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Post by WhisperingWasp » Wed Jan 15, 2025 4:08 pm

Hi all.

Funny you mention that other one. I was at that dealer at the weekend test-driving their 911 targa (which I loved but is probably not right as an only-car). Great guys and really interesting stock, let me go out in the targa on my own.

I do like the Z4s in silver, I must admit. And the mileage/price vs the other one do make it hard to look past. Interior colour I'm not head-over-heels with, would prefer no screen (even though technically I suppose it means it is higher spec) and it doesn't look CAF like the other one but then it doesn't have the mods that I am not keen on either.

Can someone tell me how easy it is to replace the fog lenses to twist my arm please... DIY?

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Post by pvr » Wed Jan 15, 2025 5:02 pm

I changed the fog lights on mine, 30 minutes job. I did remove the wheels to make the access through the flaps easier though (wheellarch).
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Post by Meds » Wed Jan 15, 2025 5:18 pm

Yeah dead easy. Removing wheel makes it easier above as per what PVR says.
All facelift Z4's with the rectangle shaped fogs get messed up, they're a poor design and let water in, then they just corrode and oxidize.
Many have drilled holes on the underside of the lens to let the water out (I've done this) also you can buy blanking plates, or take out, split and refurbish.
I'm (well, my bro-in-law is) in the process of restoring a really ropey set I was gifted.
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Post by Ed Doe » Wed Jan 15, 2025 9:41 pm

swanny71 wrote: Wed Jan 15, 2025 3:25 pm :thumbsup:
I’m also looking (still) and that Z4MC looks bloody lovely (and great value) but I’m trying to be sensible and avoid the extra M car running costs..
mmm-five wrote: Wed Jan 15, 2025 3:26 pmI've seen that Z4MC with mods as well, and am now in a quandary of looking at that (luckily about 4 hours away or I might have popped over), or continuing my search for a 335D Touring to replace my 320D Touring (but am having trouble finding one with the same spec) :headbang:
Can one of you pull your fingers out and buy it please because it's sitting there tempting me too :lol:
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Post by darich » Thu Jan 16, 2025 9:48 am

WhisperingWasp wrote: Wed Jan 15, 2025 4:08 pm Can someone tell me how easy it is to replace the fog lenses to twist my arm please... DIY?
I swapped mine by removing the front bumper (I also had screen wash issues to fix). Even easier than doing it through the wheel arch. Not a massive job either.
There's about 8-10 bolts up top, then a similar number underneath, and pop the wheel trim connectors. Bumper off in probably 15-20mins at most. Can be a bit tricky reinstalling it and the brackets at the arch reflectors can be brittle. Thankfully, I didn't know that at the time and had no issue.
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Post by pvr » Thu Jan 16, 2025 11:25 am

Ed Doe wrote: Wed Jan 15, 2025 9:41 pm
swanny71 wrote: Wed Jan 15, 2025 3:25 pm :thumbsup:
I’m also looking (still) and that Z4MC looks bloody lovely (and great value) but I’m trying to be sensible and avoid the extra M car running costs..
mmm-five wrote: Wed Jan 15, 2025 3:26 pmI've seen that Z4MC with mods as well, and am now in a quandary of looking at that (luckily about 4 hours away or I might have popped over), or continuing my search for a 335D Touring to replace my 320D Touring (but am having trouble finding one with the same spec) :headbang:
Can one of you pull your fingers out and buy it please because it's sitting there tempting me too :lol:
You done it again on the wrong thread :lol:
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Post by Ed Doe » Thu Jan 16, 2025 11:34 am

pvr wrote: Thu Jan 16, 2025 11:25 am You done it again on the wrong thread :lol:
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Post by WhisperingWasp » Tue Jan 21, 2025 11:29 pm

Guys, would you want to see the water pump having been changed on these like other N52s? Also, would this have bluetooth calling? Seller wasn't sure. Cheers.

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Post by Meds » Tue Jan 21, 2025 11:35 pm

Ideally yes but easily sorted if not.
It's a gamble. I had 1 go pop at around 90k, my others (I've owned 3 N52 engines) were running their original pump at 75k when they were changed preventative.
But I've heard many stories of loads going strong well after 130k.
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Post by WhisperingWasp » Tue Jan 21, 2025 11:44 pm

Mmm. I did mine at ~110k on my 130i if I recall. At this price I'd want it done I think. What's the cost nowadays?

I really really like it but 13k for a 2006/88k Z4. I don't think I can!

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Post by Mr Tidy » Wed Jan 22, 2025 12:17 am

My first E86 with the black-top had the water pump die at 60K miles, my second E86 with the silver top was on 91K and the original when I sold it. So much for the revised water pump on the N52k!

My E91 325i (also N52 silver-top) needed a new one at 135K. Cost supplied and fitted was just over £500 at a BMW Indy in 2018.

I couldn't bring myself to pay £13K for a 3.0Si on 88K miles either! My MC with 76K miles was advertised for £14K in 2019. :D
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Post by swanny71 » Wed Jan 22, 2025 4:36 am

WhisperingWasp wrote: Tue Jan 21, 2025 11:44 pm Mmm. I did mine at ~110k on my 130i if I recall. At this price I'd want it done I think. What's the cost nowadays?

I really really like it but 13k for a 2006/88k Z4. I don't think I can!
Did a precautionary waterpump change on my old 130i (blacktop N52) at 154k miles, I know for sure that was the original unit.

Agree this E86 is a lovely looking example but £13k is just too much.
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Post by Z450 » Wed Jan 22, 2025 7:09 am

I would think roughly it would be around the £500 mark to change the pump. Would it be worth asking them to either change the water pump or reducing the car by a similar amount? It’s a nice looking example but i agree it seems strong price wise. I saw another silver grey Coupe at a dealer with 60,000 miles for the same price

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Post by Meds » Wed Jan 22, 2025 9:44 am

Have you spoken money yet with the dealer?
They may be willing to do a deal?
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Post by WhisperingWasp » Wed Jan 22, 2025 11:19 am

Meds wrote: Wed Jan 22, 2025 9:44 am Have you spoken money yet with the dealer?
They may be willing to do a deal?
Not explicitly but I get the impression there won't be much movement. I might put an offer in and just see what happens.

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