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Possible Purchase - BMW Z3

I am thinking about purchasing a 1997 BMW Z3 2.8l with 130k miles on the clock and 9 previous owners. What should I look out for, what should I be wary of and what questions should I ask the garage?

It has almost a FSH, the last being at 102k.

It won't be my first car, just a weekend joy.

Asked on 27 September 2011 by Chris D S

Answered by Honest John
See: www.honestjohn.co.uk/carbycar/bmw/z3-roadster-1997/

Obviously don't pay too much. These cars are trading from around £2,000.

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