I Kinda Bought This 1996 BMW Z3 (1.9 5-Speed)

This '96 BMW Z3 has been in the stable for just about a year now, and it's finally ready to move on to its next caretaker! I've spent the last year getting this thing into tip top shape, and am super proud of how it turned out.
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[@TheUnreadableUser]

I really want to see Chris's garage. It's probably stuffed to its limit! Hahahah 😂

[@TopherDrives]

I need to make another collection update lol

[@SuperBrownDawg]

@@TopherDrives yes please yes please yes pleaseyes pleaseyes ypleaseesplease yes pleaseyes pleaseyes yepleases

[@dougshugarts3105]

Nice to see a tach actually drop when you put in the clutch.

[@slocarfr]

@Ok_Mountain_8698, as a 13 year old, i have driven my dad's sw20 mr2, i shift very slowly, and have no issues

[@sub_to_sence_equalsbig_pp1766]

@@Ok_Mountain_8698don’t gotta shift fast at all it’s actually better for the car not to hang and drop in rpm

[@rickjames6867]

Classic BMW. Thanks for refreshing her. She definitely needed it.

[@austinnafziger4159]

The Z cars from BMW are so overlooked. I love them so much though. Had an 03 E85 and now daily a 07 E86.

[@JaredDixon]

My mother had a 1999 2.8 5-speed and it was a blast. The torque from the 2.8 I6 made it such fun, forgiving package.

[@JebidiahSpringfield]

I just found a z3 for 1500 with the 1.9 and Im buying it on monday. This video is helping me contain the excitement

[@slocarfr]

the 4 banger z3 is wayy underrated

[@ccollins_24]

Lmao another freakin car. Keep living life Chris!

[@Mason.Hairylegs]

Amazing movie, amazing car! Childhood memories of self-enlightenment after playing goldeneye on the N64. Always loved that movie and the car. Simply amazing.

[@KunshDaveLovesCars1]

Amazing video chris :) Biggest fan

[@Affalterbach1967]

2:09 Joy of e30 rear suspension, low-speed fun.

[@jacobsoto7807]

Lets gooo! More Z3 content!

[@LeDawgNeverDies]

Great vid! Keep it up!

[@ryanpatterson9526]

I test drove one of these 1.9s in-period and I thought it was a gutless wonder. I will say it felt solid and heavy for its size.

[@jimmyfry22]

Yeah, I've got a '97. You are correct. It's under powered but it is fun. It's quiet, which I like. The only problem is that everything is so expensive to fix. Mine has 128k. But I'm not allowed to have a motorcycle so I got this. I wish I got the V6. But it does get a lot of looks...

[@GAMERXHAZE]

hey this car is niceee also can u upload more of ur lexus gs400 i really love that car

[@Affalterbach1967]

You could go crazy adding bracing for stiffness or find a 318ti Sport.

[@masonchase085]

One just like this flew past me on the highway earlier today now this comes up in recommended

[@hq7]

Nice car.

[@mtshark7]

Awesome car Chris!

[@A2dy]

My Bf has a 2001 2.8 Z and it's interesting to see the differences!

[@acrain7]

Do you have any thoughts on the E34, specifically the 535, 530, or 540? I have an 89 Mercedes 300SE, and, as much of an incredible, couch-like joy as it is to drive, I'm really missing the manual experience and I cannot stop discovering rust! (also, the transmission is dying! Hooray.)

[@jc-ux1hv]

we need more of your z3m content

[@bengaltiger96]

All early to mid 90s BMW interiors were made to be recycled after use. Many of them began to "self-recycle" sooner than expected.

[@antinormieism3791]

nice car

[@SerPurple51]

What a pretty car! Looks really good after all the touch ups!

[@SuperMrBentley]

how you "kinda bought"? its you bought it or not

[@Aderin.]

My parents own one of these.

[@poturbg8698]

What's the mileage?

[@nope.c]

It needs a Downing Atlanta Supercharger kit, with an Eaton blower ..

[@alexhamto3236]

whats teh difference betwen topherdrives and thetopher

[@codyking5612]

different people they’re friends

[@hdawg7195]

yo

[@jordangordon2350]

breh how many cars do you have lol

[@TopherDrives]

yes

[@ElliWoelfin]

Can't imagine having this amount of disposable income

[@rootsmanuva82]

A really cool engine swap would be an S14 from an E30 M3. Ideally an S14B25 EVO3 with 235 hp. 100% financially irrational, but too cool to pass up if someone with deep pockets and connections could source such a thing (import an S14 EVO3 engine from Europe). I'm sure you could mimic an S14 with similar parts for FAR cheaper considering an M44 block is related to the S14. Yet another insane swap would be with an S42B20 from a German Super Tourenwagen Cup car... 276 hp to 315 hp depending on spec. One can dream... Maybe I can plant the seeds with someone with the means with such an utterly ridiculous fever dream.

[@kingkong_style]

man, I like your channel and just ddiscovered it, but i can't stand this camera taped to forehead thing. I'm gonna try to look passed it but what was wrong with holding cameras lmao

[@michaelbrower6617]

It is a POV video. So the camera is positioned as to look as you’re looking through his eyes. Hence why it is attached to his cap.

[@manofculture2230]

🫡

[@ag6371]

Beside the ‘99

[@Tr3ntsGames]

Let me save up some money, nobody buy this or I’ll put a curse on you, thanks

[@JOONWOOKIYOTAKA]

literally me 😂