Z4 or SLK - 10 years later

[CopperBolt]

Hi all

found the 21012 thread of the same name and wondered what people thought now of the better car?

Id be looking at about a 2014 to 2016 sort of age Z4 or SLK (Metal roof drop tops). Doesn't have to be all powerful, i.e not the 3 litre jobs. I really like the look of the SLK but I think the Z4 just edges it on looks. I wouldn't be hammering it down bendy country roads or anything, just a small commute a few days a week and weekend use/UK holidays cruising up the motorway or A roads.

So given a £15/16k budget (part ex-ing an 09 MX5) what would you go for and why? Disclaimer, I'm and old git. (58).

I think really I need to go and persuade a dealer Im serious and get to drive them both.

Cheers all.

[trevalvole]

I'd test drive both. Both will have electric power steering, so they may not feel as good as the hydraulic on your NC MX-5.

I know more about the SLK/SLC than the Z4: reviews don't really rate the ride/handling of the SLK/SLC and if I were considering one I'd get one with the 2015-on 2.0 litre M274 engine, rather than the 1.8 litre M271 that's known for timing-chain and sprocket problems.

[LightningBlue]

Interesting as these cars are reasonably priced for what they are. A mate has an SLK and loves it as a second car, about your age too. I’d be quite tempted by a Z4 personally

[ruggedscotty]

I bought a 2009 Z4 E89 Sdrive 23i a few years ago, was going to get it and keep it for a year. I kept it for 4 years it was that good.

I tried the equiv mercedes.... and the ones i looked at was no where near as nice inside as the z4. year for year. Merc seemed to get the whizz on later. but the merc was low rent... The Z had a long 6 at the front and it felt great on the road.