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Afternoon,
M135i 3dr went 2 weeks ago and we have a New Evoque on order for October (Baby on the way, so Mrs wanted something more practical). M135i was my daily, but the Evoque will become her daily - so we're going to chop in her new Mini and get something more exciting for me!!!
Always loved the Z4M in both Roadster and Coupe, however I am confused with the prices of them. Back when I had my S2000 a few years ago Im sure the Z4M Roadster got right down to 10-11k for a higher mileage car - therefore as I havent looked at them in the classifieds for a couple years I was expecting to see nice cars for 10-11k! However you dont get any change from 14-15k for a nice one now....
Is this me getting my numbers wrong, or have the values firmed up and are slowly creeping up??
Plus what are they like? I drove a Z4 3.0i previously and wasnt blown away - I assume the M is a different beast? Im assuming the straight line performance is nigh on identical to the M135i, but the engine is more like the S2000 from a few years back?
Cheers.
M135i 3dr went 2 weeks ago and we have a New Evoque on order for October (Baby on the way, so Mrs wanted something more practical). M135i was my daily, but the Evoque will become her daily - so we're going to chop in her new Mini and get something more exciting for me!!!
Always loved the Z4M in both Roadster and Coupe, however I am confused with the prices of them. Back when I had my S2000 a few years ago Im sure the Z4M Roadster got right down to 10-11k for a higher mileage car - therefore as I havent looked at them in the classifieds for a couple years I was expecting to see nice cars for 10-11k! However you dont get any change from 14-15k for a nice one now....
Is this me getting my numbers wrong, or have the values firmed up and are slowly creeping up??
Plus what are they like? I drove a Z4 3.0i previously and wasnt blown away - I assume the M is a different beast? Im assuming the straight line performance is nigh on identical to the M135i, but the engine is more like the S2000 from a few years back?
Cheers.
hajaba123 said:
went from a Z4MC to an M135i via a S/C Elise and now have an M3 Convertible.
M135i was carp compared to a proper M car, drive them and see
The M135i is a brilliant car, it just depends what you expect out of it. As a daily drive to work with a bootful of performance when you want - its cracking. If you want something exciting and are used to full fat M cars - its disappointing. M135i was carp compared to a proper M car, drive them and see
But, this isn't my issue. I am sure I will fall in love with the Z4M, its more about not paying over the odds for one, when there could be a better option at that price.
Yea the evoque has bags more room. The main thing is the 3dr/5dr, cabin is bigger, boot is bigger (plus shape is much better). Don't think I didn't check it....
987 Boxster isn't an option as I don't want one. SLK55 is an option and I love the idea of the V8, however it looks a bit soft and I bet the M is much more fun to drive. I'll have a look at one when I'm looking to buy...
987 Boxster isn't an option as I don't want one. SLK55 is an option and I love the idea of the V8, however it looks a bit soft and I bet the M is much more fun to drive. I'll have a look at one when I'm looking to buy...
Yes I loved the S2000 and frankly wish I hung onto it for another 12months, as I could have sold it for a profit!
The S2000 is great, but having been back in one after driving the M135i for 25k miles I can't say I was blown away. I felt like I was sat on top of the car as opposed to in it ( a common complaint I didn't recognise during ownership), and whilst the engine and tranny is brilliant it just felt too weedy. So that's where the Z4M comes in, just the right amount of performance I'm looking for, but with a specialness the M135i could only dream of having....
Should have bought the Z4M when I bought the S2000 in the perfect world.
The S2000 is great, but having been back in one after driving the M135i for 25k miles I can't say I was blown away. I felt like I was sat on top of the car as opposed to in it ( a common complaint I didn't recognise during ownership), and whilst the engine and tranny is brilliant it just felt too weedy. So that's where the Z4M comes in, just the right amount of performance I'm looking for, but with a specialness the M135i could only dream of having....
Should have bought the Z4M when I bought the S2000 in the perfect world.
Helicopter123 said:
StuH said:
Shaoxter said:
p.s. is an Evoque really going to be more practical than an M135i? They're not that big at all...
No 
- I think the Evoque has less load space?We looked at an Evoque a while back but the boot is very small with no prospect of getting the "travel system" in the back...
Disco Sport a better bet?
Re the Z4M, maybe wait until October when prices may soften as the seasons change?
We looked at an Evoque and bought one. Boot whilst not massive is plenty big enough, swallows up our Travel system with plenty space to spare! In the M135i we had to remove the wheels from the chassis, take out the parcel shelf and it could just about get in - with space for several fag papers.
Also with the baby seat in the back of the M135i the front seats had to be pretty much as far forward as they could, which is a no go. In the evoque the front seats are in a good position with the baby seat in the back...
Im sure the 3 of us will be just fine in the evoque on days out, I see people in much smaller cars with babies...
Disco Sport - Dont need 7 seats, didnt drive as nice as the Evoque, interior low rent compared to Evoque, dont like it from the back.
Im in no rush to get the new car, more than happy to buy in the winter to save a bit of dosh. Will keep looking for now, maybe test drive a few models and then start my search for the right one.
996 - Im not a massive fan of the 996 in general, although I do love the 4S with the strip light across the back and the T front bumper. But its 20k for a good one...if I was looking to spend 20k+ I would be looking at all sorts of stuff.
StuH said:
russy01 said:
Not this.
We looked at an Evoque and bought one. Boot whilst not massive is plenty big enough, swallows up our Travel system with plenty space to spare! In the M135i we had to remove the wheels from the chassis, take out the parcel shelf and it could just about get in - with space for several fag papers.
Also with the baby seat in the back of the M135i the front seats had to be pretty much as far forward as they could, which is a no go. In the evoque the front seats are in a good position with the baby seat in the back...
Im sure the 3 of us will be just fine in the evoque on days out, I see people in much smaller cars with babies...
Disco Sport - Dont need 7 seats, didnt drive as nice as the Evoque, interior low rent compared to Evoque, dont like it from the back.
Im in no rush to get the new car, more than happy to buy in the winter to save a bit of dosh. Will keep looking for now, maybe test drive a few models and then start my search for the right one.
996 - Im not a massive fan of the 996 in general, although I do love the 4S with the strip light across the back and the T front bumper. But its 20k for a good one...if I was looking to spend 20k+ I would be looking at all sorts of stuff.
You must have the Evoque XL We looked at an Evoque and bought one. Boot whilst not massive is plenty big enough, swallows up our Travel system with plenty space to spare! In the M135i we had to remove the wheels from the chassis, take out the parcel shelf and it could just about get in - with space for several fag papers.
Also with the baby seat in the back of the M135i the front seats had to be pretty much as far forward as they could, which is a no go. In the evoque the front seats are in a good position with the baby seat in the back...
Im sure the 3 of us will be just fine in the evoque on days out, I see people in much smaller cars with babies...
Disco Sport - Dont need 7 seats, didnt drive as nice as the Evoque, interior low rent compared to Evoque, dont like it from the back.
Im in no rush to get the new car, more than happy to buy in the winter to save a bit of dosh. Will keep looking for now, maybe test drive a few models and then start my search for the right one.
996 - Im not a massive fan of the 996 in general, although I do love the 4S with the strip light across the back and the T front bumper. But its 20k for a good one...if I was looking to spend 20k+ I would be looking at all sorts of stuff.
- The wife wanted one but we tried and it was just tiny inside given the vehicle size, hence going X5 instead.Agree with the Pork 2nd car option - just done that myself
Plus we then decided to stick it through the business as a company car, so the evoque became a no brainer as the new engines coming out later in the year (paired with the lower list price) made it a very good option business wise (as the BIK is tuppence in comparison)
The original plan was the SQ5, but I couldn't make the numbers work. We were not prepared to spend £52-55k on an outgoing Q5 - or any midsize SUV in that case.
The Evoque might not be perfect, but its going to be much more practical than the 3dr M135i, its saving us money (which can be put towards another car for me) and the Mrs is happy....
Just get on the phone to them Paul, its not a problem. Cars like this are not going to get a huge amount of traffic to the ad, so its hardly like they are going to be put out by the call.
Give them a bell, ask some questions!! One of the first things I always do is call the garage or owner and just see what they know about cars - if you click and they start reeling off chassis codes and engine numbers then you are quids in - if they start telling you about 0-60 times and how they overtook 12 cars in one go, then consider carefully!
As for Travel, I can never see why people complain about this when buying a car (im not digging at you here, just in general). The way I see it is as a % of the car value, i.e if you are spending 15k on a specialist car, then what is £60-100 on fuel to go buy it.... Dont compromise for the sake of a tank of fuel. Both of my last two cars were a fair way away, 120 and 150miles away - but it was the right car, so a tank of fuel was soon forgotten about.
Best of luck with your search, I think the likelihood of me getting a Z4M anytime soon is fading. IF it had 2 tiny seats in the back then it would be a goer, but I dont think I can get away with another 2 seater just yet with the arrival of babies soon....
Give them a bell, ask some questions!! One of the first things I always do is call the garage or owner and just see what they know about cars - if you click and they start reeling off chassis codes and engine numbers then you are quids in - if they start telling you about 0-60 times and how they overtook 12 cars in one go, then consider carefully!
As for Travel, I can never see why people complain about this when buying a car (im not digging at you here, just in general). The way I see it is as a % of the car value, i.e if you are spending 15k on a specialist car, then what is £60-100 on fuel to go buy it.... Dont compromise for the sake of a tank of fuel. Both of my last two cars were a fair way away, 120 and 150miles away - but it was the right car, so a tank of fuel was soon forgotten about.
Best of luck with your search, I think the likelihood of me getting a Z4M anytime soon is fading. IF it had 2 tiny seats in the back then it would be a goer, but I dont think I can get away with another 2 seater just yet with the arrival of babies soon....
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