[W///]

Originally Posted by happyjack

i still think the Z3 is one of the best looking bimmers ever made.

i really wanted to buy one when my wife started shopping for a Z4 in 2013/2014. i even got her to go look at a couple of low mileage / pristine Z3s including an M, but just couldnt get her to bite. now my M2C is the weekend, fun car, so i'm not sure i could justify a Z3 too...although my wife does love drop-tops. i agreed that really good copies of this car are becoming tougher to find and will demand a premium.

I think you could justify it if you ask me because you're getting such a ridiculously different driving experience, yet alone the drop top factor. While I've always maintained that the M2 is as close to an E generation as you can get, the Z3 will feel downright old school (which is a good thing).

[happyjack]

Originally Posted by W///

I think you could justify it if you ask me because you're getting such a ridiculously different driving experience, yet alone the drop top factor. While I've always maintained that the M2 is as close to an E generation as you can get, the Z3 will feel downright old school (which is a good thing).

a guy can dream...

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/20...-roadster-109/

perfect spec!

[W///]

Originally Posted by happyjack

a guy can dream...

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/20...-roadster-109/

perfect spec!

Yep! I also love Evergreen!

On one hand, I think that's a ton of car for the money. What else can you get for the teens? On the other hand, you can also get a non-M and save yourself some $ and still have a blast!

[G80indy]

I really like the all aluminum M52TU B25.
Slightly over square, and hydraulic valves (no adjustment)
Also iron cylinder liners, D-VANOS, and overall reliable.

[BMXXX]

Originally Posted by Davil

I bought a 54000 mile 2001 2.2 Z3 back in April. Condition is pretty much perfect. Not even any rattles (though it does have a "characterful" squeaky steering wheel). It's a very well made car no matter what certain Internet "personalities" will tell you. Like any BMW it just comes down to how much it was loved and cared for in the past.

I was one of those guys that filed themselves under the "I will never buy a convertible" label. If you are currently self filed under this label, just try it. It's a whole new world. I'm putting it down to "roadster" instead of convertible. So try a "roadster". It changes your perspective on all sorts of things.

The little m54 2.2 spins like a sewing machine, makes some glorious sounds, pops and crackles and makes you feel like you are going really fast even though you aren't. For context it's about the same pace as a modern MX5 / Miata.

And that's the thing about this car. The gearing is so short you are changing into 5th at 80km/h (50mph) when cruising. And at that speed you genuinely believe you are going very quickly.

It's such an analogue experience as well as being so connected to the elements. It makes you question how much more enjoyment you get from today's super capable insulated cars. Isn't the point of driving just to have fun and feel like you are going fast?

I also think the car has aged spectacularly well and looks better now then when it was released.

Any other Z3 owners on here please chime in!

Finally, this video is nicely produced and pretty much exactly matches my thoughts.

Great color !!