Automatic Gearbox type for E86, 2007,265hp

6cylinder · Post by **6cylinder** » Fri Jul 23, 2021 4:27 pm

Hi

I am looking to buy a Z4, 2007,265hp with automatic gearbox.

I am looking for some insight in the automatic gearbox.
What kind of gearbox do it have? /double clutch?
Is it fast shifting?

Cheers
Thomas

enuff_zed · Post by **enuff_zed** » Fri Jul 23, 2021 4:34 pm

Welcome aboard.
Not certain but I believe its a standard auto box.
As for fast shifting, well I'm sure you wouldn't buy it without a test drive anyway, so you can see for yourself.
Good luck with your purchase.

6cylinder · Post by **6cylinder** » Fri Jul 23, 2021 4:42 pm

Thanks Enuff

I am buying it abroad and don't have the possibility to test drive it. Will be brought to me with by a transport company if I buy it. That is why I am asking

enuff_zed · Post by **enuff_zed** » Fri Jul 23, 2021 4:49 pm

6cylinder wrote: ↑Fri Jul 23, 2021 4:42 pm Thanks Enuff

I am buying it abroad and don't have the possibility to test drive it. Will be brought to me with by a transport company if I buy it. That is why I am asking

Ah ok then.
Wifey has a 2.5i with an auto box. It isn't lightning fast like the DCT boxes are, but it also isn't slow and clunky like older types. Gets better when its warmed up.

6cylinder · Post by **6cylinder** » Fri Jul 23, 2021 5:03 pm

Thanks

mr.tourette · Post by **mr.tourette** » Fri Jul 23, 2021 5:06 pm

its no dct box but changes are quick enough with just a hint of slush

6cylinder · Post by **6cylinder** » Fri Jul 23, 2021 6:07 pm

Sounds good.

I am used to a sportscar with manuel, so it is new territory for me. I will use it mostly for tempo rides on small twisty roads, loved those

if its got tits or tyres..its trouble

Zulu4 · Post by **Zulu4** » Fri Jul 23, 2021 7:05 pm

My auto box changes gear really quickly. Using the paddles is really quick too.

1536Z4 · Post by **1536Z4** » Fri Jul 23, 2021 9:29 pm

Auto box on mine is quick enough and as Zulu4 says with paddles not a problem

Mr Tidy · Post by **Mr Tidy** » Fri Jul 23, 2021 10:09 pm

Welcome to the forum anyway.

It looks like the automatic 3.0Si has a 6-speed ZF with paddles - and people with them seem to like them!

My 3.0Sis were both manuals so I can't comment, but it's a great engine.

Pbondar · Post by **Pbondar** » Fri Jul 23, 2021 10:44 pm

As Mr Tidy points out it’s the ZF6HP19

It was the first in the modern dynasty of ‘non slush’ auto boxes..

A radical new design that pioneered a number of concepts that the current 8HP family that is the ubiquitous de-facto in line auto box for all the prestige marks.

The shift speed is 600ms which DCT box fans pooh pooh but it’s in most people’s mind ok..you can re-program it to shift faster..

Great box..probably do an oil n filter change which will do no harm…

6cylinder · Post by **6cylinder** » Sat Jul 24, 2021 8:48 am

Thanks all

Feel confident now this car with this transmission will do great for me.

Will be back with some photos when hopefully the purchase will go through.

Have a great weekend all from Denmark

and thanks for the kind welcome to the forum

1536Z4 · Post by **1536Z4** » Sat Jul 24, 2021 10:37 am

6cylinder wrote: ↑Sat Jul 24, 2021 8:48 am Have a great weekend all from Denmark and thanks for the kind welcome to the forum

Good luck with the purchase and looking forward to seeing it

6cylinder · Post by **6cylinder** » Fri Jul 30, 2021 11:19 am

Guys. The Z4 has been bought.
The initial I was looking at didn't go all the way but a new one puppep up.
Lower mileage, newer and same price.

It sounds mega, pulls hard and drives fantastic.

Zedebee · Post by **Zedebee** » Fri Jul 30, 2021 2:24 pm

Looking good. Nice set of original wheels.

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