I just bought a bmw z4 3 litre so something has to go and im afraid it has to be my coupe.I was going to put it in my lockup for a while incase I change my mind but I will end up ruining the coupe so it has to go

Sorry to hear that Baz, you were looking after yours which is more than many we see scattered around these days.

You went "for something completely different" I see - hope you've enjoyed your coop ownership though

Give us a wave if you see us in Falkirk!

Enjoy the Z4, completely different beast to the Coupe, my other half had a black hard top one when I first met her, you need a man with a flag to stand in front of the car so you know where the bonnet ends when you're parking.

Just as long as you stay Bangle it's ok!

True. And if he would point the flag in the direction that the wheels are facing, then that would be nice too because you sure as hell can't tell otherwise

My short drive of one revealed that it was nowhere near as communicative as the 350Z or indeed my Coupé. Quite pointy though nonetheless - it felt a darn sight more agile than both

Welcome to the dark side of Bangle. The Z4 is a cracking car. Had mine Nearly 4 years now. Still away to go to beat my 9 years with the Coupe though.

PS Hopefully see you on the Z4Forum.

I don't know what it is about these Italian cars but they make me feel like a traitor because I have bought something German.I have had lots of comments since getting my new car mostly positive.The thing that bugs me is everyone saying you are better getting rid of that old crappy fiat anyway.I don't know what it is but I feel a massive loyalty to Italian cars and I end up sticking up for my coupe.I have had many Italian cars in my time including 4 fiat uno turbos,fiat strada 105tc,lancia delta gtie,2 lancia thema turbos,fiat x19,and of course a lancia delta integrale.The thing is none of them have got under my skin like a coupe these cars are stunning looking and in 20vt form are giant killers in terms of performance.The only reason I am selling up is I am to picky I like things mint I hate taking bumpers of and looking at rust and I just don't have the time to tidy it up.

If it's an original shape Z4, clear the roof drains, stops the motor failing.

If it makes you feel any better, Baz, when you jack up your Italian car and remove all the Italian covers, right in the middle is the Italian engine. And right on the end of the Italian crank in that Italian engine, it says 'made in Germany'.

Great car the Z4. Much prefer the shape to the z3. Cant you get into the mindset of "preservation" for the coupe?

Put it away for the winter and save up to have all the mintyness sorted.

Keep her as your coveted classic to be brought out on special occasions.

Costs nothing to store off the road if you have the space of course.

We don't have the space, but the father inlaw does have an empty garage! So guess where my coupe is going soon?

I have someone coming to view the coupe tomorrow I fear this may be the beginning of the end

Don't know how long you've had yours mate, but it took me 14 years to tidy out all the Tesco dents and a respray to have mine look factory finish again in 2012. In 2008, I remember wanting to give her up for an Audi S5 and the Audi salesman convinced me to keep her. He did me a favour and I reinvested the money in bringing her up to showroom std. I hardly see any around my area and kids and adults wonder wtf is that in a positive way. Thanks to Basildon Roger and the forum, there's a wealth of info that keeps me reading for years and still loving the coupe experience. I'd personally keep her. Once she's gone...she's gone and good examples are a rarity to find these days.

I tried to sell mine once. Poor bloke drove form London to Cornwall, offered me the full asking price and I ended up giving him £60 for petrol and apologizing, cos I couldn't let it go.

Eventually the oil pump failed and the big end went on 149k miles and I just couldn't bring myself to shell out for the new engine that was required, so I gave it to my mechanic.

Good luck the Z4 is a great car. My ///MR is both much quicker and far more reliable than my Coupe ever was. But it doesn't sound as good and it will never have an Italian soul.

I have a Z4 coupe aswell and I must say its a nice daily drive and no paranoia but you can't beat the sound of the 5 pot