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Hi Paul

Apologies for delay in replying - work!

I have a Z3 2.8 in Arctic Silver.

Regards

Mike

Hi there

Very much looking forward to this event and seeing you all.

Regards,

Mike

Now where had we got to with this thread and is the collective view that it is better to own and drive a Z3 rather that the much praised MX5. What swung that decision to buy the Zed. Is it image and pride in our manhood when we secretly desire the communicative driving prowess of the 5 much praised ...

I have spoken to a number of insrance brokers to try and insurance my 1999 Z3 2.8 on a classic car policy but they have said it does not qualify as a classic car on a limited mileage poilicy. Have any of you had a similar problem?

So perhaps the case for the Z3 over the MX5 is its quality and longevity with that relative ease of maintenance that comes with good golid German engineering. The prosecution has always centered around lack of driving feel, poor handling, scuttle shake, tramlining and soforth. The car is certainly n...

Wow this is turning into an interesting and historical debate. So it would appear that opinions are generally in favour of the MX5. Come on chaps we need to put up a much stronger case for the Z3!!

Can perhaps be likened to those cheap plastic toys from the far East which dropped to bits quickly compared to my good old Tonka digger which is still alive despite having taken a beating during my formative years!

Style is subjective! Now what was that about the handling........?

For me its all about styling. Few can argue that the MX5 lacks the kudos of the beautifully designed and appointed Z3 particularly the 'wide ass' version. Rarity and scarcity is now the realm of the larger I-6 models and this will continue to rise whereas the MX5 is ubiquitous and mass produced. I h...

Time has moved on, how does the Z3 stand by comparrison to the latest generation MX5s?

I have had a mk 2.5 1.6 2001 reg mx5 and have now have an arctic silver/black leather z3 2.8. My thoughts:- The mx5 was fun and handled well but the 1.6 engine was inadequate for a sports car. Also the car started to rust in the usual areas, wheel arches, sills, etc. Rust like this on a modern car i...