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[baku_mackem]

Hello all,

I am fast approaching retirement and wanted to scratch the itch of owning a beautiful soft top at a great price. My friend was selling his daughter’s 2001 1.9L with only 43k miles on it so too good an opportunity to turn down.

I am a confirmed biker and have to say this is close to the thrill of biking when the top is down.

usual niggles …. hesitation under acceleration (suspect vacuum leak), A-pillar water leak, blocked windscreen water jets, etc …. But nothing too drastic.

based on Ascot area but originally from South Shields in the North East of England.

if anyone is nearby and fancies talking crap about these wonderful cars please drop me a line

 

[Mazza]

Hi and welcome to the forum

 

[Ianmc]

Just so you are aware, the 1.9 M44 (twin cam) is a good engine in the earlier cars. However, the 2001 (M43?) is single cam and 20/30 bhp less. May not matter to you, but as you seem new to Z3s best you know before you commit.
Also, does the car have A/C?; essential in my view.
Welcome!

 

[baku_mackem]

Just so you are aware, the 1.9 M44 (twin cam) is a good engine in the earlier cars. However, the 2001 (M43?) is single cam and 20/30 bhp less. May not matter to you, but as you seem new to Z3s best you know before you commit.
Also, does the car have A/C?; essential in my view.
Welcome!

Thanks @Ianmc