Miata Mailing List: October 1995, Message #20
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   From: QuietOneSE@aol.com
Subject: Re: BMW Z3 - 007 special edition
   Date: Sun, 1 Oct 1995 18:51:46 -0400

While driving to NC for a Labor Day meeting, I drove through the
Greenville/Spartanburg, SC area where the new BMW Z3 is being built.  As I
was driving, I saw this new car, a 2 seat light green convertible with the
top down, that I did not recognize.  Turned out to be a Z3 with a SC
manufacturer's tag on it.  It had apparently just come off the production
line.

I pulled up beside it and asked if they had a minute so I could see the car.
 Of course, the answer was, "Sorry, no."  We stayed together for
approximately 4-5 miles.  I stayed right with them.  Sort of nice when they
said, "You have made some changes in your car, haven"t you"  implying that
since I was able to stay right with them, something had to be done to improve
my Miata.  Not wanting them to feel terrible, I simply replied, "Not much."
 (Actually, it is a stock '95.)

Regarding the car itself, I did not think it was at all attractive.  It had a
number of what appeared to be engine vents on both sides (and if I remember
correctly, something similar on the rear deck).  There was no boot, so I am
assuming the top is concealed under the back deck.  The nose and hood
appeared to be longer with a shorter rear deck.  Frankly, I was not
impressed.  I kept thinking that I will take my Miata anytime.

Regards to all...

                                                               Dewaine Norris
                                                               White '95 L
                                                               Tampa Bay Area
(South), FL