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taffy bhoy · Post by **taffy bhoy** » Sun Apr 30, 2017 5:18 pm

hi, im gareth, a self employed signwriter from south wales. looking to buy a z4 in the coming months and having a poke around the forum for advice and issues to watch out for when buying. currently driving an audi a3, but with the kids getting older, we fancy a weekend toy. thinking around 2005-07 z4 (e85 is it??) with the 2.5l engine

jabber · Post by **jabber** » Sun Apr 30, 2017 5:22 pm

Welcome to the forum good luck with the search

metal licker · Post by **metal licker** » Sun Apr 30, 2017 7:01 pm

Hi and welcome aboard

RickRob · Post by **RickRob** » Sun Apr 30, 2017 7:19 pm

Hi and welcome.

Yes it is the E85 that you want - the one that allows you to see the sky when you're driving.

Not that I have had another Zed, but the consensus of opinion is to go for the 3.0L, but many will say that the 2.5L is fine.

Good luck with your search.

Nanu · Post by **Nanu** » Sun Apr 30, 2017 7:24 pm

You should also look at the E89 25i. You will soon see the rivalry between the E85 and E89 camps.

Mr Tidy · Post by **Mr Tidy** » Sun Apr 30, 2017 10:27 pm

Welcome OP.

Hopefully you will find one you like soon!

ETA Don't forget the photos when you do.

Nanu wrote: ↑Sun Apr 30, 2017 7:24 pmYou should also look at the E89 25i. You will soon see the rivalry between the E85 and E89 camps.

I have avoided this problem - I've only had E86s!

buzyg · Post by **buzyg** » Mon May 01, 2017 1:02 am

Welcome to the forum Taffy. Good hunting.

kis · Post by **kis** » Mon May 01, 2017 1:55 am

Hi and welcome!

List of advise on here and plenty of newbie threads here with checklists, what to look out for (common failures etc), so take a browse and ask if unsure.

I'm sure you'll find a Zed which is for you (e85, e86 or e89!). They're all amazing machines!

Welcome and good luck with your search

Stuartt · Post by **Stuartt** » Mon May 01, 2017 7:03 am

Hi and welcome, good luck with your search

Stuart

csm180 · Post by **csm180** » Mon May 01, 2017 10:09 am

Best of luck in your search there are a few people posting looking for cars. Prices will only climb in the next 3 months as the weather warms.

DMC63 · Post by **DMC63** » Mon May 01, 2017 10:24 am

Welcome. I'm sure you'll get a few pointers on what to look out for when buying a Z. Lot's of info on here. Good luck and be patient, impulse buys can cost money in the long run.

taffy bhoy · Post by **taffy bhoy** » Mon May 01, 2017 10:48 am

cheers all!

GBZ4 · Post by **GBZ4** » Mon May 01, 2017 1:48 pm

Nanu wrote: ↑Sun Apr 30, 2017 7:24 pm You should also look at the E89 25i. You will soon see the rivalry between the E85 and E89 camps.

Not to mention the 4 v 6 debate

Nanu · Post by **Nanu** » Mon May 01, 2017 7:47 pm

GBZ4 wrote: ↑Mon May 01, 2017 1:48 pm
Nanu wrote: ↑Sun Apr 30, 2017 7:24 pm You should also look at the E89 25i. You will soon see the rivalry between the E85 and E89 camps.
Not to mention the 4 v 6 debate

There is no debate when it comes to 4 v 6

GBZ4 · Post by **GBZ4** » Mon May 01, 2017 10:14 pm

Nanu wrote: ↑Mon May 01, 2017 7:47 pm
GBZ4 wrote: ↑Mon May 01, 2017 1:48 pm
Nanu wrote: ↑Sun Apr 30, 2017 7:24 pm You should also look at the E89 25i. You will soon see the rivalry between the E85 and E89 camps.
Not to mention the 4 v 6 debate
There is no debate when it comes to 4 v 6

So it seems

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