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The negatives to a Z4
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The negatives to a Z4
I'm seriously considering purchasing a new Z4. Down payment is sitting in a savings account just waiting to be used.
BUT...
What are the negatives to the car? What are some of the quirks that annoy you? Are oil changes insanely expensive? Basically, after the honeymoon is over (after you bought your Z4) what are the annoyances you've noticed?
If all the annoyances/quirks listed are not sudden instant deal breakers for me, I'd love to hop onto the bandwagon!
Thanks for your help!
BUT...
What are the negatives to the car? What are some of the quirks that annoy you? Are oil changes insanely expensive? Basically, after the honeymoon is over (after you bought your Z4) what are the annoyances you've noticed?
If all the annoyances/quirks listed are not sudden instant deal breakers for me, I'd love to hop onto the bandwagon!
Thanks for your help!
- buzyg
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The negatives to a Z4
Welcome to the forum. Which Z4 are you thinking of buying? G29, E89, E86 or E85?
What are you buying the car for. Daily driver, weekend toy?
What are you buying the car for. Daily driver, weekend toy?
- Smartbear
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The negatives to a Z4
Hi, the biggest and most obvious negative is the fact it’s a 2 seater-if that’s not an issue then the car shouldn’t disappoint.
It’s not in the exotic car league and I’ve always found running costs to be reasonable
Rob
It’s not in the exotic car league and I’ve always found running costs to be reasonable
Rob
e89 Sdrive 20i, plenty of mumbo & good economy-the thinking bears z4
e89 Sdrive 30i, this ones busted, pass me another...
e85 3.0si sold
- Jollyjoiner
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The negatives to a Z4
I'm not sure if the op was on about a NEW one as in a G29 with them saying a new z4
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SLT mapped to 365bhp
SLT mapped to 365bhp
- buzyg
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The negatives to a Z4
That'll be why I asked.Jollyjoiner wrote: ↑Sat Sep 07, 2019 12:36 pmI'm not sure if the op was on about a NEW one as in a G29 with them saying a new z4
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The negatives to a Z4
No real negatives apart from only having 2 seats, no more costly to run than any other car, servicing slightly more as you have an extra 2 cylinders, buy on condition with history and you won't go far wrong.
Standard seats are uncomfortable if you can get an Si with sport seats or swap out seats for e46 sport seats budget around £200 if you do the swap yourself.
Don't expect great fuel consumption as the Z4 likes being driven. I have a 2.5 automatic.
Other than that its one of the best cars I have owned. Smile everytime I get in and always look back when I walk away.
Standard seats are uncomfortable if you can get an Si with sport seats or swap out seats for e46 sport seats budget around £200 if you do the swap yourself.
Don't expect great fuel consumption as the Z4 likes being driven. I have a 2.5 automatic.
Other than that its one of the best cars I have owned. Smile everytime I get in and always look back when I walk away.
- Jembo
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The negatives to a Z4
- Not being able to drive the Z enough
- A huge fear if the Mrs wants to go shopping in the Z with you to the supermarket
- The Mrs borrowing the Z without your knowledge
- Loss of weekend time (car cleaning) & acquiring varied levels of OCD
- This forum for making you have new wants & spending your money on loads of things you suddenly find out you need
- Morons who have one washer jet that squirts over their car to yours behind @ traffic lights
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Ex Aug 2005 Maldives Blue 3 litre cruizer, lots of toyz,
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- maxman
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The negatives to a Z4
Negatives are as follows.Not ideal for towing a caravan,Can only carry two people.Boot or hatch won't fit large items.Indicators only work intermittently .Made by BMW.
Plus points are the 6 cylinder engine is a peach
Plus points are the 6 cylinder engine is a peach
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The negatives to a Z4
Biggest negative to Z ownership in my experience by far is that it's an idiot-magnet.
I experience no end of aggression and bad manners over here in The Netherlands.
UK, Poland, Germany, Switzerland all fine mostly but as soon as I cross the border back into Holland it's just an idiot freeforall!
It seems to be worse when I have my bike hooked onto the boot for some reason.
Don't drive it in or through Holland.
I experience no end of aggression and bad manners over here in The Netherlands.
UK, Poland, Germany, Switzerland all fine mostly but as soon as I cross the border back into Holland it's just an idiot freeforall!
It seems to be worse when I have my bike hooked onto the boot for some reason.
Don't drive it in or through Holland.
E85 3.0i roadie (03) 'Benny'. E93 320d M-Sport Cabrio (11) 'Bob'.
'Always different, always the same.' John Peel on The Fall.
'Always different, always the same.' John Peel on The Fall.
- sunnydays
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The negatives to a Z4
Prepare to attract many middle aged Women. They seem to love the Z4.
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... with the exception of my wife who calls it ‘The Coffin’
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The negatives to a Z4
Depends on how you classify negatives.
Reliability is good but the e85/e86 is 10-16 years old so expect the normal wear and tear.
MPG you forget about because the car is worth driving. Saying that, for the performance it’s actually really good.
Jealousy. Occasionally you get idiots who are jealous and then call you names. They are the type who don’t know about cars!
The boot on the e85 is reasonable. I’ve had my folding bike in it on many occasions.
Comfort. It’s not a GT car and can get tiring over long distances.
I’ve had mine for 6 years now and still love it. Buy one, experience it and make your own mind.
As with any car that you cherish, fear of it getting damaged in car parks, on the road etc.
Reliability is good but the e85/e86 is 10-16 years old so expect the normal wear and tear.
MPG you forget about because the car is worth driving. Saying that, for the performance it’s actually really good.
Jealousy. Occasionally you get idiots who are jealous and then call you names. They are the type who don’t know about cars!
The boot on the e85 is reasonable. I’ve had my folding bike in it on many occasions.
Comfort. It’s not a GT car and can get tiring over long distances.
I’ve had mine for 6 years now and still love it. Buy one, experience it and make your own mind.
As with any car that you cherish, fear of it getting damaged in car parks, on the road etc.
3.0si roadster. Requisite stubby. Sound gen mod. LED numberplate lights. LED boot strip. Interior lights LED too. ZHP gearknob. Daily drive
Motor in boot. Bilstein B8 dampers. New radio, much better sounds
Motor in boot. Bilstein B8 dampers. New radio, much better sounds
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The negatives to a Z4
That will teach you, should have got a roadster
BMW Z4 30i 2003 auto 107's Whippy Toledo Blue
Beige M sport seats, wood dash
Toyota MR2 NA 1995
Triumph GT6 1972 (project)
Land Rover Discovery 1994 TDI (Tow car)
Mini 1000 1981
Beige M sport seats, wood dash
Toyota MR2 NA 1995
Triumph GT6 1972 (project)
Land Rover Discovery 1994 TDI (Tow car)
Mini 1000 1981
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The negatives to a Z4
Ha ha! Mine calls the Z 'The Carrot'.
But I only wanted a VO one, so I guess I have to put up with it.
At least the grand-kids call it the 'Racing Carrot'
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The negatives to a Z4
I’ve loved Zed ownership, still look back at her after I’ve parked her ( at the furthest part of any car park ) and still puts a big smile on my face when I return to her. I have found that people love to cut me up and getting let out at junctions is a problem too. Awesome cars all variations just buy one
Steve
E85 2.5 SE Maldives blue
E89 20i Estoril blue
E89 35iS Alpine White ( Current Zed )
E85 2.5 SE Maldives blue
E89 20i Estoril blue
E89 35iS Alpine White ( Current Zed )