2001 z3 2.5

[Adenzeno]

Looking at a manual with 66k on it. Any advice, areas of concern etc much appreciated.

Thank you in advance

[2002Z3]

https://www.bimmerforums.com/forum/s...rchase-Advice&

I'll add that the speakers are probably blown. The foam disintegrates. If it has the Harmon Kardon speakers are 2 Ohm and super expensive to replace and replacements will be likely just used anyway; thus, they will fail almost as soon as you hook them up.

A 19 year old car with 66K is still a 19 year old car. Is it leaking oil, fluid, water, etc? Does the owner have records of maintenance? I would expect with so few miles it still has the original shocks, radiator, hoses, water pump, etc. You are looking at a lot of work to get it ready for use - that is... unless you wish to just drive it 10 miles to a Cars and Coffee on a Sunday, then it would be fine as-is... maybe.

Check out the thread in the link and read up. It will be worth it. Good luck.

[delvec]

Check for dampness on the floors behind the seats and in the trunk and make sure the automatic top is working.

[z3forlife]

The 2.5 should run very quietly and is a rock solid motor. Plan on replacing all hoses and belts if original. New coolant and brake fluid. Clutch slave line and possibly brake lines. No check lights or airbag lights. Then drive it and see how it does. These are fun cars to own and relatively easy to self service. Oh and set up a laptop to diagnose check lights(software found in this site)when they appear