Matthew's BMW Z4 (#2)

[Matthew]

Hi guys,

Since I sold my previous Z4 a few years ago....

I've been after another. I really wanted a 3.0L this time and was so close to bagging one up in Scotland but just missed out.

Then this one popped up in my ideal spec 5 miles away. Not a 3.0L, it's the 2.0L like my last one but the Mrs will be driving it most of the time so it's not really a problem. The Blue and White combo is exactly what I was looking for.

2007 MSport Z4
80,000 miles
Full service history (last one was Inspection 2)
M Sport seats
Non-run flats all round (what a difference this makes!)
M Sport steering wheel
Parking sensors

I love it.

 

[Crybert]

Love Z4s and that looks really nice. The 2 litre is a real let down though on them.

 

[bashracing]

Nice car nice colour, but I also think you'll get bored with the engine fairly quickly
Got me looking through my old photos of my old one

 

[leeds_182]

What power does the 2L make?

 

[Matthew]

I had the previous one for a while and never got board of it. IMO they don't need a big engine as the majority of the driving is with the top down at 30 mph

Think it's about 160bhp the 2.0L and 7.something to 60mph.

 

[Crybert]

It's not about the power, you're right. It's the sound/feel of the 3 litre. That's what I was referring to

 

[Rob]

Really bloody lovely looking z4, but I can't believe you went for the 2.0 again! The 3l brings them to life IMO.

But you have the best colour combo, so it's a cracking posing about town car

 

[Daniel]

Do these have the 2.0 four pot? Or are they the 2.2 straight six out of the E46 320i's?

 

[Stay Puft]

Love the colour of this! My stepdad has a black one with red leather, 3.0l version, and I just cant get over how weird it feels because of the 5m bonnet!

 

[Matthew]

Really bloody lovely looking z4, but I can't believe you went for the 2.0 again! The 3l brings them to life IMO.

But you have the best colour combo, so it's a cracking posing about town car

Thanks mate. It's the combo I wanted for sure.

 

[Matthew]

Do these have the 2.0 four pot? Or are they the 2.2 straight six out of the E46 320i's?

Four pot mate.

 

[Daniel]

Four pot mate.

Oh.

Make sure the chain and tensioners have been done! Another CS member didn't believe me when I said they are inherently unreliable.... then his tensioner broke.

 

[Matthew]

Is it a big job to get them done? Haven't got a receipt mentioning that they have.

 

[Daniel]

Is it a big job to get them done? Haven't got a receipt mentioning that they have.

No, but it's costly. Although that said, I work at a main dealer, changing a tyre is costly!
I'm sure you could find a good independent to do it for a decent price. Our Tech recommends a change of the guides and chain and an oil/filter. Then another oil and filter after 1000 miles. Because if it's still on it's original guides, there WILL be bits of them floating around in the oil.

 

[bloke]

did a bit of mileage in an alpina the other month and quite liked it for a bmw convertible, quite civilised compared to the m3 convertible scuttle shaking bag of crap!!

 

[Daniel]

did a bit of mileage in an alpina the other month and quite liked it for a bmw convertible, quite civilised compared to the m3 convertible scuttle shaking bag of crap!!

Is that Chi's? I thought he was selling it?

 

[bloke]

Is that Chi's? I thought he was selling it?

yup, was his. he's meant to be selling it but he's meant to be selling everything but rarely does :wink: he taxed it as soon as i passed it back to him so think it's a keeper for the summer.

 

[imprezaworks]

Was on his drive when I went passed the other day. Had that for years hasn't he?

 

[bloke]

Was on his drive when I went passed the other day. Had that for years hasn't he?

yup, only done about 25,000 miles.

 

[Matthew]

Picked it up today! Chuffed with it. I don't think there is a mark on it, must have had a front end respray as my last one was covered in stone chips. The Mrs loves it too which is the main thing... £300 insurance too which was good I thought.

 

[Mr Plums]

That really does look beautiful.

Are they considered as a hairdressers car?

Do the do a hard top version?

 

[Stefan.]

That is lovely, just abit meh engine wise

 

[Crybert]

Great combo. Le Mans? And that interior colour looks fantastic

 

[Matthew]

Understand the comments re the engine, it's not the all singing and dancing one. But for me and the Mrs, it's fine. Thanks for the comments on the looks, it really does look fantastic.

 

[Matt W]

Nice MX-5 :smirk:

 

[Pumba]

Lovely looking car that, nice purchase.

Although I have to say your mrs clearly has your balls in her pocket....

Now sold!! She also didn't see the wisdom of having a two seater when we have a baby 😂

 

[Christopher]

Smart motor. Not the best choice of engine but fine for what she uses it for.

 

[Matthew]

I've been using it more than her! I'm using it for my commute at the moment. Bloody great feeling leaving work in 20C and getting the roof down. Feel slightly smug sat amungst the standard 3 series' and A3s.

 

[chriscummins7]

I've never understood the desire for a convertible unless you have a pair of tits. Not sure why, just not my cup of tea at all. Looks in great condition but not for me!

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[_Tom]

I like that. Can you still get the rear out on these easily enough?

 

[Christopher]

I like that. Can you still get the rear out on these easily enough?

In the wet on spacesavers, maybe. Maybe.

 

[Matthew]

I can confirm the rear is movable Roundabout slightly too fast and its a lot of fun.

 

[Matt W]

I've never understood the desire for a convertible unless you have a pair of tits. Not sure why, just not my cup of tea at all. Looks in great condition but not for me!

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Because it's awesome driving roof down at night with the stars in the sky.

 

[Matthew]

Because it's awesome driving roof down at night with the stars in the sky.

Correct. Once you've had a convertible it's very hard to not have the option. It's great.

 

[leeds_182]

When I drive convertibles I feel like a total bell end.

 

[Darryl_1983]

I really wish i'd had held out for a decent 3.0 Z4 when i was looking at the end of December. Ended up with a TT which I sold on at a massive lose 3 months later.

Looking at this thread is tempting me to have another look around for one.

 

[Mr R.]

When I drive convertibles I feel like a total bell end.

But you don't on that scooter of yours? [emoji23]

 

[leeds_182]

But you don't on that scooter of yours? [emoji23]

It's a price worth paying for 200mpg!

 

[Rob]

But you don't on that scooter of yours? [emoji23]

Cub's arent scooters!

 

[Matthew]

I really don't understand people who say they feel like a 'bell end' when driving a convertible. What exactly is it that's so embarrassing? I don't get it. I think the Mk1 TT seems to have left a strange impact on people's perception of convertibles in general.

Anyway....

Tonight I swapped the manky aerial for something that looks a bit better. Not bad for a £3 eBay special

Next week the car is booked in at a BMW specialist in Leeds to give it a really good once over. Anything wrong and I'll be attempting to get it sorted under the warranty.