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#350 of 379 Some advice please. by coopcst

Jan 09, 2004 (5:18 am)

I have just bought a used '01 Z3 2.5 silver, with red and black leather(certified). Only 9000 miles. She's beautiful, just looking at her makes me smile........well, you all know what I mean! I know a few of you live in places that have real winters, so do I. Any advice on how to keep the plastic (the only thing I don't like about my baby) rear window "unfogged"? As I will be driving her year round, any advice on how to treat the rag top? Any advice or stories would be greatly appreciated! Thanks, Theresa

#352 of 379 Re: Hello & Welcome! [KarenS] by mop

Aug 18, 2004 (5:44 pm)

Replying to: KarenS (Jul 09, 2001 10:48 am)
I have a 2002 Z3 3.0 which I purchased from my local BMW dealer used in December 2003 with 1,740 miles (fewer than 2k!!)...It sat on the lot for about 3 months before they finally lost patience and puked it out to me just before year-end. $29k vs. their initial (silly) asking price of $36k. It has every option and was basically a new car (still smells new). Currently, the car has about 7k miles and loves to go 100+ mph on I95. Very tight and fun, I am enjoying it. One small warning flag, however: with 6k (mostly highway) miles, the yellow oil light came on one day. It needed almost 3 quarts of Mobil One! Yeowwww!! I've owned a lot of BMWs, but that was a first. Nowhere near ready for its first servicing yet, and she was nearly dry. All I can say is good thing it's a lease vehicle. I've got another 21 months and 27k miles to evaluate before I actually buy it. Otherwise, I can't wait to drive it as often as possible. My other ride is a Mercedes E320 "4-Matic" wagon...

#353 of 379 Re: Hello & Welcome! [KarenS] by lojak

Oct 29, 2004 (9:12 am)

Replying to: KarenS (Apr 27, 2001 11:42 am)
Hi my name is Charles and I live in south-western Ohio close to Cincinnati. I have 2 BMWs, '03 325i sedan and (soon to be) '05 X3 3.0i SAV. The 325i has manual, premium, nav and cold weather. The X3 has auto, premium, prvcy gls, nav and heated seats.
 
Unlike some reviews, I really liked the X3 interior (w/maple wood finish). And the 3.0 version drives like a dream! Can't wait to blow by someone's "sport sedan" w/my lil ol' SUV at a stop light!

#354 of 379 Re: Hello & Welcome! [lojak] by mmcclanahan

Nov 28, 2004 (4:02 pm)

Replying to: lojak (Oct 29, 2004 9:12 am)
Just want to say a few things: hello, I live in Granada, Spain and recently purchased a 330 Ci clubsport edition. I absolutely love it. I had planned to buy the 645 coupe but streets over here are too narrow. Luv it.

#355 of 379 by KarenS HOST

Dec 06, 2004 (6:50 am)

Long-Term Test: 2001 BMW 530i

#357 of 379 Looking for a recommendation and/or info by notgeezer123

Mar 02, 2005 (7:20 pm)

My daughter bought a 2002 Z3 recently. For her birthday I thought I'd like to buy her a rear wind blocker, but don't know anything about them. Neither does she. I've seen ads on the www for fabric types, as well as acrylic - with and w/o side 'wings'. I'd appreciate any information as to how well various types and brands work.
 
Thanks in advance,
 
Tom

#358 of 379 Re: Hello & Welcome! [KarenS] by sharona1

Jun 03, 2005 (8:17 am)

Replying to: KarenS (Apr 27, 2001 11:42 am)
Hello, I am new to this forum and currently own a '97 328i. Since my son needs a car for school, I was thinking about passing this car to him and buying another BMW. I am in the market for a ~ 3 yr old car and need some advice on the different 3 series models.
Can anyone give me advice on the differences between the 323, 325, etc? Thank you in advance.
Sharona1

#359 of 379 Re: Hello & Welcome! [sharona1] by kyfdx HOST

Jun 03, 2005 (12:59 pm)

Replying to: sharona1 (Jun 03, 2005 8:17 am)
The 323i and the 325i are basically the same car.. They used the 323i designation in '99 and '00, but switched to 325i in '01... They both use the same 2.5 litre engine..
 
The only differences are the model year..
 
If you buy an '03 model, you have maintenance included for 4yr/50K from original inservice date.. If you get an '02 or older model, they only come with 3yr/36K and the maintenance plan has likely already expired.. All years come with a 4yr/50 warranty, though..
 
regards,
kyfdx

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