New member looking for right car

sure2drive · Post by **sure2drive** » Sat Oct 27, 2018 3:23 pm

Hi all,
I am looking to buy a Z4, don't know a huge amount about them but have done some research and took a test drive in an 2005 2.oiSE which I like, but it was a manual transmission and I really want an automatic.
There don't seem to be a lot of them around for my budget, which is meagre, and only extends to 6K max.
Ideally I would be looking for electrically adjusted seats as well, so I am starting my search in earnest and thought I'd post on here for any useful tips. I am a great believer in forums and look forward to getting my Z4 eventually ( retire in 2 months so hopefully before then) and joining in the discussions in due course.
So if anyone knows of something that might fit my criterea, and not too far from where I live which is Ashurst, New Forest, say up to around 75 miles, I would be grateful for any help in locating something.
Meantime, thank you for any advice.
Clive

philbo909 · Post by **philbo909** » Sat Oct 27, 2018 3:37 pm

6k will get you nice 3.0i/2.5si/2.5i or a leggy 3.0si
with the 2 litre what you make up for in running cost, you lose in engine reliability and that might cost you a lot more
keep an eye out on the classifieds on here, happy hunting

sure2drive · Post by **sure2drive** » Sat Oct 27, 2018 3:53 pm

Thanks philbo, In the words of Alan Sugar, the search continues

Or in my case, starts!

buzyg · Post by **buzyg** » Sat Oct 27, 2018 5:41 pm

Gotta start somewhere. Welcome to the forum and happy hunting.

firebobby · Post by **firebobby** » Sat Oct 27, 2018 6:35 pm

Welcome to the forum, 6K should get a decent Z4. 30.l auto is magical

montymog · Post by **montymog** » Sat Oct 27, 2018 8:39 pm

first welcome

the 3.0 auto is a magical combination you wont regret good luck with the hunt

Mr Tidy · Post by **Mr Tidy** » Sat Oct 27, 2018 10:05 pm

Hi and welcome to the forum, Clive.

I think if you are looking for an automatic you might be better off looking for a 6 cylinder car. The 2.2i, 2.5i and 3.0i all use the same basic engine, just in different sizes, so running costs are pretty much the same whichever you buy!

The 2.5Si and 3.0Si are facelift models and use a later generation of engine.

Good luck with your search, and don't forget the photos once you've found one.

sure2drive · Post by **sure2drive** » Sun Oct 28, 2018 5:24 pm

Thanks for the comments guys, I'll look a bit more at which ones are the 6 cylinder cars. Much obliged.

Mr Tidy · Post by **Mr Tidy** » Tue Oct 30, 2018 9:53 pm

Would this one be any good to you?

viewtopic.php?f=41&t=109065

It's in Marlow, Bucks so might be stretching your preferred distance but looks like a good buy.

Marlon · Post by **Marlon** » Wed Oct 31, 2018 12:28 am

Welcome along - happy hunting

sure2drive · Post by **sure2drive** » Thu Nov 08, 2018 4:52 pm

Marlon wrote: ↑Wed Oct 31, 2018 12:28 am Welcome along - happy hunting

Looks very interesting thanks. I am still looking but have been tempted by an Audi TT, so I am back at researh stage, which to go for?
Sorry if that sounds dumb, but don't want to rush in and regret choice. If Z4 3ltre was top of my list, I would definately look at this one, so thanks for the "heads up" but now undecided between the two

So much choice out there!

djstan · Post by **djstan** » Thu Nov 08, 2018 5:36 pm

Welcome! Which version of the TT are you looking at?

sure2drive · Post by **sure2drive** » Fri Nov 09, 2018 8:22 pm

A Mk 2 TT Roadster, 2l Tiptronic automatic. Still looking

Felix79 · Post by **Felix79** » Fri Nov 09, 2018 8:35 pm

sure2drive wrote: ↑Fri Nov 09, 2018 8:22 pm A Mk 2 TT Roadster, 2l Tiptronic automatic. Still looking

I've been trying to work out what 2 door car to get for the last couple of months. I finally decided to get a Z4M after checking one out at a dealership. If I can't find a Z4M within what ever budget I am given, I will be going for the 3.0litre straight six Z4 as it's a really nice engine in it's own right. The problem with the TT is that fact it's gotten really heavy these days and it seems to lack the zing the Z4 has.

sure2drive · Post by **sure2drive** » Thu Jan 24, 2019 8:50 pm

Well I've finally done it, after a lot of searching and thinking, for various reasons I have gone for a Z4 2.0i SE Sept 2008.
3 Previos keeprs and 44k on the clock. Good service history and a few optional extras.
Picked it up from an independant dealer this afternoon.....Gosh I hope I have done the right thing!

I daresay I will be posting more in due course

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