Newbie at final stages of purchase.

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Ziggy4

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Hi all,

I'm currently negotiating the final stages of purchasing a 2004 533.0 se z4with 63k on it and am really looking forward to getting involved with this community. :D

I love good rag top roadsters and am very impressed so far after taking her out twice. My only worry is that it's an auto (i would usually opt for a manual) and on the test drive it seem to be a little sketchy when deciding what gear I should be in, my friend who owns a BMW 550 auto said his is the same if hes been doing allot of town traffic then floors it as the gearbox learns your style of driving. Is this true?

The engine sounds sweet, its from a very well respected sports car dealer, all tyres are good no uneven wear, 18" alloys unmarked, the hood isnt working but the garage has insisted they will do whatever it takes to make it work "like new" regardless of cost prior to purchase and it has full service history.

I have done quit a bit of research but am not the best on PCs and was hoping someone could advise me of any last minute things to check or large upcoming expenses due prior to handing over the cash? :wink:

Your help would be greatly appreciated and if my online etiquette is poor please feel free to abuse me until I learn.

Thanks.
 
Hi ziggy, welcome to the forum :thumbsup:

There's a buyers guide on here, if you go to the search function, a quick search should give you some final tips. Sounds like you've done most of the basics already.

I have a manual, so can't comment on the gear box, but I'm sure someone will be along to help out :)


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Hi Ziggy welcome,plenty of helpful advice on this forum. I have never owned an auto so am of no use to you :exitright:
 
Get a manual, about £150 a year cheaper in tax, better economy and faster!

It's worth looking for the right car - buying one without the roof working suggests to me the previous owner has got shut of it IMO
 
Cheers all, will check buyers guide out in a moment.

The roof was damaged at the garage by the guy valleting it was working when they recieved the car.

I checked the tax and its quoted as being £290 pa for both manual and auto boxes is this for a 2004 car is this correct?
 
mines an auto, its fine as you get triptronic but it is not the same as having a manual when you want to have some fun in my opinion.
I feel the car is a bit boring and wallowy, seems a big noise with no poke!
 
Ziggy4 said:
Cheers all, will check buyers guide out in a moment.

The roof was damaged at the garage by the guy valleting it was working when they recieved the car.

I checked the tax and its quoted as being £290 pa for both manual and auto boxes is this for a 2004 car is this correct?
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Just checked and I was wrong. Tax is £270 p/a for both as long as it was registered before 23/3/2006.
 
Welcome. The buyers guide is in my signature. looking at age and mileage the roof will probably need a new motor - don't be fobbed off with anmything less. Good luck and hope all goes OK
 
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