Z4 3.0L or Boxter 3.2 S ???!
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Just had a look at a Z4. Was an auto 2.5 so not the model i want, but a good opportunity to have a nosey as i've never been in one before. First impressions are standard BM feel really. Great driving position and loads of room compared to the Boxter. Everything feels well screwed together and built to last as well as still feeling fairly modern in design.
Def not as exciting or special feeling as the Porsche but i knew that would be the case. Just need to find the right one of each and drive them now!
Def not as exciting or special feeling as the Porsche but i knew that would be the case. Just need to find the right one of each and drive them now!
Just wanted to say thanks to everyone for the advice. I picked up a Z4 3.0L manual on Friday which i am more than happy with! 
Found the car on Autotrader at a good price and with the wheels i wanted, which were advertised as 'unmarked'...
Car was from a trader so after a few phone call's i decided to take the risk and travel 240 miles from Wimbledon to Southport on the train with the hope of it being as good as described! Luckily, it was. The car is in great condition all round with only a few minor points that i need to have sorted. Front bumper is a bit mis-alinged (most likely as it scrapes on anything and everything taller than a fag packet) and all the BMW badges have a bit of de-lamination and scratches. Other than that it is in fab condition for a 10 year old car, the wheels were as described 'unmarked' and they were!
Drives really well, better than any of the others i tested in fact. Had alot of fun on the drive home and to and from Goodwood FOS on the Saturday.
Found the car on Autotrader at a good price and with the wheels i wanted, which were advertised as 'unmarked'...
Car was from a trader so after a few phone call's i decided to take the risk and travel 240 miles from Wimbledon to Southport on the train with the hope of it being as good as described! Luckily, it was. The car is in great condition all round with only a few minor points that i need to have sorted. Front bumper is a bit mis-alinged (most likely as it scrapes on anything and everything taller than a fag packet) and all the BMW badges have a bit of de-lamination and scratches. Other than that it is in fab condition for a 10 year old car, the wheels were as described 'unmarked' and they were!
Drives really well, better than any of the others i tested in fact. Had alot of fun on the drive home and to and from Goodwood FOS on the Saturday.
Sticks. said:
Looks good. How many miles has it done? Is it on rfts?
86K miles. Full service history. Last owner change was in 2011 where it was sold thorough a BMW dealer for 16k! No runflats. Tyres are budget 'performance', not the best - esp in the wet! I would look at changing them soon but they are almost brand new so seems a shame not to make the most of them first!
Jez m said:
86K miles. Full service history. Last owner change was in 2011 where it was sold thorough a BMW dealer for 16k!
No runflats. Tyres are budget 'performance', not the best - esp in the wet! I would look at changing them soon but they are almost brand new so seems a shame not to make the most of them first!
Must've been good for a BMW dealer to sell it at that age. See how you go with the tyres, but personally I'd change them. Appreciate it's not a cheap option.No runflats. Tyres are budget 'performance', not the best - esp in the wet! I would look at changing them soon but they are almost brand new so seems a shame not to make the most of them first!
Hope you enjoy yours as much as I do mine.
Sticks. said:
Jez m said:
86K miles. Full service history. Last owner change was in 2011 where it was sold thorough a BMW dealer for 16k!
No runflats. Tyres are budget 'performance', not the best - esp in the wet! I would look at changing them soon but they are almost brand new so seems a shame not to make the most of them first!
Must've been good for a BMW dealer to sell it at that age. See how you go with the tyres, but personally I'd change them. Appreciate it's not a cheap option.No runflats. Tyres are budget 'performance', not the best - esp in the wet! I would look at changing them soon but they are almost brand new so seems a shame not to make the most of them first!
Hope you enjoy yours as much as I do mine.
AyBee said:
Sticks. said:
Jez m said:
86K miles. Full service history. Last owner change was in 2011 where it was sold thorough a BMW dealer for 16k!
No runflats. Tyres are budget 'performance', not the best - esp in the wet! I would look at changing them soon but they are almost brand new so seems a shame not to make the most of them first!
Must've been good for a BMW dealer to sell it at that age. See how you go with the tyres, but personally I'd change them. Appreciate it's not a cheap option.No runflats. Tyres are budget 'performance', not the best - esp in the wet! I would look at changing them soon but they are almost brand new so seems a shame not to make the most of them first!
Hope you enjoy yours as much as I do mine.
All in the interests of 'getting to know the handling characteristics' of the car!
Not used to RWD with no LSD after all!Must say, the chassis is fantastic! Steering (on sport) is superb and responds to the tiniest inputs through the wheel. The ride is so precise if a little on the firm side... but it feels so pointy and grip (even with questionable tires)is fantastic in the dry.
Would like to uprate the discs / pads at some point. Is there a good online retailer that specialises in Z4 parts?
buzzer said:
Never seen my mate cry.... until he bought a Boxter. ( well there were real tears in his eyes when he took the call from the garage...)
the bills were
just...
It was a fifty grand car. (Forty list plus 10K extras on most of them). The running costs are of a fifty grand car.the bills were
just...
zed4 said:
Nice one! Great looking car. I had the same. My parents have also picked up a 3.0 Z4 last week. It was a bargain really, 38k miles, 2005 and £6,750!! Can't believe how cheap they are.
That is a bargain! Loving the 3.0L 6.. it's so different to my 323 engine. Free revving, torquey and more powerful than i expected! The Z4M must be a complete animal!
lewisf182 said:
Fair play for updating, looks an absolute minter!
Often wish i'da just followed my heart and gone for the z4 instead of my 1 series.
Must be awesome opening up the straight 6 with the roof down
It's a little bit special, i'm not going to lie! Often wish i'da just followed my heart and gone for the z4 instead of my 1 series.
Must be awesome opening up the straight 6 with the roof down
Having never owned a convertible before makes it even better i think. Looking forward to doing the intake sound modification next weekend which apparently makes the noise even better!
If i were you, id drop that turbo 6 form the 1 series into a Z4 shell, now that would be a little bit
Jez m said:
zed4 said:
Nice one! Great looking car. I had the same. My parents have also picked up a 3.0 Z4 last week. It was a bargain really, 38k miles, 2005 and £6,750!! Can't believe how cheap they are.
That is a bargain! Loving the 3.0L 6.. it's so different to my 323 engine. Free revving, torquey and more powerful than i expected! The Z4M must be a complete animal!
The Z4M was an animal, it’s the only car I really miss and regret selling. It would be hard for me to find another, I’d want the same spec, sepang leather on the seats and carbon leather on the dash, extended leather option, body in Monaco blue. Mine was the only car in this combination.
Enjoy the car, if I remember rightly, there were some induction mods for these which made them sound a lot better. My Z4M had a ram air feed and a different air filter and it sounded incredible!
zed4 said:
My parent’s car is an auto, came from the Channel Islands, hence the low mileage. It seems like a really nice one, very good condition and with 4 recent Bridgestone tyres on it, which is always nice to see!
The Z4M was an animal, it’s the only car I really miss and regret selling. It would be hard for me to find another, I’d want the same spec, sepang leather on the seats and carbon leather on the dash, extended leather option, body in Monaco blue. Mine was the only car in this combination.
Enjoy the car, if I remember rightly, there were some induction mods for these which made them sound a lot better. My Z4M had a ram air feed and a different air filter and it sounded incredible!
Yup, doing the induction mod this weekend. Already got the 'how to' printed out! The Z4M was an animal, it’s the only car I really miss and regret selling. It would be hard for me to find another, I’d want the same spec, sepang leather on the seats and carbon leather on the dash, extended leather option, body in Monaco blue. Mine was the only car in this combination.
Enjoy the car, if I remember rightly, there were some induction mods for these which made them sound a lot better. My Z4M had a ram air feed and a different air filter and it sounded incredible!
Im planning on what you did, keep the 3.0L for a while then move onto the Z4M. Hopefully within a year!
Jez m said:
zed4 said:
My parent’s car is an auto, came from the Channel Islands, hence the low mileage. It seems like a really nice one, very good condition and with 4 recent Bridgestone tyres on it, which is always nice to see!
The Z4M was an animal, it’s the only car I really miss and regret selling. It would be hard for me to find another, I’d want the same spec, sepang leather on the seats and carbon leather on the dash, extended leather option, body in Monaco blue. Mine was the only car in this combination.
Enjoy the car, if I remember rightly, there were some induction mods for these which made them sound a lot better. My Z4M had a ram air feed and a different air filter and it sounded incredible!
Yup, doing the induction mod this weekend. Already got the 'how to' printed out! The Z4M was an animal, it’s the only car I really miss and regret selling. It would be hard for me to find another, I’d want the same spec, sepang leather on the seats and carbon leather on the dash, extended leather option, body in Monaco blue. Mine was the only car in this combination.
Enjoy the car, if I remember rightly, there were some induction mods for these which made them sound a lot better. My Z4M had a ram air feed and a different air filter and it sounded incredible!
Im planning on what you did, keep the 3.0L for a while then move onto the Z4M. Hopefully within a year!
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