looking to purchase a Z4

LucasG88 · Post by **LucasG88** » Mon 14 Mar, 2011 00:29

new member here.

so here's my query,

i'm looking to buy a Z4 june time after I turn 23. decided on the pre-facelift model, and hopefully the 3.0 litre version. read a lot on people replacing the runflats for normal tyres. if buying used from a garage, am i going to find that they often come with normal tyres as opposed to run flats.

i'm wondering if there's any common problems with the Z's?
what equipment is standard on the z4? (such as heated seats and that)

any help will be great, and any other tips will be appreciated to.

cheers

wheelie · Post by **wheelie** » Mon 14 Mar, 2011 19:14

Hello mate,

I'm also a member on another Z4 forum and the following links are for the spec guide and buyers guide.

enjoy

UK Z4 pre- and post-facelift specifications
http://www.z4-forum.com/forum/viewtopic ... 852#p27852

Buyers check list
http://www.z4-forum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=21281

One thing I would insist on mate is an AA or RAC inspection IRRESPECTIVE if its from a main dealer as there are often issues with both dealers and non-dealer garages.

Pay close attention to the roof motor if its a pre 2006 model. Also if its from a main dealer the car should come with run flat tyres with at least 6 months wear, if its an independent then it'll probably come with non-runflats.

Pete

MarkR · Post by **MarkR** » Tue 15 Mar, 2011 08:07

Wrong rear wheel size. States 225 should be 255

wheelie · Post by **wheelie** » Wed 16 Mar, 2011 18:48

MarkR wrote:Wrong rear wheel size. States 225 should be 255

Thanks Mark I'll get the OP to change the info.
On mine I have the following on 18 inch alloys.

Front: 225/40/r18 88w
Back : 255/35/r18 90w

Pete