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MT94 said:
Thanks again for all of your replies a 2.2 or 2.5 might be do able insirance wise as it sounds like the better car all I need to do is find one that is straight and clean whatever car and engine I get it sounds like there isn't a sortage of knowledge around which is a big help thanks again to all who have given their advice and opinion soon hopefully I'll in my own Z4 learning all about it one way or another
Cheers
Matt

if you get one you are gonna love it :) just please dont get the 2.0, try and find the best quote on a 3.0 if its to much then go to 2.5 dont get a 4 pot zed!
 
coaldust said:
MT94 said:
Thanks again for all of your replies a 2.2 or 2.5 might be do able insirance wise as it sounds like the better car all I need to do is find one that is straight and clean whatever car and engine I get it sounds like there isn't a sortage of knowledge around which is a big help thanks again to all who have given their advice and opinion soon hopefully I'll in my own Z4 learning all about it one way or another
Cheers
Matt

if you get one you are gonna love it :) just please dont get the 2.0, try and find the best quote on a 3.0 if its to much then go to 2.5 dont get a 4 pot zed!

Not all 4 pot zeds are gutless you know :poke:
Rob
 
coaldust said:
im just trying to stop the OP making a grave mistake, thats what this forum is for.

Your my hero :rofl:

dpbayly1 Can you vouch for us that 2.0lt Z4's are not renowned for spontaneously bursting into flames, and there is every chance MT94 could realistically have many happy trouble free years motoring. There's too much blinkered advice here suggesting to him that if he purchases a 4 cylinder Z4 it'll be constantly in the garage being repaired, and the engine is so unstable itll shake itself apart with in 5000 miles.

FYI Tikka Masala is the least adventurous dish to order in a restaurant, man up a bit
:bonk:
 
Smartbear said:
coaldust said:
MT94 said:
Thanks again for all of your replies a 2.2 or 2.5 might be do able insirance wise as it sounds like the better car all I need to do is find one that is straight and clean whatever car and engine I get it sounds like there isn't a sortage of knowledge around which is a big help thanks again to all who have given their advice and opinion soon hopefully I'll in my own Z4 learning all about it one way or another
Cheers
Matt

if you get one you are gonna love it :) just please dont get the 2.0, try and find the best quote on a 3.0 if its to much then go to 2.5 dont get a 4 pot zed!

Not all 4 pot zeds are gutless you know :poke:
Rob

Very true Rob, yours goes like stink and has a reasonable sound to it too :thumbsup: unlike the 4 pot E85!! Forgetting about all the bullsh1t being spouted on here about reliability, why wouldn't you go for a smoother 6cyl if you could, it's a no brainer :thumbsup:
 
ESP said:
coaldust said:
im just trying to stop the OP making a grave mistake, thats what this forum is for.

Your my hero :rofl:

dpbayly1 Can you vouch for us that 2.0lt Z4's are not renowned for spontaneously bursting into flames, and there is every chance MT94 could realistically have many happy trouble free years motoring. There's too much blinkered advice here suggesting to him that if he purchases a 4 cylinder Z4 it'll be constantly in the garage being repaired, and the engine is so unstable itll shake itself apart with in 5000 miles.

FYI Tikka Masala is the least adventurous dish to order in a restaurant, man up a bit
:bonk:http://www.z4-forum.com/forum/posting.php?mode=edit&f=2&p=1424246#

Just cant let it go can you!

Surprised you've got time to keep flogging a dead horse, when you going to get it, its you who has the blinkered and biased opinion and now your imagination is running away with itself again with these melodramatics. :thumbsdown:
I dont recall anyone saying the engine will shake itself apart?! :headbang: :P :rofl:
Shouldn't you be out in your imaginary R8 that apparently according to you, makes you the unimpeachable font of all car knowledge?!!!
Get over it, the 2.0 is the least loved/reliable/desirable E85 period. Deal with it. You might love yours, but for a newbie and considering the minuscule price differential to the superior non M models its the worst possible choice

#Mr A1. :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:
 
Pabby1980 said:
I'd rather have a 2.0 manual than an automatic in any engine size.....can't stand 'em.

Lets see, so not content with the 2.0 vs everything else war that's been raging here you've decide to :fuelfire: :stir: by reigniting the age old manual vs auto one! :evil: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

Now this thread could for weeks! :poke: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:
 
MACK said:
Pabby1980 said:
I'd rather have a 2.0 manual than an automatic in any engine size.....can't stand 'em.

Lets see, so not content with the 2.0 vs everything else war that's been raging here you've decide to :fuelfire: :stir: by reigniting the age old manual vs auto one! :evil: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

Now this thread could for weeks! :poke: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:


No mate, while you've been waving your handbag at your friend, the OP has mentioned that he found a 2.5 automatic on autotrader. After giving him advice on getting a 2.2 and a vehicle inspection, i gave him my opinion on automatics. I'm a bit more interested in his situation than reading another back and fourth argument between two grown men who quite frankly should know better. :)
 
Pabby1980 said:
MACK said:
Pabby1980 said:
I'd rather have a 2.0 manual than an automatic in any engine size.....can't stand 'em.

Lets see, so not content with the 2.0 vs everything else war that's been raging here you've decide to :fuelfire: :stir: by reigniting the age old manual vs auto one! :evil: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

Now this thread could for weeks! :poke: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:


No mate, while you've been waving your handbag at your friend, the OP has mentioned that he found a 2.5 automatic on autotrader. After giving him advice on getting a 2.2 and a vehicle inspection, i gave him my opinion on automatics. I'm a bit more interested in his situation than reading another back and fourth argument between two grown men who quite frankly should know better. :)

Firstly you don't have to read what I and ESP have written your choosing to. Not difficult to skip over our posts is it?
Secondly, I was clearly joking about the manual/auto debate so don't get your knickers in such a twist, talk about touchy! :telloff:

However seeing as you feel your in a position to start dishing it out, lets see if you can take it.
At no point did anyone ask for an opinion on automatics, so try to keep up and on topic!
Judging by your previous contributions on here you've really had nothing useful/insightful to add and I'm sure no one really cares about your mixture of humourless, pointless, naive, unknowledgeable posts and opinions anyway. Really, posting you looked at your car under its cover all day! :tumbleweed:

Anyway, quite frankly why someone in your position who bought a car that won't go in third gear properly (but still needed someone else to point this out even after they've purchased it) feels qualified to offer advice on buying a zed beats the hell out me! :poke: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:
 
MACK said:
Pabby1980 said:
MACK said:
Lets see, so not content with the 2.0 vs everything else war that's been raging here you've decide to :fuelfire: :stir: by reigniting the age old manual vs auto one! :evil: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

Now this thread could for weeks! :poke: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:


No mate, while you've been waving your handbag at your friend, the OP has mentioned that he found a 2.5 automatic on autotrader. After giving him advice on getting a 2.2 and a vehicle inspection, i gave him my opinion on automatics. I'm a bit more interested in his situation than reading another back and fourth argument between two grown men who quite frankly should know better. :)

Firstly you don't have to read what I and ESP have written your choosing to. Not difficult to skip over our posts is it?
Secondly, I was clearly joking about the manual/auto debate so don't get your knickers in such a twist, talk about touchy! :telloff:

However seeing as you feel your in a position to start dishing it out, lets see if you can take it.
At no point did anyone ask for an opinion on automatics, so try to keep up and on topic!
Judging by your previous contributions on here you've really had nothing useful/insightful to add and I'm sure no one really cares about your mixture of humourless, pointless, naive, unknowledgeable posts and opinions anyway. Really, posting you looked at your car under its cover all day! :tumbleweed:

Anyway, quite frankly why someone in your position who bought a car that won't go in third gear properly (but still needed someone else to point this out even after they've purchased it) feels qualified to offer advice on buying a zed beats the hell out me! :poke: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

If you think i'm going to bother reading another one of your little hissy fits mate you're much mistaken. If you want to have a bitch at someone i suggest you go and join your local WI, or go and have a vent with the other girls at the gym....i've got better things to do than waste time behaving like a child....thanks. :)
 
http://www.premiercarsashford.co.uk/used-cars/bmw-z4-2-2-i-se-roadster-2dr-ashford-201704244747780?at_source=autotrader&at_medium=unknown&at_campaign=website-visit
 
Pabby1980 said:
MACK said:
Pabby1980 said:
No mate, while you've been waving your handbag at your friend, the OP has mentioned that he found a 2.5 automatic on autotrader. After giving him advice on getting a 2.2 and a vehicle inspection, i gave him my opinion on automatics. I'm a bit more interested in his situation than reading another back and fourth argument between two grown men who quite frankly should know better. :)

Firstly you don't have to read what I and ESP have written your choosing to. Not difficult to skip over our posts is it?
Secondly, I was clearly joking about the manual/auto debate so don't get your knickers in such a twist, talk about touchy! :telloff:

However seeing as you feel your in a position to start dishing it out, lets see if you can take it.
At no point did anyone ask for an opinion on automatics, so try to keep up and on topic!
Judging by your previous contributions on here you've really had nothing useful/insightful to add and I'm sure no one really cares about your mixture of humourless, pointless, naive, unknowledgeable posts and opinions anyway. Really, posting you looked at your car under its cover all day! :tumbleweed:

Anyway, quite frankly why someone in your position who bought a car that won't go in third gear properly (but still needed someone else to point this out even after they've purchased it) feels qualified to offer advice on buying a zed beats the hell out me! :poke: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

If you think i'm going to bother reading another one of your little hissy fits mate you're much mistaken. If you want to have a bitch at someone i suggest you go and join your local WI, or go and have a vent with the other girls at the gym....i've got better things to do than waste time behaving like a child....thanks. :)

Never ceases to amaze me how pathetic some folks are. They actually start the cowardly digs then try to take the moral high ground when they cant take it when someone fights back! Clearly from your equally childish response and more of your pathetic bitching above you did indeed read my post! :poke: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

One thing I do agree on is we both have better things to do, you could start with that gearbox of yours :poke: or aimlessly staring out of the window at a car under a cover just don't boring the pants off us tell us about it....again!!! :poke: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:
 
tomoz4white said:
http://www.premiercarsashford.co.uk/used-cars/bmw-z4-2-2-i-se-roadster-2dr-ashford-201704244747780?at_source=autotrader&at_medium=unknown&at_campaign=website-visit

Nice....that's a lot of car for £4,500. The colours a bit of an aquired taste but i like it.

If blue was more his thing;

https://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/bmw/z4-roadster/bmw-z4-2-2-i-se-roadster-2dr/7200755

Can't help but think the 2.2s are still a bit overpriced when compared to the 3.0, but there's always room for negotiation i suppose.
 
sw4nny said:
I would reckon by now the original op newbie as probably bought an Audi :D

Lol, exactly :thumbsup:

Word on the street is though they all have "Inherent, Well documented reliability issues" and frequently just explode.

What do i know, iv have a vivid imagination :roll:
#Pot #Kettle
#GuysGotIssues
#ToMuchUseofThe :rofl: Emoji
 
MT94 said:
Thank you to all of you have replied I won't be buying one without service history I do like a bit of history with my cars, I think I will leave the car as could be nothing but also could be something expensive. Thank you for the link to the buyers guide I shall be looking through that when I get home hopefully I have avoided a potential problem car.
Back on the search.
Cheers.
Matt.
Good call on walking away in my opinion :thumbsup: , so many Zeds so finding a goodun shouldn't be hard at all. It's so easy to fall in love when viewing cars.

I could be way off but I'm going to have a guess that your the same age as me as you have 94 in your name. I was looking at Zeds and found the 2.5si not too much higher than the 2.0 on insurance. The straight six n52 engine is awesome... lovely noise, complete with crackles when letting of the go pedal. You most probably have but I'd at least check insurance. I'm with Aviva and rate them :thumbsup:
 
Silverzedtom said:
The straight six n52 engine is awesome... lovely noise, complete with crackles when letting of the go pedal.

The 2.0lt does this, well mine does, but this is dependant of the exhaust. :thumbsup:

It keeps being mentioned to Matt "Insurance on a straight 6 is not much higher"
(+plus running costs, servicing, petrol, Tax is not much higher)
thats adding up to be a lot of not much mores, over 12 months. :?

But HEY its not our money
 
MT94 said:
Thanks again for all of your replies a 2.2 or 2.5 might be do able insirance wise as it sounds like the better car all I need to do is find one that is straight and clean whatever car and engine I get it sounds like there isn't a sortage of knowledge around which is a big help thanks again to all who have given their advice and opinion soon hopefully I'll in my own Z4 learning all about it one way or another
Cheers
Matt

Hows the search going? Are you sticking to 2.2 and 2.5 in your searches?
Have you decided on whether to get a facelift? Or sticking to pre facelift (much more affordable now due to age)?
Hope everything stacks up and you can get one! The Zed really is a great car :driving:
 
Silverzedtom said:
MT94 said:
Thank you to all of you have replied I won't be buying one without service history I do like a bit of history with my cars, I think I will leave the car as could be nothing but also could be something expensive. Thank you for the link to the buyers guide I shall be looking through that when I get home hopefully I have avoided a potential problem car.
Back on the search.
Cheers.
Matt.
Good call on walking away in my opinion :thumbsup: , so many Zeds so finding a goodun shouldn't be hard at all. It's so easy to fall in love when viewing cars.

I could be way off but I'm going to have a guess that your the same age as me as you have 94 in your name. I was looking at Zeds and found the 2.5si not too much higher than the 2.0 on insurance. The straight six n52 engine is awesome... lovely noise, complete with crackles when letting of the go pedal. You most probably have but I'd at least check insurance. I'm with Aviva and rate them :thumbsup:

Yeah I'm 22 until next month and I have checked Aviva and surprisingly I can get insured for just under £900 all the way up to a 3 litre so hopefully this will give me more breathing room for car buying
 
Good luck with your search MT94. Don't be put off by the keyboard warriors and children, there are plenty on decent folk on here more than happy to help with problems and useful advice. I think most of us would opt for a 6cyl given the choice so if all the figures stack up, that would be my recommendation :thumbsup:
 
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