Any musicians/guitarists in the house?

[gas-can]

Hi guys,

I'm seriously considering purchasing a used e85 z4 from the 2006-2008 era. I've test driven a couple but one question remains- can you fit a guitar case or a small amp into the trunk? I'm not obviously talking a marshall stack here, but something similar to a small fender deluxe reverb or a modern fender/gibby hardshell case? (I would've tested it, but it might've been a bit odd to lug around a guitar amp during a test drive at the dealership )

This is the major thing that's worrying me about buying this car cause I like to run around with my friends and jam. This will be my only vehicle except when I will hijack my parents van for hardware store runs, etc.

Thanks!
gas-can

[pmmjarrett]

Originally Posted by gas-can

Hi guys,

(I would've tested it, but it might've been a bit odd to lug around a guitar amp during a test drive at the dealership )

gas-can

No, that's not odd at all. In fact I wouldn't buy from a dealer that wouldn't allow me to check something to make sure it fit my needs.

When I sold cars at a Chevy/Toyota dealership years ago it wan't uncommon for a customer to bring a piece of equipment in to see if it would fit in an SUV hatch because they didn't want a van. Some customers would just show up with a tape measure too.

I even lined up a bunch of SUVs side by side for a customer once on the used car lot so they could check several of them.

[txz4]

Originally Posted by gas-can

Hi guys,

I'm seriously considering purchasing a used e85 z4 from the 2006-2008 era. I've test driven a couple but one question remains- can you fit a guitar case or a small amp into the trunk? I'm not obviously talking a marshall stack here, but something similar to a small fender deluxe reverb or a modern fender/gibby hardshell case? (I would've tested it, but it might've been a bit odd to lug around a guitar amp during a test drive at the dealership )

This is the major thing that's worrying me about buying this car cause I like to run around with my friends and jam. This will be my only vehicle except when I will hijack my parents van for hardware store runs, etc.

Thanks!
gas-can

Guitarist here. Im not sure about the roadster but it should be pretty similar to the coupe as far as depth. A reverb deluxe, like maybe a 2x10 or maybe a 2x12 would fit. It would be very close though. A guitar on the other hand will have to ride shotgun, Not a chance of fitting in the trunk as far as i can tell, especially if you use a hard case

[antennahead]

I can get my Tele '52 re-issue case in there, but thats the thermometer case. Too late at the moment, but maybe tomorrow I'll run the rectangular Strat case out there and see if I can get it in the trunk area. A small amp is an easy fit. I've got an old '79 Boogie head and 1x12 cabinet and they fit fine. I would think a Deluxe reverb would be no problem.

John

[Alexander]

Guitar would ride shotgun, while a normal practice amp would fit in the trunk.

[EenyBear]

Yep - amp (Fender twin snug but safe, Peavey Bandit lots of room) in trunk, guitar(s) ride shotgun.

I actually took my son's Euphonium along on various test drives to make sure it would fit (like a small tuba for those who may be curious). No problems... even with a school backpack and a swim gear bag alongside.

[Finnegan]

Wow, great info here for gas-can. Nice job guys!

[gas-can]

Wow thanks so much guys! This is exactly what I was looking for! And if Eeny can fit a bloody twin inside his trunk, I think I should be safe.

Now I just have to find a z4. It's turning out to be a lot harder than I thought and I've been looking for about 2 months.... Why aren't people selling them?!! (Ok a lot of people are selling autos, and I'm looking for a manual so this might be my fault, but still )

Thanks again!
gas-can