Moving to a Z4 from a Z3 - what to get?!

Excellent Kezz :thumbsup: didn't want to start The Debate on your thread, figured a roadster was what you were after :wink:
 
kezz said:
It's worrying me that I won't get the "wow factor" every time I jump in a Z4 (since I can't get an ///M yet)
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You will, it will just be a different "wow"

kezz said:
Definitely need to test drive a few before buying!
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Drive as many as you can! Test drives are free from garages... but don't turn up and kick a forum members tyres though, they get grumpy about that :poke:
 
kezz said:
So excited but there don't seem to be many Z4s in my budget around here at the moment! :(
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Keep looking, the right one will come along, I was looking for a good 2-3 months before I got mine, but having checked the net every single day, I knew the market, I knew what was about, and I didn't have any doubts when the right one came along.

Welcome to the forum btw :thumbsup:
 
Bing said:
... Probably wouldn't get a coupe for the same money. You might be able to get a very nice late (2005) 3.0i with all the toys well within your budget though - pre-facelift looks (unless there is one in the for sale section that has been modded tastefully), 30hp less than the 3.0Si but from what I have learned on here no significant decrease in fun.

There are fewer about in winter, but it's a buyer's market so you may find a gem, for example (though it is in Perth...) ZermattV's old one - http://www.z4-forum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=41&t=43786

:D
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No seat warmers in my old one - so probably won't suit
 
Gazhyde said:
kezz said:
It's worrying me that I won't get the "wow factor" every time I jump in a Z4 (since I can't get an ///M yet)
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You will, it will just be a different "wow"

kezz said:
Definitely need to test drive a few before buying!
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Drive as many as you can! Test drives are free from garages... but don't turn up and kick a forum members tyres though, they get grumpy about that :poke:
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Oh gosh I won't go tyre kicking privately! I'll get the test drives at garages! I know how annoying it is when you're selling.
 
ab7 said:
kezz said:
So excited but there don't seem to be many Z4s in my budget around here at the moment! :(
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Keep looking, the right one will come along, I was looking for a good 2-3 months before I got mine, but having checked the net every single day, I knew the market, I knew what was about, and I didn't have any doubts when the right one came along.

Welcome to the forum btw :thumbsup:
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You're right I need to be patient but I'm not very good at that! Particularly when my current daily drive is a skanky Skoda Fabia!! :oops: (at least it has heated seats!)
 
Hi all,

Thanks for the lovely welcome.

I've a few questions...

I've now driven a few cars and "think" I've decided I like the 2.5ltr

I drove a 2.5 2003 on a 53 plate yesterday it was lovely. Drove like a dream and is fully loaded it has hardtop, heated seats, 18" alloys (which really make it drive differently to the others I drove with 16"!), sat nav etc. Bodywork in average condition for the age.
It has full BMW service history, only 55,000 miles and one lady owner from new.
So questions:
- How much would you expect to pay for a car like this from a dealer? They will be providing 6 months warranty which covers most things apart from general wear and tear (tyres etc)
- what are the sorts of things that I need to look for with a car this age and mileage?
- is it easy to remove and and put the hardtop on and off?

Thanks in advance!
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kezz said:
Gazhyde said:
kezz said:
Oh no Carol don't tell me you still miss it!
What do you miss about the Z3?
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I can answer that having both at the moment :wink: IMHO my 2.0 Z3 is just more fun to drive and chuck around, even with 80bhp less... The Z4 is so bloody competent at going round corners, going really fast and being refined it borders on dull - no drama at all.

If you want something to troll up the motorways, is full of toys and is way more comfortable than a Z3, then the Z4 is a perfect choice. My poor little 2.0's just too noisy at those speeds for any long distance, and the seats are awful.

Both great cars in their own way, but for me I always choose the Z4 for daily driving - and I take the Z3 when going for a blast.
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oh no! this makes it so difficult. I lived with the Z3s as a daily drive for 3 years (the longest I've kept any car!) It's worrying me that I won't get the "wow factor" every time I jump in a Z4 (since I can't get an ///M yet)

Definitely need to test drive a few before buying!

Good to hear from others with experience of both cars though.

Thanks again everyone for being so welcoming. :)
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:) probably shouldn't mention the Alpina variants then :lol:


Tapatalking...
 
kezz said:
Hi all,

Thanks for the lovely welcome.

I've a few questions...

I've now driven a few cars and "think" I've decided I like the 2.5ltr

I drove a 2.5 2003 on a 53 plate yesterday it was lovely. Drove like a dream and is fully loaded it has hardtop, heated seats, 18" alloys (which really make it drive differently to the others I drove with 16"!), sat nav etc. Bodywork in average condition for the age.
It has full BMW service history, only 55,000 miles and one lady owner from new.
So questions:
- How much would you expect to pay for a car like this from a dealer? They will be providing 6 months warranty which covers most things apart from general wear and tear (tyres etc)
- what are the sorts of things that I need to look for with a car this age and mileage?
- is it easy to remove and and put the hardtop on and off?

Thanks in advance!
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9k? Based on the following thoughts. Similar mileage cars changing hands here for up to 8k. This has a hardtop (add £750-900) and a 6 month warranty so dealers asks up to £10k, you negotiate down...

I however am a hopeless optimist. Take my opinion with a large pinch of salt and see what others think. Also check everything against the buyers guide on here
 
Hard top will be a struggle on your own but no problem with two people. You'll need to find somewhere to store it of course...
Sounds like a great car, but I can't help feeling you'd be better off with an ///M :evil:
 
Stuart Truman said:
kezz said:
Hi all,

Thanks for the lovely welcome.

I've a few questions...

I've now driven a few cars and "think" I've decided I like the 2.5ltr

:thumbsup:
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9k? Based on the following thoughts. Similar mileage cars changing hands here for up to 8k. This has a hardtop (add £750-900) and a 6 month warranty so dealers asks up to £10k, you negotiate down...

I however am a hopeless optimist. Take my opinion with a large pinch of salt and see what others think. Also check everything against the buyers guide on here
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Hmm.. that's interesting this car is up for a fair bit less than that which makes it all the more appealing... :)

I really did like it I guess I need to go see it again and take some pennies with me "just in case"...
 
BMWZ4MC said:
Hard top will be a struggle on your own but no problem with two people. You'll need to find somewhere to store it of course...
Sounds like a great car, but I can't help feeling you'd be better off with an ///M :evil:
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You're right I would be better off with the ///M BUT I'm trying to be sensible as this will be my daily driver too...

Good to know hard top should be easy enough with two people :D

Thanks again!
 
Ooooh,it's black with red leather,buy it but try to get a grand off and settle for £500.Does the plate go with it?
 
micz4 said:
Ooooh,it's black with red leather,buy it but try to get a grand off and settle for £500.Does the plate go with it?
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http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201237485215079/sort/locasc/usedcars/price-to/8000/model/z4/make/bmw/onesearchad/used/onesearchad/nearlynew/onesearchad/new/page/1/radius/1500/postcode/ba148he/keywords/sat_nav?logcode=p

This is the one!

And I may have just put a deposit down on it! Agreed a price of £7600 plate doesn't go with it as it's now on a 5 series! (I tried to get an insurance quote but it didn't work)

Before handing over the rest of the dosh I will of course play with the roof and other bits and bobs to ensure it all works!

I need to now get time off work to go pick her up...

:wub: I'm in love!

So next question guys and gals where is best for a girl of 26 with a few years experience of driving a z3 to get her insurance from?
 
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