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Will the Z4 E85 become a classic?
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Will the Z4 E85 become a classic?
Will the Z4 E85 become a classic? Are they a good investment?
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Will the Z4 E85 become a classic?
Already is. For the design and that unique shape, regardless of engine size of gearbox.
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Will the Z4 E85 become a classic?
anything will if you keep it long enough and numbers diminish.
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Will the Z4 E85 become a classic?
Traditionally the model/car become a classic after 25+ years ending of production, the last 85/86 was in 2008 , in 2033 i hope it will be classic, let's see
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Will the Z4 E85 become a classic?
Depends on the definition of classic I expect... as with a lot of the BMW's the M variant may be classed as classic but the rest not... i.e. the E36 M3 is/was sought after but the E36 318 probably not.
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Will the Z4 E85 become a classic?
Yes to the first question. No to the second (with caveats)
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I'm looking at tracking one, restoring it then leaving in a garage for a few years.
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Will the Z4 E85 become a classic?
I hear & see so many people who tell me their car will be a classic one day and are keeping it, yet on inspection, they're not even up-together now, let alone in 5 -10 years time !
If you want to see a return from a Zed in 5-10 years time, I seriously think you need to have, or get hold of one of the less produced models (M Roadster, M Coupe or Alpina), rather than the more mass produced standard models. And, the lower the mileage the better. Plus it needs to be tip-top too.
You'll also need to garage or dry store it and tread the fine line of keeping the miles down, whilst keeping everything on the car ticking over, as sitting doesn't do a car any good in the long run. Every moving part needs to keep moving occasionally, otherwise it just seizes or squeaks !
...Just my opinon !
If you want to see a return from a Zed in 5-10 years time, I seriously think you need to have, or get hold of one of the less produced models (M Roadster, M Coupe or Alpina), rather than the more mass produced standard models. And, the lower the mileage the better. Plus it needs to be tip-top too.
You'll also need to garage or dry store it and tread the fine line of keeping the miles down, whilst keeping everything on the car ticking over, as sitting doesn't do a car any good in the long run. Every moving part needs to keep moving occasionally, otherwise it just seizes or squeaks !
...Just my opinon !
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Will the Z4 E85 become a classic?
Every owners club believes their cars will be classics.
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Will the Z4 E85 become a classic?
I don’t think they’ll be classed as “Classic” by the normal definition as we know it. But, when governments really do crack down on combustion engines and crank up the battery powered cars, the likes of the 3.0si manuals will become desirable additions to peoples garages and club meets.
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Will the Z4 E85 become a classic?
Also my opinion. low mileage MR, MC and Alpina will eventually become classic as they are rare but whats the point of having a car like that if you can't drive it when you want to. On the other hand buy one of the more ordinary ones and enjoy without the worry of losing money.Number5 wrote: ↑Thu Sep 22, 2022 5:22 pm I hear & see so many people who tell me their car will be a classic one day and are keeping it, yet on inspection, they're not even up-together now, let alone in 5 -10 years time !
If you want to see a return from a Zed in 5-10 years time, I seriously think you need to have, or get hold of one of the less produced models (M Roadster, M Coupe or Alpina), rather than the more mass produced standard models. And, the lower the mileage the better. Plus it needs to be tip-top too.
You'll also need to garage or dry store it and tread the fine line of keeping the miles down, whilst keeping everything on the car ticking over, as sitting doesn't do a car any good in the long run. Every moving part needs to keep moving occasionally, otherwise it just seizes or squeaks !
...Just my opinon !
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Will the Z4 E85 become a classic?
See, everyone is going for the boring old, cardigan-wearing, it has to be this, that and the other.
For me there is a subtle difference:
Is it A classic?..................jury still out
Is it classic?.......................Yes!
For me there is a subtle difference:
Is it A classic?..................jury still out
Is it classic?.......................Yes!
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Will the Z4 E85 become a classic?
I voted "No" because I can't see them becoming "classics" in the foreseeable future, although Ms and Alpinas seem to be heading that way and 3.0Sis are getting close even if only based on rarity.
I'm sure eventually other models will head that way led by 3.0is and 2.5Sis but probably not for quite a while.
None of them makes sense as an investment though. I'd suggest buying the best you can find in your budget and just enjoying it!
I'm sure eventually other models will head that way led by 3.0is and 2.5Sis but probably not for quite a while.
None of them makes sense as an investment though. I'd suggest buying the best you can find in your budget and just enjoying it!
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Will the Z4 E85 become a classic?
As said, apart from M's and Alpinas there's not much reason for a mass produced (if most enjoyable and stylish) BMW to become a classic. However, when I was buying my Z4 I noticed that older Z3s are more expensive for any given engine size. Maybe being retro E30/E36 is already a thing for nostalgia!
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