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Hi all,
I’m new to the forum and am keen to get myself something fun for the weekend.
I’ve always had a soft spot for the Z4 and based on many reviews, it feels like the right choice to fill the weekend car void I currently have!
With the roadmap outlined by BoJo this week and freedom of movement edging closer, I figured I would start seriously looking for a car now.
I’m looking for a convertible e85 Z4 3.0 manual (pre and post-facelift considered) and would ideally like the mileage to be below 85,000 miles.
If you know of anyone selling the above, please let me know.
Thanks for your help,
Craig
I’m new to the forum and am keen to get myself something fun for the weekend.
I’ve always had a soft spot for the Z4 and based on many reviews, it feels like the right choice to fill the weekend car void I currently have!
With the roadmap outlined by BoJo this week and freedom of movement edging closer, I figured I would start seriously looking for a car now.
I’m looking for a convertible e85 Z4 3.0 manual (pre and post-facelift considered) and would ideally like the mileage to be below 85,000 miles.
If you know of anyone selling the above, please let me know.
Thanks for your help,
Craig
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Welcome to the forum Craig, and good luck finding the right one.
Depending on your budget the biggest advantage of the facelift 3.0Si is that if you find a Sport model it will have the desirable M-Sport seats which were a rarely chosen option on pre-facelifts - and a bit more power!
Depending on your budget the biggest advantage of the facelift 3.0Si is that if you find a Sport model it will have the desirable M-Sport seats which were a rarely chosen option on pre-facelifts - and a bit more power!
Coupes because stunning!
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
Gone - Ruby Black
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
Gone - Ruby Black
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Thanks for the tips Mr. Tidy!
I’m maybe a tad naive but from what I’ve seen on many classified sites the prices seem to fluctuate quite a bit, so I’m not entirely sure what to expect for my money!
I’m currently looking at a top-limit of £7500, so hopefully I can get a goody for that sort of money.
I’m maybe a tad naive but from what I’ve seen on many classified sites the prices seem to fluctuate quite a bit, so I’m not entirely sure what to expect for my money!
I’m currently looking at a top-limit of £7500, so hopefully I can get a goody for that sort of money.
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Yes prices do seem to be a bit random just now, but sadly I can't see you getting a facelift 3.0Si Sport just now with that mileage within your budget.
But you might get a 2.5Si Sport in budget with the M-Sport seats, and a 2.5Si has 218PS compared to the 231PS of the pre-facelift 3.0i so not a big difference!
But you might get a 2.5Si Sport in budget with the M-Sport seats, and a 2.5Si has 218PS compared to the 231PS of the pre-facelift 3.0i so not a big difference!
Coupes because stunning!
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
Gone - Ruby Black
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
Gone - Ruby Black
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I actually think £7.5k is quite a good budget for a E85 3.0si around the 80-85k miles mark. I think the bigger problem is just finding one! There always seem to be a lot more E86 for sale than E85s so you almost certainly need to be prepared to travel for the right car.
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Hi CraigCag93 wrote: ↑Tue Feb 23, 2021 9:20 pm Hi all,
I’m new to the forum and am keen to get myself something fun for the weekend.
I’ve always had a soft spot for the Z4 and based on many reviews, it feels like the right choice to fill the weekend car void I currently have!
With the roadmap outlined by BoJo this week and freedom of movement edging closer, I figured I would start seriously looking for a car now.
I’m looking for a convertible e85 Z4 3.0 manual (pre and post-facelift considered) and would ideally like the mileage to be below 85,000 miles.
If you know of anyone selling the above, please let me know.
Thanks for your help,
Craig
I’m going to be putting my Sapphire Black 03 e85 up shortly. Lovely condition, some upgrades, about 71000 miles, MOT till September ish. I’d be looking for £4200. Let me know if you’d be interested and I’ll get all the info together.
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Good luck.. i think 7.5 is a healthy enough budget for a decent 3.0si, they do seem to be in demand at the moment though so just be patient, you're right not to rule out the early model too as you could have plenty of change to freshen one up and make it your own
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Just as a reference, I bought a slightly lower mileage 2006 3.0 SI for about what you’re looking at back in Oct 2020, it needed a little tidying up here and there (for example fog lamps I misted up and the third brake light had a very small crack in it) but was otherwise in good nick.
Assuming there are any on the market you should be able to find yourself a good example for your budget and keep in mind that certain desirable options are quite easy to install; cruise control, multi-fuction steering wheel, Bluetooth connectivity. Others are very much harder, for example sport seats (because they’re so darn hard to find) and heated seats.
Good luck in your hunt, I find that the search and buying process can be a really enjoyable part of the process, hopefully it is for you too.
Current cars: 2006 3.0si E85 Sapphire Black, cruise, MFSW.
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Hi Craig,
Welcome to the forum, for that money you could even look at an e89 23i, plenty on flea bay at £8k ish
Welcome to the forum, for that money you could even look at an e89 23i, plenty on flea bay at £8k ish
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2011 23i M Sport Highline in Alpine White with Smart Top installed - Gone but not forgotten.
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Hi Damok,
It can't hurt to look. If you wouldn't mind pulling the info together, it'd be appreciated!
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Hi Folks,
Thanks for all of your advice.
Totally agree on the patience and travelling part (although patience has never been my strong point ).
I figured the forum would be a good place to find a decent example, but do you guys have any recommendations on where to look aside from the usual Autotrader etc.?
Thanks for all of your advice.
Totally agree on the patience and travelling part (although patience has never been my strong point ).
I figured the forum would be a good place to find a decent example, but do you guys have any recommendations on where to look aside from the usual Autotrader etc.?
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Just to let you spread your search a little wider, the facelift 3.0si se was also available with the desirable M-sport seats as they were an option from newMr Tidy wrote: ↑Tue Feb 23, 2021 9:28 pm Welcome to the forum Craig, and good luck finding the right one.
Depending on your budget the biggest advantage of the facelift 3.0Si is that if you find a Sport model it will have the desirable M-Sport seats which were a rarely chosen option on pre-facelifts - and a bit more power!
Rob
e89 Sdrive 20i, plenty of mumbo & good economy-the thinking bears z4
e89 Sdrive 30i, this ones busted, pass me another...
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I you have PMCag93 wrote: ↑Tue Feb 23, 2021 9:20 pm Hi all,
I’m new to the forum and am keen to get myself something fun for the weekend.
I’ve always had a soft spot for the Z4 and based on many reviews, it feels like the right choice to fill the weekend car void I currently have!
With the roadmap outlined by BoJo this week and freedom of movement edging closer, I figured I would start seriously looking for a car now.
I’m looking for a convertible e85 Z4 3.0 manual (pre and post-facelift considered) and would ideally like the mileage to be below 85,000 miles.
If you know of anyone selling the above, please let me know.
Thanks for your help,
Craig
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https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2009-BMW-Z4- ... SwXBxgNhCcOle gits rule wrote: ↑Wed Feb 24, 2021 10:44 am Hi Craig,
Welcome to the forum, for that money you could even look at an e89 23i, plenty on flea bay at £8k ish
M4 Vert in Yas Marina Blue
2011 23i M Sport Highline in Alpine White with Smart Top installed - Gone but not forgotten.
2011 23i M Sport Highline in Alpine White with Smart Top installed - Gone but not forgotten.