buying a z4, advice...
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hi,
buying a z4, have set my eyes on the 2.5 over the 2.2, but what should I look out for when going to view? anything that breaks usually over 60k miles?
im spending sub 10k...
i drove my second one the other day and it pulled right and left on braking and acceleration. Im pretty sure this isnt right?
cheers
Chris
buying a z4, have set my eyes on the 2.5 over the 2.2, but what should I look out for when going to view? anything that breaks usually over 60k miles?
im spending sub 10k...
i drove my second one the other day and it pulled right and left on braking and acceleration. Im pretty sure this isnt right?
cheers
Chris
Buy my 3.0. Problem solved! (and you can leave £1500 of your £10k in your pocket...)
Whether you want to consider my car or not, the 3.0 is the one to go for. Fuel economy will be the same, insurance will be very similar and you get much more performance. Purchase price is pretty similar also and the standard spec is better - 17s, sport suspension, electric leather seats etc.
Common problems -
Roof motors failing if the drain holes aren't kept clear.
DISA flap on the inlet manifold (replaced mine at 75,000 miles)
Airbag warning light. Either needs an ECU or is just a problem with the passenger sensor cable. Mine has a cable break and comes on once every six months or so (either take the seat out and repair the break or pay a specialist £15 to reset the light).
That's about it really. Everything else is wear and tear as with any other car.
If still on runflats they are quite sensitive to camber in the road. A decent set of non run-flats largely cures this (e.g. Goodyear Eagle F1 GSD3s).
Spec wise, leather is pretty essential for resale (standard on the 3.0).
Heated seats and cruise control are desirable, as is a higher specification of speakers (the standard fit ones are pretty average)
Look on the Z4 forum for more info.
Whether you want to consider my car or not, the 3.0 is the one to go for. Fuel economy will be the same, insurance will be very similar and you get much more performance. Purchase price is pretty similar also and the standard spec is better - 17s, sport suspension, electric leather seats etc.
Common problems -
Roof motors failing if the drain holes aren't kept clear.
DISA flap on the inlet manifold (replaced mine at 75,000 miles)
Airbag warning light. Either needs an ECU or is just a problem with the passenger sensor cable. Mine has a cable break and comes on once every six months or so (either take the seat out and repair the break or pay a specialist £15 to reset the light).
That's about it really. Everything else is wear and tear as with any other car.
If still on runflats they are quite sensitive to camber in the road. A decent set of non run-flats largely cures this (e.g. Goodyear Eagle F1 GSD3s).
Spec wise, leather is pretty essential for resale (standard on the 3.0).
Heated seats and cruise control are desirable, as is a higher specification of speakers (the standard fit ones are pretty average)
Look on the Z4 forum for more info.
Edited by JimexPL on Friday 4th June 14:10
JimexPL said:
Buy my 3.0. Problem solved! (and you can leave £1500 of your £10k in your pocket...)
Whether you want to consider my car or not, the 3.0 is the one to go for. Fuel economy will be the same, insurance will be very similar and you get much more performance. Purchase price is pretty similar also and the standard spec is better - 17s, sport suspension, electric leather seats etc.
Common problems -
Roof motors failing if the drain holes aren't kept clear.
DISA flap on the inlet manifold (replaced mine at 75,000 miles)
Airbag warning light. Either needs an ECU or is just a problem with the passenger sensor cable. Mine has a cable break and comes on once every six months or so (either take the seat out and repair the break or pay a specialist £15 to reset the light).
That's about it really. Everything else is wear and tear as with any other car.
If still on runflats they are quite sensitive to camber in the road. A decent set of non run-flats largely cures this (e.g. Goodyear Eagle F1 GSD3s).
Spec wise, leather is pretty essential for resale (standard on the 3.0).
Heated seats and cruise control are desirable, as is a higher specification of speakers (the standard fit ones are pretty average)
Look on the Z4 forum for more info.
where are you located? Whether you want to consider my car or not, the 3.0 is the one to go for. Fuel economy will be the same, insurance will be very similar and you get much more performance. Purchase price is pretty similar also and the standard spec is better - 17s, sport suspension, electric leather seats etc.
Common problems -
Roof motors failing if the drain holes aren't kept clear.
DISA flap on the inlet manifold (replaced mine at 75,000 miles)
Airbag warning light. Either needs an ECU or is just a problem with the passenger sensor cable. Mine has a cable break and comes on once every six months or so (either take the seat out and repair the break or pay a specialist £15 to reset the light).
That's about it really. Everything else is wear and tear as with any other car.
If still on runflats they are quite sensitive to camber in the road. A decent set of non run-flats largely cures this (e.g. Goodyear Eagle F1 GSD3s).
Spec wise, leather is pretty essential for resale (standard on the 3.0).
Heated seats and cruise control are desirable, as is a higher specification of speakers (the standard fit ones are pretty average)
Look on the Z4 forum for more info.
Edited by JimexPL on Friday 4th June 14:10
how many miles has yours done?
colour?
year?
service history?
koolchris99 said:
where are you located?
how many miles has yours done?
colour?
year?
service history?
London SE1how many miles has yours done?
colour?
year?
service history?
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