Finally My First BMW z4 ( E86 3.0si )

[Luke2184]

Well everyone since joining in Feb 21 I've Finally purchased my first Z4, I tried a number of times of buy a Forum car but it never quite happened. It's just going to be a summer weekend car I've a s**t Kia venga otherwise
Listed on Autotrader A 2007 3.0 Si- SE
Good bits
Purchased for £4500
Milage 92k
Good service history & MOT history
Has Heated Leather seats & multi function steering wheel.
Automatic with Flappy paddle things
Just had a full service, 4 new discs & Pads & Brand new bridgestone tyres.
Owner was pretty Rich it was just his weekend runabout.
Bloody hell its quick.
BAD Bits
Its not perfect but its a good honest car, the front fog lights are misted, some minor marks to sort out. Not sure I like the 17 inch wheels?
God the radio is crap

 

[Ole gits rule]

Congrats on the purchase - looks ok the pics but I am sure you will get it how you want it in the next few months

 

[Mr Tidy]

Well first off welcome to Z4 ownership.

From what I've seen of prices lately I think you've done pretty well and the N52 engine is just great, which is why they don't hang about if you are in a hurry!

Youll find countless threads on here about the misted up foglights on the facelift models (06 onwards) where people take them apart, dry them out and seal them back up with sealant, or drill holes in the bottom of the lenses, or buy new ones or even chuck them away and fit blanking plates - the choice is yours. :lol:

Wheels often come up for sale on here and you ought to be able to find a decent set of 18s for £300 or so - plus you'll probably sell yours on here to get some of the cost back.

The standard radio isn't brilliant, but I've not used it that often in my Z4s - I'd rather listen to the engine soundtrack.

I'm sure others will be along with more suggestions to help you spend your money but just enjoy it for now.

 

[Thrustyjust]

Thats the first E86 soft top car I have seen
Looks great though and welcome to the club

 

[Haggisman]

Welcome to Z ownership and the forum from NZ. Looks a nice car. IMO 18”s suit the car and non run flats make a huge difference to the driving experience. Have fun.

 

[Luke2184]

Good point it’s not an e86. I’m still learning.

 

[skelters]

Decent MOT History with only one fail. A dry weather garage queen?

17" wheels on an SI?

Going by the seats are you sure it's not a 3.0 SE?

Needs spacers but looks really clean.

I'd recommend binning the runflats and putting Goodyear / Michelin etc. on although you'd be better waiting to get a set of 18" alloys first. Perhaps keep the 17" and runflats for the winter.

Take it to get all the bushes checked unless you have proof they've been changed as they deteriorate over time.

If they've been changed get a Hunter alignment check done and adjusted if necessary.

 

[Wyldie85]

Part of the fun is tinkering and getting it to how you’d like.
A wheel change will make a world of difference. Welcome to the club. Hope you enjoy your new Z4.

 

[buzyg]

Looks nice. A bit of TLC and you will have your self a great little Z4.

 

[Sludgepump]

Mission accomplished Luke - well done!