I've fallen in love with.. BMW Z3!
04-20-2009, 10:24 PM
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Hey guys,
Over the past couple of weeks I've been looking around to buying a new car
and I've recently discovered the Z3 E36-7 2 door 2 seat ROADSTER and has fallen
in love with it! ^^;;
The car im driving atm is just a mazda eunos 30x pretty much bought a couple of years ago before
I got my license so I could practice driving manual (as my parents says its dangerous for girls to drive manual!)
Well anyways I've found two possible Z3s that interest me and would love
to hear your opinons as I'm still new to the BMWs!
First choice is;
a) 2000 BMW Z3 E36-7, Red, 5 speed Manual, 6 cylinder Unleaded Multi-point injected 2.0L (1991cc), 98,000kms
b) 2001 BMW Z3 E36-7 STEPTRONIC, metalic green, 6 cylinder Unleaded Multi-point injected 2.2L (2171cc), 85,000kms
The thing is, I was looking towards A because it was within my price range and I couldnt say no
to the sexyy red colour and manual transmission. But option B. is willing to reduce their price
and would pretty much beat the price of the 2000 model car.
Now that got me thinking that B is probably the better deal with lower
kms, and a 2001 model but its steptronic. To be honest I've always had a love for manual cars so
I'm having trouble deciding between the two.
So what do you guys reckon? WHich one is the better deal? Would steptronic/manual differ
that much in performance? (I pretty much just need the car to go out, some nice crusing etc.)
Thanks guys!!
Over the past couple of weeks I've been looking around to buying a new car
and I've recently discovered the Z3 E36-7 2 door 2 seat ROADSTER and has fallen
in love with it! ^^;;
The car im driving atm is just a mazda eunos 30x pretty much bought a couple of years ago before
I got my license so I could practice driving manual (as my parents says its dangerous for girls to drive manual!)
Well anyways I've found two possible Z3s that interest me and would love
to hear your opinons as I'm still new to the BMWs!
First choice is;
a) 2000 BMW Z3 E36-7, Red, 5 speed Manual, 6 cylinder Unleaded Multi-point injected 2.0L (1991cc), 98,000kms
b) 2001 BMW Z3 E36-7 STEPTRONIC, metalic green, 6 cylinder Unleaded Multi-point injected 2.2L (2171cc), 85,000kms
The thing is, I was looking towards A because it was within my price range and I couldnt say no
to the sexyy red colour and manual transmission. But option B. is willing to reduce their price
and would pretty much beat the price of the 2000 model car.
Now that got me thinking that B is probably the better deal with lower
kms, and a 2001 model but its steptronic. To be honest I've always had a love for manual cars so
I'm having trouble deciding between the two.
So what do you guys reckon? WHich one is the better deal? Would steptronic/manual differ
that much in performance? (I pretty much just need the car to go out, some nice crusing etc.)
Thanks guys!!
04-20-2009, 11:38 PM
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Originally Posted by tblck543' post='853647' date='Apr 21 2009, 07:17 AM
In all honesty I cant believe ppl are still buying the z3 
I would say get the manual for the driving pleasure
Haven driven both cars, Mazda MX-5 and Z3, i will still rate the MX-5 higher
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My Ride: 2007 530i. Purchased 6/28/07. Titanium Silver Metallic, Black Dakota Leather, Dark Poplar Trim, Steptronic, Premium Package, Cold Weather Package, Bluetooth, Adaptive Control Xenons. 10/30/07 Added OEM 124s with 245/40/18 & 275/35/18 Michelin Pilot Sport A/S tires. Installed red Cal Coversďż˝ from BavAuto. 11/21/07 Added OEM all-weather floor mats (for winter, carpet in summer) and coat rack. 6/26/08 installed M5-style rear spoiler. 6/30/08 put on red reflectors. 8/22/08 Euro turn signal stickers applied. 3/20/09 Installed Shadowline Trim. 3/27/09 Added Matte Black Kidney Grilles from Trinity. 4/03/09 Installed Bimmian Shadow Matte Black 530i Badges. 4/04/09 Installed LED license plate lights from Trinity. 5/01/09 Installed Brabus Interior LED Kit and White Angel Eyes. 5/02/09 Put in Brabus 6K Fogs. 5/14/09 Removed charcoal filter. 5/15/09 Installed light smoke LED side marker lamps from Trinity. 5/21/09 Sprint Booster. 6/12/09 Painted exhaust tips flat black. 6/13/09 Pulled red Cal Covers and painted calipers low gloss black. 6/27/09 RPI Ram Air Scoop from Trinity. 8/15/09 Installed Brabus's silver invisibulbs front and rear. 9/24/09 Installed R-Dash license plate LEDs from Brabaus (John).
To me, a roadster should be a manual to be appreciated fully. Top down and going through gears seems inseparable IMHO. Enjoy!
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Originally Posted by keith84_uk' post='853652' date='Apr 21 2009, 02:38 AM
i will still rate the MX-5 higher
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My Ride: ***SOLD*** 2006 530xi Sapphire Metallic Black with Auburn Dakota Leather Sport Seats, Dark Poplar Wood Trim,Cold, Premium,Premium Sound,Sport Package Steptronic,Active Cruise Control
Comfort access, Comfort Seats, Front and Rear Heated seats Adaptive Headlights, Idrive, Navigation, Bluetooth, Sirius Radio, Ipod Interface ACS roof, ACS trunk spoiler, front ACS bumper spoiler with carbon fiber lip and carbon pillars. 20% tints all around. 19' Bremmer rims.
I've know about 5 or so people who bought the 2.0 motor and had nothing but problems with it. If it was me I would stay away from option a) 2000 BMW Z3 E36-7, Red, 5 speed Manual, 6 cylinder Unleaded Multi-point injected 2.0L (1991cc), 98,000kms.
Good luck with your future buy!!
Good luck with your future buy!!
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