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Specific discussion about the E89 2009 Z4 (sDrive35is, sDrive35i, sDrive30i, sDrive23i)
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Post by t90ark » Sat Jan 13, 2018 9:30 pm

.. looking at this one. Should I be concerned at the 72k miles?

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https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified ... keywords=m sport&year-from=2009&price-to=12000&postcode=so165hf&sort=price-asc&price-from=10000&colour=Blue&colour=Grey&colour=Red&colour=Silver&colour=Unlisted&colour=White&model=Z4&page=1&radius=200&make=BMW&onesearchad=New&onesearchad=Used&onesearchad=Nearly New
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Post by rally-chris » Sat Jan 13, 2018 9:40 pm

10k per year sounds ideal, what are you concerned about?

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Post by Mr Tidy » Sat Jan 13, 2018 9:42 pm

Well I suppose that is only really average mileage as the car is at least 7 years old now, so it wouldn't concern me unduly. I would buy more on condition and history.

I'm pretty sure it's got the N52 engine, and my Coupe with a 3 litre N52 has just gone past 85K and still performs fine.

I'm sure someone on here had a Coupe (so N52) that had gone past 200K miles!

Love the colour BTW - good luck with the search OP. :thumbsup:
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Post by RickRob » Sat Jan 13, 2018 9:50 pm

72k miles. What are you worried about? Is it that you will have to take it easy for the next 28k until it's fully run in?
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Post by t90ark » Sat Jan 13, 2018 9:53 pm

Not really concerned. Was looking for something around the 40/45k mark. That seems to make the search a little more difficult.

It's a long way from Southampton so want to make sure it's worth the trip.
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Post by raymond.harper » Sat Jan 13, 2018 9:55 pm

Seat belt webbing is worn, windscreen has slight damage, usual trick of not showing the driver's side seat which could be worn. Mileage is not really a problem for the car just for their next owners who will want a low mileage as possible.

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Post by t90ark » Sat Jan 13, 2018 10:35 pm

How are you seeing the seatbelt and windscreen?
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Post by raymond.harper » Sat Jan 13, 2018 10:37 pm

MOT history. When looking at any car run it through the site.

Mileage 71,226 miles
MOT test number 2183 2447 9639
Test location unavailable until further notice
Expiry date 13 October 2018
Advisory notice item(s)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
undertrays fitted

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Post by t90ark » Sat Jan 13, 2018 10:38 pm

Ah, ok. Hadn't got that far yet.
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Post by raymond.harper » Sat Jan 13, 2018 10:41 pm

go to Cargurus and run a search. This one in Horley. Low mileage
https://www.cargurus.co.uk/Cars/invento ... =125111447

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Post by t90ark » Sat Jan 13, 2018 10:44 pm

Thanks. I've seen that one. Not keen on black, tbh.
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Post by Zoomer » Sun Jan 14, 2018 12:40 am

I'd buy on condition first then mileage.
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Post by eff1guy » Sun Jan 14, 2018 7:23 pm

72k wouldn't worry me on that engine. Looks tidy, lovely colour, wind deflector still in place. Only thing I can spot is the offside front grille isn't seated properly but that could be an easy fix. Ask a few questions before you decide to travel
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Post by Marlon » Sun Jan 14, 2018 7:26 pm

Bore us :? This is a Z4 forum :D
Lovely looking E89, they look great in that colour - don't let the mileage put you off :thumbsup:
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