Multiple Z4s owned ? 3 or more ? step forward

[mr wilks]

It wasn't planned this way when i started looking for a Z4 coupe in 2012 but 8 years later i'm on my 16th Z4 & it appears there are many others who can't resist a Z4 & have been tempted by not just 1 or 2 but 3 , 4 or even more :wink:
Step forward & tell us how many & i'l formulate a list of those who have it bad as its becoming clear that there are a good few members who have had a minimum 3 Z4s which considering they are quite impractical , often considered a summer or weekend car is a great accolade for them



number5 x 16 ( 9 E85s / 2 Alpina 2 x E89 ZMR Si E86 G29 )








Jamie_z4 x 8 (5 E85 3 E86 )
Jamesbond x 8 (4 x Z4 E85 3 X Z4MR 1 x E89)

john-e89 x 7 ( 2 E85s 3 35is 2 ZMRs )

jabber x6 (3 E85s 3 E89s)

Z4M-2006 x 5 ( 2 ZMRs , 1 ZMC owned twice E86 1 E89 )
Zed Five x 5 ( 2 E85s 1 E86 2 E89s )
pastry x 5 ( 2 E89s 2 Si E85s 1 ZMR )
gadgetJunky72 x 5 (1 x E85 3 x 35i 1 x 35is)
True-Blue x 5 ( 4 E85 1 E86 )

goldbcfc x 5 ( 4 E85s ) BARRED FOR BLATANT RULE FLOUNCING NO DEALERS / TRADERS

Dave1971 x 4 ( 3 E85s 1 E89 )
woolybear x 4 ( 2 E85s 1 E86 1 ZMR )
Lynchy x 4 (3 E85 1 ZMR )
Papa_zee x 4 (3 E85 1 E89)

indeep75 x 3 ( 2 ZMCs 1 e89 )
paulgs1000 x 3 ( 3 E85s )
jamiez x 3 ( 1 E85 1 E86 1 ZMC )
GJC72 x 3 ( 2 E85s 1 E89 )
samZ4M x 3 ( 3 E85s / 2///Ms )
nanu x 3 ( 3 E89s )
DPG x 3 ( E85 E86 ZMr
bluespit x 3 ( 2 E89s 1 E85 )
beanitos x 3 ( 3 E86 )
smartbear x 3 ( 1 E85 2 E89 )
DLH x 3 (1 E86 + E85 & E89 still owned )
Dr_John x 3 ( 3 E89s )
ronk x 3 ( 1 E85 2 E89 )
Dietcokeman x 3 ( 1 E85 1 E89 1 ZMR )
slick x 3 ( 1 E85 2 E89s )
Johnbmwz4 x 3 ( 2 E85 1 E89 )
mcbeee x 3 ( 1 E85 1 E89 1 ZMR )
deka1 x3 ( 2 e85s 1 e89 )
Clubbert x3 ( 1 e85 1 89 1 ZMR )
tcochrane x3 ( 1 e85 1 e86 1 ZMR )
MerBrook x3 ( 2 E86 1 E85 )
Nick177 x3 ( E85 E89 E86 )
Stuartt x3 (E85 35i 35is)
Bing x3 ( E85 Si E85 ZMR )
Boyo x3 (MR 2 x E89 )
Huzee4 x3 ( E85 2 x E89 )
Mr Tidy x3 ( 2 Si E86 1 ///MC )
wyldie x3 ( E85 ZMR G29 )
mau x3 ( 2 E85 1 E86)

 

[john-e89]

4 here Andy as you know, E85 3.0 SE and E89 35is currently in residence.

 

[Dave1971]

3 so far with an eye on am e89 some time in the future.

 

[metal licker]

Only two E89's for me

 

[Smartbear]

Hi, im on my 2nd Z4 (I don't want to talk about it at the moment) and previously had a lovely Z3 for a year
Rob

 

[mr wilks]

4 here Andy as you know, E85 3.0 SE and E89 35is currently in residence.

How come your user is john-e89 ? did you always know ?

 

[indeep75]

3 Zeds for me (so far). 1 E89 28i space grey, now on my 2nd Z4M Coupe, both silver grey. Love them!

 

[john-e89]

4 here Andy as you know, E85 3.0 SE and E89 35is currently in residence.

How come your user is john-e89 ? did you always know ?

No mate, i was a long time lurker and didnt get round to joining the forum until I was selling the M and I'd put a deposit down on the E89.

Great idea for a list, top job.

 

[Sae]

Quick question, for those that went e85/86 to e89, will you stay e89?

And for those that went e89 back to e85/86, why?

 

[Mr Tidy]

Good idea OP!

Taz seems to have a few as well!

I'm a lightweight - I've had 2 but only 1 at a time. :lol:

ETA Photos - this is Z4 Forum after all! :lol:

 

[Johnbmwz4]

I'm on number 2 Z4. 1st was 3.0 E85 then my current 3.5i E89. I would definitely have no problem going back to an E85. Something about them that make me go giddy every time I see one and from certain angles look better than the E89. Then there s the price. I don't think there are any better roadsters out there for the money

 

[john-e89]

Quick question, for those that went e85/86 to e89, will you stay e89?

And for those that went e89 back to e85/86, why?

Good question, and hard to answer imho. For me the E85 SE is such a fun car, just the right combination of power and handling, not too much so you can't use it all, you can really exploit the rev range, its nimble with fairly sharp steering and feel, but ultimately I prefer the E89, although it's biggest drawback is the lack of steering feel, it's numb, there's no denying it, but non run flats do go some way to addressing that, plus it's not as light but still very capable on non run flats, with a much nicer interior, a better all rounder I suppose. It'll be a quick thrash around if you want, and a laid back GT cruiser as well with a feeling of refinement the older 85 lacks. There may be set ups to correct the numb feel that I'll explore once the warranty runs out if I keep it. That said I'd be more than happy with the E85 if I have to sell the 89, I like them a lot.

 

[jamiez]

3 for me
1. 2.5si e85 2006
2. 3.0si e86 2006
3. ///MC e86 2006

 

[Number5]

Surely a Poll is in order ?

:worthless:

Its Five for me (so far). behind Mr Wilks, but in front of most others I suspect.

Number 1: Aug 2013 - Feb 2015 (2004 2.5Se with 120k miles)


Number 2: 2014 Winter Project Nov 2014-Jan 2015 (2003 3.0SE 86k miles)


Number 3: My P&J Jan2015 - ?? 2004 Alpina #019 76k


Number 4; 2015 Winter Project Nov 2015- Feb 2016 (2006 2.5SE 96k)


Number 5: 2016 Current Winter Project so a sneak peak only !. (2004 E85)


...and no I wont elaborate, so don't ask !

 

[mr wilks]

Quite a contingent of multi Z owners among us
DPG & DLH i think are on 3 ? Z4M-2006 5 ? & jamie-z4 the same if not on 6 ?
It has been pointed out before but the fact that from £3k to £33k there is one for every pocket that can be enjoyed equally says a lot about the car
As for the E85 - E86 to E89 direction & can you go back from there ? Yes you can & in my case whilst the drawbacks were hard to ignore the plus points outweighed them
Buy & drive what you like , there is no superlative version in my mind

 

[GJC72]

Three for me Mr Wilks
E85 2.5i
E85 3.0si
E89 20i

 

[craig3.2]

2 for me,but 9 years and more ownership.
So just as addicted to those who change every 6-12 months,lol

 

[samZ4M]

3 over here. a 3.0 SE and 2 Z4M's. Current a keeper for the foreseeable! Also had a Z3 3.0 before this lot...

Currently missing the Imola Z4M

 

[Mr Tidy]

[post]1365947[/post] As for the E85 - E86 to E89 direction & can you go back from there ? Yes you can & in my case whilst the drawbacks were hard to ignore the plus points outweighed them Buy & drive what you like , there is no superlative version in my mind

That is very insightful Mr Wilks - from what you have said (and with the benefit of multiple ownership experience) it looks like there are some subtle variations that make some models more suited to what owners want, depending on their needs.

What would suit a 2.0 E89 owner wouldn't be what an E85/E86 M owner would be looking for, and vice versa!

E86 3 litre suits me just right for now - but an E86 M might be a temptation. :lol:

 

[Zed Five]

5 for me.

2003 E85
2006 E85
2007 E86
2010 E89
2015 E89

plus two Z3s