Any thoughts on this Z4 3.0si?
Discussion
redtwin said:
I have a few thoughts.
I don't like the interior colour.
Black paint is a ball ache to keep clean.
Not keen on petrol inline 6s or manual gearboxes.
I don't like convertibles.
BMW halogen head lamps are rubbish.
Those alloys are really dated and a nightmare to clean.
But if you like it that's all that matters.
You realise this is PH? Mumsnet might suit you a bit better?I don't like the interior colour.
Black paint is a ball ache to keep clean.
Not keen on petrol inline 6s or manual gearboxes.
I don't like convertibles.
BMW halogen head lamps are rubbish.
Those alloys are really dated and a nightmare to clean.
But if you like it that's all that matters.
That looks lovely although the lack of the items that were on your list would have me carry on looking. Not for nothing, but I looked at a number of these (plus the coupe) this time last year before finding the 6 series of the same vintage was cheaper to buy and insure at the time (I was living in Surrey, working in London).
Totally different beast to the Z4 obviously so if you're set on having a nimble roadster the heavier 6 probably isn't for you, but thought I'd chuck it in there The Z4 is still on my list of cars to own though.
Totally different beast to the Z4 obviously so if you're set on having a nimble roadster the heavier 6 probably isn't for you, but thought I'd chuck it in there The Z4 is still on my list of cars to own though.
veevee said:
redtwin said:
I have a few thoughts.
I don't like the interior colour.
Black paint is a ball ache to keep clean.
Not keen on petrol inline 6s or manual gearboxes.
I don't like convertibles.
BMW halogen head lamps are rubbish.
Those alloys are really dated and a nightmare to clean.
But if you like it that's all that matters.
You realise this is PH? Mumsnet might suit you a bit better?I don't like the interior colour.
Black paint is a ball ache to keep clean.
Not keen on petrol inline 6s or manual gearboxes.
I don't like convertibles.
BMW halogen head lamps are rubbish.
Those alloys are really dated and a nightmare to clean.
But if you like it that's all that matters.
redtwin said:
I have a few thoughts.
I don't like the interior colour.
Black paint is a ball ache to keep clean.
Not keen on petrol inline 6s or manual gearboxes.
I don't like convertibles.
BMW halogen head lamps are rubbish.
Those alloys are really dated and a nightmare to clean.
But if you like it that's all that matters.
At any point, did you get the feeling this wasn't the thread for you?I don't like the interior colour.
Black paint is a ball ache to keep clean.
Not keen on petrol inline 6s or manual gearboxes.
I don't like convertibles.
BMW halogen head lamps are rubbish.
Those alloys are really dated and a nightmare to clean.
But if you like it that's all that matters.
It's nice enough but points to consider is the spec isn't the best, the mileage is on the high side for the price and black is probably the worst colour for the Z4 as it hides the flame surfacing.
Run flats are a must to ditch on these as it transforms the ride.
After owning 3, I wouldn't buy one without the following :
Heated Seats
Xenons
DSP
Wind Deflector
Nav - the screen offers a lot more benefits than just Nav.
Tyres swapped to non RFT (or budget for doing yourself)
For 2k more than that example you could pick a Z4M with less mileage. Also, get registered on Z4forum and there are lots of forum members cars which will be a better prospect
Good luck with the search.
Run flats are a must to ditch on these as it transforms the ride.
After owning 3, I wouldn't buy one without the following :
Heated Seats
Xenons
DSP
Wind Deflector
Nav - the screen offers a lot more benefits than just Nav.
Tyres swapped to non RFT (or budget for doing yourself)
For 2k more than that example you could pick a Z4M with less mileage. Also, get registered on Z4forum and there are lots of forum members cars which will be a better prospect
Good luck with the search.
veevee said:
redtwin said:
I have a few thoughts.
I don't like the interior colour.
Black paint is a ball ache to keep clean.
Not keen on petrol inline 6s or manual gearboxes.
I don't like convertibles.
BMW halogen head lamps are rubbish.
Those alloys are really dated and a nightmare to clean.
But if you like it that's all that matters.
You realise this is PH? Mumsnet might suit you a bit better?I don't like the interior colour.
Black paint is a ball ache to keep clean.
Not keen on petrol inline 6s or manual gearboxes.
I don't like convertibles.
BMW halogen head lamps are rubbish.
Those alloys are really dated and a nightmare to clean.
But if you like it that's all that matters.
xRIEx said:
redtwin said:
I have a few thoughts.
I don't like the interior colour.
Black paint is a ball ache to keep clean.
Not keen on petrol inline 6s or manual gearboxes.
I don't like convertibles.
BMW halogen head lamps are rubbish.
Those alloys are really dated and a nightmare to clean.
But if you like it that's all that matters.
At any point, did you get the feeling this wasn't the thread for you?I don't like the interior colour.
Black paint is a ball ache to keep clean.
Not keen on petrol inline 6s or manual gearboxes.
I don't like convertibles.
BMW halogen head lamps are rubbish.
Those alloys are really dated and a nightmare to clean.
But if you like it that's all that matters.
NiceCupOfTea said:
I think it's lovely - might hold out for xenons and satnav though...
Is a good 3.0 really that cheap now?
its a 3.0Si amazingly - even better than a 3.0, fantastic value and a great car - i had one about 3 years ago, was really great. Mine was low options also - i prefered it like that, the nav it a bit of an afterthought, but the second hand market does seem to like the nav and xenons - i did have heated seats which i think are a nice option for the winter.Is a good 3.0 really that cheap now?
buy it!
redtwin said:
xRIEx said:
redtwin said:
I have a few thoughts.
I don't like the interior colour.
Black paint is a ball ache to keep clean.
Not keen on petrol inline 6s or manual gearboxes.
I don't like convertibles.
BMW halogen head lamps are rubbish.
Those alloys are really dated and a nightmare to clean.
But if you like it that's all that matters.
At any point, did you get the feeling this wasn't the thread for you?I don't like the interior colour.
Black paint is a ball ache to keep clean.
Not keen on petrol inline 6s or manual gearboxes.
I don't like convertibles.
BMW halogen head lamps are rubbish.
Those alloys are really dated and a nightmare to clean.
But if you like it that's all that matters.
It's a convertible, so I'm guessing the OP likes convertibles.
The OP can see the interior and exterior colour in the advert, so I'm guessing he likes (or can live with) the colours.
The OP can see the alloys in the advert, so I'm guessing he likes (or can live with) the alloys.
Maybe he was after thoughts about running costs, handling, known problems, etc. etc.
Thank you for the comments so far. To attempt to avoid any flaring up on this particular post I should add some amplification.
I have owned a Z4 before but the pre facelift version so not totally similar. I would welcome any general comments (check drain holes and roof motor) as well as other comments such as 'I have seem that colour combo and it actually looks great / crap' etc.
Some of the comments may be viewed as pedantic but it is fine with me!
I have owned a Z4 before but the pre facelift version so not totally similar. I would welcome any general comments (check drain holes and roof motor) as well as other comments such as 'I have seem that colour combo and it actually looks great / crap' etc.
Some of the comments may be viewed as pedantic but it is fine with me!
Looks OK, and the interior may well be better than all black, as has been said. Has anyone mentioned breaking coil springs? Not too expensive apparently.
Remote roof operation? Didn't think that was standard, apart from a brief period on earlier cars.
Xenons are much better, though better bulbs in the halogens made a significant difference in our E46 for not much money.
Well worth having a good set of non-RFTs, like F1 Asy's which were c £600 iirc.
You may find one with less miles, though how wel it's been cared for probably makes more difference.
Imho the colour choice is limited, but I like black.
Remote roof operation? Didn't think that was standard, apart from a brief period on earlier cars.
Xenons are much better, though better bulbs in the halogens made a significant difference in our E46 for not much money.
Well worth having a good set of non-RFTs, like F1 Asy's which were c £600 iirc.
You may find one with less miles, though how wel it's been cared for probably makes more difference.
Imho the colour choice is limited, but I like black.
Meh doesnt seem that good a price to me?
Those alloys date it massively, the 108's look much better, better still would be a set of csl's which match the z4's shape perfectly and imo make it look absolutely gorgeous.
I've got the same engine in my 130i and it is a good'un which is probably much better in the z4, especially when you do the sound generator mod!
Did consider a z4 instead of my car but they hold their value very well indeed meaning mid 000's cars were well above my budget at the time.
Those alloys date it massively, the 108's look much better, better still would be a set of csl's which match the z4's shape perfectly and imo make it look absolutely gorgeous.
I've got the same engine in my 130i and it is a good'un which is probably much better in the z4, especially when you do the sound generator mod!
Did consider a z4 instead of my car but they hold their value very well indeed meaning mid 000's cars were well above my budget at the time.
redtwin said:
veevee said:
redtwin said:
I have a few thoughts.
I don't like the interior colour.
Black paint is a ball ache to keep clean.
Not keen on petrol inline 6s or manual gearboxes.
I don't like convertibles.
BMW halogen head lamps are rubbish.
Those alloys are really dated and a nightmare to clean.
But if you like it that's all that matters.
You realise this is PH? Mumsnet might suit you a bit better?I don't like the interior colour.
Black paint is a ball ache to keep clean.
Not keen on petrol inline 6s or manual gearboxes.
I don't like convertibles.
BMW halogen head lamps are rubbish.
Those alloys are really dated and a nightmare to clean.
But if you like it that's all that matters.
Why the dislike for BMWs? What's wrong with their 6 cylinder engines?
What do you drive out of curiosity? It must be good.
Too many people seem to "dislike" other cars based on what they own. It just often seems like a need to justify their choices rather than an impartial opinion.
[quote=redtwin]
Not at all, I may have felt that way if the OP had stated he was only interested in thoughts that supported his own.
I have to ask this I'm afraid: What on earth is there to NOT like about a petrol inline six, and why explicitly petrol you dislike? Do you like diesel straight six's? I'd have to say that a good straight six is probably the best configuration you can get in my mind.
Not at all, I may have felt that way if the OP had stated he was only interested in thoughts that supported his own.
I have to ask this I'm afraid: What on earth is there to NOT like about a petrol inline six, and why explicitly petrol you dislike? Do you like diesel straight six's? I'd have to say that a good straight six is probably the best configuration you can get in my mind.
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