Im after a BMW Z4...

mr tommo

mr tommo

mr tommo

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Hi, I was looking to buy a new car next summer...But quite frankly I cant wait that long. I need cheering up :p
So, I went on the open day when the Z4 was first released and got taken out for a drive in one, instantly making it my goal to have one.

My options were narrowed down to the Z4, S2000 and 350Z kept cropping its ugly rear up too.
Ive not driven any of them but Ive got my heart set on a Z4. Bit of a daft mentality but I just prefer the looks, spec and interior of the Z4.

Ive seen this one and its got pretty much everything that I want on it. Not fantastically priced however..

http://www.davidbrowncars.co.uk/veh...in=&intMax=&RSpage=1&ID=731387&popup=&Modela=

Its 130 odd miles from my house so It will be a bit of a trek but I dont mind that If its perfect.
I want the 18" 5 spoke, the Sat nav and a decent sound system (for the intravee II ipod interface).

What do you think I could knock him down to realistically and how do I go about it?

Also, the 2.5 is 300 cheaper on insurance but cant help thinking id feel short changed, Is the 3.0 worth the extra?

I know there's some BMW experts on here and a few z4 owners too so id appreciate your contribution :)
 
Also, the 2.5 is 300 cheaper on insurance but cant help thinking id feel short changed, Is the 3.0 worth the extra?
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Yes! If I am not mistaken, the MPG rating on the 2.5 and 3.0 are exactly the same. The 3.0 will also hold its value better than the 2.5.

I want the 18" 5 spoke, the Sat nav and a decent sound system (for the intravee II ipod interface).
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What do you think I could knock him down to realistically and how do I go about it?
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~ £1000 - 2000. The Parkers guide price for a 3 year old Z4 of this spec is £13k. Being an independent dealer, I imagine he would be pretty keen to get rid of a 2-seater sports car at the moment. Remember, people pay for the metal - not for fluffy addons. Are you sure you want Satnav that much? It will be old, the interface is crap and you'd do much better getting a TomTom fitted for < £200.

Looks like they are running a "3yr warranty for the price of 2".
 
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[TW]Fox;12872105 said:
£11k on a Z4? Are you insane? Could get a Fiat Punto for that.
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Woah the road tax saving is unbelievable...quick, to Fiat!:p

JimpsEd said:
Yes! If I am not mistaken, the MPG rating on the 2.5 and 3.0 are exactly the same. The 3.0 will also hold its value better than the 2.5.



~ £1000 - 2000. The Parkers guide price for a 3 year old Z4 of this spec is £13k. Being an independent dealer, I imagine he would be pretty keen to get rid of a 2-seater sports car at the moment. Remember, people pay for the metal - not for fluffy addons. Are you sure you want Satnav that much? It will be old, the interface is crap and you'd do much better getting a TomTom fitted for < £200.

Looks like they are running a "3yr warranty for the price of 2".
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I have heard that the MPG is similar. A relatives been telling me theres a massive difference, but I think thats becasue he has a 325ci!
Ive got the Tomtom 720 (IIRC) anyway, but wanted the sat nav mainly for the easier ipod control :o Plus it should be easier to sell on afterwards.
Do I just go in with a low offer of about £11000 then? Not bartered on a car before. Has anyone done this over the phone before?

[TW]Fox;12872132 said:
I dont think its that expensive, really. Perhaps 500 quid over? Looks like a nice example.
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Cool, my top price was 11.5 anyway. Is the your mums the 3.0? Whats town mpg like?

EDIT: How do I find out if its an SE?
 
Off topic, but he's also got what seems a good value Skoda Octavia RS. Worth a visit maybe this weekend as it's not too far.
 
mr tommo said:
Cool, my top price was 11.5 anyway. Is the your mums the 3.0? Whats town mpg like?

EDIT: How do I find out if its an SE?
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Yea hers is a 3.0. The fuel economy is suprisingly good - better than my 530i. It gets about 23-25ish around town and high 30's on a run :eek:

Most of the 3.0's are SE's and the 3.0 has Sports Suspension as standard. Those wheels enjoy corroding, though.
 
Ah man! I would so love to go out and blow what money I have to spend on the house on one of these! Damn the insurance! Damn the road tax! And Damn not being able to rack my bike to the thing!

Its got enough space to stick 2 sets of clubs in the back from what i remember reading on an owners forum.
 
[TW]Fox;12872287 said:
Yea hers is a 3.0. The fuel economy is suprisingly good - better than my 530i. It gets about 23-25ish around town and high 30's on a run :eek:

Most of the 3.0's are SE's and the 3.0 has Sports Suspension as standard. Those wheels enjoy corroding, though.
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That MPG just convinved me even more :D Planning a 3-4000 mile road trip for the summer and calculated it on my new car doing 25 average so thats a bonus.

Is that the sport suspension that got hammered on top gear? Think it was the test against the S2000 and the Boxster.

leaskovski said:
Ah man! I would so love to go out and blow what money I have to spend on the house on one of these! Damn the insurance! Damn the road tax! And Damn not being able to rack my bike to the thing!

Its got enough space to stick 2 sets of clubs in the back from what i remember reading on an owners forum.
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Im 21 and insurance is coming out at £1000 with DOC through bell so pretty happy with that. Ive convinced myself that if I dont get one now at 21 I probably never will.

http://images.google.co.uk/imgres?i...nw=143&prev=/images?q=z4+boot&um=1&hl=en&sa=N
There ya go, No excuses :p

EDIT : Im off out now but expect this to get bumped in the morning!
I will get 12months MOT from a garage wont I?
Tax is another issue though :(
 
The Mrs is after one of these or a z3 as her next car. Do you think the market is currently at rock bottom or are prices likely to drop a bit more?
 
The Sport Suspension isn't THAT bad especially if you bin the horrible funflat tyres. It isn't a car I'd pick to do 4000 miles in though but then perhaps I'm just too used to the 5 Series ground covering ability, I dunno.

Suprised you can get insurance at 21. It's Group 19. Be careful with it, it is NOT a slow car and if you dont treat it with respect it will bite you.

They are great fun.

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