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petertodd24

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So I went along to Bristol today to look at a 2.5l Z4 up for sale; very nice condition throughout, although had to haggle in tax for the car since it had expired!

Anyway, on the way home I passed Dick Lovett BMW and saw a rather nice 2.0l (yes I know they are not as grunty as the 2.5l or 3.0l but anything is a step up from a 1.4l Clio!). I've since seen another almost identical Z4 on autotrader which is near enough £2k cheaper. The question is, assuming everything is equal (I suspect the BMW dealership would offer 12 month warranty versus 3), which would you go for?

http://www.bmw.co.uk/bmwuk/bmwauc/details/0,,1156___ask-3%40adm-xx,00.html?ch=_V0JBQloxMjA3MExZNjEwMjY=

http://www.a1sports-performance.co.uk/vehicle-details.asp?ID=1522983

Thanks for your help!

Pete
 
personally i'd hold out for the 6 cyl, never got on with the N42 2.0 in my last e46 coupe , was a nightmare.

Out of the two though, the AUC bmw one is better as you've got a years worry free motoring as its under full warranty from BMW for a year.
 
+1 on the 6 cylinder.
How about this?
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2481048.htm
Found on Pistonheads and only done 54k miles. All for just £8500. You could use the spare £4k you'd save on servicing for the next 3 years?!
 
inkey$ said:
+1 on the 6 cylinder.
How about this?
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2481048.htm
Found on Pistonheads and only done 54k miles. All for just £8500. You could use the spare £4k you'd save on servicing for the next 3 years?!
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this.

or get some eibachs and CSL reps :)
 
Tricky question. Regardless I would look at AUC cars if you're dropping this kind of cash, it ensures you have the warranty and that the car should be a good 'un (although still give it the once over).

The 2.0 will be a nice step up from the 1.4 Clio, but don't expect the world. It's certainly fun, although you really need to keep it on the boil to make proper progress - 4k+ rpm. In isolation it's plenty of fun, but when you realise anything moderately warm is easily keeping up with you, you can be a bit disheartened. If you can afford it, I would get a 3.0.
 
i would get the 2.5 minimum, i think the engine noise adds to the already great experience, especially with the roof down....
 
As boogle said have you considered a 3.0 that is a year or two older? There are some out there in really good nick usually when they have been used as a weekend car. The step up in performance will be substantial from what your used to but having said that ive just upgraded from a diesel golf and the extra power is not 'mind blowing' once you are used to it. I suppose it depends what you want it for... performance, posing, both? Plus the fuel cosumption is almost identical on the 2.5 and 3.0. Just a thought :)
 
I would also say go for a 6 cylinder one preferably 3.0 .... although the 2.5 is no slouch .... its not really about the peformance but as easty says the sound of the engine makes a massive difference.
 
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