It all depends on condition.
My zed has now 130,000 miles but since I bought it, at 60,000 miles, 3 years ago, it's done mostly long commutes (average speed on the computer at 40mph substantiates that) and it's been serviced religiously, and it's as good as when I got it.
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- Wed 20 Oct, 2010 08:48
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: 2000 with 157,000 on clock
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1985
- Wed 15 Sep, 2010 09:16
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Car locking / alarm problem....
- Replies: 5
- Views: 980
- Wed 09 Jun, 2010 12:57
- Forum: Boyz Toyz
- Topic: Remote Central Locking
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2298
- Tue 23 Mar, 2010 12:31
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Aftermarket exhaust fitment
- Replies: 28
- Views: 2921
- Fri 29 Jan, 2010 15:40
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Mpg
- Replies: 34
- Views: 2878
I'm surprised at the low MPG around there. I admit i do 90% motorway journeys at around 70mph, but even in the winter, with heater, lights, everything on I get never less than 300-310 miles per tank, or 34 mpg on the computer Mine is a 1998 1.9 DOHC 16v. In the summer I get up to 340-350 miles per t...
- Wed 23 Dec, 2009 10:31
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: The joy of drifting out our old back ends.
- Replies: 19
- Views: 1842
- Fri 20 Nov, 2009 09:39
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: my refurbed wheels on, with rear offset ET 26
- Replies: 7
- Views: 804
- Tue 17 Nov, 2009 13:46
- Forum: Let's talk
- Topic: Independent BMW specialists: list
- Replies: 85
- Views: 77797
http://www.auto-bavaria.co.uk/
Newcastle - Auto Bavaria - Looks after my auld zed very well. George is very knowledgeable around beemers and has all the tools.
Newcastle - Auto Bavaria - Looks after my auld zed very well. George is very knowledgeable around beemers and has all the tools.
- Tue 17 Nov, 2009 10:12
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: power seat failure - what to check?
- Replies: 28
- Views: 1826
Should be, I've never heard of a motor failing (although now that I've posted that someone will correct me! :roll: ) Just a thought - if you can't move the seat forward and back then you may struggle to get it out. Some tips here on how to contort yourself to try and get access: http://forums.bimme...
- Mon 26 Oct, 2009 09:23
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: finally, some pics of my new Zed!
- Replies: 22
- Views: 2153
- Sun 25 Oct, 2009 11:17
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Just wrong!
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1594
- Fri 02 Oct, 2009 11:46
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Remote central locking problem
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1159
- Mon 17 Aug, 2009 10:07
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Oh Dear
- Replies: 35
- Views: 4685
- Wed 25 Mar, 2009 10:54
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Got a Z3 Today!!!
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1864
- Fri 20 Feb, 2009 09:07
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: what miles
- Replies: 58
- Views: 5354
- Mon 05 Jan, 2009 09:23
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: ASC button fault
- Replies: 32
- Views: 3190
- Tue 23 Dec, 2008 13:34
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Engine cutting out & Roof Leaks!
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1707
- Tue 11 Nov, 2008 13:22
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: gummi pflege £7.00 delivered
- Replies: 12
- Views: 5265
- Sat 04 Oct, 2008 16:18
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Headlight not working
- Replies: 6
- Views: 693
- Sat 04 Oct, 2008 14:57
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Headlight not working
- Replies: 6
- Views: 693
- Sat 04 Oct, 2008 12:33
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Headlight not working
- Replies: 6
- Views: 693
Headlight not working
Hi,
I thought that the 9005 type bulb blew on my driver's side, so I went to Halfrauds and bought a new one.
I replaced it and it still won't work.
Any thoughts?
Thanks
I thought that the 9005 type bulb blew on my driver's side, so I went to Halfrauds and bought a new one.
I replaced it and it still won't work.
Any thoughts?
Thanks
- Fri 03 Oct, 2008 07:44
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Electric seat fault - Highly annoying!!!
- Replies: 28
- Views: 8616
- Wed 01 Oct, 2008 10:32
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Electric seat fault - Highly annoying!!!
- Replies: 28
- Views: 8616
- Mon 18 Aug, 2008 10:28
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Z3 prices taking a kicking
- Replies: 55
- Views: 5911
i think a combination of the dreaded credit crunch plus not much nice weather to get your hood down are keeping prices very low,im sure they will increase by next year as will house prices a friend recently sold his house for 100,000 less than the starting price :shock: :shock: this credit crunch i...
- Sat 16 Aug, 2008 09:19
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Another Suzy impulse buy!? Advice please
- Replies: 43
- Views: 4647
- Fri 08 Aug, 2008 12:32
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Any advice on a good independent in Newcastle
- Replies: 2
- Views: 559
- Fri 08 Aug, 2008 10:53
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Any advice on a good independent in Newcastle
- Replies: 2
- Views: 559
Any advice on a good independent in Newcastle
I had a total breakdown with the brakes. Basically I need the driver's side caliper, disk and pads.
Do you know anyone who won't just rip me off for the job?
any help is greatly appreciated
Thanks
Do you know anyone who won't just rip me off for the job?
any help is greatly appreciated
Thanks
- Tue 15 Jul, 2008 09:33
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: replace brake disc
- Replies: 21
- Views: 1808
Back again. Sorry experts, but I want to get this one right. 1 jack up car, secure 2 remove wheel 3 undo 16 mm bolts on hub 4 slide caliper and mount back, while suspending it with a cable 5 replace disc 6 push back piston to accommodate new disc (Do i just use a spanner and pry it out or should I r...
- Mon 14 Jul, 2008 14:56
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: replace brake disc
- Replies: 21
- Views: 1808
It is fine to remove the whole caliper assembly by just undoing the two 16mm bolts on the hub, slide it back swap the discs and bolt the caliper/carrier back on. Just lever back the pads a bit first to ensure they're go back on over the new disc. that's what I thought, thanks I'll give a good look ...
- Sun 13 Jul, 2008 17:40
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: replace brake disc
- Replies: 21
- Views: 1808
Re: Stuck
Try a kettle of boiling water, slowly poured over the wheel centre, then see if it comes off. IF not, wrap a cloth around the centre, and try the water treatment again. When it is off, clean the spigot in the centre of the hub flange and coat it with Copaslip. If you need new discs, I would think t...
- Sun 13 Jul, 2008 08:04
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: replace brake disc
- Replies: 21
- Views: 1808
- Sat 12 Jul, 2008 22:03
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: replace brake disc
- Replies: 21
- Views: 1808
- Fri 11 Jul, 2008 09:15
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: replace brake disc
- Replies: 21
- Views: 1808
- Thu 10 Jul, 2008 15:14
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: replace brake disc
- Replies: 21
- Views: 1808
- Thu 10 Jul, 2008 12:48
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: replace brake disc
- Replies: 21
- Views: 1808
replace brake disc
I have this wobbling on the steering wheel due to the driver's side disc being completely warped. I already had new pads, overhauled the caliper, and new wheel bearing about 3 weeks ago, but the mechanic said the disc was still ok for him. Well, it isn't. Since I am sick of wasting money at a $teale...
- Thu 26 Jun, 2008 08:24
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Electric seats
- Replies: 21
- Views: 3037
- Wed 25 Jun, 2008 12:39
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Electric seats
- Replies: 21
- Views: 3037
- Tue 03 Jun, 2008 18:33
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: How to improve fuel economy on a 1.9 Z3????
- Replies: 32
- Views: 8926
Re: Economy
I have this very problem. That, and a wheel bearing to change.Mike Fishwick wrote:Make sure that your brake pads are not sticking to their carrier, which will cause brake binding and increase fuel consumption a little.
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it's getting expensive to run that Z
- Tue 03 Jun, 2008 18:29
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Any Z3 forum users from the North East of England?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1392
- Tue 29 Jan, 2008 13:41
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Noise when turning steering wheel
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1308
I just had the same problem. Sitcky calipers... apparently it was the flexible tubes (worn out) and the pads. $tealer suggested to replace calipers too, but at 108£ each (fitted) I'll drive the z for a few days and see if there is an improvement with new tubes and pads. for what I can feel, the car ...
- Mon 28 Jan, 2008 10:04
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Leaking Soft Top
- Replies: 29
- Views: 6480
- Mon 28 Jan, 2008 08:55
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Squeaking / whining at low speed
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1277
- Fri 28 Dec, 2007 13:44
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Electric seats
- Replies: 21
- Views: 3037
Sounds like the motor, there are 2 motors one for back/forward and one for up down. I've had to replace both recently, not as bad as you might think. The back forward one was £65 and the up down about £100 plus labour. A common fault I understand, you don't need to use a dealer I went to an autoele...
- Fri 28 Dec, 2007 08:07
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Electric seats
- Replies: 21
- Views: 3037
- Thu 22 Nov, 2007 10:57
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: Slow windows..
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1486
- Wed 17 Oct, 2007 08:34
- Forum: The Gallery
- Topic: My BMW Z3 2.8
- Replies: 12
- Views: 3503
- Fri 12 Oct, 2007 08:05
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: How smooth is your shifting?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 753
- Thu 11 Oct, 2007 16:27
- Forum: The Gallery
- Topic: My new Z
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1749
- Thu 11 Oct, 2007 08:07
- Forum: Z3 roadster
- Topic: 3 days of ownership and its been vandalised - Now Fixed!!!!
- Replies: 24
- Views: 2364
- Wed 10 Oct, 2007 14:48
- Forum: The Gallery
- Topic: My new Z
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1749
I'm thinking about a few things.Justin Time wrote:ooooh nice one!
Any plans for small mods at all, or do you like her au naturelle?
on this site I found a lot of little gadgets that I want
http://www.motormec.co.uk/z3acc.html
Some of those chrome things are really nice.