Genuine question for all you Z3 afficianados...and I know this is the Z3 Roadster 'segment' but I think it's the most apt for my enquiry.
As you all probably Non-M Z3 Coupes were only ever made LHD but came in 2.8 (CK28) and 3.0 (CN30) variants...the former had 193 bhp and the latter 231 bhp. I had the pleasure of owning a 2.8 automatic in the Middle East and loved it to bits...
Leaving aside the LHD issue why do we think there are so few non-M Coupes in the UK?
I ask because I'm a gnat's whisker from importing one (Z3 Coupe 3.0 automatic) in from Japan (Albino needs a sibling) and wanted an objective sanity test from an informed group...good idea or verifiably insane?
LHD Non-M Z3 Coupe Auto...
- Richardenigma
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I guess it depends how much bread you have to deliver.
I think you answered the question yourself - driving an LHD car in a RHD country is something only an enthusiast can put up with - the bigger question is why did BMW not produce the non-///M coupes in RHD?
The Z3 coupe (in whatever form) is another marmite car - you either love it or you hate it - and despite not actually liking marmite, I do rather like the coupe. It is quite an aggressive looking car and arguably handles better than the corresponding roadster... however, as I can afford to run two zeds, I chose the roadster option because I'd rather have the wind in my hair (at least whilst I still have some!).
Cheers R.
I think you answered the question yourself - driving an LHD car in a RHD country is something only an enthusiast can put up with - the bigger question is why did BMW not produce the non-///M coupes in RHD?
The Z3 coupe (in whatever form) is another marmite car - you either love it or you hate it - and despite not actually liking marmite, I do rather like the coupe. It is quite an aggressive looking car and arguably handles better than the corresponding roadster... however, as I can afford to run two zeds, I chose the roadster option because I'd rather have the wind in my hair (at least whilst I still have some!).
Cheers R.
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there is such a model as a RHD Z3 coupe (nonM), but they were not available in the UK, heres a link to a picture
http://www.z3mcoupe.com/forum/showthread.php?t=10592
also there is a LHD Z3 coupe 2.8 for sale at the moment,
http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C188665/
http://www.z3mcoupe.com/forum/showthread.php?t=10592
also there is a LHD Z3 coupe 2.8 for sale at the moment,
http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C188665/
- Richardenigma
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Thanks for that Dave P...looks like the RHD version may have been a 'one off' so will be the proverbial 'hen's teeth' to source another one...
...and I have never found a LHD version for sale in the UK (and have checked that site along with many others) so thank you for that find...shame the mileage is so high and its a CK28 as I'd prefer a CN30!
...and I have never found a LHD version for sale in the UK (and have checked that site along with many others) so thank you for that find...shame the mileage is so high and its a CK28 as I'd prefer a CN30!
Re: LHD Non-M Z3 Coupe Auto...
Japan?Richardenigma wrote:Genuine question for all you Z3 afficianados...and I know this is the Z3 Roadster 'segment' but I think it's the most apt for my enquiry.
As you all probably Non-M Z3 Coupes were only ever made LHD but came in 2.8 (CK28) and 3.0 (CN30) variants...the former had 193 bhp and the latter 231 bhp. I had the pleasure of owning a 2.8 automatic in the Middle East and loved it to bits...
Leaving aside the LHD issue why do we think there are so few non-M Coupes in the UK?
I ask because I'm a gnat's whisker from importing one (Z3 Coupe 3.0 automatic) in from Japan (Albino needs a sibling) and wanted an objective sanity test from an informed group...good idea or verifiably insane?
I hope you aren't planning to use Bonsai Cars..?
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