New to Z3 ownership

[ARC]

Hello all

I have just ordered a 1997 Z3 1.9 4cyl from Japan..........I totally enjoy iconic vehicles and have always liked the Z3. I actually bought this particular vehicle as it is in excellent condition, only has 45 000 km (28 000 miles) on the clock and makes good sense as an entry into Z3 ownership. The vehicle will be used at high altitude in Johannesburg South Africa and I was wondering if any of the forum members could give me an indication of what it might be like to drive in terms of performance and driving pleasure.

I am not expecting blistering performance and as I currently drive a Land Rover Defender almost anything will be "fast" by comparison.

Regards

Andrew

 

[GazHyde]

Welcome Andrew!

 

[Grumps]

Oh @Southernboy, one for you! Hi and welcome to the forum. Barry who I've tagged so should be along lives in Johannesburg so should fill you in. His knowledge on these cars is excellent.

 

[andyglym]

to the forum from West Cumbria, England. The smiles per gallon are endless with a decent performance that compares well with the MX5, MGF and alike. Better looking though IMHO

 

[t-tony]

Hi Andrew and welcome from Lincoln UK. The 1.9 will give you lots of enjoyment I'm sure with enough power from a driver's engine from what I'm told on here. Enjoy.

Tony.

 

[Shelly]

Hi and welcome from me too

 

[DavidM]

Welcome from Ireland!

 

[ARC]

Thanks guys

 

[jonco]

- enjoy your zed. As already mentioned Barry @Southernboy is in Jo'burg and will no doubt advise.
Your `flag' is coming up as Tanzania is that your normal base or the server you are using?

 

[ARC]

Work this one out if you can........I am working in Tanzania, the car will be going to Botswana but my house is in South Africa and I am from the UK

 

[Jack Ratt]

Hello and welcome from Truro

 

[Redline]

Welcome from Warwicksire!
That's all a bit peripatetic! Makes the rest of us look rather static.
Never had a Z3 but, posts indicate that the 1.9 is a great nicely balanced drivers car - enjoy

 

[oldcarman]

Hi from Canada! I'm sure you'll find the 1.9 sufficient and truly a well balanced, low maintenance machine. Exceptionally low milage I your car, well done. I bought my car a 97 1.9 last year and had it shipped from the UK TO Canada using nothing but my iPhone to handle ever aspect of the transaction. Good luck, JIM

 

[FRANKIE]

Hello all

I have just ordered a 1997 Z3 1.9 4cyl from Japan..........I totally enjoy iconic vehicles and have always liked the Z3. I actually bought this particular vehicle as it is in excellent condition, only has 45 000 km (28 000 miles) on the clock and makes good sense as an entry into Z3 ownership. The vehicle will be used at high altitude in Johannesburg South Africa and I was wondering if any of the forum members could give me an indication of what it might be like to drive in terms of performance and driving pleasure.

I am not expecting blistering performance and as I currently drive a Land Rover Defender almost anything will be "fast" by comparison.

Regards

Andrew

Hi, Andrew, and welcome to the forum from Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey. Frankie

 

[MartinN]

Welcome & enjoy you Zed, all I can add is bet the airbox "Fogged" it will help it breath. there are lots of articles about doing this it's cheap & pretty easy, I guess as you have a Landy your good with spanners!!

 

[ARC]

Thanks for the advice.......I fitted a Safari Snorkel onto my Land Rover and could immediately feel that the engine was a lot smoother. The first job will be to replace all the fluids, lubricants, filters, grease all the nipples, change the plugs and check the brake pads............I will also run a fuel additive through the system to clean the injectors etc...........then I will put in on a dyno and see where I am power wise

 

[Low Rider]

Hello and welcome

 

[Mint]

Hi @ARC, to the forum from me too in Staffordshire, UK.

 

[Eddie Zedder]

Hello and

 

[Zeti]

Welcome Andrew!
Lucky guy!...only 45 tkm !...and South Africa!...
You will love it! As for "more about 1.9", I have only: Welcome to the M44 Massive!
And you'll find everything about it.
Enjoy the Zed and the forum!
Dan