BMW Z4 3.0si Coupe
Discussion
Well, I went around the houses a fair bit on this purchase. I had a thread running on here and saw all sorts of suggestions. From an SLK55 to an RCZ-R. I looked at a few cars and none quite did it for me. I actually went about 4 months looking around. Anyway someone on a driving group I am in suggested looking at the Z4 3.0si - half the price of an equivalent M car but still a very good machine, and not so unforgiving.
Saw a Sport version go up on autotrader, and almost missed it as the title had SE on it. Checking with BMW it definitely was a Sport and it had every Sport extra so went and looked and immediately knew I wanted it.
It has a few niggles to work out:
- A few scratches on the bumpers
- Rear parking sensors dont work
- Rear tyres need replacing (annoyingly it currently has run flats all round)
But otherwise what an engine and gearbox, wow, just wow. It has tonnes of torque for lazy driving but then you want to make progress and it revs very freely.
Interior is simple, very nice, but slightly showing its age. The head unit is obviously crap and no bluetooth and the speakers are very basic. I will sort all that out at some point. But not a priority.
Gave the car a quick wash, but the weather has just noticed I bought a car to replace my old VX220 and has such been raining constantly since so no chance to get some nice shots of it.
Saw a Sport version go up on autotrader, and almost missed it as the title had SE on it. Checking with BMW it definitely was a Sport and it had every Sport extra so went and looked and immediately knew I wanted it.
It has a few niggles to work out:
- A few scratches on the bumpers
- Rear parking sensors dont work
- Rear tyres need replacing (annoyingly it currently has run flats all round)
But otherwise what an engine and gearbox, wow, just wow. It has tonnes of torque for lazy driving but then you want to make progress and it revs very freely.
Interior is simple, very nice, but slightly showing its age. The head unit is obviously crap and no bluetooth and the speakers are very basic. I will sort all that out at some point. But not a priority.
Gave the car a quick wash, but the weather has just noticed I bought a car to replace my old VX220 and has such been raining constantly since so no chance to get some nice shots of it.
Yes the photos of them do not quite capture just how brilliantly styled the coupe is. That rear three quarter look is just one of the best out there.
I do also need to refurb the wheels, being split rim two piece its going to cost a bit. I might also just make the inner part a slightly darker shade leave the outside part silver.
I do also need to refurb the wheels, being split rim two piece its going to cost a bit. I might also just make the inner part a slightly darker shade leave the outside part silver.
coldel said:
Well, I went around the houses a fair bit on this purchase. I had a thread running on here and saw all sorts of suggestions. From an SLK55 to an RCZ-R. I looked at a few cars and none quite did it for me. I actually went about 4 months looking around. Anyway someone on a driving group I am in suggested looking at the Z4 3.0si - half the price of an equivalent M car but still a very good machine, and not so unforgiving.
Saw a Sport version go up on autotrader, and almost missed it as the title had SE on it. Checking with BMW it definitely was a Sport and it had every Sport extra so went and looked and immediately knew I wanted it.
It has a few niggles to work out:
- A few scratches on the bumpers
- Rear parking sensors dont work
- Rear tyres need replacing (annoyingly it currently has run flats all round)
But otherwise what an engine and gearbox, wow, just wow. It has tonnes of torque for lazy driving but then you want to make progress and it revs very freely.
Interior is simple, very nice, but slightly showing its age. The head unit is obviously crap and no bluetooth and the speakers are very basic. I will sort all that out at some point. But not a priority.
Gave the car a quick wash, but the weather has just noticed I bought a car to replace my old VX220 and has such been raining constantly since so no chance to get some nice shots of it.
Fantastic car Saw a Sport version go up on autotrader, and almost missed it as the title had SE on it. Checking with BMW it definitely was a Sport and it had every Sport extra so went and looked and immediately knew I wanted it.
It has a few niggles to work out:
- A few scratches on the bumpers
- Rear parking sensors dont work
- Rear tyres need replacing (annoyingly it currently has run flats all round)
But otherwise what an engine and gearbox, wow, just wow. It has tonnes of torque for lazy driving but then you want to make progress and it revs very freely.
Interior is simple, very nice, but slightly showing its age. The head unit is obviously crap and no bluetooth and the speakers are very basic. I will sort all that out at some point. But not a priority.
Gave the car a quick wash, but the weather has just noticed I bought a car to replace my old VX220 and has such been raining constantly since so no chance to get some nice shots of it.
Always loved these and the Style 108 alloys are about my favourite wheels; such a great look...
Just a shame I'm far too big for these cars; would have owned one by now! Belting engine too
coldel said:
Yes the photos of them do not quite capture just how brilliantly styled the coupe is. That rear three quarter look is just one of the best out there.
I do also need to refurb the wheels, being split rim two piece its going to cost a bit. I might also just make the inner part a slightly darker shade leave the outside part silver.
Looks a lovely car.I do also need to refurb the wheels, being split rim two piece its going to cost a bit. I might also just make the inner part a slightly darker shade leave the outside part silver.
I saw your post on the Z4 forum.
I'm also after a coupe but now sure whether to go for M or 3.0i
I know that the car I want is the M but prices have gone mad in just the past 3-4 months that I have been looking.
Keep us all informed on this one and your thoughts after a little more time with it
Looks nice! Funnily enough, I was hoping to get something a bit more interesting later this year after the VX, and I have decided to get exactly the same. I fancied something with more than 4 cylinders before it's too late. I'll be interested on how you get on with this.
Edited by .Adam. on Tuesday 15th February 20:51
curvature said:
Looks a lovely car.
I saw your post on the Z4 forum.
I'm also after a coupe but now sure whether to go for M or 3.0i
I know that the car I want is the M but prices have gone mad in just the past 3-4 months that I have been looking.
Keep us all informed on this one and your thoughts after a little more time with it
The Coupes really do look great. I saw your post on the Z4 forum.
I'm also after a coupe but now sure whether to go for M or 3.0i
I know that the car I want is the M but prices have gone mad in just the past 3-4 months that I have been looking.
Keep us all informed on this one and your thoughts after a little more time with it
I'm also on the z4forum.
Bought my first 3.0Si in June 2014 and had a couple of them until I bought my M in December 2019. PM me on here, or there, if you'd like any feedback.
That’s a great looking car OP.
I think the Z4 has aged really well, particularly the coupe. I like the simplicity of the interior which makes it feel less old than it actually is. I can’t believe how small they are compared to modern cars. A colleague had a grey one for a while and it was dwarfed by a modern Corsa.
I’m a fan of the PS4’s on my 130i soul would be tempted for an extra £20.
I think the Z4 has aged really well, particularly the coupe. I like the simplicity of the interior which makes it feel less old than it actually is. I can’t believe how small they are compared to modern cars. A colleague had a grey one for a while and it was dwarfed by a modern Corsa.
I’m a fan of the PS4’s on my 130i soul would be tempted for an extra £20.
Court_S said:
That’s a great looking car OP.
I think the Z4 has aged really well, particularly the coupe.
They are stunning looking things I agree. Such a lovely shape. I always enjoy seeing the odd one out on the roads occasionally. A lovely rare car with the cracking N52 engine under its bonnet. I think the Z4 has aged really well, particularly the coupe.
Tbh some cheap Chinese ditch finders would be better than the run flats, shocking things… before you sort new tyres, the cost of refurbing 108s properly ( split and paint) comes in at 500-800 depending on where you are in the country, I did mine about 5 years ago and they are just starting to bubble (I’d ceramic coated and used wax on them - it had 1 winter as a daily in that time). They are quite heavy wheels too, if I had my time again I’d be fitting some CSL style with a nice deep dish..
MDUBZ said:
Tbh some cheap Chinese ditch finders would be better than the run flats, shocking things… before you sort new tyres, the cost of refurbing 108s properly ( split and paint) comes in at 500-800 depending on where you are in the country, I did mine about 5 years ago and they are just starting to bubble (I’d ceramic coated and used wax on them - it had 1 winter as a daily in that time). They are quite heavy wheels too, if I had my time again I’d be fitting some CSL style with a nice deep dish..
I have some quotes on split and refurb (preferably powder coat) and have on the owners forum had numbers around the 400-500 mark which seems reasonable. I really want to keep my car looking standard and the 108s look great, I prefer them to CSL copies. Gassing Station | Readers' Cars | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff