wannabe Z4 coupe owner in Toronto

[wdb]

I'm going to drop a note in this thread to keep track of it. I own a 3.0siC and recently bought a Z4MC. I'm still in the infatuation phase with the M so no deep thoughts yet on the comparison beyond this: I really like the si but it has its small weak points; the M fills them, plus power! but it feels like it puts a price on those virtues. More as I add miles.

[Vanne]

Btw Huz, just setting things straight mate.. the guy having a crash obviously wasn't checking out your 3.0i mate, but your hot missus no doubt

[Huz-Z]

Originally Posted by Vanne

Btw Huz, just setting things straight mate.. the guy having a crash obviously wasn't checking out your 3.0i mate, but your hot missus no doubt

Of course!!

[atomicskiracer]

Originally Posted by jimmi1977

Yes, the exact car I sold 2.5 years ago. It sat in storage in some small private car collection. Due to high mileage (213km) and some cosmetic flaws the collector considered it not worth collecting, so he sold. Back to me

Out of curiosity, would you mind sharing what you paid for it (the 2nd time around)? I am debating selling my 3.0si coupe with 100k miles, and am curious about the data point. Thank you!

[jimmi1977]

Originally Posted by atomicskiracer

Out of curiosity, would you mind sharing what you paid for it (the 2nd time around)? I am debating selling my 3.0si coupe with 100k miles, and am curious about the data point. Thank you!

13K CAD (10.35K USD as of today)

But it has 213km and far from perfect (scratches on both bumpers, non-matching old tires, etc). Still going strong on original engine, interior is very nice, and has M-sport package. Mind you it is 6 speed, so if yours is auto it will fetch less.

Gotta put some TLC in it now

What were you planning to sell for, out of curiosity?

[atomicskiracer]

Originally Posted by jimmi1977

What were you planning to sell for, out of curiosity?

I just listed it for $13.5 us on craigslist.

The biggest issue is the seats- I added used sports seats roughly 30k ago, they were originally tan and were dyed black and could use some touch up, and both need new thigh support handles. I used it as a commuter over the past 60k miles, so neither issue ever bothered me. Other than a small scrape on the bottom part front bumper from the PO, it in great cosmetic condition.

I saw one with 125k go for $13.5, so I used that as a starting point taking the seats into account.

[jimmi1977]

Haha let's resurrect this. It's been a tradition. It's story telling time

A lady ran a red light in 2018 and got my 3.0si coupe written off. I intended to keep this car forever, after I bought it a second time. I could have fixed it, but the insurance company refused to sell it to me. Damn them.

Couldn't find a manual coupe, so I bought a Z4M roadster in 2020. Got a great deal from a guy in London. Great car, liked the roadster aspect of it (never had a roadster before). Then, I needed the money so sold it this spring.

So far, I had a manual 3.0si coupe (twice, the same car), Z4M coupe and a Z4M roadster. All of these have been black on black with the exception of M roadster, which had a red interior for a change. My favourite color.

So now, I had a change of heart and decided that money doesn't mean shit. So looking for a manual 3.0si coupe... Back to where I started.

I guess what I wanted to say, any Z4 is a very cool car, and I loved all these cars, as long as it has a proper transmission! I would also buy a Z3 manual coupe, I never had one, given the decent price.

Shoot me a line if anyone in GTA has a Z3 or Z4 manual coupe for sale!

[baege]

Originally Posted by jimmi1977

Haha let's resurrect this. It's been a tradition. It's story telling time

A lady ran a red light in 2018 and got my 3.0si coupe written off. I intended to keep this car forever, after I bought it a second time. I could have fixed it, but the insurance company refused to sell it to me. Damn them.

Couldn't find a manual coupe, so I bought a Z4M roadster in 2020. Got a great deal from a guy in London. Great car, liked the roadster aspect of it (never had a roadster before). Then, I needed the money so sold it this spring.

So far, I had a manual 3.0si coupe (twice, the same car), Z4M coupe and a Z4M roadster. All of these have been black on black with the exception of M roadster, which had a red interior for a change. My favourite color.

So now, I had a change of heart and decided that money doesn't mean shit. So looking for a manual 3.0si coupe... Back to where I started.

I guess what I wanted to say, any Z4 is a very cool car, and I loved all these cars, as long as it has a proper transmission! I would also buy a Z3 manual coupe, I never had one, given the decent price.

Shoot me a line if anyone in GTA has a Z3 or Z4 manual coupe for sale!

Love it!

I am with you on this cult like attachment to the e86!

I bought a silver on black 2007 si 6mt in 2009 and kept it 4 years until the spring of 2013. I sold it in the spring of 2013 when it only had about 40000 km for 25k! and have regretted it ever since!

IN the spring of 2018 I came across a really nice 2006 Si coupe for sale in Sarnia, it only had about 50000 km and it was 6MT and silver on black and the asking price was 21k. I planned to see it on the saturday of that week but it sold the next day.

I have been casually looking ever since, but havent' come across one.

Hopefully both of e86 stories have another chapter

[jimmi1977]

Originally Posted by baege

Love it!

I am with you on this cult like attachment to the e86!

I bought a silver on black 2007 si 6mt in 2009 and kept it 4 years until the spring of 2013. I sold it in the spring of 2013 when it only had about 40000 km for 25k! and have regretted it ever since!

IN the spring of 2018 I came across a really nice 2006 Si coupe for sale in Sarnia, it only had about 50000 km and it was 6MT and silver on black and the asking price was 21k. I planned to see it on the saturday of that week but it sold the next day.

I have been casually looking ever since, but havent' come across one.

Hopefully both of e86 stories have another chapter

Hey, fellow GTAer Well, you have Cayman to tide you over, right?

My daily is a 328i 6speed E91. Also a good car, same N52.

Right now, E86 is closer to 30k CAD in any shape and form, even autos...

They go up in price consistently for at least last 7 years.

Even E85 m roadster, got if for 23k, sold for 30k 2 years later

[baege]

Originally Posted by jimmi1977

Hey, fellow GTAer Well, you have Cayman to tide you over, right?

My daily is a 328i 6speed E91. Also a good car, same N52.

Right now, E86 is closer to 30k CAD in any shape and form, even autos...

They go up in price consistently for at least last 7 years.

Even E85 m roadster, got if for 23k, sold for 30k 2 years later

the n52 is such an amazing engine so buttery smooth with good low end torque...if only bmw still made naturally aspirated engines like it, I'd probably still be driving a bmw

the cayman is an amazing driver's car but I don't have the emotional attachment to it that I have for an e86, that car just speaks to me

[jimmi1977]

Originally Posted by baege

the n52 is such an amazing engine so buttery smooth with good low end torque...if only bmw still made naturally aspirated engines like it, I'd probably still be driving a bmw

the cayman is an amazing driver's car but I don't have the emotional attachment to it that I have for an e86, that car just speaks to me

Hm, I can find an E86 and trade you for a cayman