Hello

[Craig007]

Good morning to you all.

introducing myself here.

my names Craig, I’m 42, misses and a couple of (mostly) lovely children!

My journey to this forum started months back (maybe even years back) as I always wanted a 911 but as I have got closer to the point of actually purchasing one I started to look at what I actually needed / wanted.
I have looked at most things, lotus, Porsche and Mazdas etc but the Zeds seem to have it, then I found this super helpful forum and I think the deal is done!
I’m not too fussed on ether a 3 or 4 (I can see advantages to both) but I think 2.8 or 3.0 are the only too options for me.
Preferably a manual as I now have an electric car for day to day.
I can see loads of advice on here and eBay / auto trader available cars.
I have an Audi S3 and sportline transporter to sell but I can bite the bullet without selling thoughts first of the right car is available.
Any ideas or suggestions and personal opinions between autos / manuals 2.8s to 3.0s and 4s or 3s.
Loads I know but any messages would be greatly appreciated and once done I would love to be an active member of the community.

thanks all

 

[t-tony]

Hi Craig, welcome from me near Lincoln, if you’re open minded regards which type of Z to have you could do much worse than this one.

For Sale - Z4 3.0i auto Roadster( ex,t-Tony's )

Well you all may be surprised that after such a short ownership "The Boss" has finally agreed that I can go back to a Z4 e86 coupe, hoping my miserable moods will no doubt fade away. I've missed the best car I've ever owned " The Beast "so much. Sold the coupe back to Lee thinking nearly 3yrs...

zroadster.org

Tony.

 

[PHILIP BAXTER]

Hi Craig, and welcome from me in Cardiff.

 

[Keet]

Hello and welcome to the forum

 

[Craig007]

Thank all for the welcomes.

I live in Exeter, Devon.

I did (and still am) looking at the Z4 you reference above. We are at a family wedding in Greece at the moment so the build thread is proving to be awesome reading (as is much of this forum to be fair).
I have also been looking at this,

BMW Z3 3.0 - Restored - Manual | eBay

BMW Z3 3.0 - 2002 - 231BHP - Manual. Genuine Carbon BMW steering wheel and matching gear change [2022]. High flow stainless exhaust system installed Cat back [I had a 2nd box fitted as did not want it to drone/be too loud] £900 [2022].

www.ebay.co.uk

Certainly both front runnings but very different machines I appreciate.

ideally it’s a manual for me BUT my S3 is a paddle shift and it’s fantastic to be fair, would I have a similar experience with the Z4 auto box would anyone know?
Thanks again for any advice in advance

 

[t-tony]

My old Z4 has the Steptronic gear box with which you can use “manual” mode. Also Sport mode too.

Tony.

 

[Craig007]

Hi Tony,

Thanks for the reply.

The car looks fantastic but after thinking more and more about it I don’t think a auto is for me.

Pretty sure it’s a late Z3 2.8 or a late Z4 3.0SI manual for me.

I’m 6,1” or maybe a tiny bit more so there maybe an issue fitting into the Z3 but I guess I won’t know till I try one.

Cheers

 

[t-tony]

That’s the best thing to do really, get out there and try some. Hope you find the one.

Tony.

 

[Althulas]

Hi and welcome from me in north Oxfordshire. As Tony said go out and try some for me I find mine could do with a couple of more inches of leg room. When I tried a Z4 the seating position felt better for me but I love my ///M.

 

[Craig007]

Thanks Tony.
I see Z fest is pretty soon, it’s really far away but I suspect is worth the trip considering how much information and opportunity’s to view cars that will be available for me.

I’ll talk with the misses about it and see if I can blag a trip up

 

[t-tony]

Thanks Tony.
I see Z fest is pretty soon, it’s really far away but I suspect is worth the trip considering how much information and opportunity’s to view cars that will be available for me.

I’ll talk with the misses about it and see if I can blag a trip up

Might be worth on “overnighter”, there are several hotels nearby.

Tony.

 

[Shelly]

 

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