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Discussing the current generation Z4
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Post by Wyldie85 » Mon Sep 23, 2019 2:13 pm

Hello,

I've been a member of the forum for a long time. Having previously owned a E85 2.5si convertible in silver grey with black leather and piano black dash. It was a lovely car and I missed it as soon as I sold it.

My other half had a black ///M roadster with ivory leather. This was a bit of a garage queen and with a company 320d on the driveway we decided to sell the Z's and get a four seater convertible. Along came a 2015 Sepang blue S5 convertible. Whilst it's a very good car, its a little soulless and clinical. However, it's been to Belgium, France, Spain, Germany, Austria, Italy and Portugal and bought us back with two dogs and all our luggage with no issues at all.

However, we both agree that we just enjoy the look and feel of a two seater roadster and wanted to change. The tech in the Audi is getting on a bit now and so the search began.

Long story, ever so slightly shorter, we decided after lots of research and reading, we liked the look of the new Z4 but needed to look at one in the flesh and test drive one.

Now, having read all the posts under the G29 section I see that the new Z4 seems to divide opinion. However, I feel that in the flesh they are squat, muscular and look good. The cabin isn't cramped and the tech is fantastic. We went to test drive a sold car at our local dealer and then to see a frozen grey one that was promised 'as new'; and had done 1350 miles. Thankfully, it was scratched and somebody had tried to remove a mark on the bonnet and made the paint shiny. So that was a definite no. White, no, blue, done that, black, no....so that leaves red. Not usually a colour I would consider but the choices are limited.

The search began and on Saturday we went to see a red one at a dealer in the Cotswolds. Now, this car was registered in February 2019 and has all options. It turns out that its done 10.1 miles from new. It also means there's approx a £16k saving from what it would have been new.

I know, 'depreciation, you shouldn't buy one, the inside being all black is boring, etc etc but it's just what we're after and we can't wait to pick it up on Saturday and start enjoying it.

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Post by Marlon » Mon Sep 23, 2019 2:38 pm

Welcome back (not that you ever left) - These look great in the metal and on the road, wonderful colour too :thumbsup: :driving:
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Post by mr wilks » Mon Sep 23, 2019 4:02 pm

A return to Z world Dan :) didn't see that coming :driving:
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Post by earthdweller » Mon Sep 23, 2019 4:28 pm

lovely car ... congrats
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Post by Jollyjoiner » Mon Sep 23, 2019 4:32 pm

Smart looking motor, enjoy :thumbsup:
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Post by MrPT » Mon Sep 23, 2019 5:37 pm

Welcome back and congrats - smart buy at that price. :)
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Post by millview22 » Mon Sep 23, 2019 5:44 pm

Lovely car and very positive comments - agree with all you say...though blue is better :D
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Post by LeeZ4MR » Mon Sep 23, 2019 6:33 pm

Very nice and I bet it shifts! :driving: 8)

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Post by john-e89 » Mon Sep 23, 2019 6:39 pm

Sweet, hope you enjoy it..! They do look nice.

I spoke to the stealers at launch about the frozen grey cars and they said you can’t paint them..... :? Not sure how accurate that is but if so that sounds crazy to me..!
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Post by Wyldie85 » Mon Sep 23, 2019 6:58 pm

john-e89 wrote: Mon Sep 23, 2019 6:39 pm Sweet, hope you enjoy it..! They do look nice.

I spoke to the stealers at launch about the frozen grey cars and they said you can’t paint them..... :? Not sure how accurate that is but if so that sounds crazy to me..!
You can't really touch in, you can't polish or wax them unless you use products without gloss or shine enhancers. There aren't many around and they get mixed reviews. You also are in trouble with bird poo, insects or any marks as they can't be removed using harsh chemicals or machine polish imperfections. It's also an £1800 colour option (well it was when new). They look quite nice (also comes in frozen orange) but to live with would be a nightmare. Given how picky i am with 'normal' paint, I'm glad the frozen was a no go.
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Post by jamie_z4 » Mon Sep 23, 2019 6:59 pm

Wow that's gorgeous Dan! Welcome back!
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Post by Stuartt » Mon Sep 23, 2019 7:18 pm

Wow that looks lovely Dan, the dogs are going to love riding on those seats :wink:

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Post by Wyldie85 » Mon Sep 23, 2019 7:29 pm

jamie_z4 wrote: Mon Sep 23, 2019 6:59 pm Wow that's gorgeous Dan! Welcome back!
Thanks J - feels right :D
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Post by Wyldie85 » Mon Sep 23, 2019 7:30 pm

Stuartt wrote: Mon Sep 23, 2019 7:18 pm Wow that looks lovely Dan, the dogs are going to love riding on those seats :wink:
They wish, they had their choice and had a C Class estate so they can keep their grubby paws off! :)
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Post by buzyg » Mon Sep 23, 2019 8:07 pm

Welcome back on board. :) Enjoy your very shiny new tech fest. 8) :thumbsup:
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