I am itching to buy myself an E89 Z4. Just waiting for my lease to end on my current car which isn't until the summer. I am now driving a lot less miles than previously, so can justify the move to an AUC Z4 as my daily car, instead of my current/previous diesel cars.
So, what model? I have driven a 20i M Sport and thought it was underpowered, that car was a dealer demo with only 50 miles on the clock, so the engine may have been a little tight, but nonetheless, I fancy the higher powered 4 pot and i think the 245bhp in the 28i should provide a perfect blend of performance and economy, i think the 35i/s is just too hard core for me.
I will be looking at cars from main dealers and will have a healthy budget - c£20K - £23K, so a late 2/3 year old car. I don't really want to compromise on spec, so it has to have the comfort pack (will not have one without PDC) and I want the pro media pack. Ideally, also the M Adaptive suspension, but this option seems hard to find. I prefer light colours, mineral white wins for me with either black or red leather. Has anyone ever seen a Glacier Silver Z4 with Coral red leather? Thats the combo i have in my current 335d, which i specced from new. A great combo, but i have rarely seen a silver Z4, let alone one with CR leather.
I came close to buying a new Z4 23i back in 2010, but it didn't materialise in the end. So, second time around, there is nothing else out there (within budget) that ticks all the boxes like a Z4 does.
Great source of info on here, would love to hear from other 28i owners on there thoughts on this model
EDIT. Another question I have is regarding the 19" 326M Alloys - i am aware that these are effected by a cracking issue that BMW does not acknowledge. Most cars have these alloys, so what is the considered opinion?
So, what model? I have driven a 20i M Sport and thought it was underpowered, that car was a dealer demo with only 50 miles on the clock, so the engine may have been a little tight, but nonetheless, I fancy the higher powered 4 pot and i think the 245bhp in the 28i should provide a perfect blend of performance and economy, i think the 35i/s is just too hard core for me.
I will be looking at cars from main dealers and will have a healthy budget - c£20K - £23K, so a late 2/3 year old car. I don't really want to compromise on spec, so it has to have the comfort pack (will not have one without PDC) and I want the pro media pack. Ideally, also the M Adaptive suspension, but this option seems hard to find. I prefer light colours, mineral white wins for me with either black or red leather. Has anyone ever seen a Glacier Silver Z4 with Coral red leather? Thats the combo i have in my current 335d, which i specced from new. A great combo, but i have rarely seen a silver Z4, let alone one with CR leather.
I came close to buying a new Z4 23i back in 2010, but it didn't materialise in the end. So, second time around, there is nothing else out there (within budget) that ticks all the boxes like a Z4 does.
Great source of info on here, would love to hear from other 28i owners on there thoughts on this model
EDIT. Another question I have is regarding the 19" 326M Alloys - i am aware that these are effected by a cracking issue that BMW does not acknowledge. Most cars have these alloys, so what is the considered opinion?
