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SOLD BMW Z3 2.8 - 90k - Extensively improved

5harp3y

Zorg Guru (IV)
British Zeds
Joined
Jul 10, 2015
Points
168
Location
Basingstoke
Model of Z
2.8
Hi All,

the day has come to let me Z3 go as i'm preparing to buy my first house and every bit of cash will help towards that.

ive done so much to this car and i think its an amazing bit of kit, please read all the changes there will be things ive missed.

Please Note that all the work below has been carried out in the last 3 years with less than 6,000 miles being put on the car so everything is basically brand new!

please check out my build thread for more details.

i genuinely love this car but have to let it go for someone else to enjoy

it absolutely flies, is a joy to drive and has had all the major work done to it so it is ready for anything.

The car is located in Basingstoke, Hampshire. Test drives (with valid insurance) are welcomed

Based on the original spec and the work carried out i want the following for it:

£4500 As is with the Style 24 wheels
£4000 on the refurbished Style 18 wheels


The Spec

1998 (S Reg)
Pre-Facelift
2.8 M52B28 Single Vanos Engine
5 Speed Manual
Widebody
Artic Silver

89,000 miles since new
Mot until December
Full Service History
Stacks of receipts

Factory Options

Chrome Pack
Electric Heated Sports Seats (Black Oregon Leather)
M Sports Steering Wheel
Harmon Kardon
Roll Hoops
Factory Mesh Windbreak

Wheels

Style 18 wheels


Exterior Work

Bonnet and Bumper resprayed
Facelift front lights (Chrome trim versions)
LED bulbs all round (apart from headlights)
LED relay unit
Clear / Red Rear Lights
Stainless Exhaust Tips
Pressed Metal Plates
Clear side repeaters
Stubby aerial
New rear window

Interior Work

Leather cleaned, stripped and refurbed using Liquid Leather dye
M3 Tri Coloured Steering Wheel
Illuminated MSport Gearknob
e36 self dimming rear view mirror (fully functional)
Extended Leather Boomerangs
Full console face lifted including OBC and switches
Carbon wrapped console using 3M Dinoc Wrap
Chrome Heater Surrounds
Kenwood aftermarket head unit with matching illumination
USB 12v socket with voltage gauge
Seat raising kit on both seats
Both seats have had their bushes changed so do not rock
Genuine OEM floor mats
Rear speaker facelifted to replace for larger units whilst looking 100% stock
sound deadening throughout rear shelf

Engine Work (car makes 217bhp and is strong as hell!)

M50 Manifold
Induction Kit
Rocker cover gasket replaced
Full coolant flush (x2) and renew
2 x oil changes in my ownership
Carbon radiator trim
BMW Z8 strut covers

Chassis Work

Bilstein B4 Shocks
Eibach Pro 30mm lowering springs
brand new BMW topmounts
BMW rear strengthening plates
ALL BRAND NEW BMW HARDWARE TO INSTALL
Powerflex front wishbone bushes
Powerflex front anti roll bar bushes
Powerflex differential bush
Powerflex rear trailing arm bushes
Meyle HD Front ARB Links
Lemforder Rear ARB links
BMW OEM rear ARB bushes and brand new brackets
Spare Wheel delete
Revshift Rear beam bushes (raises the beam for less camber)
Revshift Gearbox bushes
New Handbrake cables
new rear brake pad sensor
Whole rear end taken apart and rebuilt using BMW hardware when replacing the bushes
Cavities and backs of panels cleaned and protected using bilt hamber products (top of the range)


Small issues

Drivers seat electric motor doesn't go up and down
Sill covers are not the nicest but i have checked underneath and the chassis is fine
Few age related marks around the body
roof is not immaculate but is very presentable and waterproof!

NOW ONLY £3800 ONO AS IT NEEDS TO GO

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Jjim

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Mansfield
Model of Z
1.9 Roadster
Good luck with the sale, great car :thumbsup:
 

philiper

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British Zeds
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Points
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Location
East Anglia
Model of Z
E86 Montego Blue Auto
All the best, looks a beauty and some very tasteful modifications :thumbsup:
 

Springers

Zorg Addict
British Zeds
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Mar 8, 2018
Points
54
Location
Mansfield
Model of Z
2.8
Just read your entire thread incredible work on the car good luck with the sale
 

Jimmy Weston

Zorg Legend
British Zeds
Joined
Aug 13, 2016
Points
77
Location
Midlands
Model of Z
2.8 induvidual
I've always admired your car ,and the stance how it sits with those awesome rims,and it's looks like a really well sorted car,good luck with the sale ,but I don't think you'll need it,I'm sure a 2.8 with in that condition will sell quickly,good luck sharpy with your bricks and mortar venture to.
Jimmy.
 

t-tony

Zorg Expert (II)
Supporter
British Zeds
#ZedShed
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Dec 31, 2013
Points
226
Location
Torksey Lock,Lincoln, England
Model of Z
E89 Z4 23i Auto
Good luck investing your well cherished car into your future mate. :thumbsup:

Tony.
 

Aaron MacQ

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Points
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Location
Bangor, NI
Model of Z
2.8 Z3
Looks like a bargain for someone.

Once you consider the spec (proper widebody, hoops, harmon, facelift interior) and the investment in the inlet, suspension, bushes and brakes that nobody wouldn't want, it seems too cheap.

I'm sure you'll hate seeing it go, but good luck with the sale. :thumbsup:
 

DavidM

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British Zeds
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Ireland
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2.8 Roadster
Great looking car - great price - shouldn’t sit long!
 

inkey$

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British Zeds
Joined
Mar 27, 2014
Points
95
Location
Kent & Suffolk
Model of Z
'01 2.2i M54
Sharp3y...
First of all, it's a real shame as she's a glorious example and I've been following your lead the past few months.
Secondly, why weren't you selling back in May as I would have bitten your arm off!
 

5harp3y

Zorg Guru (IV)
British Zeds
Joined
Jul 10, 2015
Points
168
Location
Basingstoke
Model of Z
2.8
Sharp3y...
First of all, it's a real shame as she's a glorious example and I've been following your lead the past few months.
Secondly, why weren't you selling back in May as I would have bitten your arm off!
Sorry dude it's always the way .wish I didn't have to sell it and I actually technically don't need to to afford the house but 5k will go a long way with fees etc
 

inkey$

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British Zeds
Joined
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Points
95
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Kent & Suffolk
Model of Z
'01 2.2i M54
Sorry dude it's always the way .wish I didn't have to sell it and I actually technically don't need to to afford the house but 5k will go a long way with fees etc
I hear you. House purchasing is a frightening expensive business and often requires you to call in assets to help the process. Good luck with it all though and remember things do get better. You'll be hunting the classifieds again in months I'm sure :)

GLWTS, thanks for all your advice, and if she doesn't sell then maybe I'll take first dibs on those gorgeous Style 24's :whistle:
 

Wilko58

Zorg Legend
British Zeds
Joined
Aug 4, 2016
Points
77
Model of Z
2.8 Individual Fiji Green
I think I've got first dibs on the Style 24s ;)

Can't believe it hasn't sold yet.
 

5harp3y

Zorg Guru (IV)
British Zeds
Joined
Jul 10, 2015
Points
168
Location
Basingstoke
Model of Z
2.8
I think I've got first dibs on the Style 24s ;)

Can't believe it hasn't sold yet.
Yeah i'm not sure why. maybe it's priced to high

ive got it booked in with the ZedShed gang to have all the outstanding work done.

going to remove the splitter and get it back on the OEM wheels too which might help (will probably then lower the price for the cheaper wheels)

i'm very much open to offers on this
 

Wilko58

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British Zeds
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Points
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2.8 Individual Fiji Green
Are you selling the splitter then ;) and I've passed your car details to someone I know who is looking for her first Zed
 
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