2001 BMW Z3 3.0i | A German Miata?

[@DMN3901]

It wasn't in NFS3 but was in High Stakes. Those were good times.

[@Gyozageezer]

Thanks for the informative review of the Z3. How would you compare the Z3 to your Miata ND?

[@beauwulf]

Wonder if the throttle cable just need to be readjusted/tightened. It has a M54 engine, which should have very linear power and great response.

[@sebastianstoian6233]

Its electronic throttle, version 1. A tune would fix it.

[@z3_aficionado]

You would be right if we were talking about the pre-facelift z3... The face-lifted z3 came with m52tu or m54bxx with ms43 with an electronic tb. Love the disa valve in them but the e-tb was something to debate about although it was necessary as a whole intake air system.

[@patricsteele]

I'd vote for the comparison with an NC hardtop.

[@mauricesoulis1590]

Enjoyable and thorough as always, so totally entertaining! I’m in sf area so no soft tops any longer sadly. I’m in a great area n garage my prht 13’ so maybe a z4 with hard top? Ya I know not in same league but at this time? Not much left. 65 now n I’ve had alpines, mgb-triumph omg so many fiat etc all the way to v12 xjs/ so many vettes too- l Allroad Audis but always wanted to try these! 007 car ya??🏆

[@mauricesoulis1590]

Oh ya the 50 plus ponies n 2 cylinders make all the diff