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1.8 vs 2.5/2.8 Z3
Ok, I am sure its been beaten to hell... But for the poor among us who need to get a Z3, what are the advantages of the 1.8 vs the small 6s?
Besides power, we all know the power and torque are lower big time.
Maintenance wise, how does the 1.8 fare? What are we talking to keep it running smooth? Any real work?
I guess my big concerns are the engine, and the A/C. I can fix the rest myself.
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Quote: Ok, I am sure its been beaten to hell... But for the poor among us who need to get a Z3, what are the advantages of the 1.8 vs the small 6s?
Besides power, we all know the power and torque are lower big time.
Maintenance wise, how does the 1.8 fare? What are we talking to keep it running smooth? Any real work?
I guess my big concerns are the engine, and the A/C. I can fix the rest myself. | I have friends who have both smaller engines and friends that have 3.0s and m roadsters.I myself have a 2.8 but I have done some modifications.My friend has the exact same car as mine stock and there is quite a differance between the two,but his car still can get out of its own way.I WOULD GET A 2.8 OR 3.0 WHICHEVER THERE IS A DEAL ON AT THE TIME AS I DID.everybody i know with a 4 or a smaller 6 wishes they went bigger except for one nice older COUPLE (as in 60s couple)they love thier 4 and they do get better mileage guess it is up to you? MAYBE THIS ARTICLE WILL HELP
http://www.motorbar.co.uk/bmwz3.htm
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Well, price is a big issue, because I am poor. And I have an S54, so I dont really need the power.
The real question is, which is easier to maintain/fix since there will be no warranty.
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Quote: Well, price is a big issue, because I am poor. And I have an S54, so I dont really need the power.
The real question is, which is easier to maintain/fix since there will be no warranty. | I can tell you that the 1.9 sells alot cheaper and is still a fun car,my buddy got a deal on it and he likes it. Infact there is one for sale here in clearwater driven past it bunch of times looks in good shape. can check on it if you like.
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poor with an s54 ha! just joking that car thats for sale is a one owner female lives next to a friend of mine
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Quote: Well, price is a big issue, because I am poor. And I have an S54, so I dont really need the power.
The real question is, which is easier to maintain/fix since there will be no warranty. | My dad back in Europe has a '96 1.8 Z3. He only replaced one bigger part on it (200+ dollars) during the whole lifetime of the car. He does not drive it a whole lot and has 90,000 miles on it, most of it non-highway. He never drives in stop-and-go traffic (if that would make a big difference).
Besides a little lack of power, he is very happy with it. He might replace it with a Mini...
Another friend of mine has a 97 318i. I think he has about 70k miles; never had to fix anything on it...
So, I would think they are pretty reliable. But so are the 2.5/2.8s probably 
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1.8 vs 2.5/2.8 Z3