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The M3 is the more 'special' car. If you were going to choose a BMW then the M models are clearly better engineered. If you want to find out more about the M3 and seek buying tips then log on to www.bm3w.co.uk there'll be plenty of owners willing to share their experiences and help you out.
I think the fact that you can get a much more recent Z4 for the same money as an older Boxster is a major attraction of the BMW.
From personal experience, less than a year ago I picked up a 2003 2.5 with full options (only significant thing missing is sat nav)with 2760 miles (yes!) on the clock for £22500, new it would go for over £32k from a BMW main agent. Further tip - talk to dealers, trade in cars (such as mine) are not listed on the BMW website until they are actually on the forecourt, if you ask the salesmen what they expect you might just get tipped off about a bargain before it is advertised.
Mine has SMG which I love & loathe in equal measures, when it is good it is fantastic, but when the software has an off-day and leaves you with a box of neutrals, quite frankly I'd prefer to be in a Perodua (well, almost!).
Loves? Looks, they're different and grow on you. Carver hifi option - awesome sound. Space for me (I'm 6'2"
and luggage. Creamy straight six. Heated leather. 18" spoked alloys. Fasted electric roof in the business.
Loathe? Ride - made worse because the previous owner specced M-sport lowered suspension. Cabin storage (weedy door pockets, little space for a phone, shades etc)
Would prefer the 3litre!
Overall - very happy with the car
From personal experience, less than a year ago I picked up a 2003 2.5 with full options (only significant thing missing is sat nav)with 2760 miles (yes!) on the clock for £22500, new it would go for over £32k from a BMW main agent. Further tip - talk to dealers, trade in cars (such as mine) are not listed on the BMW website until they are actually on the forecourt, if you ask the salesmen what they expect you might just get tipped off about a bargain before it is advertised.
Mine has SMG which I love & loathe in equal measures, when it is good it is fantastic, but when the software has an off-day and leaves you with a box of neutrals, quite frankly I'd prefer to be in a Perodua (well, almost!).
Loves? Looks, they're different and grow on you. Carver hifi option - awesome sound. Space for me (I'm 6'2"
and luggage. Creamy straight six. Heated leather. 18" spoked alloys. Fasted electric roof in the business. Loathe? Ride - made worse because the previous owner specced M-sport lowered suspension. Cabin storage (weedy door pockets, little space for a phone, shades etc)
Would prefer the 3litre!
Overall - very happy with the car
benadams said:
Obviously the ride seems to be a big problem with the Z4 however surly this can be solved by replacing the run flat tyres with normal tryes?
Yes precisely. With non-Run Flats the Z4 rides as you'd expect a sports roadster. The Boxster rides no better, in fact it's far worse if fitted with the M030 sports suspension.
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