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Z3 (E36/7, E36/8) (1996 - 2002) In 1996 BMW added the Z3 to the lineup. First available only with the 1.9 liter engine, the Z3 went on to carry every 6 cylinder produced between 1996 and 2002. A fun, sporty little 2 seater came both in convertible and coupe form. Being a bit of a “parts bin” car, the Z3 is part E30, part E36, but all original.

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Old 10-12-2008, 12:37 AM
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Took some fresh pictures today to mark the 3rd trip from the shop after hail damage. when i put them onto the computer I got to noticing how much it has changed since I bought it.
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Old 10-12-2008, 09:39 AM
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Raggadiman, your car looks great.
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Raggadiman, your car looks great.
Thanks for the comp!
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Old 10-12-2008, 09:50 AM
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Now that's what I call "Big change"!
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Then: notice how orange it is. . . sigh, this is before the repaint.




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That before pic looks like it gets darker as you move to the rear of the car! Looks good in both shots!
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Now - it's amazing what a paint job will do


just kidding, the now pic isn't all that different but its truly a different car with some 40 repair/mods
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Then, just after unloading off the transport truck...



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I don't even have a picture of when I first bought it, but here is a few months after.

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Old 10-13-2008, 12:13 AM
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Old 10-13-2008, 12:14 AM
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b4 i bought it

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not much on the outside, clear lights all around, hids, wheels and tires, tinted windows...new top...with TINTED plastic window FTMFW!
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it's funny how the photography also evolves over time as well
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LOL I've only had the car for about 3 weeks.
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