Fixes- Z4 3.0 convertible

Last year I bought a car that exactly matches your spec. 50k miles and is wearing them extremely well. I looked at several and none were tatty so that would suggest they wear pretty well.

I also used to have an S2000.

Z4 knocks it into a cocked hat in every way I can possibly imagine. Plus it's meaner looking, chicks dig it and it makes your manhood AT LEAST 2 inches longer.

(Disclaimer: not all claims valid for all customers)
 
Awesome thanks guys.

Obviously buying a second hand car , will do the checks from the awesome list from Alan J

Ive seen the z4 with the colour i want, and also red seats but its 83k mileage... is that a concern?
 
no1beyondfan said:
Awesome thanks guys.

Obviously buying a second hand car , will do the checks from the awesome list from Alan J

Ive seen the z4 with the colour i want, and also red seats but its 83k mileage... is that a concern?
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Not a concern if your checks don't throw anything up, and the service history checks out (sequence is oil service, inspection 1, oil service, inspection 2, then repeat ; maximum service interval is two years irrespective of mileage, and brake fluid should be changed every two years). If you decide you want it I'd recommend spending £100 or so on an RAC / AA check to weed out anything you may not have spotted that could be corrected by the dealer.
 
IMO if you get an S2000, one day you will pull up beside a Z4 and regretting your purchase. In a Z4, you wont even notice the S2000.

+1 on the checks etc, make sure your head runs the purchase cos your heart will rule the ownership. My zed is at 80k+ miles, and no squeaks or rattles present, still performs like a young 'un, and even after a few years of ownership, still has me grinning like a loon when I get in it. And when it's sunny and the roof comes down, life is gooooooooooooood :thumbsup:
 
Thanks,

haha thats true... my heart will rule everything!

another question, someone said hard tops... are you telling me , i could make the convertible into a coupe by buying a hard top? If i do is it permenant and unlike the s2000 interchangable tops?
 
no1beyondfan said:
Thanks,

haha thats true... my heart will rule everything!

another question, someone said hard tops... are you telling me , i could make the convertible into a coupe by buying a hard top? If i do is it permenant and unlike the s2000 interchangable tops?
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Not permanent, works the same way as the S2000. You're right though, none on eBay right now, which is weird :?
 
no1beyondfan said:
Lol I learn something every day! Would u say it costs 1k for all the gear for the hard top?
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Should be less than that but certainly not more at this time of year. Obviously they get a lot more expensive near winter. You should get all the fittings when you buy one, and a stand & cover should come to about £200 ?

BTW there is one coming up on eBay, but it doesn't look like a Z4 hard top to me - no little spoiler at the back or 'grooves' from the ends of the spoiler to the front of the top.
 
Cheers bing :)

I have my eye on these 2.... both seem slightly over priced.. plus they are close to me.

Priced 6450... maybe worth 6300?
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201217465779609

Priced 7k maybe worth 6600?
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201213459532280

You can see the trend... i want a red seat z4 . Dont mind grey or black!

What do you guys think... though I wont have the money until end of June!
 
Hi there

I just bought mine a few days ago and i love it. Im with you on the red leather, its a must!!

both of them look good thugh i wouldtry for 6k on the firt ne if you can!
 
evom3z4 said:
Hi there

I just bought mine a few days ago and i love it. Im with you on the red leather, its a must!!

both of them look good thugh i wouldtry for 6k on the firt ne if you can!
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hey you got one witb red leather? awesome any pics?

how much mileage? and if you dont mind.. msg me the cost? haha

I wont be ready to buy until June... so i will keep researching in the meantime...

Did you purchase an AA check?
 
Not had a chance to take any pics will do soon though.

Reason i travelled 300 miles to buy it was that its 30k miles with a full history...!

I Paid a little more than your budget! She will be needing new tyres soon but that i can live with as i dont like runflats anyway!

I did a hpi check, mot history check, and checked with BMW for when it had been in etc. It all matched up. I asked as many questions as i could.

Then when i got there i spent an hour or so looking it over but yes an AA check would have been good. Or if the owner is willing id suggest taking it to a bmw indy, i spoke to a few when looking around the country and they were more than happy to inpsect h vehicle and send me a written report for about £30, id do that over AA. As the indy's know these cars inside out. That would be my advice...
 
no1beyondfan, look in the gallery section - you'll find loads of pics of Zs with red leather. Personally I'd go back with red leather, but then I'm biased :D
 
evom3z4 said:
Not had a chance to take any pics will do soon though.

Reason i travelled 300 miles to buy it was that its 30k miles with a full history...!

I Paid a little more than your budget! She will be needing new tyres soon but that i can live with as i dont like runflats anyway!

I did a hpi check, mot history check, and checked with BMW for when it had been in etc. It all matched up. I asked as many questions as i could.

Then when i got there i spent an hour or so looking it over but yes an AA check would have been good. Or if the owner is willing id suggest taking it to a bmw indy, i spoke to a few when looking around the country and they were more than happy to inpsect h vehicle and send me a written report for about £30, id do that over AA. As the indy's know these cars inside out. That would be my advice...
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ah sweet man.. yea.. after consideration i was looking for 60/70k mileage for about 7k.... hopefully...

did you haggle? and do like tests on the car......

runflats? what afre they ,,, you can tell im a newbie
 
Black with red was my second choice.. .never thought id go for silver... but i like it just as much if not more!
 
Bing said:
no1beyondfan, look in the gallery section - you'll find loads of pics of Zs with red leather. Personally I'd go back with red leather, but then I'm biased :D
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haha thanks bing... i keep dreaming of one... just cant find the one I can afford and near me!
 
evom3z4 said:
Black with red was my second choice.. .never thought id go for silver... but i like it just as much if not more!
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you bought this one?

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/used-cars/bmw/z4/used-bmw-z4-3-0i-se-2dr-lowestoft-fpa-201217466565210
 
I have put a deposit down for the car and should pay the rest when I pick up the car this week!. wooooooooooooooooooo

Question: this person has a personlised number plate, Should I buy the one i want now and receive the V750 in 2 weeks. That means I would have it 1 week after purchase.

Whats the process and costs of transfering his plate back to him, and putting my own personalised plate on?
Is it £80 twice or once?

I know I have to wait for V5, then complete forms and send to DVLA... just unsure on the steps! lol
 
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