To buy or not to buy a Z4

[chickdr]

If not DIY'ing I would take it directly to a good indy BMW mechanic and have them check it out to see if the motor is ok before you start driving it around. Looks to be in good shape cosmetically from the photo. Good luck. Out of curiosity, how many miles are on the clock?

[Vanne]

Congrats mate. Have fun and more pics please.

[Jeffwink1]

80000 miles. I don't plan on driving it until I remove the head and check the drained oil for metal shavings. I'm hoping all I need to do is replace and head gasket and maybe machine the head.

[KLH]

Looks good! This would be a good candidate for PlastiDip.

[silverfishZ4M]

[Psychodo]

Originally Posted by silverfishZ4M

Please be a photo shop.

[Vanne]

Looks pretty real... ; )

[Jeffwink1]

PlastiDip?

[Lightning87]

probably a vynilwrap ( or how do you write that in proper english), as that is def a dutch car, and wrapping is kinda hot overhere.

for 2.5k you bought you're self a great deal, you have a lot left to spend on it, maybe get an engine swap ( maybe an S54 or 3.0 ) done by a good shop.

[Jeffwink1]

Is there anything wrong with the 2.5? Are the 3.0 or S54 much better? And how much modification to change to a 3.0 or S54?

[Psychodo]

Nothing wrong with a 2.5 ; the other two just have more power. The 2.5 has a 0-60 of about 7 sec the 3.0 6 sec. (Depends on who did the testing )

So with the 2.5 you are looking at miata type speed.

[dreamingat30fps]

Good deal I think, but godamn that has to be the ugliest color Z I've ever seen.

[Lightning87]

i have a 2.5 as the 3.0 was to expensive (for my budget) to buy 4 years ago, i enjoy it every day, and i think it's quicker than a stock miata.

but as you're engine was probably damaged, why not opt for a 3.0 of a S54? 3.0 wil probably just fit nicely as the 2.5 an 3.0 are the same on the outside ( you can swap internal parts to make a M54B25 into a M54B30.). butt then you'll better swap gearbox and drive train too, as the 3.0 had a 6 speed.