I recently bought one of these, a 6 cylinder, sounds fantastic, goes like a rocket. 72k miles from new and it's a keeper! 20 years old, but puts a big smile on my face!
I'm glad you enjoy yours my friend! Seems Like you understand what these cars are about and use it as you should haha 🏎️💨 Hope u have it for a long time to come🙏
I have driven the Honda S2000, Mazda MX5 NC AND ND, The Porsche Boxter 986 and the E85 Z4. Hands down, the E85 Z4 takes the prize. Ticks all the right boxes. And one of the best looking cars out there today. And seriously underestimated.
That's pretty cool to get to try all of them haha The E85 is just pretty much perfect even though These other cars are still nice and strong competition The Thing is that the Z4 cimbines the positive aspects of the others but leaves out each negative thing!
2007 with 161000 miles and a joy to drive. Had to replace the rear and front roof motor and get the top hinges refurbished, as well as the engine cover and some oil gaskets, but totally happy with the car.
I'm glad you enjoy yours! They really just are amazing haha Do you have it as just a cool fun car oder as a daily driver? 🤔 Btw, I did NOT expect a YT chanel of your size to come along any of my Videos 😂🕷️
In the USA, the 3.0si manual coupes and M coupes are slowly appreciating in value as people start realizing its potential as a pure driver's car. Clean accident-free rust-free 3.0si manual coupes with lower miles are generally around $20k USD here. The M coupes generally go for around $10k more. Roadsters can be had for about 1/3 less than their coupe brothers of the same spec.
Damn, didn't know they were that much by now... I also think that they generally get more attention now and because the coupes Look cooler, their prices are jumping up📈
Right you are. I got my 3.0si manual with 39k miles for 24k. Seemed to be market price (or actually a bit under at the time). Love it to bits, but I do want to do some interior upgrades.
@@austinnafziger4159 that is a pretty good Deal to be fair but it still is quite a lot of money... Super weird to think about it and to then realize how old they actually are that one with such low miles is that expensive 😂 But still a greap choice bro! What Do you plan on doing to the interior?
@@MrPista Haha. Yeah, it was a fair bit, but Ive always loved the E86 style. I plan on wrapping most of the plastics and vinyl (faux leather?) surfaces in real leather. I want to integrate some tech with a custom display for car info/CarPlay as well. Lots of work ahead.
@@austinnafziger4159 Then I'm glad you can call one your own! Nothing better than to make your dreams reality... Sounds Like a great idea to Upgrade the surfaces, so it's really a cool project haha I'm sure it's Gonna be worth the work bro Btw, so you have a coupé or the roadster?
Wow! That's way fewer than I expected to be honest with you... I mean I knew, that a lot of cars are rare af or not even available in Australia, but I didn't think it was that bad👀
@@maverickslb80 damn, that's awsome! Great Timing then haha How the hell did you even find one with that kind of milage?! And how much did that cost you? 👀
@@MrPista it only had one owner. I find it on the internet, it was a bit expensive (18.500€) but it like brand new. And the low mileage was worth the price.
@@maverickslb80 Honestly, that price would be too much for me personally. But as long as you love and enjoy it, you made a good decision! And btw, a Z4 in such great condition probably won't lose much value anyways...
I've had a 2005 2.2i for 17 years now, still love the car, although not the quickest but it still has the straight 6 which sounds great! Overall a very reliable car mine has low mileage at 70k miles and in my opinion its design has aged really well and it still turns heads [Not too many in Ireland] I see the prices are rising in Ireland now too.
Omg that's a long time to keep a car hahaha Congratulations good sir! You seem to have gotten yourself into a great car🙏 I really like the idea of these 2.2L il6s, because they make the car very daily driver focused, but make really cool noises like you said! Yeah, they seem to come up in value in general. Here in Germany too and as the weather is getting better at the moment I see a couple of these beauties on the roads👌 Btw, I'm actually 17 years old, so I'm very impressed by you keeping and maintaining a car for so long🤝
@@MrPista You're only 17 years old? your knowledge and clever & logical evaluation of cars is great! You sound like a veteran of the motor world :) Keep up the great insightful videos.
@@Mickchillagegainford01 Thank you so much my guy! I really appreciate it a lot! I basically do a healthy amount of Research to actually know what I'm talking about and spend some time writing scripts 👀 I will keep making content, but I don't really have time rn... Had very important final exams the last few weeks and now only have 1 week left to work on a project to get into University... My last video is already 40 days ago and that feels kind of wrong to be honest...
Dude those are Some very nice cars to drive haha, congrats for that! You must have a nice budget which is great so I'm kind of happy for you that you can get cars Like them🤝 Do you still have the Z4 M?
@@tisbales 16 years is very impressive... A great decision to keep a car with that much charakterfor so long! So did you get it New back then? The E21 is just Iconic. They Look amazing, classy and might go up in value quite a bit for ones in good condition. By the way, a gernal question... Why don't you make TH-cam videos on your cars?
Mine 2004 2.5i Z4 can easily do 31mpg 50/50 city motorway drive. The M54 inline 6 is a masterpiece of engineering that is gifted to every driver in the world It is very easy to service, has great reliability if you just spend a little more on genuine BMW parts, and some love to care for the car, rewarding you with the ultimate driving experience. Even with the E85 Z4 soft top design flaw, the hydraulic and electric system is simply enough to repair or service, just move that soft top motor to the boot of the car and keep those hydraulic and electric lines free from rust and secure, then 99% soft top issue gone, no need for costly original computer diagnostic reset for it.
@@Jer_Ch They really are awsome cars and I still think it's incredible that they come with such a large Range of il6s, while being a relativley small sportscar! It's awsome to hear that you love and appreciate your 2.5i so much 🙏 and I surely hope you'll have many more years of Joy with it! Also thanks for the extra Info on the roof issues! I only really knew about the 'smart and safe' placement of the roof Motor... Cheers!
@@Shayler-j3g Can't dissagree with you hahah It's definetly up there And even though Miatas are decent competition, I also prefer the Z4 🤝 more special, bigger engines and better looks
I recently bought one of these, a 6 cylinder, sounds fantastic, goes like a rocket. 72k miles from new and it's a keeper! 20 years old, but puts a big smile on my face!
I'm glad you enjoy yours my friend! Seems Like you understand what these cars are about and use it as you should haha 🏎️💨
Hope u have it for a long time to come🙏
I have driven the Honda S2000, Mazda MX5 NC AND ND, The Porsche Boxter 986 and the E85 Z4. Hands down, the E85 Z4 takes the prize. Ticks all the right boxes. And one of the best looking cars out there today. And seriously underestimated.
That's pretty cool to get to try all of them haha
The E85 is just pretty much perfect even though These other cars are still nice and strong competition
The Thing is that the Z4 cimbines the positive aspects of the others but leaves out each negative thing!
2007 with 161000 miles and a joy to drive. Had to replace the rear and front roof motor and get the top hinges refurbished, as well as the engine cover and some oil gaskets, but totally happy with the car.
Sounds Like reasonable maintnance for the milage! I'm glad that you enjoy your little rocket 🏎️💨 and that you're happy with it haha
Great cars! Love my 2.5i
I'm glad you enjoy yours! They really just are amazing haha
Do you have it as just a cool fun car oder as a daily driver? 🤔
Btw, I did NOT expect a YT chanel of your size to come along any of my Videos 😂🕷️
Miata ok except hard to enter and exit if you are big . Z4 fits big
@@danielscheller2275 I agree with that! The Z4 is also more modern in general and definetly faster
In the USA, the 3.0si manual coupes and M coupes are slowly appreciating in value as people start realizing its potential as a pure driver's car. Clean accident-free rust-free 3.0si manual coupes with lower miles are generally around $20k USD here. The M coupes generally go for around $10k more. Roadsters can be had for about 1/3 less than their coupe brothers of the same spec.
Damn, didn't know they were that much by now... I also think that they generally get more attention now and because the coupes Look cooler, their prices are jumping up📈
Right you are. I got my 3.0si manual with 39k miles for 24k. Seemed to be market price (or actually a bit under at the time). Love it to bits, but I do want to do some interior upgrades.
@@austinnafziger4159 that is a pretty good Deal to be fair but it still is quite a lot of money... Super weird to think about it and to then realize how old they actually are that one with such low miles is that expensive 😂
But still a greap choice bro! What Do you plan on doing to the interior?
@@MrPista Haha. Yeah, it was a fair bit, but Ive always loved the E86 style. I plan on wrapping most of the plastics and vinyl (faux leather?) surfaces in real leather. I want to integrate some tech with a custom display for car info/CarPlay as well. Lots of work ahead.
@@austinnafziger4159 Then I'm glad you can call one your own! Nothing better than to make your dreams reality...
Sounds Like a great idea to Upgrade the surfaces, so it's really a cool project haha
I'm sure it's Gonna be worth the work bro
Btw, so you have a coupé or the roadster?
A manual coupe here in Aus is worth 35k + they are super rare here, under 50 manual coupes.
Wow! That's way fewer than I expected to be honest with you...
I mean I knew, that a lot of cars are rare af or not even available in Australia, but I didn't think it was that bad👀
I'm picking a Z4 e85 2.0 tomorrow. I'm in love with the design of this car. and it has only 37000 miles.
@@maverickslb80 damn, that's awsome! Great Timing then haha
How the hell did you even find one with that kind of milage?! And how much did that cost you? 👀
@@MrPista it only had one owner. I find it on the internet, it was a bit expensive (18.500€) but it like brand new. And the low mileage was worth the price.
@@maverickslb80 Honestly, that price would be too much for me personally. But as long as you love and enjoy it, you made a good decision!
And btw, a Z4 in such great condition probably won't lose much value anyways...
I've had a 2005 2.2i for 17 years now, still love the car, although not the quickest but it still has the straight 6 which sounds great! Overall a very reliable car mine has low mileage at 70k miles and in my opinion its design has aged really well and it still turns heads [Not too many in Ireland] I see the prices are rising in Ireland now too.
Omg that's a long time to keep a car hahaha
Congratulations good sir! You seem to have gotten yourself into a great car🙏
I really like the idea of these 2.2L il6s, because they make the car very daily driver focused, but make really cool noises like you said!
Yeah, they seem to come up in value in general. Here in Germany too and as the weather is getting better at the moment I see a couple of these beauties on the roads👌
Btw, I'm actually 17 years old, so I'm very impressed by you keeping and maintaining a car for so long🤝
@@MrPista You're only 17 years old? your knowledge and clever & logical evaluation of cars is great! You sound like a veteran of the motor world :) Keep up the great insightful videos.
@@Mickchillagegainford01 Thank you so much my guy! I really appreciate it a lot!
I basically do a healthy amount of Research to actually know what I'm talking about and spend some time writing scripts 👀
I will keep making content, but I don't really have time rn... Had very important final exams the last few weeks and now only have 1 week left to work on a project to get into University...
My last video is already 40 days ago and that feels kind of wrong to be honest...
i owned an MX5 Sp turbo very quik car And a Bmw Z4 M must say i love the Z4M more than the MX5
Dude those are Some very nice cars to drive haha, congrats for that! You must have a nice budget which is great so I'm kind of happy for you that you can get cars Like them🤝
Do you still have the Z4 M?
@@MrPista thank you, and yes i still do, great vehicle been in the fam 16 years now.
Also have a bmw E21 5 speed manual great classic.
@@tisbales 16 years is very impressive... A great decision to keep a car with that much charakterfor so long! So did you get it New back then?
The E21 is just Iconic. They Look amazing, classy and might go up in value quite a bit for ones in good condition.
By the way, a gernal question... Why don't you make TH-cam videos on your cars?
Mine 2004 2.5i Z4 can easily do 31mpg 50/50 city motorway drive. The M54 inline 6 is a masterpiece of engineering that is gifted to every driver in the world
It is very easy to service, has great reliability if you just spend a little more on genuine BMW parts, and some love to care for the car, rewarding you with the ultimate driving experience.
Even with the E85 Z4 soft top design flaw, the hydraulic and electric system is simply enough to repair or service, just move that soft top motor to the boot of the car and keep those hydraulic and electric lines free from rust and secure, then 99% soft top issue gone, no need for costly original computer diagnostic reset for it.
@@Jer_Ch They really are awsome cars and I still think it's incredible that they come with such a large Range of il6s, while being a relativley small sportscar!
It's awsome to hear that you love and appreciate your 2.5i so much 🙏 and I surely hope you'll have many more years of Joy with it!
Also thanks for the extra Info on the roof issues! I only really knew about the 'smart and safe' placement of the roof Motor...
Cheers!
love from my 2.2i
That's awsome to hear man! I really like it when cool cars get appreciated by their owners🤝
I hope you keep it for a long time and enjoy all of it 🏎️💨
A z4 is the most fun you can have with a car for around 5k .
@@Shayler-j3g Can't dissagree with you hahah
It's definetly up there
And even though Miatas are decent competition, I also prefer the Z4 🤝 more special, bigger engines and better looks