Description
BMW Z4 3.0si Coupé | 2006
Highlights:
– 2,996 cc six-cylinder petrol engine with automatic transmission
– Right-hand-drive example of the fixed-roof Z4 Coupé
– 149,000 miles on the odometer
– Silver grey paintwork with black leather interior and brushed aluminium trim
– Valid roadworthiness inspection
The private seller offers for sale this 2006 BMW Z4 3.0si Coupé, powered by a 2,996 cc inline six-cylinder petrol engine, paired with an automatic transmission. This right-hand-drive example is finished in silver grey, a colour that suits the long bonnet and sculpted flanks of the Z4 particularly well, and it rides on multi-spoke alloy wheels that fill the arches nicely. Inside, the cabin is trimmed in black leather with sports seats, a leather-rimmed multifunction steering wheel and the characteristic brushed aluminium dashboard panel that gives the E86 interior its technical, purposeful look. The odometer reads 149,000 miles, and the car currently holds a valid roadworthiness inspection. The seller rates the car as good overall, with the normal signs of use you would expect from a car of this age and mileage, which makes it an honest and usable entry into one of the most distinctive BMW shapes of the 2000s.
The Z4 Coupé, known internally as the E86, was introduced in 2006 as the fixed-roof companion to the E85 Z4 cabriolet. Rather than simply adding a hardtop, BMW gave the Coupé its own profile, with a sweeping roofline that flows into a tail featuring the so-called double-bubble roof contours and an integrated spoiler lip. The result is a body that is noticeably stiffer than the open car, which sharpens steering response and gives the Coupé a more focused, tied-down feel on a twisty road. Behind the steeply raked rear window sits a practical hatchback load area with a luggage cover, making the Z4 Coupé a surprisingly usable grand tourer for two.
The 3.0si was the core model of the Coupé range, powered by BMW’s N52 straight-six with its magnesium-aluminium block and double-VANOS variable valve timing, rated at 265 hp. It delivers the smooth, free-revving character and the distinctive straight-six sound that BMW is famous for, and with the automatic transmission it makes an effortless and relaxed companion for longer journeys while still offering the classic front-engined, rear-wheel-drive balance. Above it sat only the M Coupé, which makes the 3.0si the most accessible way into this design. With the E86 increasingly recognised as a modern classic and the Coupé built in far smaller numbers than the cabriolet, a well-kept 3.0si Coupé is an attractive proposition for enthusiasts who want a characterful six-cylinder BMW to drive and enjoy.
Condition of the bodywork & paint
3 — Good. Bodywork or mechanical repairs needed; drives.
Condition of the interior
3 — Good. Bodywork or mechanical repairs needed; drives.
Technical condition
3 — Good. Bodywork or mechanical repairs needed; drives.
Overall condition
3 — Good. Bodywork or mechanical repairs needed; drives.
This item is sold on an as-is basis. The condition of this item is the opinion of the seller and may differ from your own opinion. Photos and descriptions of the listing are for information purposes only.
