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Now we have seen what it looks like....

Specific discussion about the E89 2009 Z4 (sDrive35is, sDrive35i, sDrive30i, sDrive23i)

What are you going to do...

Buy the new version NEW
16
15%
Wait, and buy a used "new model"
17
16%
Stick with what I have, and run it into the ground
52
48%
Upgrade to a later "first generation" when the prices lower
6
6%
Change to another model of BMW
7
6%
Leave BMW buy something else
6
6%
Other
5
5%
 
Total votes: 109

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Now we have seen what it looks like....

Post by sp3ctre » Tue Dec 16, 2008 3:05 pm

I am interested to see what people are planning in terms of their future vehicle
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Re: Now we have seen what it looks like....

Post by Breaker » Tue Dec 16, 2008 3:20 pm

"Wait and but a ...." :roll: :P
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Re: Now we have seen what it looks like....

Post by sp3ctre » Tue Dec 16, 2008 3:24 pm

Breaker wrote:"Wait and but a ...." :roll: :P
I have no idea what you are talking about ;)
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Re: Now we have seen what it looks like....

Post by pvr » Tue Dec 16, 2008 3:50 pm

There is no M so there is nothing to change to ...
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Re: Now we have seen what it looks like....

Post by Breaker » Tue Dec 16, 2008 4:04 pm

pvr wrote:There is no M so there is nothing to change to ...
Yes, but in the real world, do you really need one? :wink: :P :fuelfire:
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Re: Now we have seen what it looks like....

Post by pvr » Tue Dec 16, 2008 4:11 pm

Of course. A must, if only to get rid of the white side reflectors :D
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Z4M Silver Grey - non flimper spec (gone to Bing)
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Re: Now we have seen what it looks like....

Post by rabman5 » Tue Dec 16, 2008 4:27 pm

I'm keeping what I have for now. I could see buying an M3 of Boxster S in the future. The new Z4 is nice, but not for me.

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Re: Now we have seen what it looks like....

Post by Color » Tue Dec 16, 2008 4:37 pm

Given I am currently not enjoying a Z4, I will buy a new Z4 (2009 model)..

I love it and want one nowwww!! :D :D

(OK, I will probably wait until there's an M, time will show)

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Re: Now we have seen what it looks like....

Post by WLH » Tue Dec 16, 2008 4:41 pm

Keeping what I have for now and into the forseeable future... :thumbsup:
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Re: Now we have seen what it looks like....

Post by Smokin » Tue Dec 16, 2008 6:37 pm

Until they come up with a true coupe, I'm sticking with mine. Besides, the only way to "improve" on mine is an //M and there isn't one.
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Re: Now we have seen what it looks like....

Post by cj10jeeper » Tue Dec 16, 2008 6:41 pm

Keeping as a long termer is the plan, but who knows in 2/3 years what will be on the 2nd hand market and perhaps I will fancy a change. For now I'll be window shopping the new model and driving the old :driving:
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Re: Now we have seen what it looks like....

Post by Andy » Tue Dec 16, 2008 6:43 pm

interesting results.. i wonder how many of us 11 running it into the ground actually will.. will the maintenance on the //M be it's worst enemy once the warranties run out?

If I can keep my //M for another 3yrs I'll be both a better driver and have done a lot of fast miles.. ready to maybe trade it in for a new one..
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Re: Now we have seen what it looks like....

Post by pvr » Tue Dec 16, 2008 6:47 pm

My M is only a year old, so maybe in a couple of years when the warranty runs out on it, they may have introduced another M version :thumbsup:
Current:
911-50 Black - unique spec
X5M - 575 hp of fun in a V8
Abarth 595 Comp.
Golf Clipper - collectors item
Z4 3.0si Black Sapphire
VW ID.3

Previous:
Z4M Silver Grey - non flimper spec (gone to Bing)
Z4 3.0 Toledo

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Re: Now we have seen what it looks like....

Post by cj10jeeper » Tue Dec 16, 2008 7:02 pm

Depreciation is a way bigger factor than any remedial work costs.

My X5 is worth nowt (well say £10k), but despite 85,000 on the clock it looks like new is serviced for £100 a time at the village garage, has had one £600 bill in the last 5 years, costs £200 fully comp.

It's new equal would be £55k with the same spec. so that for sure will be run until my youngest finishes Uni (she's still at school) and I no longer need a hauler.

I see no reason the Zed would behave any different on a pure cost model
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Re: Now we have seen what it looks like....

Post by GAZA62 » Tue Dec 16, 2008 7:26 pm

Not even had my Z a year so not thinking about my next car love this car to bits looks superb goes well in superb condition hopefully looking forward to a few more years with this one

When i do change will not be the new Z4 not keen
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