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@Grey Immanuel Thanks so much for your reply. I got to the site through google and Im trying it out atm. I see it takes a while so I will get back to you later with my results.
I bought one of these recently. It's a '97 Z3 with the 2.8l and 86,000 miles and I plan on driving it everyday until the wheels fall off. Lovely car to own for sure.
I'm from canada, and i absolutely love watching these videos they are so funny i think i have watched every single one of your videos, so much knowledge, i especially loved the prius one because you roasted the crap out it loll. you are so much funnier than doug demuro, and a lot more interesting than saab kyle. idk how u don't have like 3 million subscribers by now.
My girlfriend revently bought a 1998 Dakar Yellow 2.8 Z3 with the 5 speed manual. That thing is an absolute blast to drive, these things will be full blown classics one day.
Does she still have it? Good on her for buying manual. BMW’s automatic transmissions from that era are endless money pits once they pass their warranty. The manuals are more reliable and more fun. Just let the car warm up before you drive it after a cold start, especially if it has a Turbo. And you gotta change the oil. BMW’s engines are generally reliable, but all the plastic hooked-up to the engine is a weakness.
The 2.8 version was announced in 1996 and delivered in the USA in 1997. Got mine in Jan 1997. The main difference compared to your example is the absence of roll bars behind the seats (elegance over safety!).
You should get a proper chest or head mount for your phone, makes the driving part a lot smoother, and also a more stable video ;) Nice E36 by the way!
Beautiful car . In Europe we had a 2.3L as well as the entry model 1.9L . I think a hard top accessory is available for the more inclement climes . Highly collectible . Could you please give an indication of price at your centre ?
I have a 98 1.9 BMW Individual in Fiji Green....my only issue with a powered top is you can't drop it while moving as you have to have you're foot on the brake to activate the switch. I've had 2 MX5 (Miatas to you) and yeah the hood drop takes a second in those. I think the powered hood adds a sense of occasion 😁
All you need for wind noise is a wind muff. You xan find them online. It's a little furry thing to place over the mic hole. Or get a dedicated mic with a wind muff. Makes a huge difference.
Great video but stupid thing to film while driving, especially in a standard transmission! I've got a 96 z3 with only 60,000 miles on it and I am loving it!
I just inherited one of these. 1999 2.8 Roadster. Copper/brown. 3200 original miles. Mother in-law bought it as a gift for herself. Only driven in the summer and never on wet roads. Been kept in a garage under a custom cover. I will probably drive it a few times then sell it or maybe detail it and take it to a classic car auction.
do you know how many kilometres the motor lasts on the 2.8 litre Z3? Ive seen some say 200,000 klms. there's one for sale which has 196,000 on the clock and I'm wondering if I'll be up for engine replacement
Been watching and enjoying Bill’s weather and animal reports. Bill, if you read these, you sound very much like a slightly younger version of me. Nevertheless, Bill, I hope you learn how to drive with your knees. It would greatly help you shift gears and record at the same time. I promise you of that. Otherwise, keep doing what you do. 👍🏻
Je possède le modèle BMW Z3 de 6 cylindres, 3.0 I avec le KIT M depuis maintenant 11 ans. J'ai fait pour ma part 85 000 KM avec cette voiture et j'ai toujours le même plaisir à la conduire sans aucune panne.Elle ne brise jamais. Passionné par ce Roadster BMW Z3 depuis sa sortie alors que je l'avais vu la première fois dans le film de James Bond, j'ai fini par en acquérir une en 2008. Un modèle noir métallique avec grille en Chromée à l'avant est d'une grande élégance. Le BMW Z3 cabriolet est propice aux ballades.Le dynamisme et les courbes de cette voiture sont classiques et parfaites. C'est tout ce que l'on attend d'un cabriolet de cette classe. Son moteur de 3.0 litres et sa sonorité particulièrement agréable, me donne pleinement satisfaction en accélération, mais l'idée première de détenir une BMW Z3 n'est pas de brûler de pneus en accélération bien que possible par sa puissance de 231 HP, mais de profiter du plaisir de la conduire de cette voiture Je vais la conserver encore bien des années, car la valeur de revente sera grandement appréciée dans quelques années, comme une voiture de collection trouvable même en modèle réduit comme bibelot. Les défauts, sont bien difficile à trouver. Sa suspension est rigide mais, avec le pack sport ( M KIT), et l'abaissement de la voiture qui lui donne bel allure, on ne peut pas tout demander. Pour une voiture sport, il y a toujours des compromis à faire pour avoir le plaisir de conduire, en l’occurrence c'est le confort. Si vous cherchez les deux c'est impossible, le confort sans plaisir de conduite est offert à bien moindre coût avec une Toyota Camry. Jour conclure, Je l'adore, et tout le monde adore cette voiture, très fiable, elle ne brise jamais donc peu coûteuse en entretien.
I wouldn't mind this car after I finance my F-150 and buy this outright as a weekend beat around the corner roadster. Maybe do some modifications to it to make it more fun and such. Other than that I love these types of cars.
The leopard skin and mats had something to do with goldeneye James Bond, primarily for the Atlanta blue color combo. You’ll see a leopard in the intro of the movie.
Love the z3..I own a 2000 2.8 ...wife has 2001 3.0i ...goes like scared rabbit...there are faster super cars but love the 5 speed on a secluded road with the wind blowing through my remaining hair..my 2003 z 4 is faster...but z3. Is a classic..all over 200,000 km ....Yes i like to drive ...
I own a four cylinder and I think its quite lively and fits the character of the car just fine. Very balenced handling and still good for 120 mph here on the Autobahn if you want, however since mine is in mint condition without even one stone chip I wouldn't even dream of doing that!
HELLO MATE! GREAT REVIEW! I HAVE THREE BMW SPORTS CONVERTIBLES. ONE 1997 Z3" 4 CYLINDER, ONE 1999" SAME AGAIN Z3 SPORTS CONVERTIBLE AND MY NEW BABY IS A 2006" Z4" BMW SPORTS CONVERTIBLE, THEY ALL ARE BEAUTIFUL CARS, BUT MY FAVORITE IS THE 2006" Z4" MAN, GOES LIKE F....K" HANDLES LIKE A TRUE SPORTS CAR. I HAVE MUCH FUN IN THE ADELAIDE HILLS!😁😎😉. IN SOUTH AUSTRALIA, AS YOU SAID MY FRIEND THESE CARS ARE MADE VERY WELL! AND NOW IN AUSTRALIA THEY ARE BECOMING A COLLECTOR'S CAR. ANYWAY GREAT VIDEO! THANK YOU FOR SHARING CHEERS FROM SOUTH🤲🤝🤲👍 AUSTRALIA..♣️♦️🌟🚗🚘💯😉✌
Tom Smith Z3 and Z4 1st gen car lines are classic. One of the sexiest roadsters ever made. Hence the prices starting to climb up a bit after they bottomed out.
Replace the brake switch and your top will work..cheap on rock auto...easy to replace..clutch in ...brake depressed for computer to activate convertible top.
I had one and drunk driver crashed into out garage and smashed it into the house causing over $160,000 damage to the house and totaling out the bimmer very sad
Feel like the 1.9l’s accelerate faster cause it’s not as smooth of as engine, my 318i manual accelerates faster than this model, looks torquey but revs forever, definitely nicer for an older chill kind of driver I’d say. 1.9l is punchy enough and lighter plus revs nicer imo
I have 2001 BMW Z3 3.0I Kit M for 11 years, I love it, and everyone loves this car, very reliable, it never breaks so inexpensive in maintenance.
i bought one of these cars 5 months ago for my first car absolutely amazing
Look at that masterpiece. Love these things, even with flawed rear ends. Absolutely phenomenal drivers, very reserved styling, and magnificent to own.
They only had problems with the rear end mounting tunnel when they went to the bigger engines.
@@tl56kmair sometimes the spot welds in the boot (trunk) wear out
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I somehow forgot my account password. I appreciate any help you can offer me.
@Javier Marcellus Instablaster ;)
@Grey Immanuel Thanks so much for your reply. I got to the site through google and Im trying it out atm.
I see it takes a while so I will get back to you later with my results.
I bought one of these recently. It's a '97 Z3 with the 2.8l and 86,000 miles and I plan on driving it everyday until the wheels fall off. Lovely car to own for sure.
how much did you pay for it?
Thanks for your great videos Bill. Enjoy your presentation and vast knowledge of automobiles
This little roadster makes a great daily driver! It's fast enough, it's fun and cheap to maintain!
NUTS! NO BMW is cheap to maintain!
I'm from canada, and i absolutely love watching these videos they are so funny i think i have watched every single one of your videos, so much knowledge, i especially loved the prius one because you roasted the crap out it loll. you are so much funnier than doug demuro, and a lot more interesting than saab kyle. idk how u don't have like 3 million subscribers by now.
I've always loved the styling since I was a kid, especially those super clean headlights wheels and everything
My girlfriend revently bought a 1998 Dakar Yellow 2.8 Z3 with the 5 speed manual. That thing is an absolute blast to drive, these things will be full blown classics one day.
Does she still have it? Good on her for buying manual. BMW’s automatic transmissions from that era are endless money pits once they pass their warranty. The manuals are more reliable and more fun. Just let the car warm up before you drive it after a cold start, especially if it has a Turbo. And you gotta change the oil. BMW’s engines are generally reliable, but all the plastic hooked-up to the engine is a weakness.
Just bought one this week. Its stunning. Great video. 👍
I saw a black Z3 ///M with red leather seats a while ago...
STUNNING! 😍
I have a 1999 Z3 28 with 56000 miles. I love my car, her name is SiouxZ. Thanks from Orlando Florida.
they really did a stellar job with that design. it truly is timeless, especially in the front of the vehicle. very beautiful car.
Great car, would love a Z3 like that. I have a Z4 and I love the drop down driving
I love this man’s honesty . I would definitely buy a car from him .
Great looking car built to last. Thumbs up.
The 2.8 version was announced in 1996 and delivered in the USA in 1997. Got mine in Jan 1997. The main difference compared to your example is the absence of roll bars behind the seats (elegance over safety!).
If only BMW's philosophy was like this today. Lightweight is more.
You should get a proper chest or head mount for your phone, makes the driving part a lot smoother, and also a more stable video ;)
Nice E36 by the way!
I just bought a nice used BMW 328i coupe. Very happy with it.
But.omigosh this thing! It is beautiful.
I love these things!! I loved my e85 Z4 back when I had it!
Beautiful car . In Europe we had a 2.3L as well as the entry model 1.9L . I think a hard top accessory is available for the more inclement climes . Highly collectible . Could you please give an indication of price at your centre ?
I have a 98 1.9 BMW Individual in Fiji Green....my only issue with a powered top is you can't drop it while moving as you have to have you're foot on the brake to activate the switch. I've had 2 MX5 (Miatas to you) and yeah the hood drop takes a second in those. I think the powered hood adds a sense of occasion 😁
I’ve just inherited a 1997 2.8 roadster in Atlanta blue.
All you need for wind noise is a wind muff. You xan find them online. It's a little furry thing to place over the mic hole. Or get a dedicated mic with a wind muff. Makes a huge difference.
Correct, just a little super glue and a small piece of foam over the mic will defeat wind noise
Great video but stupid thing to film while driving, especially in a standard transmission!
I've got a 96 z3 with only 60,000 miles on it and I am loving it!
My mom has a 97 with under 10k miles, sadly an automatic. Still an incredibly well handling car and what a looker.
REALLY want one of these 2.8's!
the best car for summer!
I just inherited one of these. 1999 2.8 Roadster. Copper/brown. 3200 original miles. Mother in-law bought it as a gift for herself. Only driven in the summer and never on wet roads. Been kept in a garage under a custom cover. I will probably drive it a few times then sell it or maybe detail it and take it to a classic car auction.
Keep it. In another 5 years they'll be a lot rarer and worth far more
Nice car. Wonder what that power top mechanism weighs.
Hi they offered me one in 1000 bucks in perfect shape the only problem was the motor head do you think i should buy it to fix it
I think that material in the seats and doors etc is ostrich? Looks cool in person
do you know how many kilometres the motor lasts on the 2.8 litre Z3? Ive seen some say 200,000 klms. there's one for sale which has 196,000 on the clock and I'm wondering if I'll be up for engine replacement
how long do these things last? and are there any common long term ownership issues?
Been watching and enjoying Bill’s weather and animal reports. Bill, if you read these, you sound very much like a slightly younger version of me. Nevertheless, Bill, I hope you learn how to drive with your knees. It would greatly help you shift gears and record at the same time. I promise you of that. Otherwise, keep doing what you do. 👍🏻
I love this car! Dream for me to one day own one.
Je possède le modèle BMW Z3 de 6 cylindres, 3.0 I avec le KIT M depuis maintenant 11 ans. J'ai fait pour ma part 85 000 KM avec cette voiture et j'ai toujours le même plaisir à la conduire sans aucune panne.Elle ne brise jamais.
Passionné par ce Roadster BMW Z3 depuis sa sortie alors que je l'avais vu la première fois dans le film de James Bond, j'ai fini par en acquérir une en 2008. Un modèle noir métallique avec grille en Chromée à l'avant est d'une grande élégance. Le BMW Z3 cabriolet est propice aux ballades.Le dynamisme et les courbes de cette voiture sont classiques et parfaites. C'est tout ce que l'on attend d'un cabriolet de cette classe. Son moteur de 3.0 litres et sa sonorité particulièrement agréable, me donne pleinement satisfaction en accélération, mais l'idée première de détenir une BMW Z3 n'est pas de brûler de pneus en accélération bien que possible par sa puissance de 231 HP, mais de profiter du plaisir de la conduire de cette voiture Je vais la conserver encore bien des années, car la valeur de revente sera grandement appréciée dans quelques années, comme une voiture de collection trouvable même en modèle réduit comme bibelot.
Les défauts, sont bien difficile à trouver. Sa suspension est rigide mais, avec le pack sport ( M KIT), et l'abaissement de la voiture qui lui donne bel allure, on ne peut pas tout demander. Pour une voiture sport, il y a toujours des compromis à faire pour avoir le plaisir de conduire, en l’occurrence c'est le confort. Si vous cherchez les deux c'est impossible, le confort sans plaisir de conduite est offert à bien moindre coût avec une Toyota Camry. Jour conclure,
Je l'adore, et tout le monde adore cette voiture, très fiable, elle ne brise jamais donc peu coûteuse en entretien.
I wouldn't mind this car after I finance my F-150 and buy this outright as a weekend beat around the corner roadster. Maybe do some modifications to it to make it more fun and such. Other than that I love these types of cars.
Such a pretty beast. Would change that massive steering wheel, though...
I love mine kinda small but I feel like such a bandit
The leopard skin and mats had something to do with goldeneye James Bond, primarily for the Atlanta blue color combo. You’ll see a leopard in the intro of the movie.
Love the z3..I own a 2000 2.8 ...wife has 2001 3.0i ...goes like scared rabbit...there are faster super cars but love the 5 speed on a secluded road with the wind blowing through my remaining hair..my 2003 z 4 is faster...but z3. Is a classic..all over 200,000 km ....Yes i like to drive ...
Yankees in South Carolina???
I own a four cylinder and I think its quite lively and fits the character of the car just fine. Very balenced handling and still good for 120 mph here on the Autobahn if you want, however since mine is in mint condition without even one stone chip I wouldn't even dream of doing that!
HELLO MATE!
GREAT REVIEW! I HAVE THREE BMW SPORTS CONVERTIBLES. ONE 1997 Z3" 4 CYLINDER, ONE 1999" SAME AGAIN Z3 SPORTS CONVERTIBLE AND MY NEW BABY IS A 2006" Z4" BMW SPORTS CONVERTIBLE, THEY ALL ARE BEAUTIFUL CARS, BUT MY FAVORITE IS THE 2006" Z4" MAN, GOES LIKE F....K" HANDLES LIKE A TRUE SPORTS CAR. I HAVE MUCH FUN IN THE ADELAIDE HILLS!😁😎😉. IN SOUTH AUSTRALIA, AS YOU SAID MY FRIEND THESE CARS ARE MADE VERY WELL! AND NOW IN AUSTRALIA THEY ARE BECOMING A COLLECTOR'S CAR. ANYWAY GREAT VIDEO! THANK YOU FOR SHARING CHEERS FROM SOUTH🤲🤝🤲👍
AUSTRALIA..♣️♦️🌟🚗🚘💯😉✌
Umm, it's not just the Canadians who say Zed, it's every other English speaking country as well.
@Tom Smith Not sure why its like that in English, but in Scandinavian Z is pronounced zett equivalent to zed in english.
Well then why don't you pronounce "T" as "Ted"?
Bro the strokes on the handbrake and shift nob😭😭
what are your prices??
It's a zed 3 in the UK as well 😉
on mine 1997 2.8 on my odometer have 299 000 miles .
Bill rules
It was not inspired by the Miata. It's price puts it over the Miata target customer.
Tom Smith Z3 and Z4 1st gen car lines are classic. One of the sexiest roadsters ever made. Hence the prices starting to climb up a bit after they bottomed out.
"Ze U-Boat varning, eet does nothing!"
It is not leopard skin it is ostrich leather the mats imitation ostrich leather still got mine for 2.8 Z3
I get the impression the Porsche store has it in for you.
Wrong sir, wrong. 1997 offered a 2.8. I had one.
Replace the brake switch and your top will work..cheap on rock auto...easy to replace..clutch in ...brake depressed for computer to activate convertible top.
Canadians say "zed" because they speak the Queens English...us Brits say "zed" as well 😁
I had one and drunk driver crashed into out garage and smashed it into the house causing over $160,000 damage to the house and totaling out the bimmer very sad
To hell with the house , the poor Beemer !!
Completely weird observation, through the video the door close sounds a lot like our old Volvo 740.
Z3 Design BMW best 1 design
How much is that one selling for?
JESUS MAN - redlined the thing on the first upshift
@ASMR James you buy it then
Feel like the 1.9l’s accelerate faster cause it’s not as smooth of as engine, my 318i manual accelerates faster than this model, looks torquey but revs forever, definitely nicer for an older chill kind of driver I’d say. 1.9l is punchy enough and lighter plus revs nicer imo
Das boot sinkt!!! Lol
Why the fuck do people collect cars!? they are best served driven to the ground no matter what kind of car it is.
Why do people collect sneakers? Let people collect what they enjoy, its their money.
BC is Bord Computer
A collectible?
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Exaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaactly. Garbage.
@@243wayne1 just like your Honda🤗
The cars with the 1.9 were the best balanced, and best handling. They ruined them when they tried to turn them into muscle cars.
Wrong
This car exactly as the Miata, will not be a future collectable at all. The only model that is worth to collect, is the Z3 Coupe "Clown Shoe" MPower.
Of course it will! Especially the Z3 ///M
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E39ENTHUSIAST90 nah cuz this model is definitely headed to classic status. They didn’t make anywhere near as many Z3 and Z4’s as Miata’s.
The prices for all Z3s are climbing rapidly. Got my 98 M Roadster for $7300 3 years ago. They're going for >12k now
These things are a fuckin' JOKE.