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Dear all
Please can I get some advice?
I am looking at high mileage z4m roadsters due to budget. What are the obvious pitfalls? Anything specific to watch out for? All advice greatly appreciated
Thanks in advance
Please can I get some advice?
I am looking at high mileage z4m roadsters due to budget. What are the obvious pitfalls? Anything specific to watch out for? All advice greatly appreciated
Thanks in advance
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How come your changing your E89 for an M, looks fantastic from the picture
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i think whether its low mile or high mile the same applies for both spectrums ...... Will be great to see another swap into the ///M its a very special car!!
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thanks mate. i am part exing my 2 cars for a family car - will post up when i get it.
im just toying with the idea of an older 3.0 z4 manual 03 04 etc or a high mileage z4m roadster mechanically been sorted ... i am hoping to continue my bucket list of tracks including spa and other uk circuits ... not to hoon but just say ive driven on them if you get what i mean so im wondering if i can stretch to m ownership with tax being 500+ and more expensive consumables or whether to strip an older z4 and add LSD etc...
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Mileage isn’t the killer...it’s the lack of maintenance that is.
If the previous owner hasn’t bothered replacing stuff until it physically breaks, then you could end up with a car where everything ‘works’ but is all 100k mile old.
Or you could get one, like mine, where it’s got more miles on it, but has had everything changed within the last 10,000 miles.
For the former, you’d negotiate to pay less as you know there’s stuff you’d want to change immediately. For the latter it usually means you’ll not need to spend anything in the short term, and the seller may not be receptive to a low ball offer if they’ve recently spent £6k on clutch, flywheel, diff & brakes - hence why mine will probably never go back on the market
If the previous owner hasn’t bothered replacing stuff until it physically breaks, then you could end up with a car where everything ‘works’ but is all 100k mile old.
Or you could get one, like mine, where it’s got more miles on it, but has had everything changed within the last 10,000 miles.
For the former, you’d negotiate to pay less as you know there’s stuff you’d want to change immediately. For the latter it usually means you’ll not need to spend anything in the short term, and the seller may not be receptive to a low ball offer if they’ve recently spent £6k on clutch, flywheel, diff & brakes - hence why mine will probably never go back on the market
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M/// ownership is always a gamble no matter what you do. My old E46 M3 never gave me any problems with 95k on the clock. I know others with way more miles and no problems, then you get a 50k and the engine eats itself. Think it comes down to how they were treated from new. If you keep one long term it's probably wise to factor in a bottom end bearing change for peace of mind. Yearly oil changes are a good idea and always wait till it's properly warm before you have any fun. The rev lights on the dash are pointless, it's the oil temp you need to go by.Theivz wrote: ↑Thu Jan 18, 2018 1:45 pmthanks mate. i am part exing my 2 cars for a family car - will post up when i get it.
im just toying with the idea of an older 3.0 z4 manual 03 04 etc or a high mileage z4m roadster mechanically been sorted ... i am hoping to continue my bucket list of tracks including spa and other uk circuits ... not to hoon but just say ive driven on them if you get what i mean so im wondering if i can stretch to m ownership with tax being 500+ and more expensive consumables or whether to strip an older z4 and add LSD etc...
A 3.0si fitted with an LSD is a great combo with a lot less worry.
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lolmmm-five wrote: ↑Thu Jan 18, 2018 2:06 pmMileage isn’t the killer...it’s the lack of maintenance that is.
If the previous owner hasn’t bothered replacing stuff until it physically breaks, then you could end up with a car where everything ‘works’ but is all 100k mile old.
Or you could get one, like mine, where it’s got more miles on it, but has had everything changed within the last 10,000 miles.
For the former, you’d negotiate to pay less as you know there’s stuff you’d want to change immediately. For the latter it usually means you’ll not need to spend anything in the short term, and the seller may not be receptive to a low ball offer if they’ve recently spent £6k on clutch, flywheel, diff & brakes - hence why mine will probably never go back on the market
I see. Great advice - thanks
yes drivetrain components are my main worries - brakes etc are okish
good maintenance important - got it!
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hmmm .... your last sentence is the issue lol. my heart says Z4M .. my wallet says 3.0 with lsd lol. Brakes/discs servicing etc will be cheaper...Yorkie Z wrote: ↑Thu Jan 18, 2018 2:06 pmM/// ownership is always a gamble no matter what you do. My old E46 M3 never gave me any problems with 95k on the clock. I know others with way more miles and no problems, then you get a 50k and the engine eats itself. Think it comes down to how they were treated from new. If you keep one long term it's probably wise to factor in a bottom end bearing change for peace of mind. Yearly oil changes are a good idea and always wait till it's properly warm before you have any fun. The rev lights on the dash are pointless, it's the oil temp you need to go by.Theivz wrote: ↑Thu Jan 18, 2018 1:45 pmthanks mate. i am part exing my 2 cars for a family car - will post up when i get it.
im just toying with the idea of an older 3.0 z4 manual 03 04 etc or a high mileage z4m roadster mechanically been sorted ... i am hoping to continue my bucket list of tracks including spa and other uk circuits ... not to hoon but just say ive driven on them if you get what i mean so im wondering if i can stretch to m ownership with tax being 500+ and more expensive consumables or whether to strip an older z4 and add LSD etc...
A 3.0si fitted with an LSD is a great combo with a lot less worry.
there is something special about an m car esp the z4m ...
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Thanks Theivr, and everyone.
For a most informative and enlightening thread for Z4M's purchasing.
Yorkie Z you mention a bottom end bearing change, care to elaborate on this?
100K miles like the Timing Chain + Vanos or at higher millage?
Theivz your head says 3.0 LSD, your heart says Z4M. But if you get the 3.0, you'll always long for some M power in your life.
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For a most informative and enlightening thread for Z4M's purchasing.
Yorkie Z you mention a bottom end bearing change, care to elaborate on this?
100K miles like the Timing Chain + Vanos or at higher millage?
Theivz your head says 3.0 LSD, your heart says Z4M. But if you get the 3.0, you'll always long for some M power in your life.
- Well that's my 2 pence, take with a pinch of salt.
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Head over to M3cutters where you'll find much more information on high mileage e46 M3s using the same engine and drive train.
My e46 was pushing 90k miles when I sold it and pulled like a steam train, with the only issues in my three years of ownership being worn front control arms ball joints and a dodgy coil pack.
My e46 was pushing 90k miles when I sold it and pulled like a steam train, with the only issues in my three years of ownership being worn front control arms ball joints and a dodgy coil pack.
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No brainer. You only live once - get the Z4M. Mines on 98k and its been faultless in the 2 years I've had it. Far more reliable than my wifes golf.
Also the Z4M will appreciate, whereas the 3.0 won't.
Also the Z4M will appreciate, whereas the 3.0 won't.
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Mine is on 117k miles. Owned it since it had 83k and fresh brakes.
34.000 miles in 3 years daily use
6 oil changes + Inspection I
2 brake fluid changes
2 sets of Brake pads
2 sets of tyres
Just replaced all 4 brake discs + a new set of pads and refurbished calipers
Currently replacing suspension front and rear too (it was tired)
Cosmetically new M muiltifunction steering wheel and new M5 F10 gear stick to freshen up the interior.
Never gave me a problem and runs perfectly.
But it’s not cheap to run and maintain, if that concerns you get the 3.0si and add an LSD
34.000 miles in 3 years daily use
6 oil changes + Inspection I
2 brake fluid changes
2 sets of Brake pads
2 sets of tyres
Just replaced all 4 brake discs + a new set of pads and refurbished calipers
Currently replacing suspension front and rear too (it was tired)
Cosmetically new M muiltifunction steering wheel and new M5 F10 gear stick to freshen up the interior.
Never gave me a problem and runs perfectly.
But it’s not cheap to run and maintain, if that concerns you get the 3.0si and add an LSD
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