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Post by Scooba_Steve » Sat May 20, 2017 12:27 pm

The only input I have on those points above is:

1. Not necessarily true that 2.0 will be cheaper than 3.0; I've seen quotes where 3.0 is actually cheaper - lower accident rate maybe? So many variables though that it's worth each individual checking, they may be pleasantly surprised.
5. My brakes have lasted 3 years and 2 track days with some to spare - all dependant on driving style.

I'd agree that it can be a relatively small difference overall - you're a long time dead, enjoy it while you're young!
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Post by Pastry » Sat May 20, 2017 12:29 pm

Just come up on the forum..
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Post by MACK » Sat May 20, 2017 12:44 pm

Pabby1980 wrote: Sat May 20, 2017 12:14 pm
MACK wrote: Sat May 20, 2017 11:00 am
Pabby1980 wrote: Sat May 20, 2017 1:20 am

Maybe you should've started with this comment mate. You're clearly a smart guy, with a lot of info to share about these cars.

Enjoy your holiday whilst the rest of us deal with this bloody awful weather! :)
Honestly If you read the thread properly you would see I didn't actually start the unpleasantness that erupted I just commented on someone else's rudeness etc, but mainly I responded to the fact the info they were so critical and disparaging about was totally correct and that they were just plain wrong. I was then targeted and gave as good as I got. Then you decided to completely unnecessarily wade in with your snide comments, I even let the first one slide but you couldn't help yourself. So (and I'm not wishing to start something else here) I don't really think you exactly covered yourself in glory either and certainly shouldn't be trying to hand out the advice!
ffs you just can't stop can you?

Nevermind.
Funny I was just thinking the same about you!
I just remembered, didn't you say you weren't reading anymore of my posts, yet here you are commenting on them again. FFS you just can't help yourself can you! :poke: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:
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Post by MT94 » Sat May 20, 2017 10:08 pm

Just so everyone knows I have finally bought a Z4 thank you for all your advice and replies the car I bought was a 2.2 silver Z4 SE 2004 very happy and can't wait to pick it up and start driving
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Post by sw4nny » Sat May 20, 2017 10:30 pm

Brilliant you have got yourself a zed ,but also you didn't buy either a 2.0 or a3.0
So the debate can be laid to rest.
Enjoy your motor I'm sure you will love it :thumbsup:
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Post by Pabby1980 » Sat May 20, 2017 10:52 pm

MT94 wrote: Sat May 20, 2017 10:08 pm Just so everyone knows I have finally bought a Z4 thank you for all your advice and replies the car I bought was a 2.2 silver Z4 SE 2004 very happy and can't wait to pick it up and start driving
Cheers
Matt
Let's see some pics! :)

Congrats mate. Good for you.
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Post by MT94 » Sun May 21, 2017 1:18 pm

Hopefully the pictures have uploaded otherwise ill look a bit stupid now but if you can see it here is my new car I pick it up Tuesday can't wait I'll have to book a day off work soon to give it a proper clean top to bottom inside and out seems to have a lot of extras fitted judging by the vin number check I did earlier so very pleased just need to get it and drive it
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Post by ESP » Sun May 21, 2017 4:21 pm

MT94 wrote: Sat May 20, 2017 10:08 pm Just so everyone knows I have finally bought a Z4 thank you for all your advice and replies the car I bought was a 2.2 silver Z4 SE 2004 very happy and can't wait to pick it up and start driving
Cheers
Matt
MT94 wrote: Sun May 21, 2017 1:18 pm Hopefully the pictures have uploaded otherwise ill look a bit stupid now but if you can see it here is my new car I pick it up Tuesday can't wait I'll have to book a day off work soon to give it a proper clean top to bottom inside and out seems to have a lot of extras fitted judging by the vin number check I did earlier so very pleased just need to get it and drive it
YAYYYYYYY :thumbsup:
Congratulations, many happy miles driving mate (Obvs you made a mistake not buy the 3.0lt that can fly and time travel ;-) )
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Post by MT94 » Sun May 21, 2017 4:43 pm

I'll wave as the 3.0lt flys past me with my feeble engine struggling as it apparently does :rofl:
But seriously thanks for the help and advice it was very helpful in the end and helped make my mind up and potentially got me a car I didn't think I would be able to own looking forward to getting it giving it a full detail and then just enjoy the miles
Cheers
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Post by Marlon » Sun May 21, 2017 4:46 pm

MT94 wrote: Sun May 21, 2017 4:43 pm I'll wave as the 3.0lt flys past me with my feeble engine struggling as it apparently does :rofl:
But seriously thanks for the help and advice it was very helpful in the end and helped make my mind up and potentially got me a car I didn't think I would be able to own looking forward to getting it giving it a full detail and then just enjoy the miles
Cheers
Matt
Congratulations Matt - lovely looking Zed :thumbsup:
I'd start a new thread if I were you with some more pics of your new motor :wink:
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Post by Fox889 » Sun May 21, 2017 8:37 pm

Mack: Re-fuel on these big 3.0 straight sixes, I just cannot believe what these girls do to the gallon, I admit whole heartedly that I drive like Miss Daisy [62mph down the A14 & never over 70mph, change gear at 2500 rpm.....I just love the lazy grunt of these big sixes] and my computer says 40.3mpg even allowing for 'computer error, high 30's & low 40's is astounding!
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Post by toolmanchris » Mon May 22, 2017 7:52 am

MT94 wrote: Sat May 20, 2017 10:08 pm Just so everyone knows I have finally bought a Z4 thank you for all your advice and replies the car I bought was a 2.2 silver Z4 SE 2004 very happy and can't wait to pick it up and start driving
Cheers
Matt
Congratulations a good choice :wink:
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Post by RyanB88 » Mon May 22, 2017 9:39 am

Fox889 wrote: Sun May 21, 2017 8:37 pm Mack: Re-fuel on these big 3.0 straight sixes, I just cannot believe what these girls do to the gallon, I admit whole heartedly that I drive like Miss Daisy [62mph down the A14 & never over 70mph, change gear at 2500 rpm.....I just love the lazy grunt of these big sixes] and my computer says 40.3mpg even allowing for 'computer error, high 30's & low 40's is astounding!
My 3.0si has done 42mpg on the trip computer on a few long trips driving slow. But on average 30mpg all in which is fine for 265bhp or whatever they are!
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Post by Fox889 » Mon May 22, 2017 9:49 am

Well done MT94!
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Post by kis » Mon May 22, 2017 12:42 pm

Nice one O.P. now the fun starts...
Let the Z4 mods commence :fuelfire:
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