Can't decide - stick to my Z3 3.0, or swap for Z4 3.0...
Can't decide - stick to my Z3 3.0, or swap for Z4 3.0...
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Ilikebeaver

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3,227 posts

212 months

Tuesday 31st May 2011
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So we have had the Z3 3.0 since last autumn and live top down driving.

Now we have got rid of the E36 328 it is our only car and starting to see certain benefits/comforts of having a Z4 over the Z3, such as fully electric roof, proper glass rear screen and much improved handling.

So we originally decided that we would Wang a facelift 2006 model, but would mean our money would only stretch to the 2.5, which we test drove yesterday. Unfortunately it just didn't have the thrill that our current Z3 3.0 has.

So now we are wondering - do we stick to our 2002 Z3 3.0, or do we swap for a Z4 3.0, but would only get us a 2003 model for our money unless we wanted to get a high milage one.

Decisions decisions...

Ilikebeaver

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3,227 posts

212 months

Tuesday 31st May 2011
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I thought as much...

Also toying over the idea of a JCW Mini Cooper S 2006 r53...

Could get one of those for about the same as a 2003 Z4 3.0

steve_bmw

1,591 posts

206 months

Tuesday 31st May 2011
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I have a z4 and my girlfriend has a z3, the z4 is so much better.
Get a z4 mate you will love it!

Ilikebeaver

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3,227 posts

212 months

Tuesday 31st May 2011
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One thing I didn't mention was that on pretty much all the occasions we have had a Z4 to drive, my boyfriend has hit his head getting into it each time...

I think that won't be something he will get used to.


steve_bmw

1,591 posts

206 months

Tuesday 31st May 2011
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dont worry about that minor issue, he will get used to it!

spud989

3,004 posts

211 months

Tuesday 31st May 2011
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Selling mine in the next few weeks so I can upgrade - 03, SMG, full BMWSH (plus loads of other work, e.g. seatbelt unit replacement, bushes/arms, etc.), BMW warranty, OEM Z4M alloys, most options except satnav (upgraded sound, pdc, elec + mem. seats, deflector, internal storage, etc.), titanium silver, 63k. Let me know if you're wanting to buy from a fastidious PHer smile

JFReturns

3,833 posts

202 months

Tuesday 31st May 2011
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There is a 3.0 z4 near me for sale at £7k, quite leggy but gorgeous. Saying that, I got an s2000 instead biggrin

steve_bmw

1,591 posts

206 months

Wednesday 1st June 2011
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JFReturns said:
There is a 3.0 z4 near me for sale at £7k, quite leggy but gorgeous. Saying that, I got an s2000 instead biggrin
When you get board of V-tec YO, you can upgrade to a proper car rofl

Ilikebeaver

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3,227 posts

212 months

Wednesday 1st June 2011
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spud989 said:
Selling mine in the next few weeks so I can upgrade - 03, SMG, full BMWSH (plus loads of other work, e.g. seatbelt unit replacement, bushes/arms, etc.), BMW warranty, OEM Z4M alloys, most options except satnav (upgraded sound, pdc, elec + mem. seats, deflector, internal storage, etc.), titanium silver, 63k. Let me know if you're wanting to buy from a fastidious PHer smile
Sounds good - depending on what you want for it wink


spud989

3,004 posts

211 months

Wednesday 1st June 2011
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Similar cars seem to sell for between £8,500 and £9,500, from what I've been tracking of the market over the last few weeks. I expect to both list and sell mine at some point within that range.

The 3.0is which are low 8s and in the 7s are normally pov spec, high mileage, battered/dinged, or combinations of all 3. Saw a merlot in a garage up the road recently for about £7,800 - looked a proper state.

Ilikebeaver

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3,227 posts

212 months

Wednesday 1st June 2011
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Sounds about right then.
I certainly don't want a merlot one.

Has yours got plenty of tread left on the tyres?

Then I will just need to find out where Sunderland is ( oh and sell mine of course)

spud989

3,004 posts

211 months

Wednesday 1st June 2011
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Shorpe, you mean? That's the parents' place - I live in Doncaster now (not updated the profile). I'm about 2 miles from J4 of the M18.

Rears have got oodles of tread left. They were done about 5/6k ago. Last pair of 452s lasted 15k on the rear and I replaced them well above the limit. Fronts are ready for replacing soon - can be done or negotiated into price, of course.