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Is this spec worth it?

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Post by bmwz4dream » Sat Mar 09, 2019 3:20 am

Hi

I looking for my first z4 and going to see the below spec this weekend, does anyone have any opinions on reliability and drive? I was initially looking for 2.0l which when i test drived felt too slow

Silver 2008 SI roadster 3.0
Automatic (with paddle gears)
50k miles FSH
Xenon headlights
M on steering wheel
8k gbp

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Post by mr.tourette » Sat Mar 09, 2019 11:45 am

not much to go on there but a 2008 3.0si with only 50k is a nice find.. perhaps a link to the add would help generate a better opinion of the car :thumbsup:
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Post by NickDE » Sat Mar 09, 2019 12:01 pm

A 2008 3.0si with auto paddle box will be a lot of fun.
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Post by skelters » Sat Mar 09, 2019 12:20 pm

Any link or pictures?
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Post by bmwz4dream » Sat Mar 09, 2019 2:14 pm

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Post by Crazy Harry » Sat Mar 09, 2019 2:22 pm

Heated Msport seats - much sort after and makes the car an all year top down drive.

Add to that the MFSW and cruse control and you've got most of the options that people spend a good deal of time chasing. There was a forum poll (in the last six months or so) about average millage - this has got to be in the minority at just shy of 50K

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Post by Jembo » Sat Mar 09, 2019 2:29 pm

Is that not the Si, the top spec 265bhp under the M.

Nice find, go grab it quick before some hovering shark beats u to in now you’ve given the game away
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Post by Sharpy1975 » Sat Mar 09, 2019 2:44 pm

looks a great deal. I have a 2 owner 2004(smg) with 52k on the clock and would be after about 1k less if I ever sold her. Snap it up.

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Post by bmwz4dream » Sat Mar 09, 2019 7:25 pm

Thanks alot guys, i temporary deleted the car link in case of any sharks beating me to it, i was 2hrs away when i posted so had a bit of a panic!!

So i bought the car after just 5-10min of looking and took it for a test drive, Such a butiful drive when i floored it in sports mode the engine roared! Has paddle gears also which i prob wont use tbh . 0-60 in 6 sec. so glad i went for the 3.0l. Perfect condition, fsh and some of the extras i have never seen or even heard of . Will post pics when i collect next week

Thanks for the advice

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Post by bmwz4dream » Sat Mar 09, 2019 7:46 pm

One thing, the car had no aux port or usb! Is there a way to fit this? I dont know if it has bluetooth i didnt see anything or a satnav type screen? Only cd player

It has a lighter charger so i can get a cheap usb converter for that worse case

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Post by Crazy Harry » Sat Mar 09, 2019 8:11 pm

bmwz4dream wrote: Sat Mar 09, 2019 7:25 pm Thanks alot guys, i temporary deleted the car link in case of any sharks beating me to it, i was 2hrs away when i posted so had a bit of a panic!!

So i bought the car after just 5-10min of looking and took it for a test drive, Such a butiful drive when i floored it in sports mode the engine roared! Has paddle gears also which i prob wont use tbh . 0-60 in 6 sec. so glad i went for the 3.0l. Perfect condition, fsh and some of the extras i have never seen or even heard of . Will post pics when i collect next week

Thanks for the advice
Well done - 3.0 roadster gets the :thumbsup: from me

I had mine about a year before I found an aux socket under the dash above the centre console - they wern't all in the ends of the ash tray. You can always use the search button (left hand tool bar) for threads about installing an aux socket.

Have a look in the boot and see if the roof motor has been moved - back left hand side it may have a patch of carpet screening it - if you have then its been relocated and your another job up on what looks a very nice drive.

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Post by skelters » Sat Mar 09, 2019 8:24 pm

It'll be faster than 6 seconds to 60.

Z4 3.0si acceleration times in miles per hour
0 - 10 mph 1.0 s
0 - 20 mph 1.9 s
0 - 30 mph 2.7 s
0 - 40 mph 3.4 s
0 - 50 mph 4.3 s
0 - 60 mph 5.6 s
0 - 70 mph 7.3 s
0 - 80 mph 9.4 s
0 - 90 mph 11.7 s
0 - 100 mph 14.4 s
0 - 110 mph 17.4 s
0 - 120 mph 20.6 s

Service
Error Codes sorted
Bushes
Tyres
Alignment

After that you can clean it!

Is there an amp next to the battery in the boot?

We will need more pictures!
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Post by bmwz4dream » Sat Mar 09, 2019 9:09 pm

I made a bit of mistake didnt even think of opening the boot or engine, but she said the motor has been moved to the boot which i know is the preferred option. Actually reading the ad again it says “bluetooth phone prep”. Will look out for the aux when i collect

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Post by Mr Tidy » Sat Mar 09, 2019 9:23 pm

Congratulations OP - gotta love a 3.0Si! :thumbsup:

I'm pretty sure the aux-in was standard after September 2006 build dates. Mine was built in August 06, but someone has retro-fitted one in the glovebox. :)

Good new about the roof motor being moved to the boot - you should see it in front of the nearside rear wheel-arch. Now we just need some photos. :lol:
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Post by bmwz4dream » Wed Mar 20, 2019 12:09 am

havent had a chance to take pics but this was the car i got!

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2008-BMW-Z4- ... 7675.l2557

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