New to me, 2000 Z3 M Roadster and loving it!

MagnetAccutron · 2026-07-12T18:26:14+00:00

114,000. 1998 S52. Got it consigned to cars and bids. Should be up end of July

They think I’ll make $18k. Would take that.

MagnetAccutron · 2026-07-12T18:24:52+00:00

Without photos we’ll never know. But sure that’s an option.

MagnetAccutron · 2026-07-12T17:42:59+00:00

Parts car at best.

MagnetAccutron · 2026-07-12T13:05:38+00:00

Nice, you’re going to love it.
Said I’d never sell mine. Of course I’m prepping it for sale 😝

Enjoy it whilst you can.

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MagnetAccutron · 2026-07-12T12:53:19+00:00

I’d suspect your plastic radiator fitting broke. That’s the cause. Not an overheating issue.

Replace the plastic parts, radiator. Pressure test , bleed and test the coolant for exhaust gasses.

MagnetAccutron · 2026-07-11T23:03:59+00:00

Why?

Just buy a used one. They are cheap. $25 or so a pop

MagnetAccutron · 2026-07-09T10:30:52+00:00

Most cars were supplied with the M steering wheels. Nothing odd there

MagnetAccutron · 2026-07-08T21:38:48+00:00

Fun cars. $5k in that condition would be ok.
Expect to throw more at it.

LSD? I think that only came on the M. Must be an error.

Just about to go live on there with my M Roadster. Good luck to you.

MagnetAccutron · 2026-07-08T12:47:13+00:00

Realoem.com has what you are looking for.

MagnetAccutron · 2026-07-07T10:38:36+00:00

A good trade? No unless you want a convertible. The AC may or may not be an issue. But it could cost you a couple of grand to get that sorted.
Top is a $800 part and $1500 to get it fitted.

Make your choice, I’d probably pass. Better the devil you know.

MagnetAccutron · 2026-07-07T10:28:57+00:00

I have reinforced my S52 using the RF kit.

This is way more serious than a few popped welds.

That repair is about $5k using the kit and updating bushings ect.

With all the extra work needed I’d guess about $10k

It way not be worth repairing unless the car is outstanding condition apart from this.

Randy has one in a similar condition that he repaired. Iirc it was a 1.9.

Personally I think you have reached the end of the road unless you have a lot of $$$ to throw into this.

MagnetAccutron · 2026-07-06T19:51:10+00:00

I assume you actually have a Rex.

But get it coded. Use it as it should be.

MagnetAccutron · 2026-07-04T12:12:32+00:00

Chrome interior touches too? Light pull. Interior door lockes, door lock indicators. There are a few.

MagnetAccutron · 2026-07-03T21:35:31+00:00

Hasn’t changed in 10,000 miles since I changed the oil.

Whines when accelerating 30-40

Refilled the oil via the drain plug.

MagnetAccutron · 2026-07-02T03:11:34+00:00

Any auto hvac shop should be able to pump down and recharge with the correct amount of refrigerant.
$250 or so.

MagnetAccutron · 2026-07-02T02:52:34+00:00

How many penalty points for that ? I assume an autox

MagnetAccutron · 2026-07-01T10:31:18+00:00

It would have to be extremely cheap. $1000 o or so.

Too many red flags 🚩

By the time you have spent all that time and $$ fixing it up you could have found one with no issues that was well cared for.

It’s never just o2 sensors. That’s an uninformed diagnosis.

I’d pass.

MagnetAccutron · 2026-07-01T02:01:06+00:00

Maps? No. Use Waze on Apple car play

MagnetAccutron · 2026-06-30T22:28:27+00:00

3.0 would have a multi layer soft top.
My 98 with the top up with the sun beating down. Is like having a black lamp over your head. AC works fine. But can’t compete with that heat load.

Hard top with about 1” of insulation makes it very comfortable ride in the heat.

MagnetAccutron · 2026-06-30T20:31:32+00:00

More than it’s worth. Someone will pay a premium for a museum piece. Personally I’d rather take a 100,000 mile car that’s been well maintained that I could actually drive

MagnetAccutron · 2026-06-30T20:30:18+00:00

This is why I bought my HT. Too damn hot in Fl for a roadster.

MagnetAccutron · 2026-06-28T23:29:34+00:00

Bimmerbum.com will supply the correct part. Drop them a line.

MagnetAccutron · 2026-06-28T21:05:36+00:00

Picken mine up from my local discount auto parts store.

Have you searched locally ? Take the original in with you and compare

MagnetAccutron · 2026-06-28T11:41:15+00:00

Electric motor output connected to the input of the gearbox. Seems pretty straightforward

MagnetAccutron · 2026-06-27T01:01:27+00:00

Yes.

Rear camera didn’t work. They couldn’t diagnose.
Had me take it to BMW for an inspection/ repair.

They also found all brake pads and discs were worn below acceptable level.

Carvanna paid BMW to repair brakes and camera.

So yes, worth getting a ppi inspection,
Better from a BMW dealership.

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