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Author Topic: BMW Z3 or Porsche Boxter?  (Read 6032 times)

Offline Bob_Roller

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Re: BMW Z3 or Porsche Boxter?
« Reply #15 on: August 18, 2009, 02:07:16 PM »
From what I have heard from people that have driven the Roadster, and the Coupe versions of the Z-3, the Coupe was better handling than the Roadster, due to body flex of a convertible .

But the coupe does have an unusual look to it, kinda like an MGB-GT .

You like it, or you hate it .
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Re: BMW Z3 or Porsche Boxter?
« Reply #16 on: August 18, 2009, 02:30:19 PM »
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From what I have heard from people that have driven the Roadster, and the Coupe versions of the Z-3, the Coupe was better handling than the Roadster, due to body flex of a convertible .

But the coupe does have an unusual look to it, kinda like an MGB-GT .

You like it, or you hate it .

You could place me firmly in the LOVE it catagory.

It reminds me of the Jag-Hearse from the movie "Harold and Maude"

But much cooler of course.

weasel01

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Re: BMW Z3 or Porsche Boxter?
« Reply #17 on: August 18, 2009, 02:31:38 PM »
I'm reading about nakasil engine failures on some 90's model BMW cars?

I thought that was a good thing on the motorcycles?
Wonder whats up wih the cars?

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Re: BMW Z3 or Porsche Boxter?
« Reply #18 on: August 21, 2009, 02:25:07 PM »
I just ordred a maintenance manual specifically for the entire Z-3 series of vehicles .

It's by Bentley publishers, it was highly recommended by the independent BMW shop that  I use for those jobs that I shouldn't get involved with yet, like flushing the brake system .

Got it at Amazom.com, for $75US .
« Last Edit: August 21, 2009, 06:41:30 PM by Bob_Roller »
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Re: BMW Z3 or Porsche Boxter?
« Reply #19 on: August 21, 2009, 03:37:32 PM »
Ampy,  The F-150 is a sports car with a BIG trunk. The Bimmer has a tiny trunk. The Beemer has no trunk. Drive or ride whatever suits that day's needs. Don't worry, Be happy...  B-double E-double R-UN

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Re: BMW Z3 or Porsche Boxter?
« Reply #20 on: October 03, 2009, 10:32:17 AM »
I had a Porsche 924 and currently own a '71 2.2 litre 911T.

924 was great everyday car, but a bit bland. 911 is old, has diabolical handling due to worn susp rubbers, but is a nice fun car.

I went from Johannesburg to Lake Kariba in the 924, but wouldn't do that in the 911.