BMW Z4... what are they like?

[keebz91]

The OH has always wanted one, for no other reason than she thinks they look good.

We are now in a position where she only drives a few miles every day so running costs aren't really an issue and insurance for a smaller engined variant is managable.

I commute to work on the train so having something more fun to drive on the weekend than the current 1.4 Corsa is pretty appealing.

I should point out this isn't a what car thread, an MX-5 etc isn't on the agenda as that's not what she wants.

We would only be able to afford an early model with average miles, so what are peoples experiences of them?

Anything I should look out for if we decide to purchase one?

[keebz91]

Thanks for all the responses guys, on the whole very positive. Looks like she may well get what she wants.
(As if thats a novelty)

[keebz91]

CurvaParabolica said:

Yeah; I don't think I'd ever give up a Morgan if I had one!

OP, what size of engine are you looking at?

I think the limiting factor for the engine will be insurance costs, being only 21. Obviously I would prefer the 3.0 but i expect we will have to settle for a 2.0 or 2.2.

Does anyone have any experience of these engines in the Z4?

And if the OH is driving day to day, what are they like in bad weather, as she hasn't driven a RWD before.

[keebz91]

300bhp/ton said:

21 sorry thought more like 51 by the way you'd been talking old fella.

Insurance - best to shop around. But mainstream cars tend to have mainstream prices. Something more niche would likely be cheaper to insure, but then it'd be more niche.

Engines, well they are all mass produced engines fitted in BMW's biggest selling cars. I wouldn't worry about them specifically.

Is that a compliment or an insult? I don't know but I will put it down to not speaking like a chav.

Thanks for all your help. Providing insurance is manageable looks like the Z4 is a winner!

Note to self: must get 3.0!!

ETA: Insurance on the 3.0 comes in at £2300. Ouch!! Might have to put that one off for a year or two!

Edited by keebz91 on Wednesday 3rd October 14:54