WANTED Z4 wanted forTop Gear type challenge!

[Wayo11]

Hi there
A few friends and I have set ourselves a Top Gear type challenge to drive to the Belgian F1 and back in July 2024. We have set a budget of £2k and I fancy a Z4 convertible if I can get one for close to that price. It will need to have a MOT until at least August, get me there and back and then be sold for close to the purchase price when I return (unless I fall in love with it )
Any advice please? Never owned 1 but always loved the look of them!
TIA
Mark

[Mr Tidy]

Hi and welcome to the forum.

That sounds like a fun idea. You ought to be able to find an early one for that, although it's unlikely to be perfect!

Personally I'd stick to the 6 cylinder models as they tend to be less troublesome than the 4s and you get a better soundtrack! Plus the straight 6 is one of the Z4s unique features.

Anyway good luck with your search.

[paddy wright]

I’m am currently restoring a 2.5 that will be for sale for that kind of money.

[Zedebee]

Get yourself an early 2.5. They’re the sweet spot for value, and plenty around. If you don’t expect perfection and aren’t afraid of higher mileage, you should be able to find an honest example.

[Wayo11]

Thanks for the quick replies and the advice, much appreciated. And keep me posted with the restoration, Paddy!

[N4LLY]

Thanks for the quick replies and the advice, much appreciated. And keep me posted with the restoration, Paddy!

Paddy's project car here......

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Personally i would follow this one up, as looks exactlly what your looking for

Added: Oh and Wayo11, One great project warrents another

[MonsterZ4]

Sounds awesome fun. Will you be taking in sites of interest or driving straight there?
Good luck.

[Wayo11]

That looks lovely! Do you have any more pics, Paddy?

[Wayo11]

Sounds awesome fun. Will you be taking in sites of interest or driving straight there?
Good luck.

We are hoping to add a couple of stops, making it a proper TG challenge. Maybe a track day if we can find one!

[Wayo11]

I’m am currently restoring a 2.5 that will be for sale for that kind of money.

Hi Paddy. Do you have any more pics of your Z please?

[paddy wright]

I’m am currently restoring a 2.5 that will be for sale for that kind of money.

Hi Paddy. Do you have any more pics of your Z please?

If you look here you will see my build thread, it’s a great wee z that I’m fixing everything on- don’t intend to make a profit, only demand from the boss was not to lose money!
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It will have a freshly painted front end when it’s done.
Happy to pm pics.

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[Wayo11]

I’m am currently restoring a 2.5 that will be for sale for that kind of money.

Hi Paddy. Do you have any more pics of your Z please?

If you look here you will see my build thread, it’s a great wee z that I’m fixing everything on- don’t intend to make a profit, only demand from the boss was not to lose money!
viewtopic.php?t=144640
It will have a freshly painted front end when it’s done.
Happy to pm pics. IMG_0809.jpeg
IMG_0949.jpeg
IMG_0962.jpeg
IMG_0963.jpeg
IMG_1350.jpeg

Looks lovely - you are clearly more talented than I am when it comes to cars. I wouldn’t know where to start! Is it a Cat S/N? I am definitely interested and will keep an eye on your progress

[paddy wright]

Hi Paddy. Do you have any more pics of your Z please?

If you look here you will see my build thread, it’s a great wee z that I’m fixing everything on- don’t intend to make a profit, only demand from the boss was not to lose money!
viewtopic.php?t=144640
It will have a freshly painted front end when it’s done.
Happy to pm pics. IMG_0809.jpeg
IMG_0949.jpeg
IMG_0962.jpeg
IMG_0963.jpeg
IMG_1350.jpeg

Looks lovely - you are clearly more talented than I am when it comes to cars. I wouldn’t know where to start! Is it a Cat S/N? I am definitely interested and will keep an eye on your progress

Cat N. Just needs a new front panel and bumper. I’ve spent my time so far sorting all the other wee jobs to make sure it’s mint. Fun wee project I’ll be sad to see go, but will be glad it goes to a good keeper.

[john-e89]

Hi there
A few friends and I have set ourselves a Top Gear type challenge to drive to the Belgian F1 and back in July 2024. We have set a budget of £2k and I fancy a Z4 convertible if I can get one for close to that price. It will need to have a MOT until at least August, get me there and back and then be sold for close to the purchase price when I return (unless I fall in love with it )
Any advice please? Never owned 1 but always loved the look of them!
TIA
Mark

Can’t help with your search Wayo, just if you haven’t been to Spa race be prepared to walk…a lot…! It’s worth it however….awesome track.

[Wayo11]

Hi there
A few friends and I have set ourselves a Top Gear type challenge to drive to the Belgian F1 and back in July 2024. We have set a budget of £2k and I fancy a Z4 convertible if I can get one for close to that price. It will need to have a MOT until at least August, get me there and back and then be sold for close to the purchase price when I return (unless I fall in love with it )
Any advice please? Never owned 1 but always loved the look of them!
TIA
Mark

Can’t help with your search Wayo, just if you haven’t been to Spa race be prepared to walk…a lot…! It’s worth it however….awesome track.

Thanks John. We haven’t done Spa yet so really looking forward to it!