James
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Been looking at Z4s recently, got quite a fussy criteria list though.
Has to be facelift edition with MV wheels. Has to be 3.0 and has to be grey/silver.
This example is near me but has slightly higher mileage than I had hoped for.
Thoughts?
BMW Z4 3.0
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Rich H
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All their cars are pretty damn clean examples from there! Can't comment on the Z4's though I'm afraid 
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James
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Yeh they had another Z4 which looked tidy, was only 2.0 though.
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AndyCorsaSport
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Whats wrong with 50k?
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Colin
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Im undecided on Z4's, dont really do much for me, Prefer the carbon black m3 vert he has 
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IvIarkgraham
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love them with the hard top
hate the without
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James
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quote:
Originally posted by AndyCorsaSport
Whats wrong with 50k?
Nothing really, just hoped for something with around 30k 
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Colin
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50k miles isnt far off average for a 4yr old car tbh.
You'll pay a premium for a lower mile example, so long as its got a well documented service history i'd not be put off.
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James
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quote:
Originally posted by IvIarkgraham
love them with the hard top
hate the without
By hardtop do you mean the coupe? Or a hardtop on the roadster? Because I think the hardtops on the roadsters always look like they don't fit properly 
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Paul_J
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i used to love z4ms, but i've kinda gone off them a bit now.
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IvIarkgraham
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quote:
Originally posted by James
quote:
Originally posted by IvIarkgraham
love them with the hard top
hate the without
By hardtop do you mean the coupe? Or a hardtop on the roadster? Because I think the hardtops on the roadsters always look like they don't fit properly
no idea 
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Colin
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£2k more gets you this with half the mileage - http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1349260.htm
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LeeM
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my dads got a grey 2.2 which is nice, quick and comfortable
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Dale
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z4 are nice to drive i would have a 6 cylinder tho, better engines than the 4
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deano87
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According to BMW Car Mag, the 3.0Si is a better car than the Z4M to live with, yet without compromising performance too much.
They said they'd prefer to drive to the Peaks in the 3.0Si, drive the peaks in the Z4M, then always choose to come home in the 3.0Si. Personally I can't see the 3.0Si being that dull.
I'd rather this than the Z4 though:
Click here yum yum
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Colin
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quote:
Originally posted by deano87
I'd rather this than the Z4 though:
Click here yum yum
£15k for a 2002......does that represent good value? 
Ive never liked Alpina's over M-E46's, just dont think they look that special to command a high price.
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Jake
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me and my brother looked at loads of 3.0 z4s, all but one had been in a front ender so keep an eye out for the usual signs. They have a clunky gearbox, i never rated interior comforts. Great driving position though
[Edited on 25-01-2010 by jake]
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Tomnova16
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i like them, i looked at quite a few then got a vx220
http://www.lemass.co.uk/ for all your automotive/bodyshop needs
Located in Chalfont st Peter
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Tiesto
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Had one for 2 years, the 2.5i one though.
Lovely cars. Abit cramped inside but, other than that I couldn't fault it. 
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Jambo
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Deano thats the kind of comment that really winds me up. An M car is totally different to its almost as quick non M rival. Theres always some jeb who doesnt understand the point of an M car and just looks at paper figures and thus buys the non M cheaper equivilant and tells his mates its just the same as an M but without the silly price tag. The reality is they are COMPLETELY different machines that both happen to be quick.
An M car will have focused suspension which wont be as refined (so journo's dont like it) it will also have a noisy and clunky lsd equipped diff (again journos wont like the jerky unrefinement) and the geomatry etc is all setup to make the car taught and poised at all times. It may not be light years quicker on paper, but driven properly will not only be far quicker, but more of a focused drivers car rather than a well handling luxury sedan.
So no a 3.0l is not like a Z4m. But it is a lovely car nonetheless! Ive always preffered the older shape Z4 as thought it looked more modern? With the huge chunky wheels (no idea on name)
but yeah its a BMW so it automaticly makes it awesome.
Buy it James.
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DaveyLC
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quote:
Originally posted by James
BMW Z4 3.0
You'll have to bend over and take it like a man when you tax it 
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Tommy L
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If i was to get one it would have to be a coupe
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Jambo
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quote:
Originally posted by DaveyLC
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Originally posted by James
BMW Z4 3.0
You'll have to bend over and take it like a man when you tax it
only post 06.
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A2H GO
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quote:
Originally posted by Jambo
Deano thats the kind of comment that really winds me up. An M car is totally different to its almost as quick non M rival. Theres always some jeb who doesnt understand the point of an M car and just looks at paper figures and thus buys the non M cheaper equivilant and tells his mates its just the same as an M but without the silly price tag. The reality is they are COMPLETELY different machines that both happen to be quick.
An M car will have focused suspension which wont be as refined (so journo's dont like it) it will also have a noisy and clunky lsd equipped diff (again journos wont like the jerky unrefinement) and the geomatry etc is all setup to make the car taught and poised at all times. It may not be light years quicker on paper, but driven properly will not only be far quicker, but more of a focused drivers car rather than a well handling luxury sedan.
So no a 3.0l is not like a Z4m. But it is a lovely car nonetheless! Ive always preffered the older shape Z4 as thought it looked more modern? With the huge chunky wheels (no idea on name)
but yeah its a BMW so it automaticly makes it awesome.
Buy it James.
I prefer the chunky wheels your on about, elipsoids or something like that. I'd look for a clean low mileage pre-facelift example and swop the front bumper for a facelift one, save yourself a few grand
ie. This - http://pistonheads.co.uk/sales/1441805.htm
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http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Bmw-Z4-E85-Front-Bumper-Facelift-Model_W0QQitemZ370314676266QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?hash=item563879882a
= Lower mileage car and £5k saving.
Admittidley not the right car or bumper but you get the idea
[Edited on 26-01-2010 by CorsAsh-Sport]
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DaveyLC
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quote:
Originally posted by Jambo
quote:
Originally posted by DaveyLC
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Originally posted by James
BMW Z4 3.0
You'll have to bend over and take it like a man when you tax it
only post 06.
That is a post 06
But its on 204 g/km.. So its only a K thats bloody amazing 
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