British Edition Z3

[Z3Judd]

I just bought my first Z3 and got lucky to find a 1999 British Edition. My roadster isn’t perfect but I’m looking forward to making it better as the years pass. I can turn a wrench but I can also strip a bolt, lol. Looking forward to going through the archives and learning many tips and tricks. Feel free to give me any heads up about things I should watch out for. It’s a 1999 with 36k miles. But the carfax and the car have differing stories. There some small rust in the battery try that looks like old over charge spill. Sorry. Getting ahead of myself. Just got the car home after about a 250me drive home. Washed and plan to do bigger detail tomorrow to see where the journey goes.

 

[andyglym]

to the Forum from West, England. Fire away with any specific questions as the issue will have most likely to have been noted before.

 

[Keet]

Hello and welcome to the forum

 

[Z3Judd]

I got some detailing to do. I may have to get a pro.

 

[t-tony]

Hi Judd, welcome from me near Lincoln UK, which part of the USA are you in please? What motor does your Z3 have?

Tony.

 

[Shelly]

 

[Z Victor 1]

Hi and welcome from Derby, UK. 'British Edition' ? The steering wheel is on the wrong side.

 

[Ian&Sue]

from North Yorkshire UK.

Ian & Sue.

 

[Robert Hill]

Welcome from Alloa Scotland

 

[Z3Judd]

The engine is a

2.8 L. My genetic code says I’m from the UK but my birth certificate says USA. I love both places. I don’t really care which side the steering wheel is on as long as the vehicle rolls. I have loved driving through Scotland, English, and Ireland. Except parking in garages the cities. That’s close quarters, lol.
Just finished clay bar on the car. There’s some rust in the battery tray but seem mostly surface. Planning to do a Griots compound with orange pad. Hopefully that’s will help. Otherwise I’ll save my money and send it to the pros. But that battery

tray comes first.

 

[Z Victor 1]

Hi again, Just curious what makes the car 'British Edition' ? Was that a model option in the US? How does it differ from the 'regular' models?
Cheers,
Ken.

 

[Jam03]

onlyZ3

OnlyZ3, your best source for Z3 Coupe (E368) and Roadster (E367) information.

www.onlyz3.com

Hi again, Just curious what makes the car 'British Edition' ? Was that a model option in the US? How does it differ from the 'regular' models?
Cheers,
Ken.

 

[Z3Judd]

The British Traditional Exclusive Edition was built in 1999. I assume for the US market. 300 made. 2.8L engine with manual transmission, Dunkelgrün II color, Green top, champagne leather seats with green piping. 16in Double spoke silver wheels. Birdseye maple console trim.
Finished my paint clean up. It’s not perfect but I’m happy with my effort.
Before

 

[Z3Judd]

 

[Z Victor 1]

Thanks for the information @Z3Judd, I had never heard of that 'version' of the car. Looking good!

 

[PHILIP BAXTER]

Hi, and welcome from me in Cardiff.

 

[Lee]

Thanks for the information @Z3Judd, I had never heard of that 'version' of the car. Looking good!

This is also a new one on me. Pretty cool actually that there's such a thing.

Welcome to the fold.

 

[hard top]

to the Forum.

 

[Nodzed]

Hi again, Just curious what makes the car 'British Edition' ? Was that a model option in the US? How does it differ from the 'regular' models?
Cheers,
Ken.

Here you go Ken

onlyZ3

OnlyZ3, your best source for Z3 Coupe (E368) and Roadster (E367) information.

www.onlyz3.com

 

[Z3Judd]

I think BMW should have gone all in with the US British Tradition Exclusive Edition and put the steering on the Right, Lol. Wait, it that case it may have just been a UK car in green.