Why a Z

[Paul Rice]

After a few weeks parked up decided to give the Z a run out. Just a short 50 mile round trip with a garden centre excursion included (Well can't be the perfect day)

Covers been off for a couple of days as dry weather forecast so a quick wipe of the windows required.

Into the car, first turn of the key started a treat. Took it steady for a couple of miles letting the engine warm up, easing each gear into place as the gearbox doesn't like the cold gradually feeling gears slotting in easier as the car warmed.

The car ran faultlessly, engine and gearbox working as smoothly as ever, suspention and steering precisely going about their business arriving back home with the usual Z grin, the only failure being me being nesh keeping the roof up on this crisp but dry winters day.

My Z celebrates its 19th Birthday in a few weeks time, How many other cars can offer such smiles per miles with built in reliability at that age?

Roll on Spring / Summer

 

[andyglym]

Not many I would wager. Did the same as you, nice and easy 'till she was nice and warm. Oh, get that roof down

 

[Shelly]

What a lovely write up @Paul Rice

 

[Low Rider]

You can't ask more of car at 19yrs old.
reliability is what counts with smiles knowing you own a Z3

 

[Grumps]

Very nice my written Paul. I've owned countless cars over the years and nothing has kept me smiling everytime I drive it. Love the Zed and the friends I've made from the zed community. As you have already said, can't wait for the spring!

 

[mwpe]

I couldn't agree more with all of you. Mine is 16 years old and I have owned it for 8. 110,000 miles on the clock of which I have done nearly 90,000 trouble free. Still makes me smile every time I drive her.

 

[Sean d]

Well explained Paul, I had a short top down in mine yesterday and thoroughly enjoyed it, dare I say it was even invigorating to hear that straight six hitting the red line

 

[oldcarman]

Glad the weather is nice enough to get out and about Paul even if the roof stayed up! May sweep the snow off mine today and go for a short jaunt. JIM

 

[t-tony]

Out of the garage every morning and off to work, mine doesn't go above 50 till after Fenton, about a mile from home, and definitely no big licks till the temp. gauge has risen to normal. Been to Saxilby for my Chinese tonight, heated seats on hot air in the cabin, pure luxury. Only 13 years old but ageing well.

Tony.

 

[Zeti]

Wish you many miles/ years together!
Mine's got 20th this June. TLC makes wonders and peace of mind.
Now ,the Zed is under the cover, in the garage and we are making plans for the next year trip.

 

[oldcarman]

Every time I start mine now the temps are dropping is a bonus! Don't know how many more days till it gets cold enough it won't start but I'll take it to the limit if I can. Waiting for the front bolts ( thanks Low Rider) to arrive then the HT goes on, hopefully without cracking my new rear window! JIM

 

[Zeti]

Winter is rough time: can't use the Zed, can't use any of the motorbikes, too cold to work in the garage...I should look for a job in SouthAfrica for winter time!
Or dream...

 

[Low Rider]

Every time I start mine now the temps are dropping is a bonus! Don't know how many more days till it gets cold enough it won't start but I'll take it to the limit if I can. Waiting for the front bolts ( thanks Low Rider) to arrive then the HT goes on, hopefully without cracking my new rear window! JIM

Posted and on the the way Jim

 

[Grumps]

Out of the garage every morning and off to work, mine doesn't go above 50 till after Fenton, about a mile from home, and definitely no big licks till the temp. gauge has risen to normal. Been to Saxilby for my Chinese tonight, heated seats on hot air in the cabin, pure luxury. Only 13 years old but ageing well.

Tony.

Beef curry with extra sauce by any chance!

 

[oldcarman]

Winter is rough time: can't use the Zed, can't use any of the motorbikes, too cold to work in the garage...I should look for a job in SouthAfrica for winter time!
Or dream...

Maybe @Southernboy could recommend something for both of us to do for him? He always has something up his sleeve!! Barry?? JIM

 

[t-tony]

Beef curry with extra sauce by any chance!

No mate, just flied lice. No extra sauce.

Tony.

 

[Antm72]

Not sure what is is about the zed but as im a white van man most of the time getting in the zed is a whole different experience.
Its one of those cars that feels great to drive at every turn of the key.....you can't beat it

 

[MAURICE THE MARTIAN]

Stop it, stop it, all this Z love, im fillin up now.
B*gger too late, just shed a tear an its dropped in mi very expensive brandy.

 

[t-tony]

Bloody 'ell Mozz, don't water it down mate.

Tony.

 

[oldcarman]

The amount of alcohol still remains the same Tony but I agree why water it down? JIM