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NO LONGER WANTED E86 3.0si Coupe
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Hi everyone,
I am looking to get into a 3.0si coupe, I've been away from Z4's for a couple of years and I'm ready to hop back in. Apologies for my lack of posts, I signed up and probably a few months later I decided to sell my 3.0si Roadster so took a hiatus for a bit. I still miss that car. I'm ready to hop back in. I'll be much more active once I'm back in a Z4, promise
I really miss owning a Z. I feel like a coupe would be a great daily for me. I'm specifically interested in Silver/Grey or Black ones.
Thanks,
Abbas
[note: post is edited as originally I was looking to swap for my s2000]
I am looking to get into a 3.0si coupe, I've been away from Z4's for a couple of years and I'm ready to hop back in. Apologies for my lack of posts, I signed up and probably a few months later I decided to sell my 3.0si Roadster so took a hiatus for a bit. I still miss that car. I'm ready to hop back in. I'll be much more active once I'm back in a Z4, promise
I really miss owning a Z. I feel like a coupe would be a great daily for me. I'm specifically interested in Silver/Grey or Black ones.
Thanks,
Abbas
[note: post is edited as originally I was looking to swap for my s2000]
Last edited by Abbas on Mon Nov 13, 2023 2:09 pm, edited 4 times in total.
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Always liked the S2000. Seriously considered one back in the day but eventually opted for an E85 pre facelift.
Car looks lovely.....Good luck with the sale!
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Thanks mate!
Nothing like it for a weekend drive. A lot of people describe it as a Honda motorbike with 4 wheels and that's pretty accurate I'd say. I bought it thinking I could daily it like I could with my Z4, but it gets loads of attention, way more than I expected so I've never felt comfortable parking it outside the house and I've always kind of wrapped it in cotton wool. Also maybe I'm just getting old but I miss my heated seats and softer suspension
With that being said, the Z4 definitely has more low down torque and is a brilliant engine in its own right. So I think it could be a happy middle ground with a roof!
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Welcome along- the S2000 looks nice, always amazes me how much these hold their value! Good luck with your search.
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The increased torque on the z4 is what swung me. As good as the VTEC engine is, I didn't fancy revving to 8k plus to overtake anything. It was my daily driver so had consider the driveability, hence the improved torque swaying meAbbas wrote: βFri Oct 20, 2023 3:31 pmThanks mate!
Nothing like it for a weekend drive. A lot of people describe it as a Honda motorbike with 4 wheels and that's pretty accurate I'd say. I bought it thinking I could daily it like I could with my Z4, but it gets loads of attention, way more than I expected so I've never felt comfortable parking it outside the house and I've always kind of wrapped it in cotton wool. Also maybe I'm just getting old but I miss my heated seats and softer suspension
With that being said, the Z4 definitely has more low down torque and is a brilliant engine in its own right. So I think it could be a happy middle ground with a roof!
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I totally get where you're coming from. At the same time once the cams change over and youre in the vtec it's such a thrill.darich wrote: βFri Oct 20, 2023 4:58 pmThe increased torque on the z4 is what swung me. As good as the VTEC engine is, I didn't fancy revving to 8k plus to overtake anything. It was my daily driver so had consider the driveability, hence the improved torque swaying meAbbas wrote: βFri Oct 20, 2023 3:31 pmThanks mate!
Nothing like it for a weekend drive. A lot of people describe it as a Honda motorbike with 4 wheels and that's pretty accurate I'd say. I bought it thinking I could daily it like I could with my Z4, but it gets loads of attention, way more than I expected so I've never felt comfortable parking it outside the house and I've always kind of wrapped it in cotton wool. Also maybe I'm just getting old but I miss my heated seats and softer suspension
With that being said, the Z4 definitely has more low down torque and is a brilliant engine in its own right. So I think it could be a happy middle ground with a roof!
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Just followed you on IG btw. Your Z4 is literally the exact spec I'm after. Lovely car mate.
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Saw that...followed backAbbas wrote: βFri Oct 20, 2023 5:59 pmI totally get where you're coming from. At the same time once the cams change over and youre in the vtec it's such a thrill.darich wrote: βFri Oct 20, 2023 4:58 pmThe increased torque on the z4 is what swung me. As good as the VTEC engine is, I didn't fancy revving to 8k plus to overtake anything. It was my daily driver so had consider the driveability, hence the improved torque swaying meAbbas wrote: βFri Oct 20, 2023 3:31 pm
Thanks mate!
Nothing like it for a weekend drive. A lot of people describe it as a Honda motorbike with 4 wheels and that's pretty accurate I'd say. I bought it thinking I could daily it like I could with my Z4, but it gets loads of attention, way more than I expected so I've never felt comfortable parking it outside the house and I've always kind of wrapped it in cotton wool. Also maybe I'm just getting old but I miss my heated seats and softer suspension
With that being said, the Z4 definitely has more low down torque and is a brilliant engine in its own right. So I think it could be a happy middle ground with a roof!
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Just followed you on IG btw. Your Z4 is literally the exact spec I'm after. Lovely car mate.
Had mine about 5 months ...still look at it and think wow.. that's mine
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There is a guy (Danny woolly) on Facebook who has a coupe for sale who wants an s2000β¦.
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May be Danny woolli
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Thanks mate, yep I've talked to him recently, didn't work out
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Just bumping this thread to edit the post and topic abit, as my s2000 sold a few days ago and Iβm ready to see all those coupes youβve got!
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I've become addicted to Coupes so wish you all the best finding one.
The 3.0Si has plenty of torque at low revs despite making peak power at 6,600 rpm, but my MC seems just as good at lower revs and gets really exciting over 5,000rpm - VANOS instead of VTEC I suppose. And it makes peak power at 7,900rpm!
Maybe time for some budget creep.
The 3.0Si has plenty of torque at low revs despite making peak power at 6,600 rpm, but my MC seems just as good at lower revs and gets really exciting over 5,000rpm - VANOS instead of VTEC I suppose. And it makes peak power at 7,900rpm!
Maybe time for some budget creep.
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Mr Tidy wrote: βMon Oct 30, 2023 12:26 am I've become addicted to Coupes so wish you all the best finding one.
The 3.0Si has plenty of torque at low revs despite making peak power at 6,600 rpm, but my MC seems just as good at lower revs and gets really exciting over 5,000rpm - VANOS instead of VTEC I suppose. And it makes peak power at 7,900rpm!
Maybe time for some budget creep.
Thanks mate!
Yes, the inner voice in me sometimes says βgo on, stretch to an M!β But overall I think I donβt want something too highly strung, or expensive to maintain and service. Most people whoβve seen me sell my s2000 expect me to get into something on-par in terms of engine or above but I actually just want something relatively stress free I can drive everyday, but still with a little bit of drama and excitement (and comfort)!
Iβve been told by a few people the si is abit more agreeable to daily, so it would be good to know your experience with an MC, in terms of ride comfort, servicing, engine maintenance etc?
Thanks!
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I'm sure I read on this forum somewhere that some consider the 3.0Si a better value car than the M because it's 80% of the performance and only 50% of the costs.Abbas wrote: βMon Oct 30, 2023 10:04 am Thanks mate!
Yes, the inner voice in me sometimes says βgo on, stretch to an M!β But overall I think I donβt want something too highly strung, or expensive to maintain and service. Most people whoβve seen me sell my s2000 expect me to get into something on-par in terms of engine or above but I actually just want something relatively stress free I can drive everyday, but still with a little bit of drama and excitement (and comfort)!
Iβve been told by a few people the si is abit more agreeable to daily, so it would be good to know your experience with an MC, in terms of ride comfort, servicing, engine maintenance etc?
Thanks!
I have the 3.0Si but never had and M so no personal experience.
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