325iN2it said:
I'm kinda tossing around the idea of getting a used Z3 as a play car. This wouldn't be an everyday driver. Why? Why not...
Anyway, i think i can find a used one for around $15-17k and since it'll be a 2nd car, the number of miles doesn't really matter.
Would this be a good, reliable purchase? I've probably got a couple months at least before i do this.
Z3s are INCREDIBLE fun to drive...Perfect weekend/2nd car.
I think you can probably pick up a good '97 1.9 for that price. The 1.9 lack in power but makes up for it in its sheer willingness to REV and REV HARD. Do be aware, it is a VERY small car, my friend who's 6'4" BARELY fit in the passenger compartment. I'm 6'0" and 225 lbs and it was a very comfortable fit.
The driving dynamics on the Z3 is incredible as well...it's a lot more tossible than the E46es, brakes better, handles better...Just all around fun car. You'll love it.
Get a '98 if you can...There's a lot more standard stuff like the roll hoops and fog/cruise and all that crap. Also, the Z3 1.9l is a hell of a car to mod, you can do a Shawn Fogg airbox and strong strut to start, new swaybars and coilover later, and ultimately a downing-atlanta supercharger will bring the 1.9l up to the performance of an M roadster and you'd be able to come in under $22K for all that.
