Z4 - 1st gen E85/E86 - Mileage Poll
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Mine is the 5-10k one - it had 4200 miles on it when I bought it last June, and now stands at 6200. It's quite possible that one or two of the sub 5k ones may also relate to my car, if either or both of the previous owners had forum accounts and entered it under their usernames. It would be interesting to know how many ultra-low mileage UK launch year examples exist.
Both previous owners were collectors, so it lived an extremely cosseted life for its first 17 years. I took the view that I had effectively bought a brand new E85, and would now drive it as it was intended to be. Had my plans not been scuppered by Covid, on Sunday I would have been setting off on a 2500 mile round trip to Austria to throw it round some hairpin bends in the Alps. Instead I'm taking advantage of the current sunny weather by making another impromptu three day tour of Wales this coming weekend - now watch the weather change! :wink:
Both previous owners were collectors, so it lived an extremely cosseted life for its first 17 years. I took the view that I had effectively bought a brand new E85, and would now drive it as it was intended to be. Had my plans not been scuppered by Covid, on Sunday I would have been setting off on a 2500 mile round trip to Austria to throw it round some hairpin bends in the Alps. Instead I'm taking advantage of the current sunny weather by making another impromptu three day tour of Wales this coming weekend - now watch the weather change! :wink:
Chickendippers
Member
E86 135k miles used to be a daily drive but only gets a blast to the shops and back these days while I wfh. Running better than when it had 50k on the clock.
I'll be going for the big 100,000 some time in the next few months, as the car is currently on 98500 or so.
Bought the car just under 2.5 years ago at about 77,000 miles, so it has had good use despite lock down for a year.
I haven't seen any deterioration in performance over those 20,000+ miles. Fuel economy seems better if anything - managed to get just under 40mpg over 150 miles from London to Bristol.
Bought the car just under 2.5 years ago at about 77,000 miles, so it has had good use despite lock down for a year.
I haven't seen any deterioration in performance over those 20,000+ miles. Fuel economy seems better if anything - managed to get just under 40mpg over 150 miles from London to Bristol.
Jamesgofast
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Just ticked over 38k. Weekend use only.
Mines jumped 2 bands since I last did this. 70k now or as near as makes no difference.
It’s nice having a fresh, low miler but I wouldn’t trade all the fun and experiences I’ve had for a smaller number on the odometer and a few grand extra on the value. In fact, I would like to use it more. Here’s to the next 70k!
It’s nice having a fresh, low miler but I wouldn’t trade all the fun and experiences I’ve had for a smaller number on the odometer and a few grand extra on the value. In fact, I would like to use it more. Here’s to the next 70k!
I was trying to put more miles on mine by just taking it for a 15 minute run every week. Spending over £2 a litre now for v power and my heavy foot getting 17mpg is going to put a dent in those plans.
Selling price is going to take a hammering in the next 12-18 months especially with the incoming recession. Markets all down again today. Crypto obliterated. American markets down 3% and Tesla down 7% today alone. It's now effectively half price from its peak.
Selling price is going to take a hammering in the next 12-18 months especially with the incoming recession. Markets all down again today. Crypto obliterated. American markets down 3% and Tesla down 7% today alone. It's now effectively half price from its peak.
