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Z4m Coupe v Z4 3.0 Coupe

2003 - 2009, roadster, coupe, facelift
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Post by Trav » Tue Dec 11, 2018 7:21 pm

Finding either car with the low miles suggested in your post is going to cost you a few quid. Private or dealer. Equally I think prices are solid but you get what you pay for.No one is giving these away. If you have no prior preference go for the 3.0 si. If you wanted an M, you would probably already know you wanted an M and why you wanted an M. Have a think about the look of the car also, colour, wheels etc. There is a lot of additional cost if you want to change things around afterwards. There is not as much choice as you think, once you start getting a bit more specific with miles, colour etc. You won't be disappointed in any case.
Z4MR A.W.

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Post by AndyZ » Tue Dec 11, 2018 7:40 pm

I've had both. Totally different engines and they drive like chalk and cheese. However, £5-6k for a higher mileage 0-60 in 5.6 second two seater sports car........its hard to beat the value for money of the 3.0ltr. On the other hand, my Z4MC was awesome and being lower mileage I sold it for 25% more than I bought for after only two years. It recently sold again with another few thousand miles on the clock for £10k more than I originally bought it for. Therefore you could argue that running the more expensive, more fun, balls out mini supercar Z4MC is better value for money than the much much cheaper 3.0ltr?
M4 competition - OOOoohhhhhhhh Yes!
Z4 35is e89 - gone
Jag F-type coupe R (RWD) - gone
Z4mc e86 - gone
M3 e92 - gone
Z4 3ltr e85 roadster - gone

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Post by road warrior » Tue Dec 11, 2018 9:43 pm

i used a different selection system , i bought the one i could afford :D
If you ever think I'm off my rocker.. Just put me back in it and walk away... It's the kindest thing
My wife says I never listen - or something like that.
gone but not forgotton -Mean Steve - made a sound like a bear with his nuts in a trap.

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Post by Smartbear » Tue Dec 11, 2018 9:49 pm

road warrior wrote: Tue Dec 11, 2018 9:43 pm i used a different selection system , i bought the one i could afford :D
Details, details :lol:
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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

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Post by road warrior » Tue Dec 11, 2018 9:55 pm

grins..picky picky ..
If you ever think I'm off my rocker.. Just put me back in it and walk away... It's the kindest thing
My wife says I never listen - or something like that.
gone but not forgotton -Mean Steve - made a sound like a bear with his nuts in a trap.

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Post by scarlet-jester » Wed Dec 12, 2018 3:57 am

Franzino wrote: Mon May 30, 2011 12:05 am Here is the teacher speaking; "The facelift roadster and coupe were both fitted with the 3.0si engine (365 HP)" 8)
365 HP is the Z4M engine, S54B32. The 3.0si had the enhanced N52B30 with an output of 265 HP, and the face-lift 3.0i had the same engine but with a lower output of 215 HP.
E85 - 2006 3.0Si

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Post by Steve84N » Wed Dec 12, 2018 5:22 am

The Z4M is only 343hp/338bhp.
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Post by scarlet-jester » Wed Dec 12, 2018 8:18 am

Never trust wikipedia :)
E85 - 2006 3.0Si

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Post by Felix79 » Wed Dec 12, 2018 8:37 am

I adore the look of the E86 Coupes and seriously considered buying a stunning 3.0i off a member on here. In the end I decided to get a Z4MR, as it was ticking pretty much every box I wanted with my next car. I would have loved a Coupe, but prices were a few grand over what my budget was. I use to own a 323hp Impreza P1 and felt I might find the 3.0i a tad sluggish.

I'm now in my 3rd week of ownership and on Sunday, it was dry enough for me to really drive it as hard as I did my Scooby. The B roads around Oxfordshire are not too great and I actually scared myself silly when the TC light came on! The s54 is a special engine and was a big motivator of going with a Z4M, as it really does dominate the vibe of the car.

The insurance was painful, but I kinda expected to be shafted as I had not owned a car or a policy in my name for several years, so even with 6 years as named driver, it was still kinda high, but on par with my Impreza P1 and it's listed mods (which were many!). Fuel costs have been a bit mixed, I seem to be averaging about 26.3 mpg, which is slightly better than my Scooby would do. One thing I do agree on is having an Z4M as a daily would be really draining. The temptation is always there to just grab it by the scruff of the neck and go mental.

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