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Titan Silver E85 Z4 3.0i For Sale

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Titan Silver E85 Z4 3.0i For Sale

Post by Player 1 » Sat May 20, 2017 12:34 pm

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Selling my Z4 only due to looking at going to an E89, anyone with a 35i for sale don't hesitate to get in contact! I'd far prefer this car to go to another forum member so want to offer it here first before Pistonheads.
The basic specs are as follows:
2003 E85 3.0i
127750 miles (at time of writing)
MOT due 09.01.18
Last Serviced 04.02.17 at 125106 miles

If you're looking for a car with the majority of common Z4 faults repaired, I hope this one may be of interest! I've owned it since 2014 from which point it has been serviced every 8000 miles by my own company and until later last year was used daily. I now only use it over weekends and for occasions such as meals out etc so is stored in indoors when not in use.
Any part of the car coming to the end of its life has always been changed promptly or upgraded where possible, leading to a well sorted chassis that can dispatch 1000+ mile trips as well as it can a moorland b-road, at 127k miles it has never driven better in the time I've owned it.
Recently it has had a new set of Goodyear Eagle F1 Tyres fitted along with a wheel alignment from a local Lotus specialist who did a sublime job, far far improved from the Hunter and Bosch alignments I've previously tried.

Before explaining what's been changed, the optional extras originally fitted are as follows, copied from BMW’s VIN decoder:
302 Alarm System
324 Lt/Alloy Wheels Ellipsoid Sp.107 (Changed to 224's, still here if anyone would like them)
345 Chrome Line Interior
380 Hardtop Preparation
387 Wind Deflector
399 Soft Top Operation, Fully Automatic
423 Floor Mats, Velour
428 Warning Triangle
431 Interior Rear View Mirror with Auto Anti-Dim
459 Seat Adjustment, Electric with Memory
493 Storage Compartment Package
502 Headlight Washer System
508 Park Distance Control (PDC)
521 Rain Sensor
534 Automatic Air Conditioning
662 Radio BMW Business CD
672 CD Changer BMW for 6 CDs
704 M Sport Suspension
224 Driving Dynamics Control
255 Sports Leather Steering Wheel
520 Fog Lights
550 On-Board Computer

From the last few years then, here's the main parts that have been replaced:

2017:
New DISA valve fitted
New rear trailing arm bushes (as well as Turner limiters added, much improved feel through corners)
New Bosch starter motor
New battery
Set of Z4M wheels courtesy of Ranski (Not cosmetically perfect but nice and smooth with no major damage)
Whiteline rear anti roll bar with new droplinks

2016:
Front brakes upgraded to larger refurbished 3.0si calipers with bmw performance discs (all genuine bmw parts used for simple maintenance going forward)
Damping overhaul with new Bilstein B8 dampers and new mounts/related bushings. All genuine parts apart from the dampers obviously.
New steering wheel from Royal Steering Wheels (best £100 spent!)
The wrap on the steering wheel trim/door handles to match the dash, my thread on which can be seen here; viewtopic.php?t=91259
New front wheel bearings
Extra sound deadening added to boot/doors/front wings, cuts down on a lot of road noise and makes the doors sound less like a tin can

2015:
New oil filter housing gasket (common leak for M54 engines)
New rocker cover gasket
M3 front anti roll bar fitted with new droplinks
Cruise control retrofitted

From previous owners:
Custom stainless exhaust by Torque Technique Ltd in Wiltshire (2014), a superb exhaust with two mufflers which cancels out drone however emits a brilliant howl when pressing on.
ZHP Gear knob
Set of Eibach Pro springs fitted (2012), previous owner had the standard rear spring break so just changed the lot for Eibach's.
Bluetooth kit fitted, not much to say, its bluetooth and it works!
Set of Aero sideskirts
Front trailing arm bushes changed (2013)

There's many more smaller/cosmetic bits that have been done that I haven't listed here such as the Phillips LED interior lights, stubby, white third brake light and white fog light lens to match the other side.
My main focus however has been on mechanical reliability and handling with this car rather than cosmetics so I must add that there is some kerbing on the alloys, the usual array of stone chips on the front and a small mark (pictured) on the rear bumper courtesy of some kind fellow in a service station car park.

I'm currently looking for £4,500. Should you wish to take a look at it I'm based on the Devon/Cornwall border, just PM me for a phone number or directions. It may be a bit of a trek so please don't hesitate to ask any questions or for more photos as I wouldn't want anyone to travel a long distance only to be disappointed!
I could chatter on for a lot longer however will let a few photos do the talking;

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Titan Silver E85 Z4 3.0i For Sale

Post by paddy wright » Sat May 20, 2017 2:18 pm

Lovely car- good luck with the sale!
Z4 2.2 sterling grey,Msport seats,retrofit cupholders,cruise,footwell lights,sound gen and mfsw,18"ellipsoids,xenons+light washers,ZHPknob,folding mirrors,3"stubby,update wheel caps,gateway300 ipod, wind deflector to keep the wife happy!

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Titan Silver E85 Z4 3.0i For Sale

Post by maxman » Sat May 20, 2017 7:10 pm

Looks a well maintained z4.Should be snapped up . :thumbsup:

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Titan Silver E85 Z4 3.0i For Sale

Post by Lynchy » Sat May 20, 2017 10:40 pm

That is a fine looking motor, 224s and aeros, very nice :thumbsup:

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Titan Silver E85 Z4 3.0i For Sale

Post by Marlon » Sat May 20, 2017 10:50 pm

Nice Zed - nice advert GLWTS
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Gone: 3.0si 2008 E85
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Titan Silver E85 Z4 3.0i For Sale

Post by Zoomer » Sun May 21, 2017 9:24 am

Looks lovely, can't see this hanging about for long.
Sterling Grey 3.0i E85 Black Heated Leather M sports seats , 224's ,Sat Nav, Bluetooth, Xenons, PDC, Gaptech ,Cruise and a nice warm garage. NOW GONE
Silver 3.0i Z4 NOW GONE

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Titan Silver E85 Z4 3.0i For Sale

Post by Player 1 » Sun May 21, 2017 2:26 pm

Thanks for the kind words guys!
I must admit, that top picture had me seriously questioning whether I wanted to sell it or not :lol:
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