2001 z3 very low mileage advice needed

[Barrootz]

I just acquired a 2001 z3 with 7,500 miles (12,000km) on it. The car was garaged and owned by my parents. It is 100 percent original, including the tires, which I just replaced as they are 18 years old.

I need advice on what maintenance items I should do to the car. It literally looks like it just rolled off the showroom floor. But it is 18 years old.

i just put new tires, and an air filter, and oil change.

What other maintenance should I do? Flush coolant? Change auto tranny fluid? Change brake fluid?

[Greydog]

Morning Barrootz and Welcome to the Forum

Wow what a find, lucky man

You have started the process definitely change brake fluid (brake fluid is hydroscopic so absorbs moisture over time this can give spongy pedal or worse internal rust on brake parts) coolant again I would change as a matter of course. Transmission I would talk to a ZF specialist for advice as the miles are so low, I would also inspect the suspension bushes carefully they are rubber just like tyres they can perish with age.

For parts information www.realoem.com put the last 7 digits of your Vin in the search box it will bring up your model. Also look at www.newtis.info this one is a BMW Technical Information site the same information that Dealers use. I notice the steering wheel is on the wrong side  so there is also a US site www.pelicanparts.com they have some great "How Too's" and good information with pictures.

ENJOY

Dave

[Upt'North]

I think if you do the transmission fluid, coolant and brake fluid you should have covered the urgent stuff. 

I'd also check the flexible brake hoses when time permits. 

It's a nice looking car. All you need now is sunshine. 

Upt'North. 

[Bimmer Owners Club]

Hi Barrootz .... welcome to the Forum

What a superb low mileage Zed, and definitely an appreciating classic

Good to have fellow Z3 owner onboard

Cheers,  Trevor