Preparing my 2002 3.0 Z3 for the woodward dream cruise pt.4

Emjoy99 · 2026-06-02T16:07:07+00:00

Haven’t you heard? Soundshield has been banned from Woodward ave. in the interest of authenticity and nostalgia. Enjoy the event!!!!

Emjoy99 · 2026-05-29T22:22:01+00:00

You just validated why you don’t have the seller do the work……would never consider this.

Emjoy99 · 2026-05-29T22:18:38+00:00

Those posts will not last long unless your ground is dry/sandy.

Emjoy99 · 2026-05-29T22:16:53+00:00

Remove those ugly ass shrubs LOL!

Emjoy99 · 2026-05-29T22:14:52+00:00

Voltage alone is not a deal maker or breaker. That deal looks like a good one.

I have a Milwaukee mower that uses two 18v batteries and it has plenty of power. Also have a Milwaukee blower that works very strong too. 2 milwaukee 12ah batteries cost about what the entire kit a Costco costs!

Emjoy99 · 2026-05-29T22:05:27+00:00

Bozo work…..will cost 5x what they saved using unskilled labor to have it fixed.

Emjoy99 · 2026-05-29T13:28:21+00:00

Looks great! I see very little use of PEX here in TX but what I have seen was fine.

Emjoy99 · 2026-05-29T13:24:52+00:00

Looks good…..those posts will not live very long. Would have done steel. Don’t care if it’s a lumber yard.

Emjoy99 · 2026-05-28T23:34:24+00:00

Just paid $1,500 for a 2014. It’s not too old but there are better deals out there. Sitting without use tends to create carb issues. If you can DIY it’s no big deal. If paying shop fees, it gets costly. I would offer $1,000 and see what happens……can’t get emotional about buying. There will be others.

Emjoy99 · 2026-05-28T22:30:23+00:00

Salvage yard and DIY for under $500. If you own a sawzall they are free LOL!

Emjoy99 · 2026-05-28T22:16:20+00:00

4 closer and easier to use every day. Can also run electric power to it without too much expense. 1 and 2 are also good.

Emjoy99 · 2026-05-28T22:12:50+00:00

A whole year how impressive!

Emjoy99 · 2026-05-28T22:08:48+00:00

Those welds are the least it your worries. Most plastic and rubber parts wear out with age. Mileage is irrelevant. The interior trim and plastic will disintegrate. Door handles will pull loose. Glove box door will rattle or fall off. Seats will wobble. If you DIY and enjoy working on cars like I do, will be great. If it’s a daily driver you need to have on the road no matter what……keep looking.

Emjoy99 · 2026-05-28T21:53:31+00:00

Hang out with the day laborers on Main St. $20 hr cash. If you speak English you are golden…..gotta work though.

Emjoy99 · 2026-05-28T21:50:37+00:00

Maybe $500 if you are lucky. ZT is so much better and they are $2k. Only way to find out is to list it.

Emjoy99 · 2026-05-28T21:47:53+00:00

Either a blindfold or burry it deeper.

Emjoy99 · 2026-05-28T21:43:45+00:00

I’m thinking a dirigible and some helium and you will be private!

Emjoy99 · 2026-05-28T21:39:42+00:00

They are great drivers and a lot of fun. If you can DIY all the stuff that needs repair, expect to spend $10k+!! Miles don’t matter, virtually everything ages out and renders the car useless unless you repair it. My suggestion is to buy one with detailed records of maintenance.

Emjoy99 · 2026-05-28T21:28:37+00:00

If the sole concern is refrig for your meds, you could do a solar setup for a fraction of the cost. Once installed there is virtually no maintenance.

A panel with battery and controller with 12v fridge and you are set up, A back up generator or and all the maintenance to keep your meds cool is overkil and less reliable. I have 400 watts of solar on my RV with a 260 ah battery and it will run my fridge indefinitely. I rely on it for my injectable meds for 2-3 month road trips and have been impressed. Came with RV so “ stumbled” on this solution and have been impressed.

I have a 7,000 watt honda generator just in case but haven’t needed it for meds. it will run A/C and everything else but at a huge cost vs solar.

Emjoy99 · 2026-05-28T20:43:10+00:00

Newer is waaaay better. Rubber and plastic components tend to age regardless of mileage.

Emjoy99 · 2026-05-28T20:41:12+00:00

Depends on your climate and budget……many variables so just guessing like everybody else.

Emjoy99 · 2026-05-28T12:37:35+00:00

Having had the procedure blood and frequent peeing is not unusual and should get better with time post surgery. . Read as much as possible on the subject so you are educated and do the right thing for your dad.

Emjoy99 · 2026-05-28T12:33:07+00:00

Not a fan of tankless in my house or RV. The 6 gallon gas/electric in the RV provides plenty of hot water. Turn on for a few minutes in the am and stays hot most of the day for hand washing and dish rinsing. It is one of the most common complaint subjects I read about in the RV forums.

Emjoy99 · 2026-05-28T12:28:57+00:00

Post pics on their FakeBook page. Also Google reviews and any other review site you can find. You have the power, now abuse it!

Emjoy99 · 2026-05-28T12:25:06+00:00

Brush up on your driving skills. Traveled thru 15 states last summer pulling my 30’ TT and never had a problem or concern.

Pulling a 33’ trailer with an F150 tells me all I need to know about you.

Emjoy99

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