Looking for my first Z4

Bristolcot90 · Post by **Bristolcot90** » Mon May 17, 2021 6:28 pm

Evening!

Long time lurker here and finally decided to bite the bullet and actively look for a Z4. It has been a favourite of mine for years and I’m now in the position to get one as a weekend toy and occasionally drive it to work when sunny.

Been looking for a decent example for around £3.5 - 4K not really fussed about mileage as long as it’s been well maintained recently and bodywork isn’t totally gone! Have seen a few really good examples around on autotrader and gumtree. Viewed a few that weren’t even cleaned for the viewing, which is an instant no for me. The ones that look really good examples just seem to go so fast or the current owner messes around with meeting (maybe reluctant seller).

Anyway! If anyone knows of a good example around the Bristol area for my budget then please send them my way, I would prefer manual and black interior but not a deal breaker.

Mr Tidy · Post by **Mr Tidy** » Mon May 17, 2021 8:54 pm

Hi and welcome to the forum.

Good luck finding your Z4, and don't forget once you have found it we like to see photos!

Ole gits rule · Post by **Ole gits rule** » Mon May 17, 2021 9:03 pm

Hello and welcome, good luck with the search

Bristolcot90 · Post by **Bristolcot90** » Mon May 17, 2021 9:51 pm

Thanks both and oh I will have plenty of photos to share! I’m looking for something long term so hope to make some mods over time but nothing taking too much away from the already beautiful piece of design and engineering.

It looks like the forum has plenty of advice and tips so eager to get stuck in!

Pondrew · Post by **Pondrew** » Tue May 18, 2021 12:18 pm

Welcome matey. Quite a few come up in the for sale section on here. Most E85s I've seen for sale here are above your stated budget, though.
You will find one, there are plenty about. Good luck and ask if you need any help; there are lots of very knowledgeable and helpful people on here (not me I'm clueless)

Pondrew · Post by **Pondrew** » Tue May 18, 2021 3:50 pm

Bristolcot90 wrote: ↑Mon May 17, 2021 6:28 pm Anyway! If anyone knows of a good example around the Bristol area for my budget then please send them my way, I would prefer manual and black interior but not a deal breaker.

There are loads on Ebay in your price range. This one caught my eye. It's (only) a 2 litre but is a facelift and seems to have had money spent on it. Southampton isn't a million miles from Brissle! https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/114810328631 ... SwYKxgoSjF

Ole gits rule · Post by **Ole gits rule** » Tue May 18, 2021 4:36 pm

If you going that that way - Poole is close to the a look at a second option - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/303982871815 ... SwOHxgjuMr

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/224465118828 ... Swnd1goXLG

Slightly closer in Cardiff --- https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/114750148263 ... Sw~BdgbqBY

Bristolcot90 · Post by **Bristolcot90** » Tue May 18, 2021 7:32 pm

Pondrew wrote: ↑Tue May 18, 2021 3:50 pm There are loads on Ebay in your price range. This one caught my eye. It's (only) a 2 litre but is a facelift and seems to have had money spent on it. Southampton

thank you! I never really checked eBay as I always found it clunky, I will have a good browse tonight. I am looking at a 2.5si sport on the weekend with 101k on the clock and looks immaculate with the roof motor already in the boot. MOT history looks good with only advisories being tyres in the past, all going well I’ll have one Saturday, pics will most definitely follow!

Bristolcot90 · Post by **Bristolcot90** » Tue May 18, 2021 7:33 pm

Ole gits rule wrote: ↑Tue May 18, 2021 4:36 pm If you ginghams that way - Poole is close to the a look at a second option

thank you I will check these out tonight

Pondrew · Post by **Pondrew** » Tue May 18, 2021 7:43 pm

Bristolcot90 wrote: ↑Tue May 18, 2021 7:32 pm hank you! I never really checked eBay as I always found it clunky, I will have a good browse tonight. I am looking at a 2.5si sport on the weekend with 101k on the clock and looks immaculate with the roof motor already in the boot. MOT history looks good with only advisories being tyres in the past, all going well I’ll have one Saturday, pics will most definitely follow!

Good shout if you can get a straight six over a 4 pot for that money and it stacks up. Let us know how you get on

Cheers
Les

Ole gits rule · Post by **Ole gits rule** » Tue May 18, 2021 7:55 pm

Bristolcot90 wrote: ↑Tue May 18, 2021 7:32 pm
Pondrew wrote: ↑Tue May 18, 2021 3:50 pm There are loads on Ebay in your price range. This one caught my eye. It's (only) a 2 litre but is a facelift and seems to have had money spent on it. Southampton
thank you! I never really checked eBay as I always found it clunky, I will have a good browse tonight. I am looking at a 2.5si sport on the weekend with 101k on the clock and looks immaculate with the roof motor already in the boot. MOT history looks good with only advisories being tyres in the past, all going well I’ll have one Saturday, pics will most definitely follow!

I assume it is this one in Cardiff - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/234008579718 ... OSwFhRgX3Y~

I also posted one above in Pentwyn which is Cardiff so two in one place makes sense and at least you can compare, Wentloog to Pentwyn is 8 miles

Pondrew · Post by **Pondrew** » Tue May 18, 2021 8:05 pm

Ole gits rule wrote: ↑Tue May 18, 2021 7:55 pm I assume it is this one in Cardiff

Don't think it is Sean, judging by MOT history

cheers
Les

Bristolcot90 · Post by **Bristolcot90** » Tue May 18, 2021 8:10 pm

Pondrew wrote: ↑Tue May 18, 2021 8:05 pm Don't think it is Sean, judging by MOT history

no it’s not one from eBay, one I have been looking at on autotrader, slightly over my budget but the condition (from the photos and available history) looks like it’s worth the extra investment. It ticks all the boxes for me with straight 6, black interior, good history and what looks to be a careful current owner. Fingers crossed it works out

Ole gits rule · Post by **Ole gits rule** » Tue May 18, 2021 8:15 pm

Sounds good - lets hope it meets expectations

Bristolcot90 · Post by **Bristolcot90** » Sat May 22, 2021 10:36 am

Bought one! Not any I was looking at to begin with but it’s a 2009 2.0 sport manual in blue. On the train to Oxfordshire this afternoon to pick her up. The dealer was very honest and open about some minor issues, biggest of which is the rocker gasket, which in my limited knowledge is not a big deal, just have to watch the oil until fixed.

Pictures to follow once I pick her up!

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