Well I have been advised to go for the Z4 but which one....

[Gerald-TVR]

I have seen two cars locally, both the same price £5950, but which would you recommend???

Car 1 Z4 2.5 '03' plate, 60k miles, full service BMW history, just serviced, silver, cloth trim
Car 2 Z4 3.0 '54' plate, 90k miles, partial BMW service history/partley indepandant, service due, silver, leather.

Both seen straight and are being sold by a local dealer (non BMW) with a good reputation

Help

[E30M3SE]

The 3.0.

[Vroomer]

Consider both, then buy the 3.0.

[Fox-]

The 3.0, but isnt that a tad cheap? You dont want a dog, you want a nice one.

[steve_bmw]

Go for the best spec and the best condition. Also the 3.0 has oil burning issues, well documented on the net. Apart from that there is no difference in service costs. Expect slightly lower mpg on the 3.0 but only. 2or 3 mpg worse. Both 2.5 and 3.0 are great cars you will enjoy driving a z4 . Keep us updated

[Fox-]

steve_bmw said:

Also the 3.0 has oil burning issues, well documented on the net.

This affects ALL M54 engines not just the 3 litre.

[steve_bmw]

Does it ? Cant remember anyone complaining about the other m54 engines using oil just the 3.0 crops up alot for this issue.

[Fox-]

steve_bmw said:

Does it ? Cant remember anyone complaining about the other m54 engines using oil just the 3.0 crops up alot for this issue.

Yes, it does. Most enthusiasts buy 3.0's and they are the type that post on internet forums about cars.

In a previous job I used to sort lease car invoicing and one of the staff had a 2.2 that drank a litre every 1200 miles!

[Mattt]

Fuel economy will be similar due to the 6 speed box in the 3.0i

They sound very cheap to me, but the 3.0i is the one to go for IMO.

[anonymous-user]

Fox- said:

steve_bmw said:

Does it ? Cant remember anyone complaining about the other m54 engines using oil just the 3.0 crops up alot for this issue.

Yes, it does. Most enthusiasts buy 3.0's and they are the type that post on internet forums about cars.

In a previous job I used to sort lease car invoicing and one of the staff had a 2.2 that drank a litre every 1200 miles!

They're not that bad. My 3.0i Z4 used a litre of oil once but I drove it from Hertfordshire to Turin and then back home through Switzerland. Is that bad oil consumption?

[HarryW]

got to be heated leather too imho

[dingg]

no question the 3.0

[Tea Pot One]

I think whichever looks in the best condition and goes best. The older one has a full BMW history but may not be as nice even for less miles ??? Try and go for whichever feels best.

[anonymous-user]

Tea Pot One said:

I think whichever looks in the best condition and goes best. The older one has a full BMW history but may not be as nice even for less miles ??? Try and go for whichever feels best.

yep........and then buy the 3.0i