I am new to this forum but I am considering the purchase of a 1998 Z3 M roadster with 1600 original miles. I have read that the early cars did not have traction control as this car does not. Is this a rarity amongst the '98 M's? If so does anyone know how many they made in '98 both with and without traction? Also what do you think a car like this should be worth? The car is Imola red with the red and black interior and side air bags and again 1600 original miles. Thanks for the help.
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None of the 98 Ms had traction control.
On a car with that low of mileage, you need to see service records. Many services are time-based not just mileage-based. Otherwise, it sounds like an interesting find!
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I have seen some '98's listed as having traction control and Edmund's lists it as standard. What would you consider time based services? Is there anything I need to look for in particular? Are the cars reliable?
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Edmunds is wrong in this case.
Brake and clutch fluid must be changed every 2 years. Coolant is every 3-4 years (I change mne every 2 so I'm not sure). Also, I believe the oil is supposed to be changed at least every 12 months regardless of mileage.
These cars are very reliable in general.
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Quote: None of the 98 Ms had traction control.
On a car with that low of mileage, you need to see service records. Many services are time-based not just mileage-based. Otherwise, it sounds like an interesting find! | Jon, my coupe was manufactured in November 98, and I have traction control. Not sure if it was originally sold as a 99 though.
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Quote: | Jon, my coupe was manufactured in November 98, and I have traction control. Not sure if it was originally sold as a 99 though. | That's probably a 99 MY. Isn't the MY cutoff usually October?
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Is there any rarity in a '98 Z3 M roadster without traction control?