Hey guyes its been a while since I've posted on BFC, hope the comunity is doing well.
My current DD is getting old and it needs to be replaced and it just so happens that a person is selling a 1999 Z3 Coupe 2.8i not to far from me and its freaking sweet. I absolutely adore the car. I know a good deal about E36 M3s and literally know next to nothing bout Z3s other than E36 owners use the shock tower reinforcements, and that z3 are known for rear sub-frame failure. What else can you guys tell me about them? I'm going to get a PPI anyway but before I do I like to go over everything myself. Are there any specific thing I should look for other than the regular parts I would inspec on a E36?
Would you recommend a Z3 coupe as a DD?
-Thanks
Josh
Z3 makes a great DD, depending upon your needs.
There is tons of info on here about this, and many recent threads. See what you can find and post back here with any questions.
I've been using my 2000 M coupe as a DD for the last 4 years.
Here's a link to get you started - http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum....php?t=1295727
Except for luggage space issues, a coupe is as good a DD as any other E36. A good example can be run to and beyond 300K miles. A bad/abused one can be a money pit at 60K miles.
/.randy
Thanks for the quick responses!
I'm a college student, so as far as what I will use it for driving to and from school, and to and from my job, I don't travel that much so trunk space isn't something I need. I want something fun and unique and in CT there are a tonn of E36s and not too many Z3 Coupes. Based upon what I've been reading for the past few weeks while doing research I think its a perfect fit. The 2.8i has enough power for me, gets good(by my standards) gas mileage( i have an SUV and a Mustang right now) and I think it looks brilliant.
BTW, it's not called a 2.8i, just simply a "2.8" ... the "i" didn't come until '01 (2.5i roadster, 3.0i coupe/roadster).
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