An older Z4 yes or no ? things I should look for please

[srdtvr]

Sorry if this is an old tired question but looking at options for my next daily driver and
the Z4 is a possibility
Only got £4 to 5k max so it will probably be older and with higher mileage
is the 2.5 OK or is the 3.0 any better ?

what things go wrong or what weaknesses should I be a aware of ?
Thanks

[RESSE]

Useful buyer's guide here:

http://www.z4-forum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=2128...

Edited by RESSE on Thursday 5th March 14:07

[srdtvr]

Thanks for link
Steve

[RESSE]

Hi Steve

I found the article very useful when I purchased my 2.5 in December.

My car had the rear springs (+ fronts) and roof motor replaced just before I handed over £4,750 for it - I think the springs and roof motors are a common problem on the earlier cars?

3 months into the ownership and I am very pleased with it.

53 plate, 81,000 miles, full service history and the previous owner was an enthusiastic one (car is immaculate):

[t400ble]

Rear wishbone bushes fail

Easy job to swap.

16mm socket, a hammer and a new bush

[anonymous-user]

Roof motor, ABS/TC module.

[srdtvr]

Thanks for your replies
Love your Z4 RESSE
If I could get one like that I'd be happy !!

[RESSE]

srdtvr said:

Thanks for your replies
Love your Z4 RESSE
If I could get one like that I'd be happy !!

Thanks - I am very pleased with the car.

[burriana]

Superb cars. As I say every time. Had mine (er, Louise's) three years now and it is brilliant. It has been down to Le Mans twice, Switzerland, Alps, Italy, French Riviera, plus an awful lot of very enthusiastic early Sunday morning hooning.

As with anything, buy the best condition you can with the best service history. Oh, and don't leave the roof down overnight in the pouring rain. They don't like that.



And swap the run flats for some proper tyres as soon as you can if it still has them. It handles well anyway, but decent tyres transform it even more.

[MattS3]

Quite keen to move my MK3 MX5 on for a 3.0 version of one of these.
It would be lovely to hear that straight 6, would make it much more special in regards to just using it for weekends I reckon.

I've got a buyer lined up for my 5, so think I need to get looking.

[srdtvr]

thanks for all your replies
seen a couple I'm interested in but one has the Auto box with tiptronic option - is that worth considering ?
was going for the 6 speed manual but this car looks pretty good - what do you think ?
Cheers
Steve

[srdtvr]

Just looked at a really nice 3 litre manual Z4
Local to me up for 5k 72000 miles good history
I liked it but there's a slight oil leak on the
Left side of the engine - can't see where its actually
Coming from but it must be getting on the
Exhaust manifold as you can smell it
Anyone got any experience of a similar
Problem ? The seller assures me
Its not serious but he would !
The reg number is EG03 XYL anyone
Know this car from Northwood Middlesex
Cheers
Steve

[steve_bmw]

Usually rocker cover gasket, 50£ for the gasket set, just hope the plastic rocker cover is not warped.

[steve_bmw]

Usually rocker cover gasket, 50£ for the gasket set, just hope the plastic rocker cover is not warped.

[lewisf182]

RESSE said:

Hi Steve

I found the article very useful when I purchased my 2.5 in December.

My car had the rear springs (+ fronts) and roof motor replaced just before I handed over £4,750 for it - I think the springs and roof motors are a common problem on the earlier cars?

3 months into the ownership and I am very pleased with it.

53 plate, 81,000 miles, full service history and the previous owner was an enthusiastic one (car is immaculate):

Jesus christ that is stunning...! What wheels are those? Pictures like that make me wish id just followed my heart instead of my head and got the z4 over the 130... Ahhhh.

[RESSE]

I think they are M3 CSL alloys?

I was after a Honda S2000 but found the Z4 on gumtree and had to have it. Wheels/colour/red leather etc!

Although I am new to Z ownership I would recommend them (especially the 6 cylinder models) - great fun and I think they look better now than when they were launched.

Edited by RESSE on Tuesday 17th March 22:16

[srdtvr]

steve_bmw said:

Usually rocker cover gasket, 50£ for the gasket set, just hope the plastic rocker cover is not warped.

Thanks Steve
if thats what it could be I would be happy to buy it
I thought it could be that.
bit of a gamble i suppose
ill sleep on it I think

[srdtvr]

RESSE said:

I think they are M3 CSL alloys?

I was after a Honda S2000 but found the Z4 on gumtree and had to have it. Wheels/colour/red leather etc!

Although I am new to Z ownership I would recommend them (especially the 6 cylinder models) - great fun and I think they look better now than when they were launched.

Edited by RESSE on Tuesday 17th March 22:16

Hi RESSE you did well to get that gorgeous Z at that price
I still looking saw one today not as nice as yours plus the oil leak
(see previous post) im still debating whether to go for it or not ?

[srdtvr]

RESSE said:

I think they are M3 CSL alloys?

I was after a Honda S2000 but found the Z4 on gumtree and had to have it. Wheels/colour/red leather etc!

Although I am new to Z ownership I would recommend them (especially the 6 cylinder models) - great fun and I think they look better now than when they were launched.

Edited by RESSE on Tuesday 17th March 22:16

Hi RESSE you did well to get that gorgeous Z at that price
I still looking saw one today not as nice as yours plus the oil leak
(see previous post) im still debating whether to go for it or not ?

[srdtvr]

RESSE said:

I think they are M3 CSL alloys?

I was after a Honda S2000 but found the Z4 on gumtree and had to have it. Wheels/colour/red leather etc!

Although I am new to Z ownership I would recommend them (especially the 6 cylinder models) - great fun and I think they look better now than when they were launched.

Edited by RESSE on Tuesday 17th March 22:16

Hi RESSE you did well to get that gorgeous Z at that price
I still looking saw one today not as nice as yours plus the oil leak
(see previous post) im still debating whether to go for it or not ?