Bought my 1998 in 2001; no leaks, no issues at all. Replaced ragtop but otherwise love everything about it. Just recently did the glovebox repair. You seem to be a “run into the ground” car owner, not a loving Bimmer owner. Stop whining and take care of your Z3!
True I was so how can I be a run into the ground person. Have had it for 4 years with 180k miles now. Great paint new clutch, hardtop, new soft top, and everything. Pretty sure my cars pretty up to date now lmfao
I owned one. The engine and tranny were great, but everything around it slowly started to fail. Parts were expensive and I replaced more parts on that car than any other. And the other drivers were mean to me! I have never experienced this type of behavior with any other car. People would cut me off, not let me merge; basically acted like they had a grudge against me. The interior panels are made from a plastic that breaks easily. So, if you aren't super careful taking a panel off, it will break at he point of attachment. Glove box is almost guaranteed to be broken. Cooling system leaks from plastic parts. A replacement hood was over $1200 15 years ago. I now have a '13 miata prht club sport and love it. The dimensions are almost the exact same as a Z3. I couldn't get myself to buy a NB miata because they were too small for me, so I bought the Z3. The Z3 is my biggest automotive mistake. The best cars I've owned are the ones made in Japan. good luck
Looks like you need a glove compartment latching mechanism replacement. Happens a lot over the years with cars as they get older regardless of manufacturer. Can be a pain to swap, could be easy, hard to say because they are all different. As for the screeching and the windows: Screeching doors might just need wd40. Windows; glass cleaner. Might also need a new motor soon.
Also window motors and stuff, easiest way to check is to pull the connections on the window motors, clean the terminals with electrical parts cleaner, a little dilectric grease on the leads and it may help. rear compartment is easy. Make a template out of cardboard, cut some 1/2" wood, cover with diamond stitch quilted leather and let err eat
I have my Z3 since 14 years and I have no problem mentionned in this video. This car cost nothing in maintenance. I still have the original spark plugs, and the same original brakee since 2001.
Try using compressed air in the striker and latch. Probably dirty. A little silicone detail spray in both locations should help too. There's a reason the glovebox isn't closing. Slamming is not the right option.
In regards to your glove box, much like the door handles sticking, they just get dry over the decades, spray a little white lith into the mechanism and it will be good as new after 5 min of actuating… I own a 03 M roadster and fixed this quick!
I have a 99 z3 changed the soft top myself II have been in sheets of rain and experienced no leaks at all the car is old but seems to run well you probably should buy a Volkswagen Jetta or a rabbit so you can get the desired effect your looking for
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@Yahir Maximilian Thanks so much for your reply. I found the site on google and im trying it out now. Takes quite some time so I will reply here later with my results.
It doesn’t leak at all I was just telling people that’s what you need I fixed everything and took it to a bmw shop 2 years ago and they fixed a lot of stuff on it
Any major things like leaks or stuff I need to keep it running that will always come first but hey check out my recent video on putting rgb halos in it. It’s pretty dope
Do u not know that’s for other people? Iv’e fixed everything I have said. Don’t really know what ur talking about. Who said I hate it it’s a fuckin video lol iv’e had it for 3 years I don’t think I would have kept it that long if I really hated it
I literally fixed up the interior which mind you was already great. Paint still looks new, wax it every week. Cooling systems done, new clutch, detents, idk what you want from me my guy
Same here even tho I made a video on them. The things I said I only noticed later but aren’t bothered lol and just replaced my soft top myself and it looks gorgeous
Yeah mine is just sticking I just need to spray it with something and adjust it properly and the screws wer loose on the handle so I tightened those up
The number one thing I hate is the no AM Support for the chassis like the e36 because a bunch of old farts own these and are purist snobs who think they are classics (they aren’t) and thus don’t want them modified
@@KyleGreenSpeed3 in 2040 maybe just maybe they’ll be classics but the only classic Z3 to me is the clown shoe, m roadster, and the hanmann version everything else is dime and dozen
@@jac.mobile5646 if it’s coming from the bottom it could be the oil pan gasket. There’s a couple other places like the valve cover gasket but I’m not sure on other locations cause I haven’t had a leak from anywhere else other than valve cover
BMW roadsters are fun and inexpensive...but costs a little money to keep them in top form...I average about $3000 every 3 or 4 years...it's now 22 yrs old and turns alot of heads...everybody wants to buy it.
Looking at a few, one for $3,500 with 80k miles One for $5,800 with 65k miles Both 2002 Not feeling the green or the black Looking for a silver one TBH All my vehicles are silver lol
$3500 is what I paid to have mine serviced...but it runs like a top...have had mine for 18 yrs...better than a $70k sticker price...what I truly love about mine, is no fancy gadgets.
I don't like my leaking cooling system and cracked valve cover. Fix them dude. Look after your car. Every BMW owner will tell you preventative maintenance is key. My e46 hasn't used a drop of oil or coolant between services and it's 22 years old.
Aye no worries dude. Didn't mean it to sound like a dig. Just seems like easy things to fix. I suppose with that mileage it's had a lot more use than mine. I always replace the entire cooling system and stick a metal water pump in when I buy a 90s/20s BMW. They are just crap systems. I've heard a lot of BMW drivers say 'this is normal' BMW things when they aren't. Like ticking engines or tramlining or using oil which is only normal if they aren't maintained. Given yours has 180k(which I didn't release) it's slightly different. Anyway good luck with the car.
Hey guys how is everyone doing!!!! Before you go down in the comment section to say anything about how I don’t don’t do maintenance or anything i dooo!! Haha I was just telling everyone that’s what they need to fix for when they buy them and that’s what I don’t like. Don’t worry my car is perfect has no leaks or anything wrong with it!! So please read before u comment lmao and check out the new bmw vids I installed suede and rgb halos recently
You had the car 2 years and didn’t change that stuff out yet? Buy a part every two weeks and take a weekend to pull the old shit out and replace it. The valve cover gasket is easy, radiator and fan is easy, belts pulleys easy, c’mon bro.
Had a lot of bills with a shit job and also I literally said I spent 1500$ on new hoses and parts and got a gasket and all that . Literally have an aftermarket clutch installed and installed an electric fan in as well
Dude...for Pete's sake... clean your damm car, takes 15 minutes to clean your engine. and NO, not all BMW's leak, all you have to do is replace the gaskets. I replaced the head gasket in an hour, no big deal. Its all in RUclips, just like cleaning your engine. That is a special car, treat it that way. Detail the damm thing, will take you a day out of life.
Hey Dumbfuck check out my instagram and you’ll know i take great care of my cars. My bmw has never leaked and yes they do leak when they get old but it’s called replacing. Also I have done a headgasket myself on an e36 m50, so ur not that guy pal. 180k miles still going strong so look at the facts before u assume
Well, so you just told us that you need to do some maintaince... i have a z3, but sorry, dont have your problems, my car is sorted. Please get back the normal seats, those look period not correct.
Ah and paint the roof in the correct color .... man, when I see what you are doing with such a beautifull car, I just see how I did same dumb ideas when I was young, then spent years repairing them and puting stuff back in order.
Lmao I was showing you what maintenance other people need to do before buying one. My car has no leaks nothing wrong with it I do my maintenance and I kinda like the seat sooooo I’ma keep em lmao better than ripped ones
@@VonSonnig I think the black roof looks pretty unique I wrapped that myself. Maybe if I had the money I’d repaint the roof but for now I think the hardtop looks good black gives it more sporty look
Ok first you buy a hardtop for a sleeker look. If they make a hardtop for a z3 why not. You can take it off whenever you feel like it. Another thing is my soft top broke so I’d rather buy a hardtop for a cleaner look. That makes no sense to go and buy a 3 series if I specifically like the body style and look of the z3
Oh my god stop no slow windows~! 5 things, now six! Give it up dude, just get in the garage and fix your car! Leave informative videos to someone else. I'm doing you a favor.
Bought my 1998 in 2001; no leaks, no issues at all. Replaced ragtop but otherwise love everything about it. Just recently did the glovebox repair. You seem to be a “run into the ground” car owner, not a loving Bimmer owner. Stop whining and take care of your Z3!
He's broke
True I was so how can I be a run into the ground person. Have had it for 4 years with 180k miles now. Great paint new clutch, hardtop, new soft top, and everything. Pretty sure my cars pretty up to date now lmfao
Also have a new lid for the storage compartment now too and iv’e never had leaks either, I was saying how other bmw’s leak mines never leaked either
I owned one. The engine and tranny were great, but everything around it slowly started to fail. Parts were expensive and I replaced more parts on that car than any other. And the other drivers were mean to me! I have never experienced this type of behavior with any other car. People would cut me off, not let me merge; basically acted like they had a grudge against me.
The interior panels are made from a plastic that breaks easily. So, if you aren't super careful taking a panel off, it will break at he point of attachment. Glove box is almost guaranteed to be broken. Cooling system leaks from plastic parts. A replacement hood was over $1200 15 years ago.
I now have a '13 miata prht club sport and love it. The dimensions are almost the exact same as a Z3. I couldn't get myself to buy a NB miata because they were too small for me, so I bought the Z3. The Z3 is my biggest automotive mistake. The best cars I've owned are the ones made in Japan. good luck
“A little soggy” 😂
@Tatum Harlan You hacked your girlfriends insta? You’re fuckin psycho bro
Looks like you need a glove compartment latching mechanism replacement. Happens a lot over the years with cars as they get older regardless of manufacturer. Can be a pain to swap, could be easy, hard to say because they are all different.
As for the screeching and the windows:
Screeching doors might just need wd40. Windows; glass cleaner. Might also need a new motor soon.
Also window motors and stuff, easiest way to check is to pull the connections on the window motors, clean the terminals with electrical parts cleaner, a little dilectric grease on the leads and it may help.
rear compartment is easy. Make a template out of cardboard, cut some 1/2" wood, cover with diamond stitch quilted leather and let err eat
I ain’t the best at cutting😂
I have my Z3 since 14 years and I have no problem mentionned in this video. This car cost nothing in maintenance. I still have the original spark plugs, and the same original brakee since 2001.
Try using compressed air in the striker and latch. Probably dirty. A little silicone detail spray in both locations should help too. There's a reason the glovebox isn't closing. Slamming is not the right option.
Yeah i know slamming it isn’t good lol but I guess I’ll try ur way, thanks
LMAO bro yes, the glove compartment is hella annoying ahahaha, happens to all z3 owners I've met.
Hahaha I knew it😂😂
In regards to your glove box, much like the door handles sticking, they just get dry over the decades, spray a little white lith into the mechanism and it will be good as new after 5 min of actuating… I own a 03 M roadster and fixed this quick!
I have a 99 z3 changed the soft top myself II have been in sheets of rain and experienced no leaks at all the car is old but seems to run well you probably should buy a Volkswagen Jetta or a rabbit so you can get the desired effect your looking for
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The window thing I have clearned that it’s common on convertibles, the zs and Miata’s do it
Haven’t had the glove compartment issue. My glove compartment feels like it hangs too low and stuff almost falls out. Anyone else?
Yeah my brothers e36 does that. Here’s a quick fix for it. Try to search up the issue for an e36 it’s the same thing
Bought a metal part on Amazon, installed and problem solved. 👍🏽
Where did you get a hardtop?
Silicone spray lubricant in the window rails really helped my Z3 windows. They were doing the same as yours.
Thanks I’ll give it a shot
You modded the car instead of spending money on maintenance, fix your car man.
What do you mean? Maintenance is all in good health, the only thing I’m saving up for is clutch
It doesn’t leak at all I was just telling people that’s what you need I fixed everything and took it to a bmw shop 2 years ago and they fixed a lot of stuff on it
Any major things like leaks or stuff I need to keep it running that will always come first but hey check out my recent video on putting rgb halos in it. It’s pretty dope
Make a video about your z3
Editing one right now :)
I want a z3, that's a two seater boy
True dat!!
rip lil peep
“Bucketed” LOL
My glove box sags like from the lock, I heard someone made new brackets but no clue how to get them
most of the reasons why he hates it is because of its age you need to take care of your car things break over 20 plus years
Do u not know that’s for other people? Iv’e fixed everything I have said. Don’t really know what ur talking about. Who said I hate it it’s a fuckin video lol iv’e had it for 3 years I don’t think I would have kept it that long if I really hated it
I literally fixed up the interior which mind you was already great. Paint still looks new, wax it every week. Cooling systems done, new clutch, detents, idk what you want from me my guy
It’s really hard to hate anything about my ‘02 3.0, even if it’s an automatic.
Same here even tho I made a video on them. The things I said I only noticed later but aren’t bothered lol and just replaced my soft top myself and it looks gorgeous
So what is the deal with the Ford airbag?
I have an 02 z3 and I didn't have any of your problems. I also have the same color and love my car. It's my toy and I have a 328xi that I love as well
I have a 1998. The glove box works fine. Maybe you need an adjustment 🤷♀️
Yeah mine is just sticking I just need to spray it with something and adjust it properly and the screws wer loose on the handle so I tightened those up
The number one thing I hate is the no AM Support for the chassis like the e36 because a bunch of old farts own these and are purist snobs who think they are classics (they aren’t) and thus don’t want them modified
They ain’t classics until another 20 years go by lol this is just my lil roadster lmao
@@KyleGreenSpeed3 in 2040 maybe just maybe they’ll be classics but the only classic Z3 to me is the clown shoe, m roadster, and the hanmann version everything else is dime and dozen
@@NikolaiCherepanov I mean that is true
@@KyleGreenSpeed3 love my 1.9 but it’s hardly a classic it’s just a base model vintage bmw that’s all
@@MaFTB I cant find the stowage box new for my 97 2.8 with no rollbars its NLA
I replaced my valve cover, I have the 2.5, it's still leaks, what's the next place I should look ?
Where is it leaking from?
@@KyleGreenSpeed3 the whole bottoms caked, it has two drip stops coming from the front and one from the back
@@jac.mobile5646 if it’s coming from the bottom it could be the oil pan gasket. There’s a couple other places like the valve cover gasket but I’m not sure on other locations cause I haven’t had a leak from anywhere else other than valve cover
Can you tell me where to get those seats from, and the cost? Thank you
I have a video on them and the link is in the video ruclips.net/video/I5OxtGCQYgA/видео.html
Try some WD40 on the glove box lock and doors.
You can use graphite powder on the window glass.
Where’s the front splitter from?
Look at the other comment
BMW roadsters are fun and inexpensive...but costs a little money to keep them in top form...I average about $3000 every 3 or 4 years...it's now 22 yrs old and turns alot of heads...everybody wants to buy it.
That’s very true!! Most things are great on my car but some things aren’t. Need to replace the soft top and front bumper and little trim pieces
Where did you find the hard top? And what was the price on it?
I found it up in LA in California and it was 2k I got a good deal on it with hardware
@@KyleGreenSpeed3 what did you use to find it? I’ve been searching online but can’t seem to find any
The Windows just need new guides and lubrication.
Where did you get your hard top
From a seller nearby
It's just you. Oh, and WD-40 is not a lubricant, use Tri-Flow instead.
Looking at a few, one for $3,500 with 80k miles
One for $5,800 with 65k miles
Both 2002
Not feeling the green or the black
Looking for a silver one TBH
All my vehicles are silver lol
$3500 is what I paid to have mine serviced...but it runs like a top...have had mine for 18 yrs...better than a $70k sticker price...what I truly love about mine, is no fancy gadgets.
@@fuita227 Ended up getting a 2020 Range Rover
I don't like my leaking cooling system and cracked valve cover. Fix them dude. Look after your car. Every BMW owner will tell you preventative maintenance is key. My e46 hasn't used a drop of oil or coolant between services and it's 22 years old.
You know read my comments already. Said this enough times lol at 180k with a lot of new parts and clutch and everything. I know what I’m doing
Cooling system literally never had an issue I was saying what issues u can come across
Aye no worries dude. Didn't mean it to sound like a dig. Just seems like easy things to fix. I suppose with that mileage it's had a lot more use than mine.
I always replace the entire cooling system and stick a metal water pump in when I buy a 90s/20s BMW. They are just crap systems.
I've heard a lot of BMW drivers say 'this is normal' BMW things when they aren't. Like ticking engines or tramlining or using oil which is only normal if they aren't maintained.
Given yours has 180k(which I didn't release) it's slightly different.
Anyway good luck with the car.
LMAO my door has the exact same squeak
Hey guys how is everyone doing!!!! Before you go down in the comment section to say anything about how I don’t don’t do maintenance or anything i dooo!! Haha I was just telling everyone that’s what they need to fix for when they buy them and that’s what I don’t like. Don’t worry my car is perfect has no leaks or anything wrong with it!! So please read before u comment lmao and check out the new bmw vids I installed suede and rgb halos recently
You had the car 2 years and didn’t change that stuff out yet? Buy a part every two weeks and take a weekend to pull the old shit out and replace it. The valve cover gasket is easy, radiator and fan is easy, belts pulleys easy, c’mon bro.
Had a lot of bills with a shit job and also I literally said I spent 1500$ on new hoses and parts and got a gasket and all that . Literally have an aftermarket clutch installed and installed an electric fan in as well
I know what I’m doing lol
Where did you get that front lip
I actually made it myself and I also make it for people and ship it out to them
@@KyleGreenSpeed3 how much
250$
silicone wax the window seals
Dude...for Pete's sake... clean your damm car, takes 15 minutes to clean your engine. and NO, not all BMW's leak, all you have to do is replace the gaskets. I replaced the head gasket in an hour, no big deal. Its all in RUclips, just like cleaning your engine. That is a special car, treat it that way. Detail the damm thing, will take you a day out of life.
Hey Dumbfuck check out my instagram and you’ll know i take great care of my cars. My bmw has never leaked and yes they do leak when they get old but it’s called replacing. Also I have done a headgasket myself on an e36 m50, so ur not that guy pal. 180k miles still going strong so look at the facts before u assume
Well, so you just told us that you need to do some maintaince... i have a z3, but sorry, dont have your problems, my car is sorted. Please get back the normal seats, those look period not correct.
Ah and paint the roof in the correct color .... man, when I see what you are doing with such a beautifull car, I just see how I did same dumb ideas when I was young, then spent years repairing them and puting stuff back in order.
Lmao I was showing you what maintenance other people need to do before buying one. My car has no leaks nothing wrong with it I do my maintenance and I kinda like the seat sooooo I’ma keep em lmao better than ripped ones
I also put suede on the door panels and have a quick release steering wheel so I hope u don’t say it’s not correct either lol cause idc I like my car
@@VonSonnig I think the black roof looks pretty unique I wrapped that myself. Maybe if I had the money I’d repaint the roof but for now I think the hardtop looks good black gives it more sporty look
Check your grounds
Window track.
Y buy a convertible & then put a hard top on it stupid by a 3 series
Ok first you buy a hardtop for a sleeker look. If they make a hardtop for a z3 why not. You can take it off whenever you feel like it. Another thing is my soft top broke so I’d rather buy a hardtop for a cleaner look. That makes no sense to go and buy a 3 series if I specifically like the body style and look of the z3
Bimmer.
Bimmer
@@KyleGreenSpeed3 motorcycles are beemers. cars are bimmers. old man carps.
Oh my god stop no slow windows~! 5 things, now six! Give it up dude, just get in the garage and fix your car! Leave informative videos to someone else. I'm doing you a favor.
Lmao I worked on all my cars I do plenty of that don’t watch it if u just talk shit
And not really a favor cause these types of videos gained me many subs too and if u didn’t read my cars all work, have nothing to fix lmfao