1998 BMW Z3 2.8 ROADSTER MANUAL 15 Stamp Service Record Exceptional Condition High Specification The Z3 is simply a massive image statement and Bmw got it absolutely spot on did they not? Many of us remember first seeing the car in the premiere of James Bond Goldeneye some 23 years ago and it has lost none of its appeal and is far more cultivated from any angle than its replacement namely the awkward Z4. Pictures really do not do this example justice, the first person to either see this vehicle or read this article seriously will buy. Specification Cosmos Black metallic BMW Style 18 17" Alloys Snakeskin Leather Black over Sable Electric front seats BMW Hi -Fi BMW Alarm and immoboliser Factory Fitted Remote Halo Ring Headlights Rear Lights Smoked Parrot Bluetooth Fitted Carpet mats - original Bmw 6 disc changer Tonneau Cover (present but not in the images) 2793 6 cylinder 192 bhp 5 Speed manual gearbox Dynamic stability control Limited slip diff (25%) Anti-lock brakes Black hood Electrically operated hood Air conditioning On board computer Front elec one touch windows Driver & pass airbag Chrome Instrument dials Chrome door pins Front fog lamps Roll over protection system Electric door mirrors Service indicator Service History - 15 Stamps - 101, 000 Miles First registered and pre delivery inspected by Astle BMW in Grimsby this is a very well serviced 2.8 detailing no less than 15 individual engine services covering just over 100k. Supporting this is a thick folder of bills as pictured covering many aspects of Z3 ownership. A summary of some of the more recent work is detailed below. In addition to the servicing receipts the file also contains every MOT slip from current right back to the first one in year 2000, in addition the servicing documents date back to year 2000. A proper history. I bought this car at the start of Summer 17 as having owned many of them over the years appreciated the model and knew it was a safe investment with little risk. I enjoyed casual summer days in this car and it has been really fettled with in my ownership, dry storage with cover and trickle charger, more detailing than driving and me fine honing many working parts throughout the process. For me its always been a really simple formula that works so well when the climate turns more favorable, moving forward the appeal of these 6 cylinder early cars will only gain momentum. When I bought it I gave it a complete heath check, despite it displaying signs of having had a recent major service I dropped the oil and changed the filter emptying clean oil along the way. All fuel and brake lines were found to be good with many suspension parts noted as having been replaced. I replaced a few exhaust clamps also and fitted a new exhaust finishing piece, in a sense I have been as personal with this BMW as I am ever likely to be with any other, simply because I took an interest in the model 20 years ago and its never really faded. It has been a joy to use, returning me as much pleasure as vehicles that were ten and twenty times its value and in reality more pound for pound, a genuine joy of a BMW. - New Convertible Hood due to fading of fabric - Refurbished alternator - Brake pipe sections replaced - New front coil springs - Vey good tyres - All brakes are good - Fully tried and tested Condition The paintwork is great and will meet with most peoples expectations, nothing whatsoever in the way of disappointment. This well maintained garaged Black roadster is not to be missed. It has to my my mind the perfect combination of colors, spec, engine and provenance that make it stand out head & shoulders above the other cars that make on the market that all look as if they are their to make up the numbers by comparison. You get what you pay for. Aside some superficial marks on the alloys there are no cosmetic complaints and no rust, its all well fed and shined. The cabin is bone dry and exactly as it should be, as is the boot and engine bay, care pets, mats door shuts etc. This is the engine to have and I have owned them all, many people think this engine is surpassed by the 3.0, its not, do your research. The creamy throttle response and abundance of torque makes for an extremely light well balanced high performance sports car, easy and light in traffic and to park and will eat road at speed when required. One of the best Roadsters of all time, heaps of fun and achieves this through its diversity and comfort as an everyday sporting convertible. The 2.8 with wider track is the model to have, rear wheel drive 6 cylinder manual droptops rarely come better than this, a true modern classic. Other Information Chassis : WBACJ32090LB86578 Engine : 25278733 D.O.R : 02 10 1997 * 5 Previous keepers * HPI Clear in every respect * Fresh MOT to accompany current MOT expired 12-01-18 * All tyres are very fresh and thick with tread * BMW owners Wallet * Complete package of owners manuals and supplementations * Total Toolkit * All engine labels * Radio Code card * Battery isolator £4,250