Trading in

[rsutoratosu]

I have a 2007 E85, just turn 70k.. I find myself looking (window shopping) to buy a newer z4.. anyone have consider that recently ? Might wait till the newer z4 is release

I would drive more if there werent for huge pot holes everywhere...

[Hawkeye]

Not really for me, IMO the E89 is bloated and not really in the same class as the 85/86 were. If I was going to switch up cars, it would be either to an 85/86 M or a different car altogether.

[86Zed]

Depending on the condition and transmission of your car there is appreciation growing in the secondhand market. A dealer is really going to take you to the cleaners on this car - but it will be a quick transaction!

[Huz-Z]

Originally Posted by Hawkeye

Not really for me, IMO the E89 is bloated and not really in the same class as the 85/86 were. If I was going to switch up cars, it would be either to an 85/86 M or a different car altogether.

Ditto. The new G29 Z4 to be unveiled on the 23rd of this month looks like it may be interesting - although its not going to be cheap.

[KevinM]

Is the new Z4 even going to be available with a MT? I'm sure at least the more powerful versions will not.

But to answer the question, never.

[Punisher3.0si]

Originally Posted by Hawkeye

Not really for me, IMO the E89 is bloated and not really in the same class as the 85/86 were. If I was going to switch up cars, it would be either to an 85/86 M or a different car altogether.

This. When most people think of a Z4 they think of a E85/86. There is a reason for that. E86 is the only model Z4 id be interested in buying another.

[Redacre]

Originally Posted by rsutoratosu

I have a 2007 E85, just turn 70k.. I find myself looking (window shopping) to buy a newer z4.. anyone have consider that recently ? Might wait till the newer z4 is release

I would drive more if there werent for huge pot holes everywhere...

I got an E89 sDrive28i for a loaner car while my E85 M was in the shop a couple years back and I didn't fall in love with it.

It's not terrible, but you can tell they wanted to make the E89 more livable and to be fair it succeeds at that. It is way easier to drive. It is softer all around with electric everything, larger size, and more weight. Roads with lots of imperfections and potholes were certainly less abusive.

But those are all compromises I don't want to make since my car is not a daily driver and I was pretty excited to return the E89 and get back into my E85 lol

[Lucky1]

Originally Posted by Redacre

I got an E89 sDrive28i for a loaner car while my E85 M was in the shop a couple years back and I didn't fall in love with it.

It's not terrible, but you can tell they wanted to make the E89 more livable and to be fair it succeeds at that. It is way easier to drive. It is softer all around with electric everything, larger size, and more weight. Roads with lots of imperfections and potholes were certainly less abusive.

But those are all compromises I don't want to make since my car is not a daily driver and I was pretty excited to return the E89 and get back into my E85 lol

I always find the notion of a Z4 as a daily driver in the practical sense to be a bit wonky. There was an E9x and a E88 (1 series vert) with back seats, softer suspension and more trunk space for that. The lack thereof kind of compromises are still there in the E89 Z4, why not go full bore and get a sporty chassis and driving experience?

Its not a bad thing but if they had offered an ///M or ///M sport variant to satisfy that need it would be all things to everyone and you can see that's where the M2 and M2C have addressed similar concerns in the 2 series lineup although I maintain there's room to have another sportier trim for the M240i with sportier dynamics (especially in the steering department).

[Andyh1]

My wife and I tested an E89 way before I purchased my E85M. More of a GT, easy to drive as a daily but missing a bit of growl. My roadster is such a joy to drive on the weekends.

[Lucky1]

Yes. If OP has the budget and inclination to spend that much for a brand new next generation Z4 I'd wait and see how that drives before making a decision. I'm curious myself. It is always good to have go forward future replacement options

[deaz4m]

Originally Posted by rsutoratosu

I have a 2007 E85, just turn 70k.. I find myself looking (window shopping) to buy a newer z4.. anyone have consider that recently ? Might wait till the newer z4 is release

I would drive more if there werent for huge pot holes everywhere...

i might wait and consider if its affordable. e85/86 is still fun to drive at 70k or any other mileage for that matter. im almost at 60k of dd and coming up to my 1 year of ownership. Not sure if the new one will come with MT or not but I think driving this car in MT adds to the fun of it plus it has the M3 engine in it.

[Hawkeye]

Originally Posted by deaz4m

i might wait and consider if its affordable. e85/86 is still fun to drive at 70k or any other mileage for that matter. im almost at 60k of dd and coming up to my 1 year of ownership. Not sure if the new one will come with MT or not but I think driving this car in MT adds to the fun of it plus it has the M3 engine in it.

I'm in my 11th year of ownership and nearing 100k miles.... I still find this car incredibly fun to drive all the time.

[deaz4m]

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