd

the car is located too far away from me in the UAE, so this wont happen...

oh well, im going to see an e34 m5 tomorrow, we'll see how that goes.

damn, i really want a coupe!

**Matt Day** · 06-09-2008, 04:43 PM

Originally Posted by greyish

I believe the M52TU to M54 change came early to mid 2000 model year. Not positive, but I think so. (I.e. there were some 2000s with 2.8 and some with 3.0)

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The 3.0 began with the 2001 model year (which some would have been produced in 2000 calendar year)- All 2000 models have a 2.5 or 2.8.

**ken_vs_ryu** · 06-09-2008, 05:57 PM

nice front plate.

**Vinci** · 06-09-2008, 06:50 PM

Originally Posted by Matt Day

The 3.0 began with the 2001 model year (which some would have been produced in 2000 calendar year)- All 2000 models have a 2.5 or 2.8.

RealOEM shows that, in the European coupes, the 2.8 was available until mid-2000 and the 3.0 was available after late-1999.

**Codeman** · 06-09-2008, 07:07 PM

Originally Posted by bzaster

That Topaz looks awful light, it almost looks estoril.

Estoril only came on Ms (I think) and maybe individual.

**greyish** · 06-09-2008, 07:15 PM

Originally Posted by Vinci

RealOEM shows that, in the European coupes, the 2.8 was available until mid-2000 and the 3.0 was available after late-1999.

Regarding Z3s for the USA the 3.0 really started production in Jan/00 and 2.8 ended in Dec/99.

Originally Posted by Matt Day

The 3.0 began with the 2001 model year (which some would have been produced in 2000 calendar year)- All 2000 models have a 2.5 or 2.8.

I really don't think this is accurate because the 2.8 was produced for the USA until Dec/99, and 3.0 production began in Jan/00. According to your statement, that would mean that you could not order a MY2000 Z3 coupe after Dec/99, and that the 3.0s were sitting in Spartanburg for six or seven months at the least. This may have been the case, but I doubt it.
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**Ghery** · 06-09-2008, 07:16 PM

It's an individual 2.8, estoril blue with estoril M seats

As far as turbo options, there are no kits. You can go custom or get a twinscrew from ESS

**Matt Day** · 06-10-2008, 10:34 AM

Originally Posted by greyish

Regarding Z3s for the USA the 3.0 really started production in Jan/00 and 2.8 ended in Dec/99.

I really don't think this is accurate because the 2.8 was produced for the USA until Dec/99, and 3.0 production began in Jan/00. According to your statement, that would mean that you could not order a MY2000 Z3 coupe after Dec/99, and that the 3.0s were sitting in Spartanburg for six or seven months at the least. This may have been the case, but I doubt it.
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I've never seen a 2000 3.0. My car was produced in 5/00 (a 2000) model and it has the M52TU, albeit a 2.5. Who here has an early production 3.0???