It's Time
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North West Surrey
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201804045223708?advertising-location=at_cars&exclude-writeoff-categories=on&transmission=Automatic&price-to=7500&postcode=tn24ll&model=Z4&seller-type=trade&sort=distance&page=1&make=BMW&fuel-type=Petrol&onesearchad=New&onesearchad=Nearly%20New&onesearchad=Used
That looks great OP, but I'm not that up to speed on E85 prices (I've only had E86s). And sadly it doesn't have the heated seats, which do seem to be very popular on the Roadster.
But a good hard-top seems to sell for up to £1,000 if it has the stand and cover so that's a positive.
Although if I was thinking of buying I'd want to see the hood operate anyway - new roof motors are a stupid price from BMW, although there are a few people on the forum who can revive them and relocate them for sensible money (just don't tell the seller). :lol:
And I'd want a new MOT seeing as it expires next month.
But a good hard-top seems to sell for up to £1,000 if it has the stand and cover so that's a positive.
Although if I was thinking of buying I'd want to see the hood operate anyway - new roof motors are a stupid price from BMW, although there are a few people on the forum who can revive them and relocate them for sensible money (just don't tell the seller). :lol:
And I'd want a new MOT seeing as it expires next month.
Welcome aboard. I'm sure there might even be some discount on that at this time of year. Seems a good buy.
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Both headlights need brought back to life.
Drivers side probably needs dried out or replaced.
16 inch Alloys look a bit naff.
Drivers side rear brake disc looks like it needs replaced.
Do any of those tyres match?
Could be looking at...
New set of tyres
Two new headlights
Alloys are all kerbed so a refurb
New Brakes pads, discs?
What's the service history?
Mot History is colourful in that it's had a few failures in the past. The front springs have been replaced regularly.
Brakes may have been done around 60,000 miles as the next MOT had.... Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device missing clip
It needs a good clean inside and out.
I'm not saying no but there'll be better cars around with less work required.
Drivers side probably needs dried out or replaced.
16 inch Alloys look a bit naff.
Drivers side rear brake disc looks like it needs replaced.
Do any of those tyres match?
Could be looking at...
New set of tyres
Two new headlights
Alloys are all kerbed so a refurb
New Brakes pads, discs?
What's the service history?
Mot History is colourful in that it's had a few failures in the past. The front springs have been replaced regularly.
Brakes may have been done around 60,000 miles as the next MOT had.... Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device missing clip
It needs a good clean inside and out.
I'm not saying no but there'll be better cars around with less work required.
You need to drive it a 2.2 sludger may feel a bit flat tbh. I had that in an e46 convertible and I know heavier car but was a bit painful on performance.
For what it's worth.
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For what it's worth.
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Go drive it; then go drive a 3.0
My impression from my time spent on here is that the 3.0 burns no more fuel and is more likely to come with a better specification. If you don't need the hard top (remember the Z4 is an all year drop top - some of the best days are in winter) you won't need to spent much if any more to get one with heated Msport seats and more options. Go drive and walk away for a while to compare it to other E85's - this time of year there are more sellers than buyers and better cars out there.
My impression from my time spent on here is that the 3.0 burns no more fuel and is more likely to come with a better specification. If you don't need the hard top (remember the Z4 is an all year drop top - some of the best days are in winter) you won't need to spent much if any more to get one with heated Msport seats and more options. Go drive and walk away for a while to compare it to other E85's - this time of year there are more sellers than buyers and better cars out there.
Sorry tried to post but didn't come up. Hardtop and Auto a necessity as will be daily driver . Don't mind doing brakes, tyres lights as like to be safe. Been standing 6 months by looks of tax history so might be up for a deal. Will check service history carefully. Will feed back
As crazy Harry says. Go and try a 3.0i also they are far better all round.
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I wouldn't worry about the hardtop. The standard rag top is very well insulated and well fitted and I'm sensitive to that kind of thing. A lot of hard tops don't fit that well and one I test drove had lots of wind whistling so was no quieter than soft top. Also, you have the hassle of storing and putting it on and off which is a 2 man job. (It can be done on your own using the 'tourtoise' method but I wouldn't advise it).
Don't rush to buy it, these will be slow sellers at this time of year so you have plenty of time to lok at others and make sure you buy the right car. This is a good forum to look for well sorted cars.
Don't rush to buy it, these will be slow sellers at this time of year so you have plenty of time to lok at others and make sure you buy the right car. This is a good forum to look for well sorted cars.
Ok so I went and drove a different car today, a 3 litre auto. Loved the power and the sound! I looked down where the roof mechanism was and it had standing water both sides. Bearing in mind it was the first one I had driven I found the ride very firm so not sure if I'm just not used to sports cars or whether tyres and suspension were the issue. Will the mpg on the auto 3.0 ever get in to the 30's, I only ask as it will be a daily driver. It will be next week until I can drive the original car I looked at and I'll definitely take the advice on Mot and low offer. Thanks for all your help.
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34 on motorway no issues that's what I get from mine. The 2.2i will prob be slightly less tbh.Nick2449 said:
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Nick, I'm not totally sure, but IIRC all 3 litre pre-facelift models had Sport suspension so that may have been why the ride seemed so firm.
And it may have been on run-flat tyres which don't seem to do the ride any favours!
When you look at the 2.2i check whether it has run-flats on it, and get the last 7 characters of the VIN - then you can go to a site like "bmwvin" to get the original spec. That will tell you whether it had the Sport suspension. You might find the standard suspension better for daily use - it's not like it will be in any way barge-like!
I've not had a Z4 with the M54 engine that pre-facelifts used but I had an E46 325ti Compact (manual) for just over 3 years with the same engine in 2.5 litre form, albeit carrying a bit more weight. I did 23K miles and over my ownership the OBC was showing an average of 34.9 mpg! But while it was a daily, for most of that time I wasn't commuting. At least 95% of my use was trips of 30+ miles on dual-carriageways/Motorways outside of rush hours.
What you will get probably depends a lot on your commute, but 30+ mpg from a 6 cylinder Z4 is definitely achievable!
And it may have been on run-flat tyres which don't seem to do the ride any favours!
When you look at the 2.2i check whether it has run-flats on it, and get the last 7 characters of the VIN - then you can go to a site like "bmwvin" to get the original spec. That will tell you whether it had the Sport suspension. You might find the standard suspension better for daily use - it's not like it will be in any way barge-like!
I've not had a Z4 with the M54 engine that pre-facelifts used but I had an E46 325ti Compact (manual) for just over 3 years with the same engine in 2.5 litre form, albeit carrying a bit more weight. I did 23K miles and over my ownership the OBC was showing an average of 34.9 mpg! But while it was a daily, for most of that time I wasn't commuting. At least 95% of my use was trips of 30+ miles on dual-carriageways/Motorways outside of rush hours.
What you will get probably depends a lot on your commute, but 30+ mpg from a 6 cylinder Z4 is definitely achievable!
Hi, I e spotted this 3 litre auto with hardtop near me. Initial enquiry garnered response "
It has a part service history
There is very minor damage to the edge of hardtop that meets the windscreen but is unnoticeable when on. "
Reg is GF53MXA
dvertised on E. Bay item number 153192064058.
Any thoughts greatly appreciated.
Nick
It has a part service history
There is very minor damage to the edge of hardtop that meets the windscreen but is unnoticeable when on. "
Reg is GF53MXA
dvertised on E. Bay item number 153192064058.
Any thoughts greatly appreciated.
Nick