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New Member, Bmw Z3

Lisa Elaine Cheeke
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Hi All

Just bought a 2001 BMW Z3 and was wondering if anyone could suggest things to check first of all.

Thanks from South Wales

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    Welcome to BMWOC :)

    Somebody will be along soon to answer that question :)

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    Hi Lisa.

    As i always say with secondhand BMW's,

    Get all suspension components and bushes checked.

    And get some pics up :-)

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    Welcome Lisa, other things are FSH and condition, oils and fluids changed at correct intervals and the car should give you many happy years of motoring, good luck.

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    Hi Everyone and thanks for the welcome.

    Great thanks Alan, will get straight onto that.

    And Gavin will have some pics up as soon as it stops raining! :mellow:

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    FSH is a full service history, Lisa adn as everyone says, a comprehensive service history should say alot about the car!

    The more reciepts etc it has the better, meaning less parts to replace in your time of ownership! May I ask what engine is in your Z3?

    Welcome to the forum by the way!

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    You should be fine then, I've heard very little about this engine which can only be good news! :) I bet it's a hoot to drive!

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    Hello and welcome to BMWOC

    Sounds like you got a cracking car, be sure to get some pics up asap (Of course, when it stops raining :D)

    Daz

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    Hi Lisa, I have a few neighbours with Z4's and they have had no problems with their cars, I am sure your Z3 will be the same, enjoy

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    Thanks guys, the Z3 is certainly an amazing drive and lovely to look at too !

    Pics on the way! :D

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    welcome Lisa....As all above said...not sure if yours has a cambelt but if so check when last cahnged as normally every 70,000 miles or so

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    Welcome to the club

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