Looking to buy a Z4

jackboy

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Hi, i'm new to the forum and looking for a bit more information about Z4's so joined up. Having got everything else in my life mainly sorted out am now looking for a nice car. Have been looking at Boxsters and Z4's and think the Z4 is a better car and so am gonna go for that. However, i have a few questions. I have found a car i like with a dealer.

However, the original service history was lost so a duplicate has been stamped up. I'm wondering if this is ok or if it's a sign to be a little more careful?

What things shoul di be looking for to make sure it's a honest car. I understand there should be id numbers in the drivers footwell., on the windscreen and on the engine. Can anybody tell me exactly where these should be?

Also how can i tell it' s not a cloned car - look to make sure hasn't be filed away restamped etc?

Also, what else should i be looking out for.

Thanks in advance - am looking forward to joining the ranks of the Z4 drivers!
 
Are we talking BMW Stealers or a car front.

BMW will be able to give you a full history of the car if its a genuine BMW service history


Service books and stamps are not hard to get hold of for a dodgy dealer
 
jackboy said:
It's not a BMW dealer, just a garage type place. Is it possible to ring BMW to check service history at all?

Just phone your local dealer with the reg number and they should be able to see the full history of the car. It can happen - one of the guys on hear had a similar issue and ended up driving around the dealers himself to get the stamps.

If you do a full HPI check that will give you the details of the VIN and chassis numbers and also may give the mileage, if you it's on the national register.

As is said often on here, if in doubt, walk away.
 
I lost/never received the service book with mine...

Dealer got a new one and sent it round the relevant dealers to get it re-stamped up, so yeah it does happen :oops:

If it has a BMW dealer service history any dealer should be able to check it.
 
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