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Hi,
Newbie from Northamptonshire and want to say that this Forum has been so invaluable on my journey to finding my Z4.
Having had 'track' and 'project' cars on and off for the last 15 years or so and having had to put these to one side whilst raising a family, the time has come to scratch the itch again. Having done the hot hatch, fast saloons and sleeper wagons, the time has come to scratch 2 itches I have never scratched. A BMW and a convertible!!
I have a very specific spec and engine which I have been looking for, Pre 06, manual, 2.2 (M54B22) SE in black and I have come across a car that is not far from home which ticks all these boxes, including red leather interior. Viewing tonight and hopefully seal the deal. I have one very excited 8 year old at home who is already planning our trips.
I will keep you all updated with the sale but needless to say, a Z4 will be arriving in the family soon!!!
Thanks, Tom
Newbie from Northamptonshire and want to say that this Forum has been so invaluable on my journey to finding my Z4.
Having had 'track' and 'project' cars on and off for the last 15 years or so and having had to put these to one side whilst raising a family, the time has come to scratch the itch again. Having done the hot hatch, fast saloons and sleeper wagons, the time has come to scratch 2 itches I have never scratched. A BMW and a convertible!!
I have a very specific spec and engine which I have been looking for, Pre 06, manual, 2.2 (M54B22) SE in black and I have come across a car that is not far from home which ticks all these boxes, including red leather interior. Viewing tonight and hopefully seal the deal. I have one very excited 8 year old at home who is already planning our trips.
I will keep you all updated with the sale but needless to say, a Z4 will be arriving in the family soon!!!
Thanks, Tom
2005 Z4 E85, 2.2 SE, manual, Sapphire Black, Style 107 alloys, Red leather, optional hard top
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Welcome, Tom.
Current: Project Audi A2 1.4SE
Previously: Z3R 2.8 • E46 330i • Z4R 3.0 • Z4///MC • E90 335i • Z4///MR • Z3///MC 'Breadvan' • Z3R 2.8 • E30 325i R • Z4C • Z4R 3.0
Previously: Z3R 2.8 • E46 330i • Z4R 3.0 • Z4///MC • E90 335i • Z4///MR • Z3///MC 'Breadvan' • Z3R 2.8 • E30 325i R • Z4C • Z4R 3.0
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Hope it goes well for you
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Hi and welcome to the forum! Lovely to hear how the 8 y/o is engaged.
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Welcome to the forum Tom, let's hope your purchase brings you and your family enormous joy
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Welcome to the madhouse.
May I ask why it has to be the 2.2, when you have 2.5 and 3.0 versions of the same engine?
May I ask why it has to be the 2.2, when you have 2.5 and 3.0 versions of the same engine?
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I'm also curious as I don't see any logic in the choice either.
Insurance thing?
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Welcome- a Z4 connoisseur choosing the finest 2.2
Z4 2.2 sterling grey,Msport seats,retrofit cupholders,cruise,footwell lights,sound gen and mfsw,18"ellipsoids,xenons+light washers,ZHPknob,folding mirrors,3"stubby,update wheel caps,gateway300 ipod, wind deflector to keep the wife happy!
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Hi and welcome to the forum Tom.
A straight 6 manual Z4 with red leather sounds great, but as others have said why a 2.2? 2.5 or 3 litre pre-facelifts have the same engine, just a different size so all the running costs are the same.
Anyway don't forget to post a photo or two of your Z4.
A straight 6 manual Z4 with red leather sounds great, but as others have said why a 2.2? 2.5 or 3 litre pre-facelifts have the same engine, just a different size so all the running costs are the same.
Anyway don't forget to post a photo or two of your Z4.
Coupes because stunning!
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Current - Silver Grey MC, Imola Red heated Nappa & carbon trim. Aeros, H & R Coil-overs, 224s, OE Strut brace, Nav, cup-holders, DSP Hi-Fi, pdc, cruise, MFSW, no CDV! E90 330i daily
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Viewing all went well and collect the car tonight.
My main reasons are insurance costs and also my aim is to give the car to my daughter when she is older so again trying to keep it as insurance friendly.
My main reasons are insurance costs and also my aim is to give the car to my daughter when she is older so again trying to keep it as insurance friendly.
2005 Z4 E85, 2.2 SE, manual, Sapphire Black, Style 107 alloys, Red leather, optional hard top
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It looks like a well-polished car Tom, has four previous owners and no accident history. The hard top can be sold for a good price, may she give you many trouble-free miles.
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That sounds like a good plan.
If it's the one that was for sale on here with the red leather M-Sport seats it looks like you've bought a great Z4!
Coupes because stunning!
Current - Silver Grey MC, Imola Red heated Nappa & carbon trim. Aeros, H & R Coil-overs, 224s, OE Strut brace, Nav, cup-holders, DSP Hi-Fi, pdc, cruise, MFSW, no CDV! E90 330i daily
Gone - Montego Blue
Gone - Ruby Black
Current - Silver Grey MC, Imola Red heated Nappa & carbon trim. Aeros, H & R Coil-overs, 224s, OE Strut brace, Nav, cup-holders, DSP Hi-Fi, pdc, cruise, MFSW, no CDV! E90 330i daily
Gone - Montego Blue
Gone - Ruby Black
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Yes it was the one for sale on here. It is a great drive and the seats are soooo comfy. Already turned a few heads with the neighbours!!!
2005 Z4 E85, 2.2 SE, manual, Sapphire Black, Style 107 alloys, Red leather, optional hard top
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Is your 8 year old excited, though, that's the main thing?
All good things come to those who wait. I'm really impatient which explains a lot.
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F31 320i. Good car.
E89 20i Now fully dried
Z3 'free litre'. Project and a half. Complicated!
Mazda3 sold
Tatty old R56 Mini Cooper. Money pit!
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She was asleep when I got home so I will take her to school tomorrow in it. She won't want to get out of it though.
2005 Z4 E85, 2.2 SE, manual, Sapphire Black, Style 107 alloys, Red leather, optional hard top