BUYING Z4

[L888DER]

Would you go with bigger engine, older and more miles or go smaller engine newer with fewer miles. Condition would be the same obviously. i am on a reasonably tight budget and wanted your advice. Thanks

[gwatson]

I have a 3.0 2003 (allbeit now supercharged). Tough one, I've not had any problems with my Z4, it appears to be a very reliable car. Therefore I wouldn't let age or reasonable mileage put you off. If you get a newer smaller capacity you'll always wish you had the bigger engine and all the toys than come standard on the 3.0..... upto you though. Personally that counts more than having an 2004 number plate... You should be able to pick up a 2003 3.0 for around £16k.

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[z4m iain]

always go for the best model you can afford regardless of age, 3.0 is a great engine and if you buy anything less you will always look at a 3.0 and wish you had bought that one.

also you get a better noise from the 3.0 when you have the roof down.

[Sortie 10]

This was covered in depth here a few weeks ago, with many contributions from many owners.

The best bit is that for the price of a leggy Boxster you can buy a much younger, better specified Z4, perhaps even buying from a main dealer (with all the reassurance and protection that goes with it)rather than a private sale Boxster Those looks grow on you, the straight six is so smoooooooooth!

Yep, I do look longingly at the silver grilled 3.0, but the 2.5 aint that bad (well I think it's rather good!)

Go for it!

[L888DER]

16K is about the budget so good work. Thanks guys

[markizok]

You can have my 2.5 for about £16k, its and 04 with pretty much every option bar satnav!