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That's a fine looking SLK and fancied one myself years ago but believe they only ever came with an automatic transmission which I wasn't keen on.

The Z3 in my opinion is an all-rounder as it is based on the 3 series chassis and everything is built for reliability back then along with a basic level of comfort

Unfortunately, the Z3 is not a true sports car in as much as it is overweight and too soft on the suspension. However, it is an excellent tourer and I have taken my through Europe on marathon trips and it is effortless to drive along with returning a respectable MPG if driven respectfully

Go for it, dive in and experience one!  Incidentally most of the body panel just unbolt so much easier to work on and parts are cheap and plentiful.

I put on some Pepperpot alloy wheels which are ultra-lightweight and give the car the classic look that I have been trying to achieve, also it runs on higher profile tyres which provide more comfort for my old bones but compromises the handling somewhat 🙂

P.S.   I am considering selling mine soon or completely restoring it, not sure yet

Morning Len....welcome to the Club

I have owned my Z3 for about 10 years and been a completely loyal servant for all this time, never even broken down once!

Can highly recommend the Z3 of any size engine or body style. 
Grab one now before the prices really shoot up

Also, virtually every job is an easy one with plenty of access throughout the vehicle.

What year is the SLK by the way?

Anyone interested in attending this event with the Club ?      https://www.beaulieu.co.uk/events/simply-bmw/

If interested in this event then add your name to the list below 

We are pleased to announce the return of Simply BMW in 2022 on 18 September. All BMW owners are invited to drive into Beaulieu and park up within the museum parkland for what promises to be a superb day out for both BMW owners and enthusiasts.

All ages and models of BMW are welcome, which provides a great opportunity to admire some stunning vehicles on display.

Anyone interested in attending this event with the Club ?      https://www.beaulieu.co.uk/events/simply-bmw/

If interested in this event then add your name to the list below 

We are pleased to announce the return of Simply BMW in 2022 on 18 September. All BMW owners are invited to drive into Beaulieu and park up within the museum parkland for what promises to be a superb day out for both BMW owners and enthusiasts.

All ages and models of BMW are welcome, which provides a great opportunity to admire some stunning vehicles on display.

Hi Darren.....welcome to the Club

I agree with Dave on the above. Have had calipers seize on me and has reduced the power significantly if the brakes are dragging.

The fuel gauge on the Z3's are at best an indication of what you have in the tank but this can change by the minute....wouldn't ever rely on the accuracy of that particular gauge

Hi Joey, welcome from a fellow Z3 owner.

got any pics? sounds like a superb car and interested in the mods that have been carried out

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18 hours ago, X5smw said:

Well, where do I start…. 
the x5 is still the same, temperamental beast but in the past week, we have managed to book tickets to go back to Brazil for Christmas, so the in laws can finally meet our son, I quit my job and got a new one which I start on the 1st dec and we found out my wife is expecting our second child! 
 

next week should hopefully be a bit more sedate! 

Huge congratulations!  funny how life goes sometimes.....I would play the Lottery tonight if I were you with the run of luck you're having 🙂

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Hi....welcome to the Club

I believe it is a throttle actuator or manifold valves resetting when the engine is switched off.

It could be worthwhile to have the manifold checked as this could get noisier over time if excessively worn

1 hour ago, Greydog said:

Brilliant, met a lot of really "OLD" friends, I think I need a chiropractor after trying to jitterbug we both should know better at our age but sometimes ego overcomes common sense 🤣 

lol....same here with Northern Soul 🙂

Absolutely, Touring Cars from the 60's and 70's are superb to watch racing as they don't seem to care about the rarity of value of their machines 🙂
More of a Group C Le Mans fan myself 

16 hours ago, Greydog said:

Sorry we were intending to be there but got kind of side tracked at the Revival 

Hope everyone enjoyed themselves

Dave

The Revival would have been my alternative choice Dave.....was it a good one this year?

3 hours ago, Haxelfowlee said:

Pic of my Z4 near the end of the show, seen in the previous post. Lots of other Z cars around the display area. I loved the 3.0 CSL in the prestige club area.

 

There were some absolutely superb BMWs in the arena....especially some of the older more obscure models you just don't see around nowadays.

Good to see your Z4 there (next to my Z3), shame I didn't get to meet you in person

See you there if you're going....don't forget to purchase entry tickets at reduced rate beforehand and also print out the dashboard club identification label 🙂

Good luck with the sale, hope you get a decent final price

I would try selling it on eBay for a 3 day auction and list the starting price at around £1700 to let it bid up from there.

The Z3's are starting to fetch good money now especially one as good condition as yours