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Keith96

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Post by Keith96 » Mon Oct 22, 2018 4:05 pm

Hello everyone

I am planning on buying a Z4 before the end of the year. I’m after the 3.0i or 3.0si. After something around 2006-07.
Best advice is from people who have one.
Thanks in advance
Keith
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Post by Thunderous One » Mon Oct 22, 2018 4:15 pm

Keith96 wrote: ↑Mon Oct 22, 2018 4:05 pm Hello everyone

I am planning on buying a Z4 before the end of the year. I’m after the 3.0i or 3.0si. After something around 2006-07.
Best advice is from people who have one.
Thanks in advance
Keith
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Post by Marlon » Mon Oct 22, 2018 4:23 pm

I can recommend the 3.0si facelift E85 2006 - 2008.
The N52 265bhp engine is the same in the roadster and coupe - I went for the roadster :driving:
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Keith96

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Post by Keith96 » Mon Oct 22, 2018 4:45 pm

Thanks guys. I’m after the convertible.
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Post by Keith96 » Mon Oct 22, 2018 4:57 pm

And I’m living in Northern Ireland although happy to travel to get what I’m after.
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Post by idej_z4 » Mon Oct 22, 2018 5:16 pm

What’s your budget as they can differ greatly in price? And are their any must have toys / colours / alloys?
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Post by Crazy Harry » Mon Oct 22, 2018 5:29 pm

Hi and welcome - 3.0 roadster good choice :thumbsup:

Try and hold out for one with electric; heated Msport seats - with the furnace like heater they turn the roadster into an all year drop top which is fantastic when the days are crisp and cold - even below zero!

They are expensive (and sort after) to fit as a mod so try and buy a car where they were an option.
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Post by firebobby » Mon Oct 22, 2018 7:00 pm

Welcome to the forum, as above, the heater on these is hotter than the sun :rofl:
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Post by Mr Tidy » Mon Oct 22, 2018 7:27 pm

Hi and welcome. :thumbsup:

There was a facelift in early 2006 when the 3.0Si replaced the 3.0i. The Si had a different engine with a bit more power, which is always handy. :)

GLWTS. :thumbsup: And don't forget to post some photos once you've found one!
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Post by montymog » Mon Oct 22, 2018 7:32 pm

3.o Si 2006 facelift roadster they dont get any better good luck with the seach :thumbsup:
e85 3.0si monaco metallic extended oregon cream leather.m seats all electric with heating and extensions.m multifunction s/wheel reverse sensors.light maple wood trim m suspension ect.ect. running on eagle f1 assy 3s
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Post by Jembo » Mon Oct 22, 2018 7:43 pm

For a car of this age all the 6 pots are turning out to be very reliable with just a few things to bear in mind.

The facelift will save u tons in mods, though I liked the pre’s rear lights & dual headlights for dip & main beam
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