Considering Z3 ownership, opinions please
Discussion
What are they like to live with? I've not heard great things about them.
I'm thinking of the 2.0 - 2.2l versions that will be used to commute in all weather. Moderate milers - 40K - 70K. About £5K - £7K's worth.
How is the mpg?
What's the handling like in the dry and wet? Fun/scarey?
How is the roof in the wet or is it worth getting a hardtop?
What's reliability like? I heard the rear suspension bushes can be an issue and the water pump?
Build quality up to BMW spec? Do they rattle?
I'm thinking of the 2.0 - 2.2l versions that will be used to commute in all weather. Moderate milers - 40K - 70K. About £5K - £7K's worth.
How is the mpg?
What's the handling like in the dry and wet? Fun/scarey?
How is the roof in the wet or is it worth getting a hardtop?
What's reliability like? I heard the rear suspension bushes can be an issue and the water pump?
Build quality up to BMW spec? Do they rattle?
Cheers. 
Do you get much scuttle shake or would that indicate that a particular example is fooked?
Also, the mx5 is pretty progressive on oversteer, would any of you guys say the Z3 is comparatively snappy? I.e. trailing arms are a worry for the wet! And I'm thinking the large choice of wheels makes for quite variably handling versions (that aren't fooked)
I'm thinking the 2.0 might be a bit too gutless, if I believe the 8.9 sec 0-60 stats I can find and the 2.8 a bit too nose/tax/insurance-heavy for a commuter.
How are they on rust round the arches and underside?
Do you get much scuttle shake or would that indicate that a particular example is fooked?
Also, the mx5 is pretty progressive on oversteer, would any of you guys say the Z3 is comparatively snappy? I.e. trailing arms are a worry for the wet! And I'm thinking the large choice of wheels makes for quite variably handling versions (that aren't fooked)
I'm thinking the 2.0 might be a bit too gutless, if I believe the 8.9 sec 0-60 stats I can find and the 2.8 a bit too nose/tax/insurance-heavy for a commuter.
How are they on rust round the arches and underside?
Thanks for the opinions!
I don't need a fast one as I have my other car for fast fun. I want the sports-car driving position above all else (easiest clue is the gear stick gator should be higher than the drivers seat). £7K is my absolute ceiling and it needs to be reliable.
I'll arrange a test drive soon, but I just can't see one being as good as a mk3 MR2 - that's the toss-up.
I don't need a fast one as I have my other car for fast fun. I want the sports-car driving position above all else (easiest clue is the gear stick gator should be higher than the drivers seat). £7K is my absolute ceiling and it needs to be reliable.
I'll arrange a test drive soon, but I just can't see one being as good as a mk3 MR2 - that's the toss-up.
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