Finally (hopefully) able to get a zed at last

[Ozyboyross]

Well around a year ago I was looking at a Z4 and was active on here asking questions and keeping my eye on the classifieds but due to works location, commuting etc the planets didn't align and I bought a Mini Cooper S, now although fun, ive never really "fallen" for it, so as I now do like 6 miles a day, and could walk/cycle if needed, Im going to take advantage of the current market and sell it for £11k to a dealer and get out of the PCP hole ive fallen into while its worth more than my outstanding finance amount. (only paid £12k last year for it)

Im really excited about getting a zed finally! id love the newer hard top (e89 I think), but I think that might be a stretch too far so more than likely an E87

Ill be looking for anything with a big straight 6 in it, and will have around £4k ish to spend, do you think its do able? or will I get a dog? I could spend more if needed, im just trying to stick to a budget for once haha

 

[Zedebee]

Welcome to the forum. You should be able to get a 2.2 or 2.5 roadster (E85) for that money or maybe an early 3.0. Be prepared to spend a bit of money on preventative maintenance as cheaper cars may look nice but won’t have had the money spent on them.

 

[Ozyboyross]

Welcome to the forum. You should be able to get a 2.2 or 2.5 roadster (E85) for that money or maybe an early 3.0. Be prepared to spend a bit of money on preventative maintenance as cheaper cars may look nice but won’t have had the money spent on them.

Thanks mate, ive been itching for a zed for a long time now

How much would I need to spend to get a well sorted trouble free 2.2 or 2.5 then? think id be after a roadster as lovely as the coupe is to look at, they are out of my budget

How much is a well sorted 3.0? as that would be my preference if I could stretch to one.

 

[Pondrew]

Hello. From what I've seen with regard prices, you will struggle to find a decent 6 cylinder E85 for £4k. You may find a few cars for that sort of money but I, for one, would be wary. You said E87, so not sure if you are looking at the roadster E85, or tintop coupe E86? If the latter you are very unlikely to find anything for that budget.
You will easily get a half decent 2L 4 cylinder E85 for 4k. I would say more like £5-6k for a 2.2 or 2.5. Then £6k plus for a 3 litre. Just a rule of thumb, IMO.
The bargain Z4 at the moment is definitely the later E89 23i with the 2.5 straight six. They are going for as little as £6k. More than you want to spend but a bargain for what you get IMO.
Keep an eye on the for sale on here; there has been a constant stream of all variants lately. Good luck with whatever you decide

 

[Ozyboyross]

Hello. From what I've seen with regard prices, you will struggle to find a decent 6 cylinder E85 for £4k. You may find a few cars for that sort of money but I, for one, would be wary. You said E87, so not sure if you are looking at the roadster E85, or tintop coupe E86? If the latter you are very unlikely to find anything for that budget.
You will easily get a half decent 2L 4 cylinder E85 for 4k. I would say more like £5-6k for a 2.2 or 2.5. Then £6k plus for a 3 litre. Just a rule of thumb, IMO.
The bargain Z4 at the moment is definitely the later E89 23i with the 2.5 straight six. They are going for as little as £6k. More than you want to spend but a bargain for what you get IMO.
Keep an eye on the for sale on here; there has been a constant stream of all variants lately. Good luck with whatever you decide

Hiya,

Thanks for the advice, I could push to £6-7k if needs be, I’m just trying to spend less if I can, I don’t really want a 2.0 tbh (sorry to any owners) but I think I’d find it very underpowered after what I’ve had before!

I meant e85 you are correct, I would love a coupe but they are a lot more!

If I ever see an e89 for £6k I’d have there hand off! I’d love that shape!

 

[Pondrew]

If I ever see an e89 for £6k I’d have there hand off! I’d love that shape!

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202104261835550?sort=price-asc&onesearchad=New&onesearchad=Nearly%20New&onesearchad=Used&radius=1500&aggregatedTrim=23i&model=Z4&postcode=pe111xn&include-delivery-option=on&make=BMW&advertising-location=at_cars&page=1
Only a quick example to show it is just about do-able!
You would get a good 23i for £7k privately IMO

 

[Ole gits rule]

If I ever see an e89 for £6k I’d have there hand off! I’d love that shape!

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202104261835550?sort=price-asc&onesearchad=New&onesearchad=Nearly%20New&onesearchad=Used&radius=1500&aggregatedTrim=23i&model=Z4&postcode=pe111xn&include-delivery-option=on&make=BMW&advertising-location=at_cars&page=1
Only a quick example to show it is just about do-able!
You would get a good 23i for £7k privately IMO

That is cheap but big mileage at 136k - a few have gone for £6k but more when people are desperate to sell from what I have seen.

Anything with sensedble mileage on an e89 is £8k upwards.

Good luck with the search, but if you cango to £6k then that should get a really nice e85 or bide your time and go to £7k for an e89 with 90k plus miles - they are out there

 

[Pondrew]

That is cheap but big mileage at 136k

Agreed. It was only to show the OP it is possible (ish). I just looked for the cheapest 23i on AT. Everything on eBay seems a lot more ATM.

 

[Ole gits rule]

That is cheap but big mileage at 136k

Agreed. It was only to show the OP it is possible (ish). I just looked for the cheapest 23i on AT. Everything on eBay seems a lot more ATM.

Yep - everything is much more at the moment on all three main sites, must be summer premium (well almost)

 

[Ole gits rule]

Have you seen this one, nice mileage and in budget - missing heated seats though - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/194154101686?hash=item2d347c7bb6:g:rEQAAOSwvr9gq4ZM

If you want an e89 - I am sure a deal can be done on one of these https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202104251814551?sort=relevance&postcode=np45xf&onesearchad=New&onesearchad=Nearly%20New&onesearchad=Used&include-delivery-option=on&advertising-location=at_cars&model=Z4&radius=200&price-from=6000&make=BMW&page=2

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202104061044060?sort=relevance&onesearchad=New&onesearchad=Nearly%20New&onesearchad=Used&include-delivery-option=on&advertising-location=at_cars&radius=200&price-from=6000&model=Z4&postcode=np45xf&make=BMW&page=4

 

[Pondrew]

must be summer premium (well almost)

Must be. Our Z4 has done 0.00 miles since March 'cos it hasn't stopped p*ssing it down; and it's been freezing cold.

Ole Gits Rule wrote: "If you want an e89 - I am sure a deal can be done on one of these"

You're now doing an AA . OP stated £4k budget, within an hour you've got him up to £8k! :lol: :lol:

 

[Mr Tidy]

Welcome to the forum, and hopefully Z4 ownership soon!

Good luck with your search.

 

[Ole gits rule]

must be summer premium (well almost)

Must be. Our Z4 has done 0.00 miles since March 'cos it hasn't stopped p*ssing it down; and it's been freezing cold.

Ole Gits Rule wrote: "If you want an e89 - I am sure a deal can be done on one of these"

You're now doing an AA . OP stated £4k budget, within an hour you've got him up to £8k! :lol: :lol:

I am sure he said he could go to £7k if need be - I could do an AA and push the op to £10k :rofl:

 

[Argyll Andy]

You're now doing an AA .

I could do an AA

How do you pair know he’s not in the RAC oke:

 

[Pondrew]

How do you pair know he’s not in the RAC

Boom boom. Are you here all week? :lol:
And will you two stop hi-jacking other people's genuine threads? I'm going to call you the Belarussians from now on (sorry can't spell the president's name)

 

[Ole gits rule]

You're now doing an AA .

I could do an AA

How do you pair know he’s not in the RAC oke:

Rich and carefree - not with a £7k budget

 

[Ole gits rule]

How do you pair know he’s not in the RAC

Boom boom. Are you here all week? :lol:
And will you two stop hi-jacking other people's genuine threads? I'm going to call you the Belarussians from now on (sorry can't spell the president's name)

Just watch as you may get kidnapped at gunpoint as you enter Scotland

 

[gingertosser]

Get what you really want.... otherwise you will feel you have got second best

 

[Ole gits rule]

Get what you really want.... otherwise you will feel you have got second best

That is very true or you will stay on here and then wish you had bought a 35iS

 

[Pondrew]

Get what you really want.... otherwise you will feel you have got second best

I agree totally with this. Nothing worse than spending what you think you should , then being underwhelmed because it wasn't what you really wanted. If you really want an E89 there are ways, or wait a while. Don't get an E85 just to get a Z4.