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Possible Z4 purchase

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Post by Keith96 » Wed Nov 07, 2018 11:18 pm

Hello all
I am going tomorrow to look at a 2006 Z4 3.0is se. Convertible.
82k miles.
Full service history.
Around £6k hopefully.

Anything I should watch out for when viewing?

Thanks for help in advance!!

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Post by Mr Tidy » Thu Nov 08, 2018 12:11 am

Hopefully it's a 3.0Si SE, so a facelift model.

But an SE will have "Sport" seats as standard, although M-Sport seats were an option and are much more popular on here!

Just bear in mind that a used pair of M-Sport seats will cost up to £1,000, so up-grading wouldn't be a cheap option. :o

The facelift got the N52 engine which is great, but has an electric water pump which isn't cheap to replace - usually around £250 for the pump from ECP.

So if there is any documentation for a new water pump that would be a bonus! :thumbsup:

Good luck with your search, and don't forget we like photos! :lol:
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Post by Marlon » Thu Nov 08, 2018 12:29 am

Listen to Mr Tidy - concise and germane advice, as ever :thumbsup:
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Post by Crazy Harry » Thu Nov 08, 2018 8:51 am

If it has heated ///M sport seats (check you know which is which before you go by googling some pictures or searching on here - hint the front of the base seat bolster can be adjusted/extended forward to support your thighs) grab it even if the water pump hasn't been changed!

Mr Tidy is right water pump £250 ......... but seat upgrade around a £1000

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Post by firebobby » Thu Nov 08, 2018 1:38 pm

Welcome to the forum,
m sport seats are nice to have, but don't let it be a deal breaker if it doesn't have them, The normal sport seats are fine.
Look in the boot and see if the roof motor has been moved to the corner, right behind the passenger. Also see how the roof operates. It's not a big job to repair the motor and there are members on here who can do it much cheaper than a dealer will charge.
Don't forget photos :)
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Post by buzyg » Thu Nov 08, 2018 7:15 pm

Welcome on board Keith. How did your viewing go? :)
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Post by Keith96 » Thu Nov 08, 2018 11:00 pm

Well good news and bad news.
Good news is I got a crackin deal. Full BMW service history and full years MOT and had a full service 500 miles ago with a good deal of money spent on it But no M sport seats. Drove it 240 miles to Cairnryan. Very comfortable. Heated leather seats.
Bad new is I missed the 7.30pm boat and am waiting in Cairnryan for the 12am boat!! Worth it though.

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Post by Crazy Harry » Thu Nov 08, 2018 11:10 pm

What a great first trip - shame you'll be back late

did anyone mention photos yet?

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Post by Mr Tidy » Thu Nov 08, 2018 11:13 pm

Keith96 wrote: Thu Nov 08, 2018 11:00 pm Well good news and bad news.
Good news is I got a crackin deal. Full BMW service history and full years MOT and had a full service 500 miles ago with a good deal of money spent on it But no M sport seats. Drove it 240 miles to Cairnryan. Very comfortable. Heated leather seats.
Bad new is I missed the 7.30pm boat and am waiting in Cairnryan for the 12am boat!! Worth it though.
Wow, that's some drive home! :o

Still it sounds like you are pleased with it, and even if you didn't get M-Sport seats yours are heated - which by all accounts are very desirable on Roadsters.

Looking forward to the photos! :thumbsup:
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Post by firebobby » Thu Nov 08, 2018 11:47 pm

:camera: :worthless: :camera:
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Post by Keith96 » Sat Nov 10, 2018 10:38 pm

Thanks for all the messages.
It was a nice drive up although a bit wet.
Am cleaning the car tomorrow then I’ll get the pictures up. In the meantime is there anyone in Northern Ireland to relocate the roof motor? It’s working really smoothly and want to keep it that way.
Thanks

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Post by Thunderous One » Tue Nov 13, 2018 11:32 pm

For a water pump, I suggest cartech-one £210 delivered to your door
https://www.cartech-one.co.uk/en/search ... water-pump
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Post by Keith96 » Sat Dec 22, 2018 9:25 pm

Finally worked out how to add photos!!

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Post by Keith96 » Sat Dec 22, 2018 9:25 pm

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Post by Mr Tidy » Sat Dec 22, 2018 10:41 pm

Your car looks great Keith. :thumbsup:

But then it does have Pearl Grey seats. :lol:

I hope you've been enjoying your 3 litre - the N52 is a great engine. :driving:
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Current - Silver Grey MC, Imola Red heated Nappa & carbon trim. Aeros, H & R Coil-overs, 224s, OE Strut brace, Nav, cup-holders, DSP Hi-Fi, pdc, cruise, MFSW, no CDV! E90 330i daily
Gone - Montego Blue
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