Advice on purchasing COE cars (Z4)

[PSP415]

NeverLucky88, like that how? In car ownership, it is good to always have some luck. 

😂🤞Dun kill me. 

Go for the Z4.

Road tax is the last thing that should bother you. Its incredmental tax is not something that can't be saved thru cutting down on purchasing some branded stuff, eating out less at restaurants or eating out at all, bread and water. Pls know that I am assuming alot of stuff here ya. I assume too that you are younger than me ( no surprise) and you have a good taste in cars. 

My first "sports" car was a Suzuki Swift GTi. Yours is Z4. So, yes, go for it. 👍

I only have one simple request, if you bought one.

Live long... drive responsibly, dun drink drive and please buy one already with signal stick and use it. Always keep ego at home and bring brain out. 

That's like alot of requests. Nvm. Ride safe and stay safe. 

Cheers 

[Fitvip]

1 hour ago, Jamesc said:

Don't listen to all the nonsense from old people.

Buy what you like and enjoy.

YOLO.

I became a dad young and never got to enjoy a 2 door spot car and attract all the ladies.

You did not tell all. You can afford any 2 door anytime but you are committed to your mil!

[Jamesc]

12 minutes ago, Fitvip said:

You did not tell all. You can afford any 2 door anytime but you are committed to your mil!

If I drive 2 door car mean MIL have to be stuffed in the boot!

[Jamesc]

If I had the luck to be young and have a 2 door car

I wouldn't call myself unlucky.

Unlucky is baby come out and need a 4 door car.

Enjoy your youth.

Edited January 24, 2022 by Jamesc

[Jamesc]

This Z4 is James Bond car.

See see James Bond and always got beautiful girl with this type of car.

TS just imagine you are the guy in the pic below.

Edited January 24, 2022 by Jamesc

[Fitvip]

5 minutes ago, Jamesc said:

If I drive 2 door car mean MIL have to be stuffed in the boot!

There you are, now you tell the real reason for not owning a 2 door!

[t0y0ta]

1 hour ago, inlinesix said:

This is a wrong place to ask opinion about BMW especially COE car.

Drive a used BMW is a journey that is fill with joy (when everything works) and sorrow (when everything don’t work).

It is important to get the car checked before purchase.

So he should be asking local bimmer forum?

[verramarc]

if the road tax alone makes you to consider other cars.. then maybe you should not consider this COE z4.....

[inlinesix]

6 minutes ago, t0y0ta said:

So he should be asking local bimmer forum?

It is very quiet now.  Most of the ole bird has moved on.

[Jamesc]

Paying road tax is cheaper than paying depreciation on a new Z4.

[Mkl22]

3 hours ago, Rickster said:

Oh ya, remember to get SGcarmart warranty coverage or any other form of warranty that used car dealers can offer for that car! It'll save u more than a penny!

I think my kachang puteh, is worth more that any used car warranty.

 

Jokes aside. A cash discount is the best warranty. everything else is 🤮

Edited January 24, 2022 by Mkl22

[Stratovarius]

3 hours ago, NeverLucky88 said:

Good day everyone,

I'm looking to purchase my first car. Have been driving the family car on and off but now i've decided to buy my own. Been driving for around 4 years now.

I'm currently looking at the BMW E89 Z4, which has a depre of roughly 11k/yr. I have no plans to have kids anytime in the near future and it's a car that i really like. The only concern i have is the road tax for the 6 cyl 23i. At the 15th yr, it amounts to an astounding 2.7k/yr. With that in mind, does it ever make sense to purchase a 2.5l COE car? Or do i just play w it for a few years then sell?

I have also looked at the 2.0l turbo variant (20i), but being a newer model, it costs way more than the 23i (around 14k/yr depre).

If it doesn't make sense to purchase a 2.5l COE car, what other options do i have? I have previously also shortlisted the 320i coupe (underpowered and heavy) and e250 coupe (hearsay FC is below average). Budget is around 80-85k. All suggestions all welcome, thanks in advance!

i prefer the looks of the 325i or the 335i. the 325i is pretty decent in power and more practical. 

it's really up to you if purchasing a 2.5l make sense to your wallet. my colleague bought a coe 2.7 lexus before. one thing about coe cars is the dated interior., i cant stand those except for classic cars.

like others mentioned, the maintenance is probably something you need to do some homework. Many of these coe cars' problems are just patch here and there just to make it suitable for sale. so you gotta budget a healthy sum for the repairs. 

[Mockngbrd]

NA, not much will go wrong with the engine if serviced properly / regularly. But factor in at least another 5k to fix up whatever wear/tear items on the car. The usual suspects are bushings, shocks, brakes, engine mounts, suspension mounts, engine bay plastic bits, etc. You don't need to do ALL at the same time but good to keep in mind. All parts are easily available to get in SG so no worries on that end, BMW parts do come with a slight premium over Japanese brands but tbh, it's not that bad (like Porsche parts). As always, send to a specialist workshop for a pre-purchase inspection and to understand the future maintenance issues involved, as well as what other wear/tear items will need fixing in future (steering pump/ac compressor/etc). (R2D ftw)

2.5L rd tax is not THAT high but is still quite a jump from a 2L lump. If I were you, I'd pony up the $ for the 2,0 turbo. That will be the sweet spot imo. Lower fuel consumption, lower front end weight, lower road tax and better drivability. The 2.0L Turbo will prob hold its value better than the 2.5 NAs as well. 

TBH, with the hype surrounding Jap sports cars now, even an MX5 is asking 10+k depre, so quite pointless. So there's not that many choices out there. Perhaps a Porsche 986 Boxster, but that's a totally different animal when it comes to parts/maintenance/insurance. 

I also had a BMW as my first car, an E36 318is Coupe. Loved it and it didn't cripple me. Just need to be more resourceful.  E89 is still a nice looking car. Have fun. 

 

Edited January 24, 2022 by Mockngbrd

[Jamesc]

Just find one where the owner treated the car better than his gf lah.

Everything also changed, everything also new.

Then shotgun and needed to upgrade to a bigger car.

[yishunite]

All the sgcarmart listing in TS budget is 5+ owners... good luck lol

[Mkl22]

11 minutes ago, yishunite said:

All the sgcarmart listing in TS budget is 5+ owners... good luck lol

tough to find a low ownership sports car. majority sell once the "fling' is over or becomes impractical.

[shrjun]

1 hour ago, inlinesix said:

It is very quiet now.  Most of the ole bird has moved on.

Full of advertisement posts by various kinds of ....werks only 🙄

[Powxus]

4 hours ago, NeverLucky88 said:

Good day everyone,

I'm looking to purchase my first car. Have been driving the family car on and off but now i've decided to buy my own. Been driving for around 4 years now.

I'm currently looking at the BMW E89 Z4, which has a depre of roughly 11k/yr. I have no plans to have kids anytime in the near future and it's a car that i really like. The only concern i have is the road tax for the 6 cyl 23i. At the 15th yr, it amounts to an astounding 2.7k/yr. With that in mind, does it ever make sense to purchase a 2.5l COE car? Or do i just play w it for a few years then sell?

I have also looked at the 2.0l turbo variant (20i), but being a newer model, it costs way more than the 23i (around 14k/yr depre).

If it doesn't make sense to purchase a 2.5l COE car, what other options do i have? I have previously also shortlisted the 320i coupe (underpowered and heavy) and e250 coupe (hearsay FC is below average). Budget is around 80-85k. All suggestions all welcome, thanks in advance!

Just to share, I had a few friends who brought COE sports car and the car end up spending a lot of time in workshop. Do consider carefully, as the repair cost and the time spend between workshop may not be worth it.