WANTED - 2.0i Sport Roadster

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aknight

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 Stroud, Gloucestershire
Hi all,

I am new to the forum and surprisingly I'm looking for a Z4. :P

I've been keeping my eye on various market places but nothing has come up yet that has ticked all the boxes so I thought I would try here in the hope that there is a little gem out there that someone knows about!

I'm looking for a 2.0i Sport facelift model
Must haves:
- Lowish miles (~<60,000) with FSH
- Options: heated full leather sports seats & Sports multi-function steering wheel
- Colours: Blue, Grey or Black (ideally blue)

Desirable:
- Wind deflector
- Satnav
- Cruise control
- Auto dipping rear view & wing mirrors
- Auto lights and wipers

I've seen a couple about online but nothing with a good spec or at a really good price. I don't mind it being basic as long as the price is in line with that, conversely if it is high spec.

If anyone has one for sale or knows of one I would really appreciate it!

Andy
 
Think you might struggle with nav and exterior auto dipping mirrors on a 2.0i

Any reason why you not going for a 6 cyl model as they will generally have a better spec.
 
I'm not too bothered on the nav or mirrors, just a bonus if one came up with it.

Money I guess is mostly responsible for it. I am only 23 so I want to keep costs down on my first Z. If I enjoy it (can't see why I wouldn't) I imagine moving to a 6 cyl after a couple of years. I am not too bothered about power at the moment, I just want a gorgeous Z for cruising in really.

I've seen two online that I potentially like the look of but for the spec I think they may be a little on the expensive side, not sure though really.
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I saw Matthews Z4 after it sold and was gutted it was perfect pretty much!! A couple days too late! :headbang:
 
aknight said:
I am only 23 so I want to keep costs down on my first Z.
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i think you might be making a bit of a balls up here so ill put my £20 in for what it's worth.

First off the 3.0 if being light footed is amazing on petrol for it's engine and performance, Very late last week i decided to go for a top down london drive,Went from north london around park lane, sloane, parlament sq, pick your willy circus, and back on £7 of V power :).

Also the 2.0i is group 37 insurance, my tt 225 coupe was 33, the 3.0i is 44 so the 2.0 is still gonna rip your arse apart on insurance, being a soft top insurance is allways bad.

my theory is if your gonna have your arse ripped apart, you might as well have it ripped that little bit wider and drive the beast, rather than an excuse for an engine, and your gonna want a six in the end anyway.

Lets say the 6 cylinder is the beef in a big mac, well the 2.0 has the bun, cheese, lovely sauce but the pate is made from Goose s**t.

You see where im coming from.
 
I Disagree totally the 2.0 will do 0-60 in 8.2 over 130 mph lower insurance group only £220 a year car tax and mine does 28 mpg around town 39 on a run servicing cost cheaper to
 
Just to add, I have the 2.2 35mpg consistently, six cylinder sound track and pretty good insurance.

Maybe not a facelift but hey you can't have everything.

:D
 
If money is the issue with not going 2.5 or 3.0 then I'd bear in mind a few things :

- 23 is not to young to drive a higher powered car, there are loads of early-20s on here in 3.0s. Get an insurance quote or two, you may be surprised.
- spec is often better on the 2.5 & 3.0 as people buying them were less concerned about list price. Remember the 2.0 was the entry level car in the range. That said, there are some very well spec'd 2.0s around
- as coaldust says, driven 'normally' the 3.0 actually returns very good fuel economy for what it is, and the 2.5 is slightly better
- VED is higher at £290, however that's only £5.83 a month more, less than 2 pints of beer... Also, from October you will be able to pay monthly rather than in one big hit
- there are some very well priced and looked after 2.5 & 3.0 cars for sale on here at the moment

Not knocking the 2.0 at all, as many people have them on here and love them, it is not necessary to lust after power and be 'on it' all the time to enjoy these cars. However I'd drive a 2.5 & a 3.0 before driving a 2.0 to be sure you're going to be happy with your choice.

Just some thoughts :thumbsup:
 
Got my 3.0si just as I turned 24, insurance was £50 more than the 2.0... no brainer in my eyes. I've not driven a 2.0i but the 3.0si really is a superb engine. Mine might be on the market soon :cry:
 
Rocky916 said:
I Disagree totally the 2.0 will do 0-60 in 8.2 over 130 mph lower insurance group only £220 a year car tax and mine does 28 mpg around town 39 on a run servicing cost cheaper to
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the 3.0 manaul is rated at 5.7 to 60, what about to 100? you cant state an insurance price its based on age postcode etc so £220 means nothing.

the only person i could see buying a 2.0 z is those that know nothing about cars at all, and certainly not anyone who knows about bmw's straight six lump's, these cars i would have thorght are purchased by motoring enthusiasts, and how the 2.0's even got off the showroom floor is beyond me.

my geuss is that when they were new the 2.0's were purchased by people that know nothing about what's under the bonnet, just listened to the salesman going on about better mpg blah blah.

if i give any 2.0 owner 30 mins behind the wheel of my 3.0 they would list there car on autotrader within a week.

when i was searching for my car i neally settled for a 2.5 but the 2.0 was not even in the choice bracket.

sorry if this post offends 2.0 owners, but im so perplexed at how you would choose this engine, why did bmw even put a sub par 4 pot pissant in a lovely roadster, it's beyond me.
 
coaldust said:
you cant state an insurance price its based on age postcode etc so £220 means nothing.
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The £220 quoted relates to car tax (VED), increased to £225 from the 1st April, NOT insurance. :wink:
 
Lillywhite said:
coaldust said:
you cant state an insurance price its based on age postcode etc so £220 means nothing.
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The £220 quoted relates to car tax (VED), increased to £225 from the 1st April, NOT insurance. :wink:
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indeed it does, £70 quid a year cheaper :)
 
a.knight, here is my advice...............I have a 2.5, 6 cyl. Its really cheap to insure, about £50 for 5 years and road tax is free. When you drive it really fast, the dirt just gets ripped off when doing anything over 120. And when the rozzers pull you over you can get you co-driver claudia Shiffer to distract him whilst you speed off. And cruising down the strip with the hood down it's a right fanny magnet and pulls the birds no problem. I dont have a home its more like a hacienda full of honeys..............................dont wake me up, im having too much fun :lol:
 
indizee said:
a.knight, here is my advice...............I have a 2.5, 6 cyl. Its really cheap to insure, about £50 for 5 years and road tax is free. When you drive it really fast, the dirt just gets ripped off when doing anything over 120. And when the rozzers pull you over you can get you co-driver claudia Shiffer to distract him whilst you speed off. And cruising down the strip with the hood down it's a right fanny magnet and pulls the birds no problem. I dont have a home its more like a hacienda full of honeys..............................dont wake me up, im having too much fun :lol:
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another one who wished he got the 3.0, see what buying the wrong one does to you.
 
I throw in my tuppence worth.

Slating the 2.0i is a bit grim in my opinion. Many of us drive Z4s for different reasons. Not everyone is a power freak or wants additional grunt and fuel consumption of the 3.0i. And for those maybe upgrading from a Mazda MX5 or MG(T)F etc the 2.0i power plant in the Z4 is more than enough for some open top motoring fun.

Or, for those who mainly drive in town/city, the 3.0i might get you to 30mph a little quicker, but its not really much use in built up areas.

The 2.0i isn't a pointless engine. If that's the argument you might as well add that the 3.0i is pointless given that the S54 3.2 in the M has a lot more power....

Oh, and on the Applecross Forum meet in 2012, Malcolm managed 50mpg in his 2.0i, and did the weekend on 1 tank of fuel. I took me nearly 2 tanks of fuel. Put some of the difference down to driving, but you see my point.

Edit: and if anyone wants to know how quick a 2.0i is, just ask Woots. His 2.0i put a few 3.0i and Ms to shame a few years ago. Seriously

There's enough engine snobbery on the forum as it is, so lets not start bashing the 2.0i again :)


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Adamski said:
I throw in my tuppence worth.

Slating the 2.0i is a bit grim in my opinion. Many of us drive Z4s for different reasons. Not everyone is a power freak or wants additional grunt and fuel consumption of the 3.0i. And for those maybe upgrading from a Mazda MX5 or MG(T)F etc the 2.0i power plant in the Z4 is more than enough for some open top motoring fun.

Or, for those who mainly drive in town/city, the 3.0i might get you to 30mph a little quicker, but its not really much use in built up areas.

The 2.0i isn't a pointless engine. If that's the argument you might as well add that the 3.0i is pointless given that the S54 3.2 in the M has a lot more power....

Oh, and on the Applecross Forum meet in 2012, Malcolm managed 50mpg in his 2.0i, and did the weekend on 1 tank of fuel. I took nearly 2 tanks of fuel. Put some of the difference down to driving, but you see my point.

There's enough engine snobbery on the forum as it is, so lets not start bashing the 2.0i again :)


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oh come on, stop trying to score forum points and be honest :), great little post defending the 4-pot's though, with the mx5 thing and all lol.

as for the 3.2, dont have yourself thinking a 3.0 would be far behind, because it would be closer than you think. you know that, youve had both.
 
The 3.0i would be just off 1 second behind in the 0-62 dash. Above 60 the gap widens further.

Seriously (and honestly), some Z4 owners want open top motoring without the running costs and power of the 6 pot engines.

I like power and a spirited drive, which is why I don't own a 2.0i.

Plus, the lighter 2.0i chassis is a little more nimble as there's less weight over the front wheels.

Each to their own ;)


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Well said Adam, a very mature viewpoint. Horses for courses. I love my 2.0i, fast nimble and to my spec for driving around town mainly and the occasional rip down the country lanes. With great all round running costs for a daily driver. Sure the 3.0i will be quicker but, I'm not bothered about shaving the odd second or two here and there nor a top speed in excess of 130....never been that fast in a car in my life and don't intend to. The 4 pot is very smooth and from what I can see superseded the 2.2, 6 cylinder. The handling is so much fun. But of course, you should test drive the whole range if you're in the market for one.
 
Geezah said:
Well said Adam, a very mature viewpoint. Horses for courses. I love my 2.0i, fast nimble and to my spec for driving around town mainly and the occasional rip down the country lanes. With great all round running costs for a daily driver. Sure the 3.0i will be quicker but, I'm not bothered about shaving the odd second or two here and there nor a top speed in excess of 130....never been that fast in a car in my life and don't intend to. The 4 pot is very smooth and from what I can see superseded the 2.2, 6 cylinder. The handling is so much fun. But of course, you should test drive the whole range if you're in the market for one.
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I like the sound of your seat colours, got any pics? I did see the fugly datsun you posted not long ago but cant see your Zed pics. :poke:
 
ive got a 3.0si but can understand the appeal of the 2.0, one of the most fun to drive cars ive ever owned was a 699cc smart roadster coupe, handled like a go-cart and hardly used any fuel at all, made great turbo engine noises & still managed 120 leptons on the motorway.
Its not all about size.
regards
 
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