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I’m not a BMW fan, but it is beyond me how someone can buy and then drive around in a bacterial soup with it falling apart from lack of maintenance.
Given the cheap price, fags and mould, its probably an executor sale from a winter death to an older gent, and the beneficiaries just want it gone. Probably sat 6m with a water leak while probate obtained.
It’s probably been sat for a very long time.
I agree. Thought that whilst I was watching the video. I just couldn't do it to any car let alone a nice convertible BMW. Think Matt has made the right decision to get rid.
in Australia that car would sell for 15,000 to 20,000 AUD easy due to the price of our cars when bought new ,due to our import duty , luxury car tax and GST
BMW drivers...
For someone mechanically minded with the right tools and time most of those jobs are perfectly doable and they'd have a great summer convertible. Not really profit in it and offering dealership services could make it costly. Wise decision Matt, onto the next.
He needs to bring a scan tool when buying cars
Are parts relatively cheap?
I really like the cheap car episodes, that's firmly in my end of the world! You didn't sound enamoured with the Z4 all the way through so I think you are right to move it on. I've had a few cars that have needed a fair bit of work but I'm just not that into it and have moved them on. I totally get the convertible thing by the way, chucking away a few inhibitions took me a while but I think that's all part of the fun. I have now got 3 of these types of car somehow!
Hey Matt, great video as per usual on occasions it would be good to have car on ramp and have a look to see it from a different angle(pardon the pun!!). Keep up the good work 😀
Oh Matt. Gutted for you. I get why you wanted to move it on, but would loved to have seen you work your magic on this. An E46 M3 it isn't, but still a beautiful car..... When in good condition 😁
That's had a hard life for 2008 car. My Z4 E89, made 2009 is like show room condition at 95k miles. That car looks like it's been run over a curb.
That's a real shame Matt, as mentioned by others it would have been great to see it brought back to it's former glory. Really enjoyed the video style and learning how you check a car over. I'm looking for a bmw m240i convertable, do you have any experience with these/advice?
Bought my Z4 for £1,700 last spring. 2.0 4 cyl in black like this one and 126k miles with fresh MOT and service. Other than replacing a stretched boden cable on drivers door it’s been faultless. 👍
u done anything to it by now?
@@Sam-kj4kq just enjoyed it! Needed to replace the worn out rear shocks and just recently, the notorious hood motor failed, so replaced with a used motor for £60 and relocated to the boot to prevent getting wet again, and that’s it. Cheap fun transport 👍
Love this please keeps us updated love to see how this all turns out....and it's dancing queen defo!!!
Another great video your channel just keeps getting better. Think you've done the right thing for you. Such a shame someone has let it get into that terrible state in the first place. Think it can still be a great project car for someone to rescue. I've got an E85 04 plate 3.0 and needed to do some fettling but not too much thankfully. I absolutely adore it and can't really think of anything that matches it for price and performance and fun factor with roof down thrills! Doesn't look or feel 18 years old!
Thanks! If it was the 3.0i I would’ve kept it
Biggest car mistake was selling my z4, adored that car. Shame this one has been neglected, that mould 🤮
Mine was chucking £600 repair bill at me every couple of months so I was pretty happy to get rid actually! Should have gone for an MX-5...
@@Geshmaal sorry to hear 😩
I used to watch this channel for its objectivity and professional presentation. Now there’s the additional level of what it teaches us about people. Really interesting.
I actually subbed because your first 5 min rant on keeping cars! It’s nice to hear a honest opinion!
I have just found your vlogs. I think you are a breath of fresh air. Nice man,
Matt you are definitely your biggest critic…you knew exactly when to stop and move this car on. I for one think it’s great that you get these little projects and inject some life into them. I also think it’s great for the channel. It’s always a case of….’how much is Matt going to spend on this one’ haha. Good decision and as always great to watch 👍🏻😊
Great videos !! I wish you had a good z4 from that generation to test drive, your input is always 👌
I had a 3.0i back in 2013 or so. Cracking car and pretty rapid. Ran it for a couple of years and sold it to my dad. He still loves it. Beautiful cars.
The 3.0i is definitely the one to go for
@@HighPeakAutos it had the SMG gearbox - same one as was in the E46 M3 I believe. Loads of people slagged them off but personally I found it alright once you wrap your head around it not being an automatic. A grand for this heap though….cheap but about £900 more than I’d have paid for it 😆
I had the 3.0si coupe, I missed it so much I bought a z4m coupe. I don't really remember the 3.0si feeling that much slower to be honest. It was really responsive and free revving. Just such a good looking car I don't know what id replace it with for similar money. I know the newer turbo models are quicker, but they just don't seem as special somehow.
@@mikeb9820 Agreed. I have a 3.0si coupe and at a car show recently I was discussing how much I bought it for with a few people, and they agreed there probably isn't a better looking car for the money.
I also had a 3.0si in black on a 56 plate. Had it from 7200 miles and it was mint but watching this video brought it all back - the reason for selling it. My roof motors went and I took it to BMW who kindly relieved me of £700, it was tiny, nowhere to put anything inside, hard, uncomfortable and the stereo was crap. However, it did go like the proverbial off a shovel but I don't actually miss it, funnily enough. Give me my old E39 all day long.
For me ,that was game over due to the mold ,that was probably in the roof already let alone seat belts and carpets . Nice video Matt thanks for making it
A good thing about mold is that many people pass on cars because of it. But unless it’s black mold , it’s actually quite easy to remove and disinfect .
I think I'd refit the front grille, have the interior valeted, give it a wash and send it through an auction. Car prices are still high and it's the perfect time of year to sell a roadster. Your bound to make a few bob on this one.
When I first saw an ‘I bought a cheap…’ video from you, I got quite excited. 😂 About 5 of these videos watched so far, I’ve learned 2 things. One, there are no easy profits. Two, and this is positive, if these are part exchanges, you are giving a fair price, for both the customer, and your business.😀
Love your work, Matt 👍
Work colleague had one of these a couple of years back, I think it was his mid life crisis car! Turned into an absolute money pit with electrical issues, cooling issues, gearbox issues and in the end the hood packed up too. Cost him a fortune over a short period and it wasn't like he bought a cheapy in the first place! Definitely well rid of it, looks like a weekend project car for someone.
I think it would have been worth saving if it had a 6 cylinder engine but it's a lot of money to put into a less desirable version. Yea, good decision - that list didn't include the bodywork and wheel refurbishments required either.
I’ve got a 56 plate Z4M roadster with 10K on the clock from new , 1 owner from new… like you I’ve stored all my cars over the winter in a heated environment, can’t wait to get it back out along with the others in spring!👌
Proper heap, good choice to move it on, I have a 20k mile 35Is Z4 and that's pricey to keep it sweet and it was good to start with. They are lovely with the roof down and music on the three days a year the sun actually comes out in the UK. Wheels corrode for fun as do the BMW badges but i love mine.
Thank you. A fun excursion! Maybe a raffle candidate, just in time for Summer? As an idea, how about a partnership with a BMW parts specialist for the revival of this car? At least worth two videos and a lot of fun to bring her back to life :)
I think this Z4 is a perfect candidate for being parted out. Sport seats are a wanted retrofit-product and from what I see on the video, the car has lots of great parts on it. Restoring this could end up being a bottomless pit, given that bmw 4-bangers from this era aren’t reliable.
haha, I felt a bit disappointed not getting it fixed and selling it for more, but its a true story of what you do everyday. thanks for the vid Matt!
You've got the Z4M seats in there - very desirable, and hard to come across. Worth the purchase price alone.
Subbed as I’m from Stockport 👌 channel looks good
wow, never thought I'd see that, well done Matt!!!!! good decision, unless you're doing the work yourself, it's just not worth it.
Hi Matt, I have been so busy that I was longing for your videos! Brilliant video 👍🏻👍🏻 always loved the Z4
Thank you! Hope everything is well with you
Great video Matt, this takes me back to my E85 2.5i
I was yesterday planing of buying one, and here we are, thank you
Great video Matt and great sound quality too
Thanks!
Thanks for yet more great content Matt. Salutary warning to all! I suppose it would be 'doable' for a one man band, good on the spanners on his driveway or garage, but pointless as a commercial venture.
I'm looking to pick one of these up in the autumn so this was a really good buyer's guide nice one 👍don't know yet whether to take on a little project or pay top money for a pristine retail one
How appropriate, I just picked up a 2003 2.5L with 55k miles on it in Vancouver BC, at C$10k it was a pretty good deal, as they tend to go for over C$15k around here. Will keep it for a month and move on, hopefully with a bit of profit, but so far its been fun to drive.
very enjoyable to see Matt evaluating a car.
I was excited too see a cheap Z4 as I wanted the shell and chassis and a few parts for my racing car program as I’m building a Z4 GT3 replica to add to my race car fleet but sadly I need a coupe but apart from that I won’t care about the mold because I would strip it and I don’t care about the paint because it would have a new body panels and wrapping it anyway. It would be perfect as a cheap summer car for some too sell or fix in the winter.
Hearing the list of faults my first thought was it's been driven off-road maybe for an illicit fumble down a rocky back lane, wise to get shot !!!
Liked before watching! I do love Z4’s, I’ve had 4! Two 2.2i’s, a 2.5i and a 3.0i. Go with the straight 6 engines they’re reliable, quick and sound great!
Did the 2.2 have enough power? Because in my country the tax for something over 2.2 is murderous, so it's the only reasonable option. But I'm worried about it feeling kinda slow or not enough torque to throw around
For me the 2.2 was not enough. 2.5 is minimum I just bought my 6th z4, love these cars
@@Krezo200 Ok thanks for the advice
I've always liked the z4 I might have to get hold of one soon I think they will rise in value before too long
Have you considered carrying a scan tool with you in those situations when you know that there might be something wrong with the engine and you can have a quick look up while you are checking out the car? I think it might be useful in showing you what kind of issues you might expect. :D Regarding driving with the roof down and the music playing, I know exactly what you mean, you are right however that after some time it just rubs off and you don't need to worry what other people think. At one point in time I didn't want to be seen as the "guy with the convertible playing his music loud" but you shouldn't care, just go with the moment :) Great videos, can't wait for the next one!
Scotty of >rev up your engines < always brings his laptop/engine diagnostic with him ,when checking out a car .
Scan tools don't tell you that much, its just starting point. The car could have major issues and no codes.
Great vid and good decision to move it on. How does a car get into that state in the first place. Why did you get the car repaired when the report of faults would of been enough to make the decision? But your mechanic seems to have very reasonable prices, I’m sure I would of been charged at least £500 for those coil packs and spark plugs, maybe that’s price of living down south
In addition to your "list" there are all thebodywork issues too so a potential money pit and can see why the head won over the heart this time. Good little project for someone handy with the spanners and some time on their hands!
I was working at the local BMW dealer back in 2008 and the Z4's were moving slow so BMW offered us employees a sweet lease deal. $150 a month. I leased a 2008 3.0 automatic sport package, silver with red interior, for 2 years. My wife liked the convertible more than I did as I joked it rode so hard you could run over a dime and tell which side was up. Only issue we had with it was the steering angle sensor went out on it (electric steering) on a trip and had to drive it back home with it pulling hard right. All in all a nice car but I was ready to give it back after a year. Would have been interesting to drive the four cylinder as we didn't get them over here.
Thanks Matt some things are always for someone else with more time
Got me a little excited when you mentioned you might sell the SL
Awesome content I thought you would have rescued the car like Mike Brewer! cool vid!
Good, honest business decision. Stress is a fact of life, never volunteer to invite it home.
Love the Z4 especially a good one, still a good looker of a car
What a coincidence, just yesterday I saw that model on the street but the latest one with M package 40i (I guess 2019 year model) and started to check what the prices are. Well, for now I put it on my wish list, you know when kids grow up and I lost interest into SUV.... But yes, what a coincidence that you put out review of Z4. Thanks.
Literally the definition of "a lot of LIFE in the car"!!
Another good one keep them coming
The SL interior is the perfect colour..! I never really got the Z4 but glad it exists though…
Semi relieved about all engine/gearbox oil leaks else I’d be DM’ing you to buy this. Sounds like an ideal driveway project otherwise! Might still be for the right person I guess
If it was a 3.0i I’d have definitely kept It and done all the work
I always put the roof down on sunny days & put the heater on, it’s a very freeing experience so keep fighting the good fight Matt. Yes they are strangers & 30 seconds after seeing the convertible they will have forgotten you & will be moaning about something else.
Love these. Would like to know how each case ends, what you sold them for
Love the National Trust sticker in the windscreen of the SL.
Fair play for even getting in it...doubt even Louis Pasteur would of attempted that! 👍✨
I had a 2.0 E85. Not the quickest but loved the looks.
When I was in Leeds last November with my old V70, it misfired (on a Saturday night, the day before driving back to Dover). I called Andy's mobile car mechanic who came over to check, managed to buy a coil pack somewhere, and replaced it. Good to go!
Matt. As a local Stockers trader I literally do not believe the swappers that come your way. It’s the joy of the job. Sweet.
Hear, Hear - Z4 and the Z3 are timeless Bimmers. Was surprised you said nothing about the L322 next to it, I'm hoping that's in the next video
As always a great video
These type of videos are great fun to watch. How many have you put on the forecourt after a video to sell and the buyer has directly referenced the video as a reason to go and buy? Get well better- hell that man flu eh..
I enjoyed the chat about the AMG. What you said about multiple car ownership is interesting, I’m sure you watch Hary’s Garage, I have occasionally, he seems to have so many cars, he’d need ax P.A. to arrange a roster. in case he drove one twice in six months. When I saw the Ze, I thought I was watching Chops garage - ‘’this will pop out, I’m sure I have a couple of rattle-cans with that black, a bit of T&c a wash, MOT, and a quick flip - these don’t hang about long’, etc. I used to like BMWs before I retired, but your AMG Merc really does look good. Perhaps better not to drive it around’Derry, or even Belfast with seats that colour though.
I won't touch a motor with mould in it,no matter the price
I'd complain about it not being an SC430, but you've covered that a bit now. 🤔 So crack on matey. 👍
I do agree about the blacked out grill, i keep hoping the blacked craze is done but not so much. The more i see blacked out on higher end cars it seems to cheapen the car
This guy is a diamond geezer! Knows what to buy and what to look for. Unlike some of the 4 wheeled piles of rubbish I got ripped off with. Be nice to have someone like him to buy me a bargain. Won't happen at my age and to me. Never see the class of car, and classic car's he comes across at the prices he does. Too old and too immobile to do that now! Keep up the good work geezer!
When I was a teenager I use to go camping at Edale...I grew up in Stretford and we use to ride our Grifters all the way up there for a weeks camping . I can't remember the name of the pub right beside the campsite. I use to love it up there coz we all got served in the pubs there and over in Castleton we must of been only about 14 or 15 years old.
Love your video. Cheers....
Your SL is a stunning example!
It is disappointing that she failed her audition, I always love it when the tired and neglected, get their, "I'm ready for my close-up, Mr DeMille!", moment. I guess you can't win them all.
£1500 still a good price for someone who can fix it up and get it through an MOT. I think I would have made the same decision. Great video Matt.
Not surprised. This car is one of the best designed cars in automotive history. Absolute beauty. But it is also the most underrated, underappreciated and disregarded car. It is truly the step child of BMW.
My first brand new car was the original Z4. Loved it. Where did you get this one for £1k?
The quality of work and experience this man has is a lost trade in itself and rate him for offering services. Rate u man.
Would have loved to see you work your magic on it 🙏🙏
Hi Matt, Very nice car and affordable roadster in UK. I've got one and this car is just super fun. Find me another six cylinders roadster for such a bargain .I'm in France and this kind of car are now very rare and the price doesn't stop growing. I bought mine in 2015 9,500€ and now I could sell it about 14-15K€ (IL6 2,5 192HP manual). Floor price in France about 7000€ , and it's worth for a Z3. Thank you for your videos (and sorry for my rusty english 😀 )
I live in N Yorkshire - never got those who buy a convertible and then when the weather turns better they don't take down the hood. Max kudos to the guys for who it only has to stop snowing and the take the hood down and drive in a coat scarf and beanie hat ........just whack the heater on !!
Matt you need some good house music. Start with lazy dog mixed by Ben Watt. Brilliant video
I thought you would have done it up, would have made a great summer prize for one of your draws !
Lots of car for the money as you say, but that one is probably more of a car for an enthusiast to put right. I had a 2007 Z4 3.0si Coupe (bought in 2011). I think the sloping rear glass hatch of the coupe gives it a real GT look and enhances the rear arches. Plus, I’m not a fan of soft tops personally. I even managed to get my large dog in it from time to time, when needed. Had it a couple of years, wish I never sold it (modern classic IMO), but started doing big miles so chopped it for a diesel. 👎🏻 Thankfully now back in a compact 6cyl petrol BMW, just with some rear seats now, for a bit of extra practicality.
Funny car the z4. I bought a mint 3.0 litre as weekend blaster . It looked great , and did everything well. Trouble was BMW had done such I good job making it risk free motoring with all the damping and electric interventions it actually felt a bit flat to me.
Love your videos mate, and it’s good thing you’re a ‘secure’ lad at heart. A good looking lad (face it, like not or not you are a pretty boy), convertible Merc, Abba blaring…not too sure about Europe but here in NZ you would quickly be classified as someone who bats for the other team 😂 Bit, love your vids, love your honesty…and while I don’t share your convertible passion, I absolutely do share the Range Rover one
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Ideal for an enthuiast, no rust and a bit of fettling it's a good car.
I love the way the creases on the door/front wing look like a Z
I was in England on vacation from America once upon a time, and rented a Z4. It was a pleasant little car. Took a spin on a little back road called the M25.
You mean you got stuck in traffic on the M25.
You’re right there Matty-“winner takes it all” is a TOP tune !!!
Good to see the bumper supported by the concrete :)
You should buy a early 2000s Lexus is200, they are quickly becoming future classics. My dad brought a 2001 one in 2004 and we had it for many years, it was a great car.
Shame it's in the condition that it's in. I was never a fan of the Z3 but the Z4 looks lovely.
Isn’t it so exciting seeing a car you’ve bought for the first time. I’m excited and I’m only watching the vid.
Then it turns out to be a shed 🙄
Matt you choose real motors that ordinary folk wonder about, which is why your channel is successful, an your personal style of course
Thanks
Evening matt great car but the z3 was the coolest way back in 97/ 98
Beautiful weather for about a week, where are you costa del sol?? It’s been grey and wet in Luton for the past 2 weeks
hi matt, you have IMO made a wise decision. Could be a money pit. Stay safe.
I would do the work myself but I can see your point as a trader. The steering rack leak scares me though.