Will this be a good buy?

[LLiiaamm]

Hello fellas,

I asked before about the reliability of 06-08 z4 3.0si coupe with manual trans, and seems like its reliability is above the average of BMW, and I dont have to worry about some issues that E46 M3 and Z4M have, like subframe, vanos...am I correct?

So I've been checking and considering a local Z4 3.0si coupe that's currently for sale, manual trans, 83k miles, black on red, did the test drive and is amazing, IMO the ride quality is just one level higher then Evo IX and S2000 that I have been driven before. The seller is asking $15k. New pads new rotors new tires, transmission is sharp and engine is smooth.

I need some suggestion ----- since I am not sure how long could I keep it, will it be really hard to sell the car if I dont want to lose too much value? By all means, is the market of 3.0si coupe large?
Also, at this millage, do I need to worry about anything? Is there any upcoming service due other than regular change?

After all, is $15k a good deal or not?

Thanks!

[chickdr]

The market is tiny(as is the total production of Z coupes). Very little known car. Hard to say but I would think depreciation is pretty low at this point. There are no subframe issues in the Z4(that was a Z3 thing).

[Hawkeye]

Originally Posted by LLiiaamm

Hello fellas,

I asked before about the reliability of 06-08 z4 3.0si coupe with manual trans, and seems like its reliability is above the average of BMW, and I dont have to worry about some issues that E46 M3 and Z4M have, like subframe, vanos...am I correct?

So I've been checking and considering a local Z4 3.0si coupe that's currently for sale, manual trans, 83k miles, black on red, did the test drive and is amazing, IMO the ride quality is just one level higher then Evo IX and S2000 that I have been driven before. The seller is asking $15k. New pads new rotors new tires, transmission is sharp and engine is smooth.

I need some suggestion ----- since I am not sure how long could I keep it, will it be really hard to sell the car if I dont want to lose too much value? By all means, is the market of 3.0si coupe large?
Also, at this millage, do I need to worry about anything? Is there any upcoming service due other than regular change?

After all, is $15k a good deal or not?

Thanks!

I sure as shit wouldn't sell mine for $15k! But yeah, the coupe was pretty limited in production numbers (1,812 for all of USA if I remember right) so the market is generally not as robust for a car like this.

I am ~96k miles and only had normal wear and tear items. I have done brakes a rotors a few times, rear shocks just recently, front control arm bushings, serpentine (apparently way overdue and not that expensive) and fluid flushes.

I can only hope that it keeps being as reliable as it has for the first 96k miles!

[LLiiaamm]

Originally Posted by Hawkeye

I sure as shit wouldn't sell mine for $15k! But yeah, the coupe was pretty limited in production numbers (1,812 for all of USA if I remember right) so the market is generally not as robust for a car like this.

I am ~96k miles and only had normal wear and tear items. I have done brakes a rotors a few times, rear shocks just recently, front control arm bushings, serpentine (apparently way overdue and not that expensive) and fluid flushes.

I can only hope that it keeps being as reliable as it has for the first 96k miles!

According to the seller, he has replaced shock/struts, spark plugs, etc.
I’m not so familiar, and I heard that there’s inspection I and inspection II? For the regular service, do I need to do anything more than oil change?

[Andyh1]

The Z4 platform has pretty solid reliability, this is what attracted me to this vehicle.
The cars are mechanical with some quirks here and there. I have a Z4M that has been flawless in the 1.5 years that I have owned it.
The 06-08 years are the last years of this platform, very good years.
How long are you planning on keeping this vehicle and how miles per year will be adding to it?

[LLiiaamm]

Originally Posted by Andyh1

The Z4 platform has pretty solid reliability, this is what attracted me to this vehicle.
The cars are mechanical with some quirks here and there. I have a Z4M that has been flawless in the 1.5 years that I have owned it.
The 06-08 years are the last years of this platform, very good years.
How long are you planning on keeping this vehicle and how miles per year will be adding to it?

I’m thinking maybe a year and about 20k miles. I dont know if $15k is a good price.

[wdb]

Z4 3.0si coupe with manual gearbox is the rarest of the rare. 828 made for the North American markets. If the Carfax is clean, and the suspension work mentioned has been done well with decent parts, I'd go for it. You won't easily find another one.

[gpraceman]

Originally Posted by LLiiaamm

I’m not so familiar, and I heard that there’s inspection I and inspection II? For the regular service, do I need to do anything more than oil change?

See https://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sh...d.php?t=171200

For non-M's, there is less that needs to be done for Inspection I and II. Supposedly ps, diff, tranny, and coolant are lifetime fluids, but I believe that BMW considers "lifetime" to be 100K miles. I'd also be changing out spark plugs at 100K. Inspection I is basically every 30K miles. Inspection II is every 60K miles and includes all of Inspection I items.

[Punisher3.0si]

Originally Posted by LLiiaamm

I’m thinking maybe a year and about 20k miles. I dont know if $15k is a good price.

$15k is a good price. Its only up from there. The car will be worth a lot more in the future when more people become aware of it and its rarity. The car looks a lot more expensive than it is. I have had multiple people think the car was worth $40-50k.

[Hawkeye]

Originally Posted by LLiiaamm

According to the seller, he has replaced shock/struts, spark plugs, etc.
I’m not so familiar, and I heard that there’s inspection I and inspection II? For the regular service, do I need to do anything more than oil change?

I believe inspection 1 and 2 are for the M only. I asked my dealer about those for the si and was told there really isn't anything that structured for non-M.

edit: also - you only plan on keeping the car for a year? Why?

[gpraceman]

Originally Posted by Hawkeye

I believe inspection 1 and 2 are for the M only. I asked my dealer about those for the si and was told there really isn't anything that structured for non-M.

See the link in my post above.

[LLiiaamm]

Originally Posted by gpraceman

See https://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sh...d.php?t=171200

For non-M's, there is less that needs to be done for Inspection I and II. Supposedly ps, diff, tranny, and coolant are lifetime fluids, but I believe that BMW considers "lifetime" to be 100K miles. I'd also be changing out spark plugs at 100K. Inspection I is basically every 30K miles. Inspection II is every 60K miles and includes all of Inspection I items.

thanks!!
if I missed the manual coupe and have to go with a auto roadster, which is also a 08 si, do I need have to worry anything more? The top works perfectly fine.

[LLiiaamm]

Originally Posted by Hawkeye

I believe inspection 1 and 2 are for the M only. I asked my dealer about those for the si and was told there really isn't anything that structured for non-M.

edit: also - you only plan on keeping the car for a year? Why?

because I am not sure if I will have to move or not next year. haven't settle down yet.