Thoughts on this Coupe / anyone know it?

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A5 VRX

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Really struggling to find a replacement for my Z4 that I sold a few months back....originally after a 330i MSport Coupe but struggling to find a decent manual car. Have seen this Coupe and it's not to far away so just asking peoples thoughts on it, some eagle eyed members might spot something I can't! Is it an ex forum car? I actually really like it but seems to be lacking xenons :x (really wanted those) ...anything else I should be looking at or asking about?

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201705265835589?sort=sponsored&postcode=de554te&radius=1500&model=Z4&body-type=Coupe&onesearchad=Used&onesearchad=Nearly%20New&onesearchad=New&advertising-location=at_cars&price-to=9000&make=BMW&page=2

Thanks

Adam
 
Can't say I have seen the car on here before although I haven't been on here for that long.

Looks like it's been cared for though. Xenon 'look' bulbs might soften the blow a little?
 
Despite the description, I'd say this car hasn't got heated seats - looks to be missing the buttons on the panel to me? If you can get hold of the VIN, you can get a download of the build spec to check what standard features and options it came with. Doesn't look like it has cruise or the button to switch off the passenger airbag (if that's something you need), so likely to be a fairly low spec car? Great colour though! :thumbsup:
 
Not exactly overspecced but according to recent mutterings on here that is a good thing :oops: MFSW , electric seats & pdc being about it for extras over standard :cry:

Vehicle information
VIN WBADU52040LF68055

Type Z4 3.0SI (EUR)

Colour MONTEGOBLAU METALLIC (A51)
Upholstery LEDER OREGON/SCHWARZ (LASW)
Prod.date 2006-06-05
Vehicle options
S1CA Selection of COP relevant vehicles
S230 Extra package, EU-specific
S249 Multifunction f steering wheel
S302 Alarm system
S423 Floor mats, velours
S428 Warning triangle and first aid kit
S431 Interior mirror with automatic-dip
S441 Smoker package
S459 Seat adjuster, electric, with memory
S493 Storage compartment package
S4AA Headlining anthracite
S502 Headlight cleaning system
S508 Park Distance Control (PDC)
S521 Rain sensor
S534 Automatic air conditioning
Vehicle options
S662 Radio BMW Business CD
S692 Preparation, BMW 6-CD changer I-bus
S704 M Sports suspension
S710 M leather steering wheel
S711 M Sports seats
S787 BMW alloy wheel, M double spoke 135
L812 National version England / Ireland
S863 Retailer Directory Europe
S877 Delete cross-pattern operation
S880 On-board vehicle literature English
S8SM Car ident. number visible from outside
S8SP Control unit COP
S925 Dummy-SALAPA
Vehicle options
S224 Driving dynamic control
S345 Chrome Line Interieur
S4AD Interior trim strips, alu, brushed, fine
S520 Fog lights
S550 On-board computer
S853 Language version English
 
Wow! Haha cheers guys, thank you Mr Wilks....I was trying to see about the heated seats....to be honest I'm not massively fussed about most stuff but the 3 things I have come to like are bum warmers, mfsw, and xenons! N52 as well so no issues like the N53 330i...good!
 
:thumbsup: lol!

mr wilks said:
Not exactly overspecced but according to recent mutterings on here that is a good thing :oops: MFSW , electric seats & pdc being about it for extras over standard :cry:

Vehicle information
VIN WBADU52040LF68055

Type Z4 3.0SI (EUR)

Colour MONTEGOBLAU METALLIC (A51)
Upholstery LEDER OREGON/SCHWARZ (LASW)
Prod.date 2006-06-05
Vehicle options
S1CA Selection of COP relevant vehicles
S230 Extra package, EU-specific
S249 Multifunction f steering wheel
S302 Alarm system
S423 Floor mats, velours
S428 Warning triangle and first aid kit
S431 Interior mirror with automatic-dip
S441 Smoker package
S459 Seat adjuster, electric, with memory
S493 Storage compartment package
S4AA Headlining anthracite
S502 Headlight cleaning system
S508 Park Distance Control (PDC)
S521 Rain sensor
S534 Automatic air conditioning
Vehicle options
S662 Radio BMW Business CD
S692 Preparation, BMW 6-CD changer I-bus
S704 M Sports suspension
S710 M leather steering wheel
S711 M Sports seats
S787 BMW alloy wheel, M double spoke 135
L812 National version England / Ireland
S863 Retailer Directory Europe
S877 Delete cross-pattern operation
S880 On-board vehicle literature English
S8SM Car ident. number visible from outside
S8SP Control unit COP
S925 Dummy-SALAPA
Vehicle options
S224 Driving dynamic control
S345 Chrome Line Interieur
S4AD Interior trim strips, alu, brushed, fine
S520 Fog lights
S550 On-board computer
S853 Language version English
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A5 VRX said:
Wow! Haha cheers guys, thank you Mr Wilks....I was trying to see about the heated seats....to be honest I'm not massively fussed about most stuff but the 3 things I have come to like are bum warmers, mfsw, and xenons! N52 as well so no issues like the N53 330i...good!
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Just to clear up any potential confusion, electric seats and heated seats are different things - electric seats refers to the adjustment of the seats - sorry if you already realised that!
 
Looks pretty good to me OP - and it's a great colour (although I'm biased). :lol:

FWIW I paid a little less for mine last May with 78K miles, but that was a private sale.

I know that you mean about manual 330i MSport Coupes being rare as I briefly sort of wondered about one, but as I only wanted an early one so it had the N52 engine I'd probably still be looking!

Good luck anyway, whether you buy that one or another. :thumbsup:
 
Yes I understand the seats, think I would rather of chosen heated over electric when new though!

Had a deposit down on a 330i MSport manual at Stratstone Derby last week but they phoned to say they weren't retailing it anymore due to issues with the exhaust ports...think I may take a look at this Coupe

Anything out the ordinary to look for coming from a 2.5si roadster to Coupe... not done much reading on them....price seems about right for a dealer?
 
That one was around when I bought mine about 4-5 months ago and he's still asking the same price so might be a bit of room for negotiation there, but you're right it's not a bad price for a dealer already!

Only reason I didn't go for it was the lack of heated seats and I found one with a grey leather interior and piano black dash which looks great against the Montego Blue exterior!

There are a few coupes out there but Autotrader is lacking in Montego Blue Coupes, could be your only chance to join the cool club! 8) :P
 
Just got back from seeing it....not good really in my eyes. Both rear arches/panels have had paint as has the front bumper and bonnet (this also has crazing) The bonnet is a crap job and would need to be redone, the wings look ok but evidence of paint around the aerial hole one side and the other hasn't had the trim removed before paint. Somebody has made a hash of the front bumper pass side, it's not on correctly and I can only describe it as having 2 holes drilled under the front wing you can see just above it. The previous owner was there randomly buying a Z4 Roadster but didn't speak with him as I knew the car wasn't for me at this stage. I didn't start it or check through the history as the bodywork wasn't up to scratch so went no further. No heated seats as stated, it is sat on Pirelli P-Zero runflats all round I think....there is movement on price but again I didn't get into that
 
Sounds like a bit of a horror show, glad i didn't waste my time going to see it now... good luck with the search mate, I'm sure the right one will turn up soon!

I saw this one on your list of results, not too sure about the interior trim to be honest but as I bought my from this company (Stirling Cars) I thought I would warn you about them. Mine had a pretty obvious oil leak from the oil cooler which I had to deal with Only a £25 part so didn't bother going to them to get it sorted as it would have wasted more time and energy than the job itself but if they are all subject to a 'full mechanical check' as they state this leak would have been found and dealt with not just cleaned up so it's not visible on inspection!

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201704204612851?onesearchad=Used&onesearchad=Nearly%20New&onesearchad=New&advertising-location=at_cars&sort=sponsored&make=BMW&postcode=de554te&body-type=Coupe&model=Z4&radius=1500&price-to=9000&page=2
 
Yeah I always take that full check with a pinch of salt unless it's an AUC from BMW....I really do need a car and I'm even tempted to look for a Roadster again but 3.0si this time around (even though I sold mine because of the practicality issue) the N53 engine can seem to be troublesome with the HPFP going and injectors, can't find a good spec R32 and 130i M Sport 3dr manual are thin on the ground.

Should of kept mine!
 
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