Viewing a Z4 tomorrow - some advice?
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Out of curiosity if you offered £2k and it was just under what they wanted how far apart were you?
..and what idiots not taking you for a test drive a the end of which you could possibly have been swayed upwards a little
..and what idiots not taking you for a test drive a the end of which you could possibly have been swayed upwards a little
cj10jeeper said:
They didn't say and to be honest I didn't ask as that was my absolute limit - also because there seems to be more and more becoming available and if I wait a little longer (and it starts getting colder) they should start coming in to my price bracket.....anyway they have my phone number!
donaldschen
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I just used my Audi TT (51-Reg,225BHP,50k,lots extra) to p/x present Z4 (54-Reg,2.2i,52k,Cash price: 10900 pounds)
For part ex, dealer only give 7700pounds for my TT (it was 9800pounds for sale on May this year), its the hightest price compare with 10 dealers, some one only offer me 6000pounds
For my Z4,2.2i,52k, its 10900 pounds ,its not cheap. I can buy a same condition one for 55-reg.
I have done this deal, because I am not a cash buyer.
For part ex, dealer only give 7700pounds for my TT (it was 9800pounds for sale on May this year), its the hightest price compare with 10 dealers, some one only offer me 6000pounds
For my Z4,2.2i,52k, its 10900 pounds ,its not cheap. I can buy a same condition one for 55-reg.
I have done this deal, because I am not a cash buyer.
p1tse said:
Cheers. Didn't realise that, lower on fuel too which makes it a rather unattractive proposition..
I really don't get the 2.2 (no offense to anyone who has one and I hope you love your new car) but for practically all the same running & purchase costs (see example below) as a 2.5i or 3.0i but no where near the same performance, or is there something I'm missing?
http://search.autotrader.co.uk/es-uk/www/cars/BMW+Z4/Ne-2-4-5-6-7-8-27-44-49-53-61-64-67-103-133-146-236,N-148-240-4294965482-4294967135/advert.action?R=200841320752157&distance=210&postcode=EH54+9LB&channel=CARS&make=BMW&model=Z4&min_pr=&max_pr=&max_mileage=
Motto said:
Thanks for reminding me about tax on my 3.0i auto :x
The 2.2 never seems to have really caught on and as far as I can see was a shortlived offereing, no doubt squeezed out by the 4 cyl 2.0 introduction and no need for 3 x 6 cyls engines, below the ///M range
pvr said:
I'm sure the 3.0i auto slips into almost the same group as the ///M
Manual is cheaper
bras0782 said:
Well just back from holiday and the first thing I did was go test drive a Z4 2.0i and an MX5 2.0i. I was more impressed with both of them than I thoought I'd be but I am craving more power! So I'm pretty much decided on the Z4 3.0i.
BMW gave me the keys to an 08 met blue M sport 2.0i and then said "just have it back in about 40 mins" - haven't had that much fun in a while! I actually felt the MX5 was more lively but both were pretty poor in mid range (50-70). The Z4 was streets ahead when it came to comfort and felt better put together (wind and road noise etc) although the sport seats of the M series were too tight for me so I sat in a 3.0i with "normal" seats which felt much better and the started it up too which sounded awesome!
next drive the 3.0i - had two or three people interested in the Volvo so I could be a Z4 owner very soon!
Ok really starting to get itchy feet, been looking at Z4's for around 3 months now to find one in my price range (depending on selling or trading my S40) but just can't get a 3.0i in my price range 
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The issue is there are loads of 2.2's just look at the one in the below link and a fair amount of 2.5's out there - should I even be considering these do you think? When I test drove the 2.0 at BMW the man said there wasn't much of a difference between the 2.5 and the 3.0 - I didn't believe him but is there enough of a difference that matters as I may have to resign myself to the fact that I can't afford a 3.0 and there for have to go for a 2.5?
http://search.autotrader.co.uk/es-uk/www/cars/BMW+Z4/Ne-2-4-5-6-7-8-27-44-49-53-61-64-67-103-133-146-236,N-240-4294965351-4294967202/advert.action?R=200841320363562&distance=163&postcode=EH54+9LB&channel=CARS&make=BMW&model=Z4&min_pr=&max_pr=&max_mileage=
.The issue is there are loads of 2.2's just look at the one in the below link and a fair amount of 2.5's out there - should I even be considering these do you think? When I test drove the 2.0 at BMW the man said there wasn't much of a difference between the 2.5 and the 3.0 - I didn't believe him but is there enough of a difference that matters as I may have to resign myself to the fact that I can't afford a 3.0 and there for have to go for a 2.5?
http://search.autotrader.co.uk/es-uk/www/cars/BMW+Z4/Ne-2-4-5-6-7-8-27-44-49-53-61-64-67-103-133-146-236,N-240-4294965351-4294967202/advert.action?R=200841320363562&distance=163&postcode=EH54+9LB&channel=CARS&make=BMW&model=Z4&min_pr=&max_pr=&max_mileage=
When I got my 2.5 roadster I was originally going to get a 2.2. Test drove a 2.2 and enjoyed the drive and was going to put a deposit on it. Then I thought I might just stretch to a 2.5 so held off,
Took the 2.5 out and loved it. Personally I noticed a significant difference between those 2 models. I loved my 2.5 altho it was only 5 speed and always felt as tho it needed 6
Took the 2.5 out and loved it. Personally I noticed a significant difference between those 2 models. I loved my 2.5 altho it was only 5 speed and always felt as tho it needed 6
3.0s are a lot cheaper than 6 months ago when I bought. What's your price range?Motto said:Ok really starting to get itchy feet, been looking at Z4's for around 3 months now to find one in my price range (depending on selling or trading my S40) but just can't get a 3.0i in my price range
bras0782 said:3.0s are a lot cheaper than 6 months ago when I bought. What's your price range?Motto said:Ok really starting to get itchy feet, been looking at Z4's for around 3 months now to find one in my price range (depending on selling or trading my S40) but just can't get a 3.0i in my price range
I'm trading a car in so it's difficult to tell but will be at a really awkward figure of around 10k - but obviously that would have to be from a garage unless I'm lucky enough to find someone privatley who wants an S40.