Considering buying a Z4

krish · Post by **krish** » Wed Apr 11, 2018 4:23 pm

Hi all,

Just wanted to introduce myself. Fan of forums and the wealth of information available.

So this will be my first Z4 but not my first BMW. Had a few E36's and E90's but never a Z4 and never a turbocharged BMW!

I recently drove my friends 435i and fell in love with the engine! I'm aware of the N54 problems:
1. Wastegate Rattle
2. Injectors
3. HPFP
4. Waterpump

Regardless of all these possible issues I want one!

I was originally considering a nice low miler 3.0si but I'm thinking the price of the 35i is dropping and just within my price range.

Nice to meet you all

Krish

Dave 2 dogs · Post by **Dave 2 dogs** » Wed Apr 11, 2018 4:37 pm

Like your style Krish
Happy hunting hope it goes well .

krish · Post by **krish** » Wed Apr 11, 2018 4:41 pm

Thanks mate.

Kind of torn between a 3.0si Coupe (Stunning lines) and the newer 35i!!!

Coupe has the iconic NA in line 6 which I love but the turbo is another animal altogether!

Anyone have any insight on the hard roof on the newer Z3 35i? Rattles? leaks? Any common issues?

I have a MR2 turbo t-bar - Pisses water in when it rain which would be a disaster in a daily!

Dave 2 dogs · Post by **Dave 2 dogs** » Wed Apr 11, 2018 4:54 pm

What your looking at is what iWANTED to buy .... but as it’s a weekend car I couldn’t justify the money ( sadly )

buzyg · Post by **buzyg** » Wed Apr 11, 2018 5:10 pm

Welcome to the board and happy hunting?

krish · Post by **krish** » Wed Apr 11, 2018 6:26 pm

Dave - what did you get in the end?

Buzyg - thanks mate

Dave 2 dogs · Post by **Dave 2 dogs** » Wed Apr 11, 2018 7:53 pm

I wanted a 3.5i with hardtop roof . They were coming out at about 11k. I would have been able to swing it if past the wife if I hadn’t spent 13 k on a Range Rover just over a year ago

. I’ve had 3 S type jags 3.0 and as nice as the Range is ... it just doesn’t have the grin factor . I got myself a E85 on a 05 plate 3.0 Merlot red . I’m happy with the little gem , but would be happier with what YOUR getting mate

I’m only going to do about 1000 miles a year in it

Mr Tidy · Post by **Mr Tidy** » Wed Apr 11, 2018 8:06 pm

Welcome to the forum OP, and good luck with the search.

If you are undecided it might be worth trying to get a drive an E86 Coupe and an E89 35i to compare.

Marlon · Post by **Marlon** » Wed Apr 11, 2018 10:03 pm

Welcome Krish, if its information you want you've come to the right place - we'll help you spend your money and will have lots of advice for any issues or questions that may crop up thereafter.

krish · Post by **krish** » Fri Apr 13, 2018 8:16 am

Morning guys, thanks for all the advice and kind words.

Mr Tidy - Your right I think. I really should drive both.

Marlon - sounds about right! Already looking at what I can do to the car before I've even got one!!!!

krish · Post by **krish** » Fri Apr 13, 2018 9:25 am

Dave 2 dogs - I see you like your JLR cars!

I actually work for JLR!!!!!

My old man has been driving XJ's since I was a child - Great cars

krish · Post by **krish** » Mon Apr 23, 2018 1:44 pm

Bought a Z4 Coupe 3.0 Si

Well left a deposit with the intention to collect this week!

Link to the beauty I purchased:
viewtopic.php?f=41&t=103976

Couldn't be happier.

Pics and possibly a personal thread to follow

RustyZ4 · Post by **RustyZ4** » Mon Apr 23, 2018 5:31 pm

Great stuff, lovely car

PeterZed · Post by **PeterZed** » Mon Apr 23, 2018 7:23 pm

Nice looking car , now to put some miles on to get the grin factor

enjoy

Gonzo · Post by **Gonzo** » Tue Apr 24, 2018 9:27 pm

Going to miss this car, been a fun 5 years of ownership, even if I didn't get to drive it as much as wanted to! Happy driving Krish, been a pleasure dealing with you and glad it's gone to an enthusiastic new owner!

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