r/bmwz3

Hi! I’m Yves, the solo developer behind Dryv.

Most navigation apps optimise for arriving as quickly as possible. But sometimes I have time, and I wanted something that gives me the scenic route, so I built Dryv for these occasions where the route is as important as the destination.

It compares the fastest route with alternatives designed to be more enjoyable to drive, then explains what each alternative offers and what the detour costs.

I’m not looking for generic “looks good” feedback. The most useful test is very specific:

• Choose a journey or loop on roads you already know
• Compare the proposed routes
• Rate whether each route option feels good or bad (there's a reason picker for bad)
  • I'm interested in what you think about the quality of the generated explanations too and if you find that some kinds of places are missed.
• If possible, start navigation and drive one of them (I use it as my standard GPS app now, even for the fastest route, and it works very well)

If Dryv recommends a bad alternative, that is exactly what I want to hear. Was it boring, stressful, unnecessarily long, on the wrong kind of road, or simply not worth the extra time?

I initially tuned the routing around the Alps and Jura as that's around where I live. Now I need to learn whether those choices hold up on roads elsewhere, especially routes that local drivers already understand well.

Current beta limits

iPhone only, requiring iOS 26.1 or newer

• English only
• Route and map coverage across Europe, the United States and Japan
• Search does not yet support street numbers or businesses, so it's street names and city/town/village names for now
• Route planning and rerouting require an internet connection
• Navigation currently uses more battery than I think it should
• No live traffic

No account is required. You can rate routes directly in the comparison screen and add details when something is wrong.

TestFlight: https://testflight.apple.com/join/6YVUkE5E

I read the feedback personally and will answer questions here. Honest negative feedback is particularly useful.

Car performed great, and drove back home 45mins with the a/c on lol. Needs a better driver but we’re getting there

Anyone tried these seat covers from Lseat.com ? My seats are cracked in several spots, so conditioning/dying them is not going to be adequate. Short of full reupholstering, these seem like they’re the best option for an OE look? I think the “dark red” is probably closest to Imola red seats?

is it possible to remove this lower panel without taking off the steering wheel?

Last week I was waffling in deciding between a Z3 or an NC Miata.

Well, I found a Z3 that was (allegedly) in excellent condition, a "garage queen", as the listing claimed. The price was low ($6,500) and it was only a couple hours from me. (and it's in my (and wife's) favorite color)

The seller did not misrepresent. Zero rust, and I mean zero. The rear suspension still had the OEM paint, all fasteners still held the same grey patina. 5spd, 2.8L, A few paint chips here and there, and a spot on the front bumper lip that likely involved a parking block. The owner was okay with me "getting on it" so I thrashed it! It shifts smoothly and I was quite surprised to see it chirp the tires in second gear.

20 years of service reports from a local BMW specialist shop (not a BMW dealer though) included this gem: full coolant system overhaul.

The slight cause for concern: 152k on the clock. From what I've read, that shouldn't really be an issue as long as maintenance is done. There's also a CEL for P1622 that I need to chase down.

Having driven a couple Z3's this past week, I do suspect that the front end on this one is a bit "mushy". From what I can tell, this car is completely OEM, even down to the CD player. The top is in good shape, with the exception of the seal on the rear window starting to lift in one small spot. I'll use some adhesive for now as a temporary repair.

How'd I do?

I did drive a 97 as well on Saturday. Suspension in the front felt a fair bit tighter and the exhaust note had a growl to it that just put a smile on my face. Seller was a "I know what I got" sort of seller and was asking premium price for an Autozoned car (led's, poorly installed sound system, questionable pin striping. I walked)

Having studied the market for the past few months, I felt the price was fair and didn't haggle with him. So yeah, the proud new owner of a 26 year old roadster😁

I have a 2002 BMW z3 2.5i (non-M) Roadster, and I came back from a drive to find my rear roundel missing. There was glue residue that I cleaned, and I ordered what I thought was the replacement badge. is the bottom part of the old roundel still attached, or did I buy the wrong replacement? I don't want to pry at anything until I'm absolutely sure.

Im potentially buying a used replacement top for my M44 1.9l from this imported donor Z3 M.

The seller is asking 650€.

A decent soft top fabric in germany is 600€ at least and this would save me some of the hassle required to install it.

what do yall think? good deal or no

1998 2.8L 5-spd. body good. no rust. 87k miles.

PNW car. 2-sets of wheels. 2-sets of tires. snow tires currently on as prior owner drove in the winter in the rain and it’s been sitting since. It came with a new soft top I need to install. new clutch.

I ordered the ZKE module on eBay. it’s now garage parked and has the original cover from the original owner on it.

the musty smell is known from the soft top needing replaced. I knew it has a slooow oil leak. (~1quart every 1k miles, which is actually less than my 3.6L Subaru Outback had from the factory)

how would y’all go about fixing things on this car in the most logical and economical manner?

So I found this car and I am pretty sure it’s been abandoned for at least a year (the other side is in decent condition). I am thinking of trying to get it in a really low price the fix it.

Anyone have any idea what this hole might have been for? It was drilled into the car for sure with all the marks around it. All I know is it’s letting a ton of water into the poor little Z’s trunk. I’ve only owned it for a few weeks so I don’t have the slightest clue what it’s from unfortunately. (Hole drilled directly above hydraulic pump bypass screw… can’t miss it)

I could buy a 1997 1.9l z3 automatic roadster from my grandpa. It was always parked in a garage but has some rust that has been welded. It leaks oil, I don’t know where exactly because he just told me this information. He also said that the motor sometimes just turns off. It would be my first car and I would like it as a project because I don’t need a car everyday. My question is, is it a good idea to try and restore it or is it a lost cause. (Sorry for the bad picture. It’s the only one I have.)

I need the garage space, might be potentially moving, and can generally use the cash right now. It's unfortunate because I definitely would want to keep it but just doesn't make sense when I know it can be better kept by someone having the space and capacity for it.

I don't have Facebook so no marketplace. Craigslist is dead these days. Where would you guys recommend to post? I've spent 10k, and ideally really wouldnt want to lose too much. It's never seen salt, so there's zero rust. The rear window has a crack in the original (still perfect condition) roof. I have a new zip in window, and a new replacement soft top on the side.

Only light on is the passenger airbag (likely sensor or pinched wire), maintained by bmw dealers, just hit 100k, 5 speed manual 2.8l, 2000.