As a Z3 owner I was not surprised to hear you talk about the looseness on the road. Mine had the same sensation until I replaced the bushings in the front suspension. It changed things quiet a bit and it now has a solid feeling. Though fun to drive, it is not however a car that is easily thrown in to corners. It will corner very well but it’s not flickable. I had a 356 C Porsche that was an absolute dream for driving quickly. Nothing I have driven compadres to the fun of driving that thing, including a couple of Ferraris, a 300 SL, and some very nice Corvettes. The 356 is by far the most fun.
Had ours for over 10 years now. It’s been parked up in our garage for most of that time. Great car & no plans to sell it anytime soon. Also had a Mazda similar to yours before that but wasn’t our type of car albeit a nice little two seater. Good luck with the sale & keep up with the good videos 👍
Always enjoy your vids, much better than many so called "RUclipsrs" laughed when you mentioned not being able to see the dials correctly. I had a lovely Merc E class, being 5'9" a common height, I couldn't see the indicators flashing and with music going couldn't hear them either. It bugged me as a I had to crane my neck to see them.
I seen a Video on the Z3.Things like the glove compartment sags.The foot rest plastic and soft ,he could press it inwards. Plastic containers in the Engine Cracking.BMW how long are they in the car business ? If they cannot get the small things right,I personally walk away.
I’m not sure what options may be available, but for the MX-5 as well as the S2000, there are companies that make lowered seat rails that will lower the seat by roughly two inches.
Replace the Z3 with an E86 3.0si manual Z4 Coupe! I bought one a month ago and what a car! Firstly IMO it is the better looking car as i hate the Z3's rear end! You climb into a Z4 and sit so low unlike the Z3 which you sit on top of, The 3.0 N52 motor mated with the 6 speed ZF box is an epic combination, The N52 redlines at 7K rpm and sounds glorious and at 265BHP it shifts! Mines a keeper. Liked and subbed mate 👍
Hi Rich- keep up the good work. Your videos have made me build up a little collection of my own, starting with a mk1 3.2 TT and adding either a boxter or a cayman next. Ultimate aim is an SL55. Have you considered an e46 M3?
Hi Daniel, thanks buddy. Yes I did consider an E46. Last summer before I bought my STI I considered an E46 M3, along with 3 other cars. There’s a video about what I considered buying.
Hi Rich, have you thought of/do you post your videos on FB groups. I've heard it's a good way to boost views and subscribers. Looking forward to seeing more of your journeys in the vehicles around the country.
Sometimes I do Dean, yeah, but half the time you just get ppl saying it’s click-bait (even though it’s not!). Thanks for supporting the channel. I’ve got some great cars coming up over the next couple of months so should be done great content 👍🏻
I’m picking a 2.2 Z3 next week and still after watching this I’m so excited about it. Do you mind me asking how much you sold it for? Greetings from Shropshire!
@@FastandFunthanks for putting the price up. There's one for sale today asking for 3.7k. It is a 2.2 with less miles (86k) but still seems on the high side. I've not been in a Z3 and was also looking at MX5 NC. 2.2 is Ulez compliant as well as the NC which is useful if I need to drive into work (London) but I have my trusty old banger of a Prius for my commute anyway lol.
Hi Rich, agree you need the sports seats but not getting the height/position thing. I am 6’ 1” and don’t have the problem you mention. Are your seat runners standard ? Also again it may be the lack of the sports seats. Agree about the tram lining however a couple of poly bushes will help reduce this. Another good vid 👍
Too much superficial talking. Seems that many of the authors complaints are subjective issues that not everyone would agree with. On the steering issue, consider getting a wheel alignment, e.g. wheel camber adjustment for improved road tracking.
I get 26 on my 2.8. Almost never more than that, and 90% of the miles we drive are highway. We only use it for touring and store it the rest of the time.
As a Z3 owner I was not surprised to hear you talk about the looseness on the road. Mine had the same sensation until I replaced the bushings in the front suspension. It changed things quiet a bit and it now has a solid feeling. Though fun to drive, it is not however a car that is easily thrown in to corners. It will corner very well but it’s not flickable. I had a 356 C Porsche that was an absolute dream for driving quickly. Nothing I have driven compadres to the fun of driving that thing, including a couple of Ferraris, a 300 SL, and some very nice Corvettes. The 356 is by far the most fun.
New shocks and struts improve the handling dramatically. The slippy seat factor is true, but these cars are coming due for new upholstery.
Had ours for over 10 years now. It’s been parked up in our garage for most of that time. Great car & no plans to sell it anytime soon. Also had a Mazda similar to yours before that but wasn’t our type of car albeit a nice little two seater. Good luck with the sale & keep up with the good videos 👍
Thanks buddy 👍🏻
Always enjoy your vids, much better than many so called "RUclipsrs" laughed when you mentioned not being able to see the dials correctly. I had a lovely Merc E class, being 5'9" a common height, I couldn't see the indicators flashing and with music going couldn't hear them either. It bugged me as a I had to crane my neck to see them.
Great info thanks for sharing. Would be interesting to see a vid on how you choose a car, inspect and buy it etc. Great vids 👍
I did one in my first year but probably need to refresh that video now so keep watching and i may get one out in 2024 👍🏻
I seen a Video on the Z3.Things like the glove compartment sags.The foot rest plastic and soft ,he could press it inwards.
Plastic containers in the Engine Cracking.BMW how long are they in the car business ? If they cannot get the small things right,I personally walk away.
I’m not sure what options may be available, but for the MX-5 as well as the S2000, there are companies that make lowered seat rails that will lower the seat by roughly two inches.
Replace the Z3 with an E86 3.0si manual Z4 Coupe! I bought one a month ago and what a car! Firstly IMO it is the better looking car as i hate the Z3's rear end! You climb into a Z4 and sit so low unlike the Z3 which you sit on top of, The 3.0 N52 motor mated with the 6 speed ZF box is an epic combination, The N52 redlines at 7K rpm and sounds glorious and at 265BHP it shifts! Mines a keeper. Liked and subbed mate 👍
Hi Rich- keep up the good work. Your videos have made me build up a little collection of my own, starting with a mk1 3.2 TT and adding either a boxter or a cayman next. Ultimate aim is an SL55. Have you considered an e46 M3?
Hi Daniel, thanks buddy. Yes I did consider an E46. Last summer before I bought my STI I considered an E46 M3, along with 3 other cars. There’s a video about what I considered buying.
@@FastandFun yes I remember it now. Going to take another look as it’s another on my shortlist!
@@RannsD They are great cars, perhaps the greatest engine ever! Just check the sub-frame!
Hi Rich, have you thought of/do you post your videos on FB groups. I've heard it's a good way to boost views and subscribers.
Looking forward to seeing more of your journeys in the vehicles around the country.
Sometimes I do Dean, yeah, but half the time you just get ppl saying it’s click-bait (even though it’s not!). Thanks for supporting the channel. I’ve got some great cars coming up over the next couple of months so should be done great content 👍🏻
I’m picking a 2.2 Z3 next week and still after watching this I’m so excited about it. Do you mind me asking how much you sold it for?
Greetings from Shropshire!
About £2.5k
@@FastandFun Thank you! That’s about right.
@@FastandFunthanks for putting the price up. There's one for sale today asking for 3.7k. It is a 2.2 with less miles (86k) but still seems on the high side.
I've not been in a Z3 and was also looking at MX5 NC. 2.2 is Ulez compliant as well as the NC which is useful if I need to drive into work (London) but I have my trusty old banger of a Prius for my commute anyway lol.
Hi Rich, agree you need the sports seats but not getting the height/position thing. I am 6’ 1” and don’t have the problem you mention. Are your seat runners standard ? Also again it may be the lack of the sports seats. Agree about the tram lining however a couple of poly bushes will help reduce this. Another good vid 👍
Too much superficial talking. Seems that many of the authors complaints are subjective issues that not everyone would agree with. On the steering issue, consider getting a wheel alignment, e.g. wheel camber adjustment for improved road tracking.
What is MPG like on these and how much to fill up at the tank at the current time?
I get low to mid 30’s mpg so pretty good. Not sure what it would take to fill up fully as I rarely go below 1/4 of a tank
I get 26 on my 2.8. Almost never more than that, and 90% of the miles we drive are highway. We only use it for touring and store it the rest of the time.
The 2.8L from 1998 has a 13 gallon tank. And gets 24 to 29 mpg. And costs about 50 bucks to fill up in the US. I don't know about UK.
I would also say that when Trump was president. I could fill it for an even 32 bucks.
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Hello rich its Scott Dave's boy
Hi Scott, I’ve just watched some of your videos and I’ve sub’d to your channel 👍🏻
@@FastandFun thank you very much 😁
@@FastandFun Do u have a spare camera holder thing for me rich?
@@scottydog8084 I don’t Scott but send me a private message (Dave has my number) and I’ll give you some advice 👍🏻
@@FastandFun ok thanks what like editing
It took you 7 mins to get to the reasons why you do not like the car. Video too long, consolidate.
2 tall !
I expected this, I mean you were satisfied by the handling. It's not a good car, it's only beautiful. Do you have Instagram?
I do - ytfastandfun
@@FastandFun just followed you