Sleeper Z3!?- Supercharged Z3 Review!

[@anglarna1904]

Why you hating on the z3 man, its a classic. Its beutiful.

[@90lxfox3]

im sorry but its not

[@megadudecool]

@@90lxfox3 sorry but you dont know anything. I had a z3 3.0 and with very small mods it would dust camaro SS and challengers and mustangs. Extremely light car and a gear box and clutch thats like butter. That thing felt like I was driving a toy

[@thefox117]

We have this exact car (minus the shit spoiler). Even 21 years later, it gets looks all the time. They're a truly timeless look.

[@jonathanmunar3005]

@@megadudecool maybe i should buy a Z3 instead of Chrysler 300c V8..

[@megadudecool]

@@jonathanmunar3005 Lol we have the same taste in cars. I had a 300c Hemi and it felt great with lots of room. Now if you can compromise that extra room and get the 3.0 Z3 in manual it just is a way way lighter car that zips around much quicker then a heavy American powered V8. You might want to act quick though because the prices on a clean original one or even tastefully modified one are going up

[@BmwMe-uh9sy]

Z3 over miata any day

[@southernracing2468]

It’s a way better chassis and drivetrain to start with

[@jumunjisunn2272]

Iv got a 1996 bmw z3 roadster 1.9L

[@southernracing2468]

@@jumunjisunn2272 I’ll trade you my 03 Audi A4 5speed lol

[@drakekoch6356]

Yes and no on being a better chassis. The trunk floors pull apart in the rear of the z3s. And the rear suspension is outdated. Miata and z3 are essentially the same, the z3 just has more ass and brute torque and the miata is more nimble and easier to yank around. They're all around the same on the track or a backroad. Z3 pulls on the straight but miatas don't oversteer as easy

[@ulisesavila2879]

For more than double the msrp is must be "better" in quality

[@AsifLicious]

It's 3000 pounds because it has solid German build quality. It won't crumple in a collision like a Miata will

[@Gleamyred]

Also because most of the body panels are steel

[@04dram04]

so are miata

[@joun888pwn]

Miata’s don’t crumble. They’re surprisingly sturdy. The z3 is heavy because of platform sharing.

[@conn3r81]

@@joun888pwn let me know what platform it shares? Either I'm retarded or there's a secret car that matches the same E36 generation on a 114" long roadster

[@joun888pwn]

CONN3R it shares e36 front end and e30 rear.

[@elijahullmann6231]

David, you shat on his car for 5 minutes before saying anything interesting. $500 for supercharger oil isn't a BMW expense; its HKS or some other co. You literally tried to scare anyone from buying one, then at the end said its better than modern BMWs. Come on man, you can do better at sharing your thoughts.

[@marcusalvarez3678]

Awww somebody needs a tampon

[@garrettstrutz7421]

This was just a terrible review

[@elijahullmann6231]

Lol

[@michaelrawlins419]

You're so ignorant about BMWs. The M Roadster is a great car

[@evanegnatis1042]

Michael Rawlins get outta here

[@romanreams1310]

Indeed

[@mhrepoman]

The M roadster is a far better car than he gave it credit. They have big brakes, handle really well and have a 320hp inline 6. They are great cars.

[@mhrepoman]

@@evanegnatis1042 he's not wrong...

[@garrettstrutz7421]

All the six cylinder z’s are an awesome car one of the more fun cars to drive like the s2000 and boxster. I’ve spent a lot of time in all three. Anyone that says different is just plain wrong or biased

[@mohnjayer]

This review blows. Well taken care of Z3s are absolutely killer cars that are a ton of fun to throw around.

[@s2kalban]

But still ugly as hell.

[@possibleproblem479]

@@s2kalban bruh you can buy this or a newer civic for the price. idk about u but im going with this. first 'sports' car

[@garrettstrutz7421]

Terrible review and these cars are far from ugly.

[@numbnumbjuice2187]

"I want a Z3 that's a 2 seater boy"-Lil Peep😥

[@papatorr3669]

You're in luck dumbdumb, that's the only kind they made!

[@atxalexander479]

@@papatorr3669 I love you 😭😭

[@Sam.MachadoXO]

@@papatorr3669 Z4?

[@papatorr3669]

@@Sam.MachadoXO just ribbin' him. A two seater is the only kind of Z3 they made. A Z4 is a whole new enchilada. Although it too is only a two seater.

[@jarrodottinger3]

I have a 2001 Z3 3.0i, and with only 225hp and 214 lb-ft of torque, it will get up faster than almost any common car from that time. 0-60 in 5.9 seconds, to be exact. However, I will say that the Z3’s shining characteristic is its handling. Its ability to take corners is uncanny. I’ve put fear on a few passengers’ faces, one at a time, of course. 😁

[@livingthelife8443]

Note imagine with 500hp

[@jasonwaltman3566]

Love my Z3. The go cart handling makes me giggle every time.

[@romanreams1310]

They are so well balanced especially for a front engine car I went 70 on a 90 degree turn without sliding.

[@b210wah3]

Convertibles are usually very heavy anyways, manufacturers usually beef up the chassis to try and keep the rigidity of the car the same as that of a normal hardtop car, not to mention electric motors for rooves and all which would probably add a little weight too

[@rampking1]

Shut the trunk lid, doors or hood....it is not a Miata.

[@toohoodrichg]

Exactly

[@wiggleweigel]

for example: my s2000 is 2800lbs, and it is bare bones, no amenities

[@bingoberra18]

My NB is 2355lbs unmodified.

[@AE86ofMtAkina]

My barbie jeep is 12ibs.

[@CapitalistObserver]

how big is that bottle of oil? 15 gal.?

[@dodoz44]

I think I paid around $30 for 3 bottles (3 oil changes) for ECS 1500 SC (also a centrifugal self lubricated sc). Same thing that goes into Vortechs. Germans sometimes...

[@samson1380]

2:41 It´s so heavy because the hole purpose of the James Bond movie was just to test the armour of the car. So after that BMW was sure its good enough for all the average costumers to be safe. So now all Z3´s got armour as standard! :D

[@bbehzadi413]

Z3 m roadster and coupe are modern classics. Also the seats sitting on the rear axle is a great design.

[@MusicianKnowsBest]

Love your reviews man, gotta say I kind of feel like you hated on the Z3 a little bit though. A lot of people love the Z3 I get a ton of compliments on my M roadster. Such a beautiful classic looking roadster. Also as far as the weight it feels like your driving a go cart, yet at the same time whenever you shut the doors you feel that tank like “Ca-thunk” that lets you know you’re not in a tin can like my Honda Accord.

[@PrinceRodriguezTV]

"I need a z3 that's a 2 seater boy, I'm a bimmer boy 🔥"

[@papatorr3669]

Hey bimmer boy, all z3s are 2 seaters, boy.

[@PrinceDavid]

The Z3 M version was such a great car though. It had 320 HP

[@Elite3665]

Prince David In europe, not in the US

[@PrinceDavid]

My dad had a 2001 M roadster model. I was wrong on the horsepower it had 315 but close enough. Same engine as the E46. It was fun to drive but the car had a lot of issues. I think BMW had some quality issues back in the early 2000s, I know my uncle also had issues with his back then.

[@Elite3665]

Well yea the M is in the U.S... im saying they ripped us off by giving us a 240 hp one instead of a 321 hp one just like the e36 m3

[@PrinceDavid]

Elite3665 The first model was 240 HP. The 2001-2002 models used the E36 M3 engine with 300+ HP that's what my dad had at the time. I will say that the engine was fantastic. Yeah it was rapsy but it had a great feel mechanically. www.caranddriver.com/comparisons/bmw-m-roadster-vs-chevy-corvette-m-b-slk32-amg-porsche-boxster-s-comparison-tests

[@papatorr3669]

I don't know what's wrong with me. The Z3 roadster and coupe were both love at first sight for me. I have a '97 2.8 5spd and an '00 2.5 Auto. Selling the '00 to get an M roadster. I love looking at it from every angle. It's a timeless masterpiece, work of art, museum grade, I want one in my living room. So many cars just look good from one or two angles. Really don't know what's wrong with me!

[@DerekBaranProductions]

Wheres that top comment squad at?

[@DevintheHIGHRISH]

I'm here fool were's weed at?

[@zxbaby]

asking the important question

[@DerekBaranProductions]

Ayeeeeee, there they are!

[@shawnprickett4099]

I just saw you on either Mike or TJ's video lol I just watched Evan's, Mike's, TJ's and David's videos all in sequence.

[@DerekBaranProductions]

and not mine!?!?! YOU SHOULD BE ASHAMED! ADD ME TO THAT LIST! hahahaha

[@romanreams1310]

Love my z3 it’s lasted for 20 years no problems with my mom and dad beating the living crap out of it. Such a fun car to drive I’ve it 108 with me driving it and 120 with my dad. Such a fun little car it’s like a go kart. I love it with all my heart.

[@motomanb2]

I think you're thinking of the Z8 as James bond car. Cant remember if this was in the movie or not

[@ThatDudeinBlue]

Z8 was World is not Enough, z3 was Goldeneye :D

[@jordanjackson5611]

Thumbs up for killer 007 knowledge David!

[@christopherguzzi1316]

The design behind a 5 speed standard H pattern manual transmission is that you can't go straight from 4th to 5th. You only go straight from 1st to 2nd and from 3rd to 4th. The very nature of an H pattern manual transmisssion is that you have a bit of a jog going from 2nd to 3rd and from 4th to 5th. Nothing wrong with this transmission if that is your only complaint.

[@carlmitchell9958]

Bmw z3 2.8 and above, are a great Summer car. Fast enough to get into bother with the law but trouble free and great fun to drive. Don't listen to the haters, they've probably never owned one. Buy a low mileage one, their cheap and you won't regret it.

[@garrettstrutz7421]

Any of the z3’s with a six are fun. Don’t leave out the 2.5’s those are great engines too easy to make just as fast as the 2.8. I highly recommend any of the six’s I highly recommend the 2.3’s that are actually a 2.5 those are the m52 and that’s a fun engine they are all easy to tune for extra HP and plenty fun stock. I don’t notice hardly any difference between the 2.8 and 2.3 fun fun cars

[@TheJMedia]

I LOL-ed when David mentioned how easy the shift knows came off on the BMWs

[@randompersonnnnnahh]

This car came with many different engine codes. M52, M45, S50, S52 and S54 were all options for the Z3. It doesn't really sound like you know much about this specific BMW.

[@TheMetalButcher]

I have a z3 and my clutch engagement changes a bunch with temperature. So on cold starts I look like a damn rookie. My engagement goes up as it gets warmer.

[@BeyondBruh]

i wanna z3, that's a two seater boy

[@christiaanbailey8629]

I absolutely LOVE my little 02’ 3.0 Z such a awesome little go cart, and so stylish…. Get compliments every day! ☺️🤙

[@brandonkpalmer1737]

I got the 2000 BMW Z3 Roadster Convertible and it’s black it’s overall a really great car

[@TangoGolfCharlie]

What mileage does it have? Weird i know but in the more aged cars you drive i'm curious. Great vid!

[@xXxOklahomAxXx]

These cars are quirky and fun. I learned how to drive manual on my grandpa's Z3. Super easy.

[@yadidimeanmaine]

Wasn't the Bond car a Z8?

[@trbestest]

+ThatOneGuy I think so

[@aminbajrektarevicab]

There were both. Z3 was just in one scene if I remember right.

[@Happymali10]

There was a blue Z3 for about 3 minutes (Bond lands on some grass airstrip, gets in and drives off). The Z8 was a movie's main bond-car, although the ones they used were silhouette cars running Chevy drivetrains, since BMW couldn't provide cars on time.

[@DragonInfraXtremeRGT]

I remember the first time seeing the z3 in nfs highstakes when i was little . This car brings back memories . Awesome little roadster :D

[@ThatDudeinBlue]

Thanks for watching guys! Talk about a sleeper!

[@moonshine8250]

love it ;) nice what the the insurance company know hahaha

[@MrTsand45]

ha like a Olds lss sleeper my highschool Mustang stomper 😛

[@TheHm3]

Let's take it one step up and my old E85 3800SC Regal GS ;)

[@rustytoyota]

Reminds me of my Bonneville 3800 Series II Supercharged Motor. Great motor for its time, and hella fast.

[@Superman-pr6kn]

+TheHm3 Love my 01 Regal CSE. Sleepers are fun!

[@georgemcguire3329]

my step dad has a 97 2.8 z3! The clutch in that is the same way! SO FREAKING SQUEAKY AND LOUD

[@alexfauth4280]

Im a z3 owner. All the extra weight is a double plated hood, and underneath everything has and extra layer of protection, like exhaust has two pipes around it. I don't know why bmw did this lol

[@alejandrogama7956]

Idk about you guys... but... the Z3 has been like ALWAYS since kid... my dream car.

[@nrrm1127]

Small correction +thatdudeinblue (David), the motor is an S52 not an N52. N52 is from the 2006-2011 E9x NA cars (325, 328, 330).

[@turbo280zzz]

Cop that pulled him over: whats under the hood? Guy: Totally stock sir... "Stock"

[@TheDutchTexan]

I thought it was an odd choice for a bond car. But, that bond spawned Goldeneye64... so... I guess that makes it awesome!

[@chemicalnbc5820]

I used to eat 'M' cars for lunch back in the day with my turbocoupe, but I have always had an appreciation and respect for these vehicles. Especially M roadsters.

[@chemicalnbc5820]

No, I ran my 3,000lb 1987 T-bird TC in SCCA group production class regional racing sometime back in a group A class. (I think those designations have changed since) And I ran down every production German car I came across. Like I said though, I have mad respect for their engineering and capabilities. You are right though, on the streets, my other TC an 88' model was way faster than any German car being produced at that time...Way faster.

[@bowlingballmagic]

ChemicalNBC hi, I have a 2001 bmw z3 roadster 3.0i (M54)and am looking at getting a VF supercharger vortech blower 6psi boost that would take it from 225 stock to 330. Although, I have a stage 3 didnan upgrade throttle body/CAI and catback exhaust. Do you you think it’s a bad idea to drop 4,500 plus 1000 into for a super charger? What additional upgrade would I need down the line if any? I know that I wouldn’t get my money back out of the Zed, but it’s low mileage and I like the idea of a sleeper. Thoughts? Ty

[@sir_dinkle]

I don't like the spoiler, but how is a z3m sleeper?

[@brandonmaxwell364]

More power than stock no m badges everywhere like the m3 and it looks like something a bored 50yr old grandma would drive

[@diarmuidmarsden7752]

It's not an m, just a regular z3. They aren't really that fast.

[@Elite3665]

Diarmuid Marsden it is an m, look back at the video

[@diarmuidmarsden7752]

Oh shit you're right. But lets face it, it does look fairly inconspicuous, and is pretty quick, so I'd still say its a sleeper.

[@sir_dinkle]

Z3M is super rare and they are very fast cars stock.They look like a sport roadster. I agree that its crazy how heavy they weight for a little the car is. My dad owns one so I'm a little bias I suppose but even then I still think this car would turn my head in real life otherwise.

[@Savage1351]

wtf is that spoiler in the back lmao

[@brandonmaxwell364]

Different

[@botbullet0]

stock from the factory. I didn't like it at first but now I love it. it's like a mini supra

[@Savage1351]

its different for sure but idk what bmw were thinking when they designed that car lol.

[@NADGT98]

Thanks for the new video I've been going crazy waiting for some new reviews!!! Keep up the good work homie you never disappoint

[@stevenmarzouk]

few month ago I saw you at a car show in Virginia (when you lived there) and I asked someone who you were and they told me your channel name and I checked it out and I have been a subscriber since then ☺👍

[@reecebeaney1622]

We have an S54 estoril blue Z3M roadster which is car 72 of 73 produced, they are very rare and very different to the Z4M but the S54 Z3M is starting to appreciate and become a classic and so will the other low mileage S54 engined cars!

[@brandontrek]

Now you need to drive a properly setup/maintained M Coupe.

[@fryreartechnology7611]

I have a 2002 BMW Z3 M roadster and the motors fully built and I have a 6speed SMGii with some major light weight modification getting mine to 2100# looks ‘stock’ too. The turn has it at 330rwhp/300tq the rear subframe had major work because it ripped the shock towers. Love my Z3M and after 17 years with her I want to turbo or supercharge for road corse racing and add weight with a full cage. Great video and my rear bumper look like hell too lol. If I put the ‘stock’ tire 225 wide vs 285 I keep on it there is no traction and grip goes is a nope

[@amjadghanem9018]

The BMW Z3 is a Timeless, beautiful sports car. You are ignorant for talking the way you do about such an amazing car.

[@MrMcCoy-vs6ss]

Not only is he ignorant, he is a complete gay-boy asshat.

[@anwarhamoude2637]

browsing cheap cars, looks good for getting into small parking spaces and adding the blower might give it enough kick that i won’t be pissed off driving it

[@JMyersMedia]

from tj's video to here! nice vid David keep them up man!

[@underground266]

I owned one and repainted one I took off all the body panels the heaviness comes from the giant inner bumper rails they are over 50lb each and tha chassis is bulky but stock they are closer to 2700lb

[@thefox117]

Imagine this car with a 335D engine in it. 450hp and 680tq with a good tune and a small shot off the bottle.

[@jarrodottinger3]

I really enjoyed your acting in Top Gun.

[@ntricarico87]

That squeaky clutch adds character to the car but I know it would drive me nuts after awhile.

[@papatorr3669]

According to Automobile-catalog my 1997 BMW Z3 2.8L weighs 2,778 lbs. and my 1995 Mazda MX5 1.8L weighs 2,182 lbs. They just don't feel 600 lbs. apart. I'm no expert, but the z3 doesn't feel 27% heavier, just more solid. If I was on a slower constantly turning road, the mx5 would keep up. But on the mountain roads I drive in the Smokies the z3 runs away from my stock mx5, and Mustangs, and Civics, and, well pretty much whatever I encounter... except my 2000 Boxster 2.7 which weighs 2976 lbs., it sticks like a toy slot car, but it spins like a slot car if you go past it's limits, too. I've found that the better a car sticks to the curves, the less exciting it feels. So from funnest/scariest to most boring on public mountain roads: Z3, MX5, Boxster. But then, my 1988 Dodge Caravan short body was the funnest/scariest on mountain roads. So if it's fun you want, get a minivan and drive it like you don't care.

[@garrettstrutz7421]

I also have a 986 and a z3 and when I was younger I spent a bit of time in a gen 1 and gen2 Miata. All are fun cars but I enjoy the boxster and z3 a bit more than the Miata and there is no comparison in looks. I get a lot more attention in the boxster and z3 and those are the ones people want to ride in the most. The Miatas just get looked over by most people except teenage girls they love the Miata

[@kirbyswarp]

Speaking of ripped off shift knobs-My friend got an e46 and his first attempted drift the shift knob came off mid-drift.

[@timothybaxter9993]

What year is it? They came stock with anywhere from 184HP to 225HP.

[@ThatsNotVeryFunnyLol]

These Z3's and Z4's are sleepers only because they're smaller and roadsters and nobody probably expects them to be quick cars. They're very very quick.

[@karpetcm]

Small lip spoiler would look alot better. These M cars especialy Z3 M looks really nice in person. Wide fenders and quarters really pop in person quad exhaust outback.

[@MazdaratiMan69]

I always liked the z3 and z4's, theyre just neat cars

[@bowlingballmagic]

Tom Dwyer n

[@elitesennabubble]

the version of the M roadster that us in europe got is propee fast with the S50B32 engine and S54B32

[@marioeid930]

Is that a super charger or is it double A/C'ed

[@lukevj]

All the cool little coupes make me wish I wasn’t 6’3”. I’d love to beef up an s2000, or a Z3, or even a Miata. I’m just too damn big

[@imSchwaggy]

wait 3000 lbs? why does it weigh the same as an e36 coupe/sedan? thats crazy i thought the z3 was 2300lbs

[@seacronos7303]

It must be wrong, my Z4 weights 2600 lbs

[@jose76pe]

so how old were you when this car came out?

[@MrScubaboy97]

Hey David! You gotta head out west and take a drive in one of our prerunners!

[@georgeflynn2819]

im really thinking of charging my 4.3 not sure if it would be ok to daily and what companies make one for my 1997 gmc sonoma the 4.3 has the bearing problem and not sure if it can be done reliably

[@dompavonschtek]

Ive got 2 Z3s now. I fucking love this car. The super charger got my hungry for summer build...

[@audiwankenobi361]

why are the rear wheels so badly covered in brake dust?

[@berkantba4402]

Thats an oldschool Dudeinblue review! love it !

[@wackomanx]

It's also a convertible so that adds weight.

[@holdthissl]

Last time I was here this early.. Idk I got nothing

[@joeyp8305]

Last time I was here this early, harambe wasnt a dead meme

[@moonshine8250]

last time I came this early my wife got pregnant

[@holdthissl]

A+ for both

[@1027mbj]

How would you compare this to the supercharged e36 m3 you reviewed?

[@vincewallace1725]

What are some good roads in Georgia to go fast on?

[@ESKATEUK]

Honestly no idea what you’re on about. The Z3 is well renowned as a loved car and is now an absolute classic. Way better looking than the z4.

[@dct124]

crazy I've been looking to buy a Z3 from this counselor I used to work with

[@Superman-pr6kn]

Thinking about boosting my 330i. it's an 02 sport/premium package manual. With the price of the SC oil, I think I'll go turboooo!

[@nousername2932]

Let the bodies hit the floor, Let the bodies hit the floor, let the bodies hit the FLOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOR

[@keionmclaurin3922]

damn everyone posting Evan,mike,tj now david

[@Muscle-and-hustle-garage]

more hp than my stock 06 gt 😪

[@johnnyBeBad1234]

really solid around corners... except that it pretty much has the same suspension has an E30 from 1985 lol ...which is not really impressive having owned one myself.

[@octagonapuus]

I wish the owner could see this comment! If he puts some turtle wax sticker remover on that scuff on his rear bumper, like 95% of it will go away. Happened on my truck one time and you can't see the scuff at all anymore.

[@midwestsneakerhead6511]

David what do you think of the e39 M5?

[@Kaisuke971]

The Z3 M came with two 3.2l inline 6s, the S50B32 (the shitty 240hp S52B32 for the US), from the E36 M3, and at the end the S54B32 (325hp) from the E46 M3 that was also used in the E89 Z4M E8x. You can probably get 360hp NA with the S54 and a couple tweaks tbh, as the CSL has 360 stock with the same engine.

[@StochasticWolf]

If the S52 is so shitty how many S54 cars have you owned?

[@TheFaizParadise]

haha is that filmed at shorty Howell?

[@Frostykawi]

David I can't wait to see you get that 240 going and seeing your face light up and the smiles per gallon

[@ZinniCx]

Hey David i hope you read and respond! Just wanted to let you know that you inspired and motivated me so much since the day i started subscribing to you(roughly a year ago) Thanks to you i bought myself a project car, a Nissan 200sx S13 :) i hope you have an awesome day!

[@caleamus]

How would this car be with a 2Jz or an Ls3?

[@Justpodcastclipz]

Z3’s look great altough its not your style, when i drive it i get so many looks and compliments about it. Timeless look and a future classic, keep up the reviews and vids!

[@jimboooooooooo]

Love ya david. When I come to Atlanta one day, gotta say wassap

[@sliqwille]

Gotta get that brass clutch pivot from Pelican...

[@tylercouture216]

I live in Cobb county man your so close to home now Jeff

[@doylemcpoyle839]

Dude your reaction as soon as the knob came off 😂

[@iangenaw4699]

When are you going to review a e30??

[@_baller]

Oh look it's a 2020 Toyota Supra

[@jordanberry4824]

There's a black one just like it in Boston for sale. But it has a way better blower a Vortech from Dinan and some Dinan suspension. I don't know what he wants for it? But if tuned right with a blower you could clean house. Super sleeper!

[@Dulanor]

Dinan is a complete trash. The rotrex blower on this car suits it perfectly. Vortech is good but rotrex is where it's at.

[@lithseda]

damn David, I just watched the gears and gasoline video, the emotions, we love you #nohomo and about the video format I like the current format but a bit more personal would be great plus keep doing that q&a videos once a week (like Saturdays) to keep the interest high

[@wads80z]

Is this a standard Z3 or the //M? I thought only the Motorsport version had the 3.2 from the factory?

[@botbullet0]

This is an M

[@TheFluffyWendigo]

Can you try and find an 80's Mercedes diesel? :P

[@damiandelapp5490]

Head gasket small issue?