Z3

[marcusplowman]

Decided it was about time I bought myself a new car so got this today Its a 2000 2.8 with 65k and full service history...

Spec:
2000 2.8 M52TU with 65k
Full service history with all old MOTs and receipts
Titan Silver
Tanin Red Oregon leather with matching mats
Staggered 17" 5 spoke alloys
Electric hood
M leather steering wheel
Aircon
Heated electric mirrors
Hardtop fitting kit
Complete tool kit with warning triangle and first aid kit
Tonneau cover
Wind deflector with storage bag
Genuine BMW fitted indoor cover with storage bag

Mods:
Alpine 1004R multimedia headunit
Alpine KCA-420 iPod Adapter Kit
Shorter alloy gearknob
Clear side repeaters
De-tangoed front headlights
Stubby Citroen aerial
Richbrook carbon fibre TAX and MOT disc holders

 

[Rover Repair]

Very nice indeed, the interior is amazing. Its so leathery, its like being inside Katy Perry's underpants. Must sound fantastic with the 2.8.

Quick?

 

[cormac81]

Very nice Mr P, any plans for it?

 

[bull20]

Looks awesome
Red leather interior = uberwin

 

[marcusplowman]

All it neads is some clear indicators and Im going to stick my headunit in it but thats about it! Its too clean a car to start messing with! Maybe a wheel change at some point but not sure! Its no M powered car but it goes reasonably well in comparison to the Vectra...marginally quicker Id say Much smoother drive but then theres no 19s or coilovers on it! Pulls effortlessly from about 30 in 5th! Was averaging 32 mpg from Coleraine to Belfast last night too

 

[Conzy]

You did notice it is not made by Vauxhall??!! Is this your first non VX car?

 

[PeteJ]

welcome to the german side MP.
looks very nice indeed.the interior is lovely! also im sure its very nippy with the 2.8
a chamge of wheels in the future is the only thing i would consider! maybe a gruppe M pipe?

 

[Alan_B]

Nice! Love the red leather.

 

[Rfg]

very nice indeed health to enjoy.

 

[Woodcutter]

Nice one, Marcus...looks very very clean! Lovely colour combo.

What wheels are you thinking of? The wheels on it are the nicest OEM wheels the Z3 ever came with (excluding the M), so I wouldn't be rushing to change them.

Must be a nice change to the big old Vectra!

 

[Gaz]

Nice car for the summer!

 

[Gavlar]

We used to have the 1.9 model, was quite nippy! I miss that interior lol

 

[G Mac]

we have a 2.8 model lying in the garage in a carcoon with 3000mile on it...they are a nippy enough car might try get our's out for the summer lol!

 

[marcusplowman]

Cheers guys! Great car for the money! First non Vauxhall Ive owned personally in 17 years tho the folks have had a good few Fords and Rovers...but thats best kept quiet I thought about a VX220, S2000, Elise but they were all more than what I wanted to spend! The car will only do a few 1000 miles a year and the Z was the best compromise without the expense of an M3! As for wheels Im not sure but these do look smart...anyone know what they are???

 

[Woodcutter]

They look like some sort of rep of the Z8 wheels.

What about a set of Alpina wheels?

 

[Fox]

The interior is gorgeous, love it. was looking at a Z4 not long ago as a summer car but havent came across 1 I like enough to buy yet. Looks really clean. Nice example.

 

[Jonny]

Cheers guys! Great car for the money! First non Vauxhall Ive owned personally in 17 years tho the folks have had a good few Fords and Rovers...but thats best kept quiet I thought about a VX220, S2000, Elise but they were all more than what I wanted to spend! The car will only do a few 1000 miles a year and the Z was the best compromise without the expense of an M3! As for wheels Im not sure but these do look smart...anyone know what they are???

Racing dynamics rd2's marcus, lovely rims

health to enjoy

 

[Gibonz]

Nice car man. Always had a soft spot for these...

Is she easy to step it out in the corners?

As for best wheels?...

18" M Parallel's

 

[Nigelo]

Very nice, bet you'll have the top down plenty to listen to the straight 6! Glorious!

 

[marcusplowman]

The Alpinas are a bit too spokey for me M Parallels would be a great choice or maybe Schnitzer Type IIIs...

 

[Tylor]

health to enjoy marcus! where did the gsi veccy go then??

awesome wee motor and i'd say it'd look well cruisin about the prom!

 

[Rocko]

 

[saxo_man]

Lovely, nice to see a bigger engined one.

 

[Nigelo]

What is THAT to the left of the engine bay!?!?! Some sort of missile launcher?!?

 

[Rocko]

Cooling for the 435bhp rotary engine.