Outside of the workshop, my favourite part of Wheeler Dealers was when MB would introduce a small business specialist - so I really enjoyed meeting Mike at The Zed Shed. There's something great about someone finding a niche market and building a business within it. I doubt there is anything Mike doesn't know about Z3/Z4's. More of that sort of content would be very welcome. Merry Christmas.
@HighPeakAutos9 ай бұрын
Thanks! I’m glad you enjoyed it. I’d love to do more of this it’s just a bit more time consuming
@adzy1669 ай бұрын
Great comment. I used to get my old spider serviced at a place in Canterbury called MOBITECH. Similar sort of deal to the Z shed - there was nothing he didn’t know about old Alfa Romeos. Great days
@siriax16919 ай бұрын
It was SO worth it, brilliant move Matt.@@HighPeakAutos
@jonathanfarber9 ай бұрын
Absolutely Bob! friend of the family is a Jaguar specialist in Manchester of some fifty years, sadly he's not very well now, but seeing Mike in that video is exactly how I remember Steve in his workshop surrounded by ten or more Jaguars at a time, all varying ages and states of repair with near encyclopaedic Jaguar knowledge. Desperately trying to break away from my daily filming duties to shoot a mini doc of him before he's no longer capable.
@paulwilliams27279 ай бұрын
@HighPeakAutos now someone else will now have a greater awareness of what might be wrong with their roof. Top stuff Matt, keep it up as I really enjoy the content.
@petersmitham82739 ай бұрын
Don’t you just LOVE an expert who knows exactly what he’s doing and doesn’t talk bullshit?…long live the Zed Shed..🎉❤
@paulgreen7586 ай бұрын
hi mate where is the Zed Shed, ive a Z4 that BMW couldn't fix
@zg00179 ай бұрын
Good job showing the guy doing the roof fixes, gives an extra value to your videos
@HighPeakAutos9 ай бұрын
Thanks 👍
@richardpeters40869 ай бұрын
It almost makes me want to buy a Z3, ONLY so that I can visit Mike !! Mike is a legend. Properly, decent, knowledgeable and friendly. You should do more videos, where we can see the mechanics & trademen, that you use.
@murrieteacher9 ай бұрын
I think we should be introduced to your paint man, and also the upholsterers.
@Mart16g9 ай бұрын
Just thinking the same…
@hugobloemers44259 ай бұрын
What a cool and lucky little car, and nice to see the Z-shed. When Matt decided to throw in a roof, after previously saying that was not the plan, I instantly knew the budget would be blown out of the window.
@robertarbuckle84939 ай бұрын
Seeing that the video is over 30 minutes long....I'm guessing you're going to massively overspend.
@HighPeakAutos9 ай бұрын
Yeah its a lonnngggg one
@dominicedwards91179 ай бұрын
Nice work though Matt, you’ve done that zed proud
@paulmcgee18679 ай бұрын
😂😂
@BlackStallione9 ай бұрын
@@HighPeakAutosthat's what she said 😅
@siriax16919 ай бұрын
It is so good Matt.@@HighPeakAutos
@erg77326 ай бұрын
Gorgeous car! I loved seeing the zed shed segment. More of this please!!
@paulbaddiley73269 ай бұрын
Really good vid today matt ! was great to see an expert diagnose your car for you on screen
@HighPeakAutos9 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@irinelnecsulescu6519 ай бұрын
Seeing you’re video make a me very happy. I bought myself a z3 in summer for £1300. I only spent £550 on it on a full service and a catalytic converter. So not bad 😊
@andrewgabbott1029 ай бұрын
Absolutely superb. The best car show not on TV. The fixing the roof technical bit was great as well because unlike programmes like Wheeler Dealers it was all real and not made for TV. It's great to see a Car channel that's not trying to be Top Gear or Grand Tour.
@smithyhouses1005 ай бұрын
Really enjoyed this one,specially when you were at The Z Shed, Mike certainly knows his stuff on Beemers.
@JosephPalmerT5D59 ай бұрын
Really enjoyed your slight departure from your norm. The mechanic input and whoever was getting in there with the camera was very interesting. Great to see you mixing it up a bit.
@HighPeakAutos9 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@69hongkongphooey9 ай бұрын
Of all the fixer upper videos you do, this for me was by far the best, it has a bit more of that Wheeler Dealer “technical” stuff in it. Love seeing the cottage industry getting involved at sensible rates looking after older cars. Brilliant, more like this 😎
@Brigitte.2869 ай бұрын
& it's good for their business too. Which just makes Matt all the nicer
@neilmarshment29109 ай бұрын
Really enjoyed watching the roof fault diagnostics. Great to see the skills and experience of the people and businesses that you use.
@HighPeakAutos9 ай бұрын
Thanks 👍
@leehughes26669 ай бұрын
That BMW guy is first class, wish all mechanics were like him.
@TheZedShed9 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@karl12349999 ай бұрын
Liking extra content at the z shed
@Headline_Hunter9 ай бұрын
This Z3 suits you really well, Matt. I think you should consider making it your Christmas present. These cars are likely to appreciate in value quickly, and you should find a suitable buyer in no time. No one manufactures cars like this anymore. And if I'm not mistaken, this is a 6-cylinder, which is a good specification. Excellent job on this one; it's a find of the year for me!
@asdreww9 ай бұрын
Are these 2 litre ones a 6 cylinder? I know the bigger engined ones are, wasn't sure about these smaller
@lash94009 ай бұрын
I was wondering the same thing, I remember BMW had a 6 pot 2.3 L but not sure about the 2.0L
@Headline_Hunter9 ай бұрын
@@lash9400 As far as my knowledge goes, the BMW Z3 boasted a range of petrol engines across its model lineup: A 1.8-1.9 L M43/M44 inline-four powerplant, the inline-six category featured engines spanning from 2.0 L to 3.0 L, denoted as M52/M54, and 3.2 L S50/S52/S54 inline 6.
@michaelwalton36319 ай бұрын
Yep 6cyl. Engine compartment is full and exhausts are twin.
@stevegreenly22599 ай бұрын
The repairs / makeover you have done to that ageing Z3 has transformed the car. It’s another quality classic saved from the scrap man. Well done Matt
@GerrySFVGaming9 ай бұрын
Good to see you show the work in the background. Would love to see more like this :)
@ca99689 ай бұрын
The 3 liter in manual was an absolute peach of a car...I had one in the early 2000`s in South Africa, great around town, fun on little skirmishes at traffic lights and really really good on long drives across the country.
@anthonydowling33569 ай бұрын
@anthonydowling I bet you avoided the shanty towns .I heard car jacking is a thing there.
@rogergeorge70399 ай бұрын
I have one. And yes an amazing little car….it’s a pity we can’t attach a photo
@TravellingTechie9 ай бұрын
I love these sort of specialists (like the Zed Shed) that work in a myriad of Industrial Units up and down the country, solving problems and keeping cars like this on the road.
@SleepyGarfield739 ай бұрын
As Jeremy Clarkson observed, nobody lets you out of a side turning if you're driving a BMW...... Have to confess I don't let BMWs out of side turnings on principle.
@narsinisha34589 ай бұрын
I get you buy boring 2000s hatchbacks too, but this right here is the type of content we like to see!
@marianbeach12749 ай бұрын
I loved the way you were nodding knowledgably when Mike from The Zed Shed was explaining what he was doing.
@TheZedShed9 ай бұрын
👍
@carlfama1409 ай бұрын
The interaction with the mechanic is great viewing matt. Love your channel.
@nigelbryant59329 ай бұрын
The Z shed done you a favour. I thought you had bought a boat anchor 😂. You should keep this one Matt. Will only appreciate in value. Happy Xmas to you and your team
@anUntouchable9 ай бұрын
The behind the scenes with the BMW specialist is great content, seeing how they diagnose and work
@boejoss9 ай бұрын
Nice to see a pro using ISTA rather than me muddling my way through the screens 😂
@obellinfantie9 ай бұрын
I did enjoy this video with the new format where we can see what needed to be done to put the car back on the road, so to speak; rather than 'as if by magic "voila"!!!
@paulgardner5609 ай бұрын
Have owned a '98 Z3 for 9 years. Very reliable wee car apart from some bodywork issues. Glad to see another one saved 😊
@picklesrule699 ай бұрын
Roof segment was really interesting, the car looks amazing now definitely a future classic 👌🏻
@tomharding23889 ай бұрын
I love my 2.0 ‘00 Z3, been waiting for the day you get one in. Currently at 104K and I spent the summer treating rust under the sills, foggy lamps and replacing a corroded power steering pipe. Super easy to work on, even on a driveway and feels like a go kart, even with only 150 (minus 23 years) horse power. Mechanically sound after 7 years of ownership and looking forward to many more summers with it.
@MattBeer19719 ай бұрын
Could watch experts like this do their thang, all day long. 🙌
@filipwennergren27129 ай бұрын
Love to see a little bit of the work getting done like this. Greetings from Sweden.
@HighPeakAutos9 ай бұрын
Thanks 👍
@removaldaddy9 ай бұрын
Yeah Mike at the Zed Shed was very helpful, you gave him a cracking advert. Just looked at it on ya website, thought you might have done a picture under the bonnet to make it even more saleable. Great pictures though.
@petercresswell95179 ай бұрын
I have the same car and love it. I paid £5000 for it but it is immaculate. Never charge the battery at the back, there is a charging point on the offside wing under the bonnet that protects the circuits from surges. Keep your eye on the temperature gaugh if it does not warm up it needs a thermostat (common fault) very easy and cheap to do and do the pump while your in there. Try BMW dealer for a key they are clearing old stock of these and did me one for £30. Keep the car values are going up. Cheers Peter
@petrolhead287 ай бұрын
Absolutely love specialist's. The amount they know is amazing and they can save you money and keep your cheap old car on the road. Well done for highlighting the zed shed and showing Mike's diagnosis.
@TheManmoths9 ай бұрын
Great to see you at Mike’s! He’s the man for Zs! I’ve taken my Z4M to him a fair few times!
@antonyclements82288 ай бұрын
Great video. I sold many Z3s at BMW in the late 90’s, they made about £2k over list back then, as there was a 12 month waiting list. The black/black cloth spec, I use to upsell white lotus leather trim for the seats, door cards, handbrake and gear stick bag for £1,250, it really lifted the interior, better than the factory leather and gave it a nice smell too. The 2.8 model was the best to have, as the Z3M is a bit too costly for a Sunday ragtop.
@Asad-zeetwo52419 ай бұрын
You know Matt effed up when he says something like this! Lol 😆 27:17 By the way, I enjoyed the extra bit of content with the guy explaining everything about fixing the roof! 👍💯
@HighPeakAutos9 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed!
@HenryScott-d7g9 ай бұрын
Matt, yet another one I should not have sold ! (Manual roof, perfect leather). Well done.
@gbengaolulode65089 ай бұрын
Great to see some of the people who work behind the scenes to get your cars working again, would love to see the faces of those who clean & make those cars shine. Lovely video, big ups to the Zed Shed
@minibus99 ай бұрын
awesome video, really enjoyed the bit at the Zed shed, felt like a mix of High peak Autos and Transformotion
@edwardbates25629 ай бұрын
How great is it that we got see the work shop and an expert at work?!
@alundavies51719 ай бұрын
enjoyed the video Mike at the zed shed was a very knowledgeable fella indeed!! and think supply and fit a near brand new roof was very cheap!
@TheZedShed9 ай бұрын
Thankyou
@alundavies51719 ай бұрын
@@TheZedShed Happy Christmas all at Zed shed
@ianrobinson92439 ай бұрын
Nice addition to the video showing someone explaining the mechanical bits. Would be good to see a bit more of this and good advertising for those who’s services you use. You could also do a half hour video of you taking off and fitting new plates to show us how it’s done.
@chrisevans4039 ай бұрын
Jeez, there are specialists left in the world, encouraging and heart warming!
@richardshiggins7049 ай бұрын
I love these cars . I feel a future if not an actual classic . The sweet spot is the 190hp 2.8l 6 cyl. The shooting break version is demanding very high prices . I would put up for £4,995 .
@JohnJoannou-xq5rq9 ай бұрын
Is that the Clown Shoe?
@imaniman67979 ай бұрын
I think that's the z3m
@davidperry35319 ай бұрын
Yes, they are a rare beast and would be appreciating every day.....@@JohnJoannou-xq5rq
@kristianspencer19789 ай бұрын
Bread van..😂😂
@ericsbuell9 ай бұрын
Zed Shed...Fixing the car live with commentary about diagnosis whilst being filmed. Ian Tyrrell has a brother from another mother. It's so so good watching an EXPERT perform effortlessly. Thanks, High Peak Autos. 🎄🎅✨
@andrewayling17929 ай бұрын
Interested to see that the Z3 was originally registered on the Isle of Wight - Hence the 'DL' numberplate. The supplying dealers (HGL) were Hunnyhill Garage Ltd who for many years held the BMW dealership for the island.
@shanedavis91669 ай бұрын
Proper old school, Sunday morning blast, sports car. No fuss, no gadgets, just you, the car and the road ahead.
@IvanDP19679 ай бұрын
4K for a fully sorted, proper old school roadster.... Bargain. Was great seeing the whole journey, including the car's visit to the Zed Shed. If I didn't have my (very pampered lol) GT86 I'd be very tempted. Keep these videos coming, we all love them 👍
@mrd649 ай бұрын
I enjoyed the section with the BMW specialist; it would be good to see more of that type of content.
@blueeyedsnake9 ай бұрын
I bet it's a harder job doing these clips with the servicing, but, man is it so much more interesting! I already love your channel, but I really appreciated the inside into the repair. Hope you have time for more! Cheers!
@Macca59 ай бұрын
Love these guys at Z Shed . They are such great guys who know what’s needed 👍🏼
@stephenlane91689 ай бұрын
I always appreciate the witty narrative and humour Matt 😊👌
@brentfairlie91599 ай бұрын
VERY interesting seeing how Mic and the mechanics trouble shoot the Z. Now a nice little car to drive around in the summer that the U.K never has.
@darrenaquilina14039 ай бұрын
Lovely car, especially since it’s a 6 cylinder. Like you well said, this era of BMW’s were a cut above the rest back then. The competition was very poor, unlike today. Keep up the very informative content. Cheers from Malta 🍻.
@urdaeatmoths9 ай бұрын
Just got rid of my Z4 and Mike at the Zed Shed is a Z forum legend. For what he does, he's very cheap and there isn't much he doesn't know! So glad Matt included that bit of the video, amazing advertising for him
@TheZedShed9 ай бұрын
Thanks! 😊
@Darkelf72019 ай бұрын
A brilliant video. I loved the fact that you filmed the Zed Shed guys too. I would love it if you could do that more with your mechanics, Jimmy the Magician etc. Bravo for saving your Z3 - you should probably add it to your collection Matt. I doubt you will get another one, and not in such good condition (now).
@Bikeops20219 ай бұрын
Really nice looking motor. You know some brilliant specialists to bring these back to life, back to reality!
@CymInUA9 ай бұрын
Always thought that if I had the means (and space) to buy future classics at their cheapest and store them for future profit, the z3 would be one of them.
@raymck21159 ай бұрын
Mike is the man, love people who know their cars, in and out
@andrewhenderson39149 ай бұрын
Lovely car,i think the styling of them is spot on. You have saved a future classic and although you may have "m.o.s" it should appreciate in value. Loved the coverage at Mike and the mechanics. Very interesting. Would be great to know what happens to the z3.
@alexandernissen43539 ай бұрын
What a cracking lad the zed shed guy! more of this type of content. It's Gold!
@paulie-Gualtieri.9 ай бұрын
Love these especially a 2.8 or 3.0
@shatbad29609 ай бұрын
Shame they didn't do a V8 but a 6 will do!
@killbill83789 ай бұрын
Its great to see the in-between parts, good mechanics showing the ins and outs of common problems , lots more pls
@deaks259 ай бұрын
I do think the Z3 has aged really well (but I think the same about the Z4) and I can appreciate the softer suspension compared to other cars of the era; makes it reasonable on longer journeys. I find the interior feels more spacious than a Z4. It’s probably just the shaping and angle of the dash, in which case it’s credit to BMW. A friend recently bought a 2.0. She needed a new car but despite her best intentions she couldn’t help herself, she wanted something a bit special as well as practical for one person.
@urdaeatmoths9 ай бұрын
If you sit in a Z3 on a medium to long drive then go into a Z4, they are worlds apart. The Z3 feels special as a weekend car but it's nowhere near as nice as the Z4
@sebo26279 ай бұрын
Great video, as always ...the Zed-Shed part make it even better!!
@vinimaguire81099 ай бұрын
I loved this video Matt you should include more of your associate trades people who help get you these motors back on the road. You must know locally all the best specialists by now around Cheshire even as far as Warrington. You certainly moved out of your comfort zone in this episode. Had to laugh when I saw you start adding subtitles when Mike started speaking which is a must soon as you get west of Chester Rd. God know whats gonna happen if you have to visit anyone in Sheffield eh ??
@jimmyccam9 ай бұрын
Seeing Mr. Parker in action at ZShed was an absolute Marvel. Cobwebs all cleared out of you wallet too! Nice job on a future classic. Needs a garage with a carpet and central heating now. Unfortunately I haven't got one, but if ....
@md-detailing9 ай бұрын
Mike is such an expert and you can see that! Great video and work as always Matt! :D
@twentyrothmans73089 ай бұрын
He comes across as the sort of bloke who wants to fix the car, not the customer, up.
@chriselse5159 ай бұрын
Really enjoyed this video with the diagnostic on the z3 added a bit extra to the video be good to do this to more cars but only specific cars rare ones.
@AdeReeves9 ай бұрын
Love a bit of fault finding ...it's a skill that's fading fast ... 👍
@Dr.Jellyfingers9 ай бұрын
Lovely job, was kind of looking forward to seeing the roof motor opened up though !! Number plates look great 👍
@TheZedShed9 ай бұрын
Have to keep some secrets.. 😂
@MichaelNovak19879 ай бұрын
6 Cylinder. Naturally aspirated..
@heikkikuoppala9 ай бұрын
That's a really nice Z3 now, and the Zed Shed is a true specialist, thank you Matt for including the clip on the video. Merry Christmas!
@2hislopa9 ай бұрын
FIRST !!!!
@kostas79739 ай бұрын
You arse.
@dompede97959 ай бұрын
nooooooooooooooooooooo wayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy so cool
@geoffredrup96169 ай бұрын
Echo the comments below. I really like seeing the specialists demonstrate their knowledge. Great job all round. Can't believe how clean the interior was either. I still think you should garage some of these savers and sell them later down the line as their value appreciates. Anyway, Matt. Thanks for finding your way onto my YT feed and sharing your passion, honesty and humour. Have a great Christmas break and I look forward to some more gems in 2024.
@HighPeakAutos9 ай бұрын
Thank you! All the best to you too
@MrSparklespring9 ай бұрын
Splendid car with that inline six motor sound. I really believe you could upgrade the price since it is a (future) classic! Greetings from Belgium.
@phil_law9 ай бұрын
Nothing more expensive than a cheap BMW so knew the immortal words were coming! Cheers for the upload Matt.
@NickJ24739 ай бұрын
Great video, have to agree with the comments of showing more of Mike & other similar specialist businesses. I hope from this Mike gets more referrals and customers!!
@andyo20889 ай бұрын
Great video Matt Great to see the Zed saved .. and a 2.0 six not the hateful later 2.0 four Ace to see Mike on the channel, absolute genius when it comes to Zeds and my go to for anything on mine .. to the point that I bring it over from Ireland for him to work on it Top bloke 👍 Great video yet again
@WayToManyAssassins9 ай бұрын
Cool showing us taking the car to the mechanics, keep it up 👍
@davyboy3809 ай бұрын
Made up with Mike's diagnostics, he knows his stuff with out doubt. Well done Matt another one under your belt..Looking forward to the next one.Good luck mate for 2024.
@Mrs.Thatcher9 ай бұрын
Want to see more of the work being done to the cars like this one - good job
@peterdeblois9609 ай бұрын
Really liked the section at the Zed Shed. Could you consider doing something similar with your mechanic perhaps? Considered purchasing one of these a few years back but was put off when my mate described them as a hairdressers' car!
@stan_austin9 ай бұрын
Great video, really enjoyed the mechanics fault finding footage.
@arimington-is7gv9 ай бұрын
Nice, love that beautiful BMW 6 cylinder motor 👍👍
@psychonaut6899 ай бұрын
Love the detail I get from watching your video - helps me to factor in costs when looking for a new second car. Hope you get a sale.
@huwd22929 ай бұрын
There’s absolutely nothing that lifts my spirits more than when your video starts and it’s clear from the leaves on the trees that you bought the car some months ago. Settle in and wait for some quality buffing and overspending. Fabulous.
@HighPeakAutos9 ай бұрын
😂😂
@johnrobson42309 ай бұрын
Really enjoyed the Z shed bit! And no surprise you “massively “ overspent again! But I’m sure someone who wants a “Sunday “ car will snap it up! 👍🏻
@berwhaletheavenger9 ай бұрын
Electric seats were standard on the Z3. 1999 V is the 'wide body' facelift and the introduction of the 1.8 (actually 1.9 litre) SOHC and the 2.0 six to replace the original 1.9 DOHC. Z3 sills are bolt on covers so aren't structural. DL is an Isle of Wight registration. Very often it's easier to remove a dead hood pump plus the hydro pipes and give it a distance test (see how far you can throw it) so it goes back to being a manual hood. FYI, a BMW dealer would have sold you a suitable battery for about £90 all in.
@allanprits34849 ай бұрын
Really enjoyable 👍 Great to see a proper mechanic at work too
@iaincampbell71859 ай бұрын
Owned a Z3 2.2 Sport until last May. Still have a few pangs of regret from moving it on. They are great looking and with the silky smooth straight 6 they are great for touring. A true classic now and values will keep increasing. Great video 👍🏻
@rizwanmukhtar1789 ай бұрын
Love the longer more detailed style of videos, we definitely need more like these! 💯
@johngunning21239 ай бұрын
The inclusion of the visit to the Z-shed was a good idea. I have had a ride in the passenger side of a BMW Z3 and I felt about as uncomfortable as I have ever been in a car. Not something I would ever decide to buy but I can understand that some people like them.
@marksmith7629 ай бұрын
Now that was a superb insight into a car I knew nothing about. Your visit to the Z Shed in Warrington was awesome. Guys like that are really useful to know about. If I was looking for a nice convertible it is now top of my list to consider. Far nicer than a rusty MX5 for example. One of your best videos so far. I like the straight talking honest way you operate. No nonsense and if and when I next look for a decent used car then this will be my first place to look. Thanks Matt
@MrBenw1239 ай бұрын
Another superb video, Matt! I ran a 99/T 1.9 twin-cam for 7 years, and they're mechanically very tough and reliable cars. I think yours is very well priced as the six-cylinder versions always command a premium.
@richie45619 ай бұрын
the extra content is much appreciated, i was going to suggest such. right at the end was fantastic. keep up the great work. by the way, Monday is not the same without one of your car vids
@mikenelson13839 ай бұрын
As a fellow 2.0 owner what a great video and great car