What do you think of this Z4

mclark2112 · 11-03-2021, 07:51 PM

https://www.wisdommotors.com/vdp/179...Shade-NJ-08052

I went for a drive, and everything is in working order. Before purchasing, I would of course have my mechanic look at it, I have a couple very good local BMW guys.

I also will not be paying that price.

I have owned 3 BMWs, and researched what to look for in these.

But what do you all think? I'm looking for a fun little project car for weekends...

Huz-Z · 11-03-2021, 08:17 PM

Looks good to me. I love those rims and the mileage isn’t excessive for a 2003. Good luck!

Squidd99 · 11-04-2021, 07:35 AM

The miles are very low for an '03. If the interior is not too beat up, it looks good from here. (I spend a lot of last year looking at Z4s, and finally bought an '08.)

wghorne · 11-07-2021, 08:58 AM

I shopped similar Z4s and just bought an ‘06 3.0si that’s almost the same. Paid 14k but it has higher mileage. The motor for the top broke before I took possession and the seller fixed it. I’ve had it a week and I’m having a lot of fun.

Gamb1t · 11-07-2021, 03:02 PM

It's good that the top motor broke before you took possession. That is usually due to flooding. Make sure you deal with that to prevent future motor breakdown.

garz747 · 11-07-2021, 08:50 PM

Im thinking if they wanted to sell it they may vacuum the carpet?

Squidd99 · 11-08-2021, 09:45 AM

The red calipers are a nice touch that a previous owner did, and somebody replaced the stock radio with something not standard. You might want to look into a newer, nicer radio, perhaps one with Bluetooth - call the boys at Crutchfield) and get those carpets cleaned. I agree with GARZ, it's strange for a dealership (or any seller) to post photos of a car for sale without taking care of that first. Other than that, from the photos it looks to be in pretty good shape.

pungo · 11-08-2021, 04:06 PM

There's a handful of options listed that the vehicle doesn't have. Use a VIN decoder to know exactly what options it has instead of relying on the dealers inaccurate listing.

thrak410 · 11-08-2021, 09:55 PM

Thats very similar to my 04, but w/o aftermarket wheels and suspension.

Be sure to lift the cover in the trunk and make sure they didn't hack up the wiring to get the aftermarket radio to work. Mine is still a mess...

I still enjoy mine every time I drive it.

11-03-2021, 07:51 PM	#1
mclark2112 Private First Class 109 Rep 152 Posts Drives: 2018 BMW X3 M40i Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Moorestown,NJ iTrader: (0)	What do you think of this Z4 https://www.wisdommotors.com/vdp/179...Shade-NJ-08052 I went for a drive, and everything is in working order. Before purchasing, I would of course have my mechanic look at it, I have a couple very good local BMW guys. I also will not be paying that price. I have owned 3 BMWs, and researched what to look for in these. But what do you all think? I'm looking for a fun little project car for weekends... __________________ 2011 335i, totaled by a deer. 2015 335xi. 2018 X3 M40i currently.
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11-03-2021, 08:17 PM	#2
Huz-Z Brigadier General 848 Rep 4,057 Posts Drives: Z4 3.0si, 328 XDrive, X5 35i Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	Looks good to me. I love those rims and the mileage isn’t excessive for a 2003. Good luck!
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11-04-2021, 07:35 AM	#3
Squidd99 Private 54 Rep 59 Posts Drives: 2008 Z4 3.0 Csi Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: Cincinnati, OH iTrader: (0)	The miles are very low for an '03. If the interior is not too beat up, it looks good from here. (I spend a lot of last year looking at Z4s, and finally bought an '08.)
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11-07-2021, 08:58 AM	#4
wghorne New Member 3 Rep 5 Posts Drives: 2006 BMW Z4 3.0si Join Date: Nov 2021 Location: Savannah iTrader: (0)	I shopped similar Z4s and just bought an ‘06 3.0si that’s almost the same. Paid 14k but it has higher mileage. The motor for the top broke before I took possession and the seller fixed it. I’ve had it a week and I’m having a lot of fun.
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11-07-2021, 03:02 PM	#5
Gamb1t Major 598 Rep 1,343 Posts Drives: 330i,X1,Z4,Solstice GXP, RX-8 Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Canukistan iTrader: (0)	It's good that the top motor broke before you took possession. That is usually due to flooding. Make sure you deal with that to prevent future motor breakdown.
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11-07-2021, 08:50 PM	#6
garz747 Captain 286 Rep 678 Posts Drives: 07 Z4MC 01 330i 18 X3 M40i Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	Im thinking if they wanted to sell it they may vacuum the carpet?
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11-08-2021, 09:45 AM	#7
Squidd99 Private 54 Rep 59 Posts Drives: 2008 Z4 3.0 Csi Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: Cincinnati, OH iTrader: (0)	The red calipers are a nice touch that a previous owner did, and somebody replaced the stock radio with something not standard. You might want to look into a newer, nicer radio, perhaps one with Bluetooth - call the boys at Crutchfield) and get those carpets cleaned. I agree with GARZ, it's strange for a dealership (or any seller) to post photos of a car for sale without taking care of that first. Other than that, from the photos it looks to be in pretty good shape.
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11-08-2021, 04:06 PM	#8
pungo Colonel 877 Rep 2,543 Posts Drives: Z4MC-X3-35i-525i, Corrado G60 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: MD iTrader: (5) Garage List 2011 BMW X3 x35i [0.00] 2001 BMW 525i [0.00] 2007 BMW Z4 M Coupe [8.76]	There's a handful of options listed that the vehicle doesn't have. Use a VIN decoder to know exactly what options it has instead of relying on the dealers inaccurate listing.
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11-08-2021, 09:55 PM	#9
thrak410 Private First Class 86 Rep 166 Posts Drives: 2004 Z4 Roadster Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Canton, GA iTrader: (0)	Thats very similar to my 04, but w/o aftermarket wheels and suspension. Be sure to lift the cover in the trunk and make sure they didn't hack up the wiring to get the aftermarket radio to work. Mine is still a mess... I still enjoy mine every time I drive it.
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