Z4 E85 3.0i Manual 2003

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BMW E85 Z4 3.0i
2003 (03)
109k miles (and a bit - still in use here and there)

£4400, offers considered.
Location: Gloucester

Headlines:
- Mechanically sound example with LOADS of recent work. NEW CLUTCH AND DUAL MASS FLYWHEEL.
- Cosmetically good condition (very good for age), could be excellent with some TLC.
- Part service history (water damaged logbook), but very good recent history and loads of receipts.
- MOT to Jan 2021
- Reason for sale: Saving up to move house, it’s a great car but I must be ruthless in saving money! I’ve done all the below work on the car because it’s a hobby as much as a great car to drive.

All typical mechanical issues resolved, including: (all of this done in last 2 years, and I bought this at 92k miles)
- Expansion tank replaced
- VANOS seals replaced with long life seals (from X8R). Valve cover gasket changed at same time.
- DISA (Intake valve) replaced with permanent fix (from X8R).
- Recent replacement of control arms & bushes, tie/track rods and drop links - replaced with long life versions (Powerflex and Meyle HD).
- Oil filter housing gasket replaced
- Intake boot elbow replaced
- Drains around roof motor cleared. Roof motor fully functional, no evidence of issues with this car.

Further recent work:
- Replacement of front anti roll bar bushes (long life Powerflex)
- Aftermarket stereo with DAB and Bluetooth fitted. I actually installed a proper DAB aerial in place of the original, so it works very well. [I can provide the original stereo, if you want to convert it back to stock, it looks good]
- New tyres fitted (all four, Goodyear eagle F1 asymmetric) January 2020.
- Recent replacement of front brake callipers and hoses. New discs, pads & brake fluid at the same time.
- Spark plugs replaced 10k miles ago.
- Serpentine belts recently replaced
- Replacement of thermostat gasket, lower radiator hose, temperature sensor. Coolant flush (distilled water) & renewed (50% antifreeze per specification)
- Headlight cover (access to change bulbs) recently bought new - no moisture in headlights and will stay that way!

Downsides
- Alloys are in need of a refurb. Nothing outrageous, to be expected for age.
- Leather upholstery is a bit scuffed. Again, in line with expectations for age.
- Part service history due to water damaged logbook, but evidence of regular oil changes and maintenance. Plenty of receipts.

Conveniences
- Auto headlights
- Auto dimming rear view mirror
- Rain sensing wipers
- Cruise control
- Power folding mirrors
- Power folding roof, pretty quick too.

Styling
- Clear third brake light
- ZHP gear knob
- Facelift front bumper (After a scrape in an underground car park, facelift bumper was easier to get hold of and I liked it more).

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Not sold but not for sale... (for now at least)

I have something new to fix, hooray, the joys of hobby mechanic-ing!

Not interested in selling whilst I know something is wrong with it. I'll fix it up then decide if I want to keep or sell.
 
Right, so, new dual mass flywheel and clutch installed by a BMW indi (too big a job for my garage).

Amended in above advert. Price amended to reflect improved mechanical condition; not a small job and not inexpensive.

I've been talking to myself so far... any interest?!
 
It just comes down to price in the end, the wheels often make a big impact on the sale as well. As it stands I'd pay the extra £250 and go for the Si, 2006 (56 reg) Convertible 101,350 miles 3.0L 265BHP Manual that's on Autotrader at the moment. https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202007131171755

Also, No heated seats, no parking sensors etc. also doesn't help yours when compared to other 3.0i's on the market. Strangely I'd be interested in your car but based on the price and the spec I suspect that my offer wouldn't be enough for you. Possibly not what you wanted to hear but that's my honest view.

All the best
Steve
 
That 3.0si you linked is well priced, I think it must be recently listed as I don't remember it from my searches to benchmark the price.

I really haven't seen any with the clutch and the flywheel done though. Maybe I value this more than others. The clutch and flywheel are good for another 100k now, depending on driving style of course. I have done an awful lot of mechanical work too, beyond just replacing things at the point of need as other people might; I've done a lot of preventative maintenance too.
 
I've been looking at the Si advert for nearly a week now, I guess that's the cruel thing about the secondhand car market. The work that we do often doesn't translate to a higher re-sale value. I had a classic beetle that had been fully restored from chassis up, Porsche engine, seats, full re-wire, the works...... It became almost impossible to insure because the replacement value was too far above the book price. Yours is a good spec and someone will see the value of it on the forum but you might have to wait a bit to get top money. If you really want to scare yourself get an HPI report and look at the three values it gives. I wasn't kidding when I said I was interested, if you want to PM me with your lowest price I'll see if it matches my number, I promise not to haggle further, I just dont want to offend you. Take care and all the best, Steve
 
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