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Right seen on of these the other day and fell in love, sad i know to be wooed by a car that old for the price of a 02 M3.
Any one got one had one know any horror stories about them or shall i just bite the bullet and risk it.
It will be my daily driver, currently an Alfa gtv so I can put up with it being a little tempremental.
what you got for me then lads?
Any one got one had one know any horror stories about them or shall i just bite the bullet and risk it.
It will be my daily driver, currently an Alfa gtv so I can put up with it being a little tempremental.
what you got for me then lads?
I love these 
But im 6ft2 also, so would likely not fit very comfortably in one I suppose 
LHD only however (I'd forgive it that if I fitted in! Otherwise its one of the very few cars i'd live with LHD for), and also are largely based on E30 325i mechanicals if I remember rightly. So a bit dated, but otherwise good generally.
I think they look amazing.. It's such a nice design that hasn't really dated much at all. Rare too, but not stupidly rare that you can't find one for reasonable money, considering.
If you don't mind importing one from somewhere like Germany you'll likely find a few a bit cheaper than you would here too.
P,
But im 6ft2 also, so would likely not fit very comfortably in one I suppose LHD only however (I'd forgive it that if I fitted in! Otherwise its one of the very few cars i'd live with LHD for), and also are largely based on E30 325i mechanicals if I remember rightly. So a bit dated, but otherwise good generally.
I think they look amazing.. It's such a nice design that hasn't really dated much at all. Rare too, but not stupidly rare that you can't find one for reasonable money, considering.
If you don't mind importing one from somewhere like Germany you'll likely find a few a bit cheaper than you would here too.
P,
You can read about my experiences with my Z1 here:
http://www.auto-journals.com/content/bmw_z11.html
http://www.auto-journals.com/content/bmw_z12.html
http://www.auto-journals.com/content/bmw_z13.html
I think it is a wonderful toy and wouldn't swap it for anything (well perhaps a 300SL Gullwing!). I used mine as a daily driver for a while but don't any more since I now have other cars and also live between two countries. But it's quite capable of it thanks to the fact that they are mechanically uncomplicated and based largely on the E30 3-Series (but with an E36-style rear Z-axle). Not especially quick but it doesn't need to be - the sensation of speed driving with the doors down is much enhanced in any event so you can have great fun at comparatively slower speeds. The engine sings a good tune and the handling is very good.
Lots of info on the Z1 board on www.zroadster.net.
http://www.auto-journals.com/content/bmw_z11.html
http://www.auto-journals.com/content/bmw_z12.html
http://www.auto-journals.com/content/bmw_z13.html
I think it is a wonderful toy and wouldn't swap it for anything (well perhaps a 300SL Gullwing!). I used mine as a daily driver for a while but don't any more since I now have other cars and also live between two countries. But it's quite capable of it thanks to the fact that they are mechanically uncomplicated and based largely on the E30 3-Series (but with an E36-style rear Z-axle). Not especially quick but it doesn't need to be - the sensation of speed driving with the doors down is much enhanced in any event so you can have great fun at comparatively slower speeds. The engine sings a good tune and the handling is very good.
Lots of info on the Z1 board on www.zroadster.net.
Edited by RacingTeatray on Monday 26th May 13:15
derin100 said:
Well, you might be ok then.
I've long thought about getting one at some stage. I know someone who has two (that he's selling) and had the chance to get in the driver's seat of one for the first time. Unfortnately, too small for me at 6'2"
I'm 6'3" and fit okay in one when I tried it. Only sat in it though, didn't drive it, so it might be a different story then. Still, I loved the controll and instrument layout and I always prefer LHD cars anyway! I've long thought about getting one at some stage. I know someone who has two (that he's selling) and had the chance to get in the driver's seat of one for the first time. Unfortnately, too small for me at 6'2"
digger_R said:
Nice engine but the interior looks a bit rough. Trim on a Z1 can be expensive to put right.phelix said:
digger_R said:
Nice engine but the interior looks a bit rough. Trim on a Z1 can be expensive to put right.
Cheers for that
That ones a good shout, just need to translate the German and learn the ins and outs of them, find a good one no real rush good things come to those who wait, saying that I will probably geet distracted by something else shiny, which is how come i ended up with my alfa, but thats another story.
That ones a good shout, just need to translate the German and learn the ins and outs of them, find a good one no real rush good things come to those who wait, saying that I will probably geet distracted by something else shiny, which is how come i ended up with my alfa, but thats another story.
But that car looks extremely 'rough'and un-original???
I must confess...when I clambered into one the other week it was with the roof up so the combination of the deep sills and low roof did conspire against me somewhat. Plus I've neither personally ever owned nor been in for the past 20 years a small two-seater....so maybe it would be 'ok'...
Can you tell I'm STILL trying to convince myself one is an option?
I must confess...when I clambered into one the other week it was with the roof up so the combination of the deep sills and low roof did conspire against me somewhat. Plus I've neither personally ever owned nor been in for the past 20 years a small two-seater....so maybe it would be 'ok'...
Can you tell I'm STILL trying to convince myself one is an option?
RacingTeatray said:
Derin - have you stopped doing your concours number on various interesting BMWs now? Seems ages since the last one was for sale on your site (which happens to be in the "cars" section of my favourites...).
Well (ironically) I put this on my website very late last night: (clicking on any thumbnail will take you to the full "Gallery":Edited by RacingTeatray on Friday 30th May 00:29
http://www.bmwclassics.co.uk/e34_525i/
AND I might finally have this finished very soon and be able to put it up for sale:
http://www.bmwclassics.co.uk/gallery/index.php?spg...
(p.s neither is accessible through the main website yet)
Edited by derin100 on Friday 30th May 06:52
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