Buying a z4m. what to look for?

[the jollyrodger]

Hi, im thinking of buying a z4m and was wondering what to look out for, ive heard about the 1200 mile service being important, is there anything else to look out for?, thanks.

[Peppermint]

Excellent choice of car

• Make sure it has had its 1st service at circa 1,200miles (Crucial)

• FSH, either BMW or Indy that specialises in BMW's (correct engine oil is important with these, especially if doing track days)

• Broken rear springs are a known fault - Easy fix, not too expensive, many replace all 4 with stronger after-market items (Eibach or HR most popular)

• O2 sensors are known to fail - again not a big problem

Great cars - Like to be driven enthusiastically - Love mine

[Z4 Animal]

Is the 350 going mate?

[custardkid]

Logic 7

custard

[WelshBoyo]

Take a look at Evo buying guide. I too am in the market to buy one, but here in Switzerland. Sadly there aren't many around and they are way more expensive than in the UK - grrrr.

[Z8cookie]

Make sure the roof folds down so you can hear the soundtrack. Apparently some Z4Ms don’t have this feature. I believe they called them coupe’s.

This is a good place to find out more about Z4m's

[tjlazer]

A bmw warranty might be a good idea. Roadster prices are ridiculous value if you ask me. Looks great with the roof down and will scare passengers quickly...I believe

[the jollyrodger]

Thanks guys, its the coupe im going for, i like the way their rare, esp, over here in Northern Ireland, and yes, the t350c is away.
Was thinking of a tt but been told not to go there.
The main items are a full history then, i wouldnt buy without that anyway so all seems good.

[the jollyrodger]

Z4 Animal said:

Is the 350 going mate?

Paul, did you have a tuscan, i think i bought the cover from you for my t350?
If so, how do you find the z4m compares with the t350 you had, and indeed the tuscan?

[custardkid]

tuscan to Z4MC seems a popular move

[Z4 Animal]

the jollyrodger said:

Paul, did you have a tuscan, i think i bought the cover from you for my t350?
If so, how do you find the z4m compares with the t350 you had, and indeed the tuscan?

Yep thats me

To be honest the zed is harder to drive as i think most Ms are most difficult to master is the clutch bite 1st to 2nd.I like to compare it to the T350 as its very similar in style but not so loud

Both tivs feel lighter to drive as thay are 300 kg lighter but the build quality is very poor on the tivs when comparing.

Saying that i wont say i wont go back leaving my options open.

Very rare car the Z4M be wise on the colour and you won't lose money on them same as the tiv

Any help or questions feel free.
Paul

[custardkid]

the MC has the same hairy chested feel to it. but is a lot quieter.

its slower in a straight line but quicker cross country

its harder to slide controllably (wider rear tyres? more weight?)

it feels like you can drive it hard all day every day...and it would enjoy it.... not something that could be said of my Tuscan (and probably every TVR?)

Custard