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WANTED BMW Z4 E85 Automatic 2.5
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BMW Z4 E85 Automatic 2.5
Hey all, here what I'm looking for.
Z4 E85
Preferably preface
Location: West Yorkshire, local pick would be nice over travelling 100+k miles
Automatic 2.5
Unsure about 3.0 as I believe they all have the M sport suspension which I don't want
Colour: Grey, Silver, Black in that order. But don't mind other colours
Miles: Under 100k but will look at condition over milage
Heated Seats
Other features like Parking Sensors and Electric Seats are welcomed
I've seen one a little further down south than what I'd like so just making this post to see if I can get lucky here.
This is the one I'm currently keeping an eye on:
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202310183105773
Please let me know if any other information is required.
Thanks
Z4 E85
Preferably preface
Location: West Yorkshire, local pick would be nice over travelling 100+k miles
Automatic 2.5
Unsure about 3.0 as I believe they all have the M sport suspension which I don't want
Colour: Grey, Silver, Black in that order. But don't mind other colours
Miles: Under 100k but will look at condition over milage
Heated Seats
Other features like Parking Sensors and Electric Seats are welcomed
I've seen one a little further down south than what I'd like so just making this post to see if I can get lucky here.
This is the one I'm currently keeping an eye on:
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202310183105773
Please let me know if any other information is required.
Thanks
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Be patient! The right car will come along eventually, don't snatch at the first one you see. That particular car I would not bother to look at. https://classicsworld.co.uk/guides/bmw- ... ers-guide/
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Any particular reason you say that? The Z4 is posted seems to be in great condition no?raymond.harper wrote: ↑Sun Oct 29, 2023 5:43 pm Be patient! The right car will come along eventually, don't snatch at the first one you see. That particular car I would not bother to look at.
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Look at the front slam panel around where the bonnet catch goes. The MOT history sounds like a totally different car to the one the owner is describing.
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You won’t really know until you go and see it. It’s clearly had a good clean inside and out, but as Raymond has pointed out a grubby engine bay is a sure sign the owner is not a Z4 enthusiast. The recent MOT history is not very good either.
An early 2.5 auto is probably the cheapest E85 you can buy, you can do a lot better for your £4k. A car in good condition ought to be available for £2,000 upwards depending on mileage.
There’s nothing wrong with the the 2.5 at all, most people probably seek out the 3.0 and the 2.2 has a niche following. There’s nothing wrong with the auto either, just most people prefer their sports cars in manual. Hence 2.5 auto is somewhat of a value sweet spot, and there are plenty around.
Good luck with your search, I hope you find a good one.
An early 2.5 auto is probably the cheapest E85 you can buy, you can do a lot better for your £4k. A car in good condition ought to be available for £2,000 upwards depending on mileage.
There’s nothing wrong with the the 2.5 at all, most people probably seek out the 3.0 and the 2.2 has a niche following. There’s nothing wrong with the auto either, just most people prefer their sports cars in manual. Hence 2.5 auto is somewhat of a value sweet spot, and there are plenty around.
Good luck with your search, I hope you find a good one.
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Previously: Maldives Blue 2.5i manual (its back!) and another, and a Monaco Blue 3.0Si coupe
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And in addition to that, they make a huge play on it being worth £6k in the Spring, so you think you're getting a bargain.raymond.harper wrote: ↑Sun Oct 29, 2023 5:58 pm Look at the front slam panel around where the bonnet catch goes. The MOT history sounds like a totally different car to the one the owner is describing.
In all honesty, I'd be looking at £3k now or maybe up to £4k in the Spring if they're lucky.
Bit of mind games going on.
Also why would it have needed a new radiator at that mileage?
Tbf though, it seems they have addressed the shocks and brakes from the MOT.
I don't think it's a bad car, but the adverts that seek to tell me what an absolute bargain I'm getting will always make me wary.
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"Several previous owners," says the ad! It is actually 10.
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Yeah you're spot on, and the other replies here. I usually have a good look at the pictures, and I especially notice the interior. I somehow missed how grubby the interior was.raymond.harper wrote: ↑Sun Oct 29, 2023 5:58 pm Look at the front slam panel around where the bonnet catch goes. The MOT history sounds like a totally different car to the one the owner is describing.
One thing however I'm unsure about is the comment on the price. A 2.5 auto around 80k miles is pretty much £4k. Extremely difficult, almost impossible to find an auto in good condition for 3k.
Thanks for the help
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Definitely not £6k.aki wrote: ↑Sun Oct 29, 2023 7:20 pmYeah you're spot on, and the other replies here. I usually have a good look at the pictures, and I especially notice the interior. I somehow missed how grubby the interior was.raymond.harper wrote: ↑Sun Oct 29, 2023 5:58 pm Look at the front slam panel around where the bonnet catch goes. The MOT history sounds like a totally different car to the one the owner is describing.
One thing however I'm unsure about is the comment on the price. A 2.5 auto around 80k miles is pretty much £4k. Extremely difficult, almost impossible to find an auto in good condition for 3k.
Thanks for the help
£4k is the spring price
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It's a shame you don't want a 3 litre because of the suspension as they all had the electric seats you'd quite like!
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Good luck finding the right one.
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Get a 3.0 and change the suspension. Not difficult and can be done I reckon for £600 parts plus labour unless you do it yourself. Basic spannering really
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That's probably a very good plan. Any pre-facelift is probably going to be due a suspension refresh anyway, unless it has already been done.
Coupes because stunning!
Current - Silver Grey MC, Imola Red heated Nappa & carbon trim. Aeros, H & R Coil-overs, 224s, OE Strut brace, Nav, cup-holders, DSP Hi-Fi, pdc, cruise, MFSW, no CDV! E90 330i daily
Gone - Montego Blue
Gone - Ruby Black
Current - Silver Grey MC, Imola Red heated Nappa & carbon trim. Aeros, H & R Coil-overs, 224s, OE Strut brace, Nav, cup-holders, DSP Hi-Fi, pdc, cruise, MFSW, no CDV! E90 330i daily
Gone - Montego Blue
Gone - Ruby Black
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You should get a facelift 2.5 Auto for £4k at this time of year and there are nice updates on later cars, they have a 6 speed Auto, does an early 2.5 have 5 speed auto ? Not sure
Be choosy buy on condition
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Is auto a must?
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Yes auto only