Considering buying a Z4 - NOW BOUGHT!!!!!

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krish

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Hi all,

Just wanted to introduce myself. Fan of forums and the wealth of information available.

So this will be my first Z4 but not my first BMW. Had a few E36's and E90's but never a Z4 and never a turbocharged BMW!

I recently drove my friends 435i and fell in love with the engine! I'm aware of the N54 problems:
1. Wastegate Rattle
2. Injectors
3. HPFP
4. Waterpump

Regardless of all these possible issues I want one!

I was originally considering a nice low miler 3.0si but I'm thinking the price of the 35i is dropping and just within my price range.

Nice to meet you all :thumbsup:

Krish
 
Thanks mate.

Kind of torn between a 3.0si Coupe (Stunning lines) and the newer 35i!!!

Coupe has the iconic NA in line 6 which I love but the turbo is another animal altogether!

Anyone have any insight on the hard roof on the newer Z3 35i? Rattles? leaks? Any common issues?

I have a MR2 turbo t-bar - Pisses water in when it rain which would be a disaster in a daily!
 
I wanted a 3.5i with hardtop roof . They were coming out at about 11k. I would have been able to swing it if past the wife if I hadn’t spent 13 k on a Range Rover just over a year ago 😃. I’ve had 3 S type jags 3.0 and as nice as the Range is ... it just doesn’t have the grin factor . I got myself a E85 on a 05 plate 3.0 Merlot red . I’m happy with the little gem , but would be happier with what YOUR getting mate 😃 I’m only going to do about 1000 miles a year in it
 
Welcome to the forum OP, and good luck with the search. :thumbsup:

If you are undecided it might be worth trying to get a drive an E86 Coupe and an E89 35i to compare.
 
Welcome Krish, if its information you want you've come to the right place - we'll help you spend your money and will have lots of advice for any issues or questions that may crop up thereafter.
 
Morning guys, thanks for all the advice and kind words.

Mr Tidy - Your right I think. I really should drive both.

Marlon - sounds about right! Already looking at what I can do to the car before I've even got one!!!!
 
Dave 2 dogs - I see you like your JLR cars!

I actually work for JLR!!!!!

My old man has been driving XJ's since I was a child - Great cars
 
Bought a Z4 Coupe 3.0 Si :D :D :D :D

Well left a deposit with the intention to collect this week!

Link to the beauty I purchased:
https://z4-forum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=41&t=103976

Couldn't be happier.

Pics and possibly a personal thread to follow :thumbsup:
 
Going to miss this car, been a fun 5 years of ownership, even if I didn't get to drive it as much as wanted to! Happy driving Krish, been a pleasure dealing with you and glad it's gone to an enthusiastic new owner! :driving:
 
Thanks everyone. Looking forward to being a active member of the community.

The zed will be my daily so the aim is to keep her mint and running sweet.

My commute to work just got a whole lot more fun :D
 
krish said:
I have a MR2 turbo t-bar - Pisses water in when it rain which would be a disaster in a daily!
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My wifes old T-bar used to leak around the glass panels at the top of the side windows.
I followed a guide on one of the MR2 forums to fix it and never had a leak after it. The seals seem to shrink a bit and then leave a gap between them.
It involved clingfilm and black silicone.
Basically cover one side of the seal with the clingfilm, the other side that should mate with it with silicone and then close the roof panel and leave to set. Once it has set pop the roof panel and remove the clingfilm. The silicone will have made a new seal closing the gap.
 
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