z4 3.0si wanted £7-£7.5k ish sorted: moved to the dark side

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brownie74

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So having spent the last 3 months getting acquainted with my 03' 2.5, the opportunity to upgrade has unexpectedly cropped up - as I am likely to trade mine in (within the fortnight) against the wife's new fiesta.
I'm on the look out for a 3.0 si. Open to colour - silver, black, blue, even white. If it is a darker colour, I'd prefer a cream interior (though not essential) budget is around £7.5k.

Must have:
Good Service history
Heated seats
Non run flat tyres.
cup holders!

The silver forum car advertised a few weeks ago would have been perfect!

If anyone out there is thinking of selling or trading in around this price - please let me know - happy to travel for the right car.
Cheers.
 
brownie74 said:
So having spent the last 3 months getting acquainted with my 03' 2.5, the opportunity to upgrade has unexpectedly cropped up - as I am likely to trade mine in (within the fortnight) against the wife's new fiesta.
I'm on the look out for a 3.0 si. Open to colour - silver, black, blue, even white. If it is a darker colour, I'd prefer a cream interior (though not essential) budget is around £7.5k.

Must have:
Good Service history
Heated seats
Non run flat tyres.
cup holders!

The silver forum car advertised a few weeks ago would have been perfect!

If anyone out there is thinking of selling or trading in around this price - please let me know - happy to travel for the right car.
Cheers.
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How about this

http://www.z4-forum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=41&t=83721
 
firebobby said:
brownie74 said:
So having spent the last 3 months getting acquainted with my 03' 2.5, the opportunity to upgrade has unexpectedly cropped up - as I am likely to trade mine in (within the fortnight) against the wife's new fiesta.
I'm on the look out for a 3.0 si. Open to colour - silver, black, blue, even white. If it is a darker colour, I'd prefer a cream interior (though not essential) budget is around £7.5k.

Must have:
Good Service history
Heated seats
Non run flat tyres.
cup holders!

The silver forum car advertised a few weeks ago would have been perfect!

If anyone out there is thinking of selling or trading in around this price - please let me know - happy to travel for the right car.
Cheers.
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How about this

http://www.z4-forum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=41&t=83721
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Checked that one out. Looks nice but the sticker or whatever it is on the back just threw me a bit.
In no rush, happy to wait and see what turns up. Equally, in a position to buy straight away. Best of both worlds. :thumbsup:
 
At the price you are looking at being fussy about a sticker or two you will find it hard to find any suitable car.

It is easily removed as are the one in the boot etc..
 
Your budget for a 3.0 Si would seem tight leaving you chancing one with ropey history , high miles or needing cosmetics
From what ive seen on the market over the winter the car above belonging to forum member stands out as a decent buy , well maintained & in the target area for your wallet :wink:
gotta be worth a sniff :?
 
mr wilks said:
Your budget for a 3.0 Si would seem tight leaving you chancing one with ropey history , high miles or needing cosmetics
From what ive seen on the market over the winter the car above belonging to forum member stands out as a decent buy , well maintained & in the target area for your wallet :wink:
gotta be worth a sniff :?
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My thoughts, just better put :lol:
 
srhutch said:
mr wilks said:
Your budget for a 3.0 Si would seem tight leaving you chancing one with ropey history , high miles or needing cosmetics
From what ive seen on the market over the winter the car above belonging to forum member stands out as a decent buy , well maintained & in the target area for your wallet :wink:
gotta be worth a sniff :?
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My thoughts, just better put :lol:
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Forgot to add that within 6 - 8 weeks the door will be open & the budget will look even tighter for a decent 3.0si :wink:
 
mr wilks said:
Your budget for a 3.0 Si would seem tight...
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Very possibly, but not impossible :thumbsup:

Mind you, I can only relate to my own very recent experience. I picked up a facelift E85 at the weekend for a good deal less than the OP's suggested budget, so there are cars out there. It may just take a little patience for the right one to pop up.

In any case, good luck with the search!
 
foregoneconclusion said:
mr wilks said:
Your budget for a 3.0 Si would seem tight...
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Very possibly, but not impossible :thumbsup:

Mind you, I can only relate to my own very recent experience. I picked up a facelift E85 at the weekend for a good deal less than the OP's suggested budget, so there are cars out there. It may just take a little patience for the right one to pop up.

In any case, good luck with the search!
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Half the fun is in the search :thumbsup:
 
If you are in no rush and wouldn't mind a few hundred pounds change, I was intending on selling my 2.5si in the spring. It is SORN'd at the moment.







Here's the draft ad!

  • Z4 2.5si Sport (218bhp)
  • Silver Grey Metallic
  • Manufactured 08/06, first registered 12/06
  • 3 previous owners, including myself. Before me:
    • From 12/06 to 08/08, 10k miles: A BMW fleet car, i.e. employee-owned or leased
    • From 08/08 to 10/12, 53k miles: Bought privately from Cotswold BMW as an AUC under warranty
  • Current mileage is 76k-ish
  • MOT expires 8th October 2016
  • 7 MOTs, no failures
  • Service history
    • Scheduled:
      • 28/12/2006 Pre-delivery check 0 Westerly Yeovil BMW
      • 30/01/2009 Oil service 17128 Cotswold BMW
      • 02/08/2010 Inspection 1 35975 Cotswold BMW
      • 11/10/2012 Oil service 52963 Chariots Kettering
      • 11/10/2012 Inspection 2 52963 Chariots Kettering
      • 19/04/2014 Oil service 63369 Home - PT01
      • 13/02/2015 Inspection 1 71350 ProTech Aylesbury
      • 30/08/2015 Oil service 75740 Home - PT02
    • Time-based (brake fluid changes):
      • 30/01/2009 Brake Fluid 17128 Cotswold BMW
      • 30/12/2010 Brake Fluid 38917 Cotswold BMW
      • 11/10/2012 Brake Fluid 52963 Chariots Kettering
      • 13/02/2015 Brake Fluid 71350 ProTech Aylesbury
  • It’s worth pointing out a couple of things in relation to the above:
    • At my request, Chariots did an early Inspection 2 (including oil change) instead of the scheduled Oil Service. Hence the mileage is identical for those two services on 11/10/2012.
    • I’ve done my own oil changes recently, and have only used decent oil (Castrol Edge 5w30) and proper OEM filters
  • Standard spec:
    • Alarm/immobiliser
    • Hardtop preparation
    • Wind deflector
    • Automatic soft top
    • Aluminium trim
    • Automatic dimming rear view mirror
    • Heated seats
    • Business CD (6 speaker)
    • M Sport suspension
    • M Sport steering wheel
    • M Sport seats
    • M Sport double spoke alloys (style 135)
  • Additional factory options I have added:
    • Cruise control
    • Auxiliary audio input
    • Multi-function steering wheel buttons
    • Sound generator
    • Electrically adjustable heated seats
    • Piano black interior dashboard and centre console trim
    • Cup holders
    • ZHP short shift gear knob
    • Clear rear 3rd brake light
  • Additional non-BMW extras:
    • Stainless steel exhaust tips
    • 4” door speakers
    • Clutch delay valve (CDV) removed
    • Alloys power-coated in light anthracite
    • LED interior and numberplate lights
    • Stubby aerial
    • Gloss black grilles (painted)
    • Wheel spacers - 12mm front, 15mm rear
  • Significant repairs/maintenance:
    • 2014:
      • Roof motor replaced and re-sealed
      • New Bosch aero wipers fitted
    • 2015:
      • All brake discs and pads replaced with Brembo high carbon discs and Textar low dust pads
      • Brake callipers and carriers refurbished in Silver
      • Front nearside brake calliper replaced
      • Front suspension refreshed - Meyle HD front wishbones, bushes and droplinks fitted
      • Radiator fan wiring issue diagnosed and fixed
      • Scuff in hood fabric repaired with liquid vinyl
    • 2016:
      • Driver’s seat foam replaced due to the bolster getting a bit soft
      • DUE: handbrake mechanism needs greasing as it creaks
      • DUE: front shock absorbers to be replaced, as per MOT advisory
  • Both keys, manuals, lots of receipts.
  • Tyres are non-runflat (18” Vredestein Ultrac Sessanta), which means that I carry a compressor and a tube of tyre repair slime in the boot at all times. Fronts have ~5mm tread; rears ~2.5mm (they will need replacing soon).
  • Known issues:
    • A couple of small bodywork dings and areas of gravel rash
    • One alloy has some minor kerbing
    • Had a couple of early incidents (2012-2013) of the engine misfiring, including one where I called the RAC out. On all occasions it was fine after restarting and it has been ok for the past year. Local indie reckons this is a common issue with these engines, caused by cold, dirty oil blocking the Vanos filters, and that my more frequent oil changes has probably fixed it.
    • There are some outstanding maintenance jobs which I need to do, listed above as "DUE". I already bought all the parts for these things before I decided to upgrade to a Z4M, so they aren’t optional.
    • The one very common issue which hasn’t happened yet (as far as I am aware) is that the rear springs haven’t broken! I’m not even sure that this will happen now, given that the car doesn’t have runflat tyres anymore, but it’s worth bearing in mind.
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mr wilks said:
srhutch said:
mr wilks said:
Your budget for a 3.0 Si would seem tight leaving you chancing one with ropey history , high miles or needing cosmetics
From what ive seen on the market over the winter the car above belonging to forum member stands out as a decent buy , well maintained & in the target area for your wallet :wink:
gotta be worth a sniff :?
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My thoughts, just better put :lol:
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Forgot to add that within 6 - 8 weeks the door will be open & the budget will look even tighter for a decent 3.0si :wink:
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Thanks for the advice Mr Wilks - just gutted I wasn't in this position 2 weeks ago as that silver 3.0si was lovely! As they say though, there's always something else around the corner :driving:
 
Let me know if you're interested in mine.

2006 3.0si manual
76k miles
Full BMW SH. Last one was the big insp 2, so 7k (edit:more like 6k now actually) miles until oil service I believe. It's always been under BMW insured warranty with no excess. The only thing I've had done was new fog lights.

Silver Grey, 18in 5 spoke alloys, heated sports seats, black leather, nav, BT phone, upgraded stereo with DSP and Aux in. Cruise. It's even got a rear spoiler :-)

Thinking about selling because my commuting car has expired and whilst I can get 40+mpg in this it's not really ideal for a 330mile round trip commute on a regular basis.

edit: It has 4 very good Hankook Ventus Evos with loads of life left.
edit2: It also has cup holders :-)
 
Thanks to all those who took the time to reply.
Well, rather unexpectedly I stumbled upon a local Slk350 for decent money. My z4 fling was shortlived but I must say thanks to all who contribute to this site. The information, banter and advice is first class.
 
brownie74 said:
Thanks to all those who took the time to reply.
Well, rather unexpectedly I stumbled upon a local Slk350 for decent money. My z4 fling was shortlived but I must say thanks to all who contribute to this site. The information, banter and advice is first class.
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Nice one Brownie , see you soon :D








you can still post pics of it :oops:
 
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