😂 that’s why I just bought a black 3.0i with the same kzfaq.info/get/bejne/kLd9q7hlu8nIeJ8.html

@@DavidBello Mines Black as well.

I have a 05 5speed manual

@@CarsofGlasgow I absolutely love these cars. quirks and all.

@@DavidBello do you guys recommend this car as a daily???

I have a really high spec E46 2.2i with tourmaline violet paint and Purple nappa leather interior and all the options and I have two months to find an offroad parking space for it. (uk) I was restoring it gradually. I bought two wings recently. I researched decent home sprayjobs and made a decent fist of the first one. I had planned to do the other one soon but it's looking like I'm going to have to scrap her. Eviction. Owner is selling up after three years of tenancy. PITA If anyone wants this car email me. EdShift@gmail.com. 150,000 miles and never missed a beat. Been stationary for about a year so brakes will need work. Free to a good home. Luv and Peace. It last had an mot 2 years ago so it's not that far gone. The brakes are binding but beyond that It will drive fine. I bought it at 70,000 and it had nothing but motorway miles to 150,000. I used to commute 1 hour to work each day as a developer for an oil company. Racked up the miles but it always got what it needed. I cannot bring myself to scrap it. It's a really high end (optioned) e46 and there can't be too many of them still on the road. Get in touch if you're willing to take this on. More Luv and Peace.

Daniel Marshall Volvo 240, 0-60: yes. Lol I am buying another 245 soon because I do miss a car that I can stand on the roof. And actually put things in.

Just go for the M, manual (stick) only...?

@@WanderingFriar I've had a 316, 2 x 318, 525 and a 730, all except the latter were manual stick shifts. Gearboxes were never a problem, more like everything else, brakes, electrics, sensors, instruments, oil leaks and premature rust. As for parts prices, don't go there.

Ray B that’s a magnetic/suction cup thing from AUTOZONE i bought in 2016. The suction cup is one of those extra grippy porous goopy rubber ones that you have to wash and keep dust off so it will stick to anything. It’s the same material used in those phone holder ads where you stick the phone to the wall or fridge and it grips to almost every surface.

Edited : Roof.

HellndZ Z4 I will try the $10 Amazon aux plugin. But I don’t think I can learn to love the SMG... everything else is passable.

pontus laurell working hard to keep the mood light since the complaints can become real downers. The V50 is essentially an S40 estate-the entry level Volvo that tends to be the first one to go, usually when the non-metered expansion tank breaks and overheats the car. But I wouldn’t mind an AWD 5 speed model. That’s what I call a Mini-R.

Team Ground02 true, the parts come at a premium. Some good non-OE companies exist for these. But from what I’ve seen these BMWs look pretty easy to wrench on. No, not even close to the Miata or S2K. But definitely doesn’t require fancy scanners or software like The S60R. This is a simple car, before early iDrive was standard. Well, as simple as BMW was willing to be. Haha. Thanks for watching!

CarsofGlasgow but we still love them :)

@@DavidBello We do! Had the roof down much?

Try lubricating the two universal joints on the steering column with oil. Mine initially felt a bit nervous on motorways, this totally cured it. We never 80F get in the Highlands of Scotland :-)

@@unixnerd23 ive seen that fix too, may try it

Dan depends on condition of both cars....

@@danielmiklas4893 I'm a bit scared about the SMG part. For example in my car one of the most expensive repairs is the turbo and I fully overhauled it for around 500 USD in my country. However, I'm afraid the SMG would be a completely different story and it would go up to 3000 USD even here.

Nick's DIY yes some people have serviced just the motor. It’s like the key fobs, where BMW says “not serviceable, must buy new $2-300 key” when the battery can be replaced if you’re willing to cut and solder.

I also drove an i3 for the first time last week and loved it! That regen braking is a class of its own! How cool is that carbon fibre too!?

@@DavidBello Yeah I love the carbon fiber, finally not just a cosmetic thing! Still love my Volvo 740, I tried to sell it but almost cried, so I kept it.

simon cutler I hear this voice in my head every time I drive it.

@@DavidBello Beautiful car tho!

New God the $10 Amazon one worked fine, it just needed some extra glue to hold on place.

How much did you spend for the motor and installation?

Sam Watkins it’s firm, and sporty, like the 128i or my NA Miata with Eibach suspension, but the bitter wheels help. This has the M sport suspension option which is a bit lower and stiffer. That’s all to say I really enjoy it.

@@DavidBello thank you, I currently live in lebanon, the roads here are terrible and I was thinking to get it and use it as a daily drive but now I am reconsidering that! Thanks

There is a 15mm greater ride height with the 2.5 SE version.

RhettyforFun I’m willing to work through these problems, because the driving experience is so rewarding.

Settle for generic... Miata will serve you well.

jsegura525 I wish. I saw it in town and just had to shoot it.

dodgecrazy1970 I understand that completely. You’ll be somewhat relieved to know I bought a 6 speed z4 just a few days ago. That one has 275k miles so it’s absolutely going to need more repairs in other departments but the engine sounds great and the Trans shifts like a charm. I’m selling the SMG one here. I did repair the GM5 myself so the only thing left to fix is the top hydraulic motors and sell it while she’s still all there. I will miss the condition of this car though.

Andy's Videos i can only afford one expensive European at a time 😞

BMW Reviewer so far so good! 🤞🤞

Defelater better? You forget I just bought the thing so that’s how it’s aged.

Why

Leo Ukmar depends what you’re asking out of it.

David Bello So for which circumstances would you prefer each car?

Fuel economy, sound, stock power, quiet driving, safety, comfort: Z4 Track driving or building a Motorsport car, cheaper parts and greater aftermarket support, sun visors: Miata Ease of maintenance/repairs/reliability: tie. I haven’t driven a Z3 to experience the difference but from what I have read, the NB Miata seems to be the better car.

David Bello Thank your for your neutral and precise answer! Really appreciate that on your channel! I do have an NB on my own and since my hometown is just 20 minutes away from munich I do see Z3's more often. So I just can underline what you're saying!