Dxbolton
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I’m looking at possibly getting a newish Z4, most likely the 2.0.
Are there any issues I should be looking out for?
Are there any issues I should be looking out for?
G29. Are they good?
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I know about one that had its electronic module replaced because of a system update that turned the multimedia system into a brick and another that had roof gremlins and all switches had to be replaced under warranty, probably because they were bored to find the broken one.
This one also still has some issues with headlights condensation.
Both bought used and were supposedly dealer demo vehicles.
Driven one of them with the 2.0 and it was quick at low speeds, but breathless over 150km/h. I guess this in the UK is now highly illegal so you shouldnt worry about it.
This one also still has some issues with headlights condensation.
Both bought used and were supposedly dealer demo vehicles.
Driven one of them with the 2.0 and it was quick at low speeds, but breathless over 150km/h. I guess this in the UK is now highly illegal so you shouldnt worry about it.
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What you want is a lovely, low mileage E89 in the best colour. Save thousands against an ugly G29.
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Dxbolton
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That is beautiful, but the lack of boot space would be a big problem for us. :-(What you want is a lovely, low mileage E89 in the best colour. Save thousands against an ugly G29.
For Sale - 2016 BMW E89 20i M-Sport Z4. Rare Estoril Blue. Only 30,000 miles.
My pristine Estoril Blue E89 20i M-Sport is now for sale. Please see the full advert here: https://z4-forum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=150013 A teaser photo of the car.....
Yes they are, as an all round package a fantastic car and the boot space is twice that of an E89. We did a 4week European trip last year and had enough luggage space for the whole trip . Attached a picture of boot. 4 bags the size of the visable ones plus’s space down the side for shoes etc. there’s also a jack, breaker bar, torque wrench and tyre inflator in there too. Cabin is also a very nice place to be, test drove a Boxster 4.0 GTS before deciding which to order, the Porsche felt so dated and cramped in comparison, I’m 6’2
I’ve done nearly 40k in my two and not really had any issues. Alternator power module went but the car had been tapped while parked the day before, I think they were related. Lights are designed to condensate and clear almost immediately so not to trap water in. First time it happened I thought oh sh!t. Went in to the house and by the time I came back out they were clear. Happens in both cars every time I wash them.
Both mine M40’s, never driven a 2.0 so no experience with it. Would it be new or used? quite a few of Z4 forum users went for the 30 (2.0) which it a higher tune of the 20. The 30 is no longer available.
Member on her has just bought a lovely 20 and is happy with it HTH
I’ve done nearly 40k in my two and not really had any issues. Alternator power module went but the car had been tapped while parked the day before, I think they were related. Lights are designed to condensate and clear almost immediately so not to trap water in. First time it happened I thought oh sh!t. Went in to the house and by the time I came back out they were clear. Happens in both cars every time I wash them.
Both mine M40’s, never driven a 2.0 so no experience with it. Would it be new or used? quite a few of Z4 forum users went for the 30 (2.0) which it a higher tune of the 20. The 30 is no longer available.
Member on her has just bought a lovely 20 and is happy with it HTH
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Dxbolton
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Thanks @Argyll Andy thats good to hear.
looking at an early used one circa 2019. I’ve not ruled out the M40 yet, but it’s probably way more power than we need. (If that really matters
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Luckily no bad reviews and my neighbour gave the thumbs up. He is a bmw master tech, so the future is looking like fun
looking at an early used one circa 2019. I’ve not ruled out the M40 yet, but it’s probably way more power than we need. (If that really matters
)Luckily no bad reviews and my neighbour gave the thumbs up. He is a bmw master tech, so the future is looking like fun
May be dangerous to drive an M40i because one you do…………..Thanks @Argyll Andy thats good to hear.
looking at an early used one circa 2019. I’ve not ruled out the M40 yet, but it’s probably way more power than we need. (If that really matters
Luckily no bad reviews and my neighbour gave the thumbs up. He is a bmw master tech, so the future is looking like fun
Usual BMW thing, spec varies hugely, especially on the 20’s and 30’s at time of buying a fully spec’d 20 adding almost everything to bring to M40 levels price difference was “only” something like £3k
If you need anything else or anymore questions just let me know
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I'm not quite sure why you would worry about the e89 boot, we have done many euro trips in ours, most at least 2 weeks at a time and managed to take all the clothes, shoes, coats and tools needed for the trip and with the roof down. 
Dxbolton
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It’s not just trips, but business stock my wife carries. Some can be cumbersome and the roof would need to stay up, which defeats the object of buying the car 
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Sounds like you need a Volvo estate.It’s not just trips, but business stock my wife carries. Some can be cumbersome and the roof would need to stay up, which defeats the object of buying the car
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Update
I went to look at a 630 cabrio but didn’t feel the love for it.
then to Z4, fully loaded, but wasn’t convinced for some reason,
sooooo I bought a 435d and now waiting for the sun to come out,
I went to look at a 630 cabrio but didn’t feel the love for it.
then to Z4, fully loaded, but wasn’t convinced for some reason,
sooooo I bought a 435d and now waiting for the sun to come out,
That's a good looking car!
Tony.
Tony.
My neighbour has an M2 (G87). That's an angry looking car. Fat wheel arches and strange 'square-ish' kidney grills . His v5 says it's black but I reckon it's oxford green. Was that an available color on the G87? Must confess if I was 40 years younger I'd have me one of them. Maybe it's just that colour that gets me.
Dxbolton
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This one’s an F33, I’m not sure about G87’s, other than there was one in the showroom that looked as hard as anything
Twin turbo 3ltr 6cyl. 450hp or thereabouts. Hard as nails for such a little car.
Snapper rocks blue, IIRC. Nice colour. I nearly bought a 440i F33 in that colour but ended up with a grey one!
It’s like those house buying programs…folks state what they’re looking for / must have…then..buy something completely different…
Not a prod just an observation!
Did look at the same colour 435D grand coupe 4 wheel drive variant…Covid got in the way..but not as an alternative to a Z4!
Not a prod just an observation!
Did look at the same colour 435D grand coupe 4 wheel drive variant…Covid got in the way..but not as an alternative to a Z4!
Dxbolton
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You’re absolutely right!It’s like those house buying programs…folks state what they’re looking for / must have…then..buy something completely different…
Not a prod just an observation!
Did look at the same colour 435D grand coupe 4 wheel drive variant…Covid got in the way..but not as an alternative to a Z4!
The colour stood out amongst the greys and whites on the forecourt, being a convertible was the icing on the cake.
It’s a 435d 4wd so handles well. I just need to remove the lead soles from my wife’s shoes as the salesman kindly said ‘that was a very spirited test drive!’ when we got back. He looked ashen faced