IS THIS THE BEST COUPE FOR UNDER £5000?

[@smokeymotorsport]

I've been loving the content without Alex - that sounds harsh, but I mean it's great to see limelight available for you two to shine. Taylor's V2 content has been awesome (can't wait to see the OG 635 back up and running), but it's nice to see Rory get involved too. Very interested to see more content like this, and from Chris as well! He seems like a really nice chap, and I would love to see more of him on camera.

[@Antscupra]

Chris is class, spoke with him a few times and he’s always been happy to help me or even just have a little chat about stuff. Same as big Luke, whole behind the scenes team are really nice lads👌🏽

[@Dan_Cartlidge]

I agree too, Taylor really does make the channel. I’m also really glad he’s into men too as my missus loves him 🤣

[@anubishorus4426]

nah fuck that alex the goat rorys a complete no skill unfunny nobhead least taylors a mechanic ffs but rory brings nothing to the table

[@LeakSprungGarage]

Spot on comment there, couldn't have put it better myself. It was great at shedfest to see all the love for all of the team aswell, not just Alex

[@MrJayscinema]

The dog having a poo comment was about the Chrysler crossfire. This z4 is gorgeous. Always loved the coupe

[@mikenewbold1699]

well done you watched top gear you absolute npc squared

[@smashabocks17]

@@mikenewbold1699 who shit in your cornflakes

[@hunterfabio]

@@mikenewbold1699 Not sure what the issue is with watching top gear. Insulting somebody based on what they watch is rather...childish?

[@kamilianos]

respect for clearing that up, We love BMW's

[@mikenewbold1699]

@@hunterfabio not at all but saying it and waiting for someone to compliment your knowledge is horrendous

[@ratonbox]

I've been enjoying the Alex-less episodes recently. Taylor is so good as the main host and Rory is funny on his own as well.

[@SteveBMX01]

Yeah maybe, but it's Auto Alex isn't it. I personally miss them as a trio.

[@Vracktal]

@@SteveBMX01 He's on paternity leave atm, he'll be back

[@cin2110]

​@@SteveBMX01 He is a daddy now that's why he's been missing and he is coming back soon.

[@supergoat94]

Alex-less videos do seem better.

[@Goves10]

@@ChrisPatrick-q6k If it didn't reflect on his personality sure but anytime he talks about cares his annoying ass takes just come out. Probably from never having real world experiences in his 30 years of age

[@John-yz8dp]

There's a way to fix the steering. There's a large ring between the electric motor and the column. Loosen the 2 bolts and adjust it a few millimetres. It adjusts the position of the worm gear on the column. I've done it on mine and the steering is perfect.

[@RJPhotographics]

Same.

[@tommogun3]

Is it easy to do ? Mine has this ?

[@RJPhotographics]

​@tommogun3 20 mins upside down in the drivers footwell. Get onto the Z4 forum.

[@thecremeegg]

I converted mine to hydraulic, just uses E46 parts. Transforms it

[@howarddavies136]

​@thecremeegg the steering must be shite if e46 components are considered an upgrade 😂

[@pucupucubumbum]

Loving the videos with you guys, the direction that the V2 channel is expanding is great. Taylor and Rorie are both great hosts and a mix of Alex led videos and Taylor led ones is a great way to keep the channel different and have its own direction from the main autoalex channel.

[@TobySims]

Yes - crack on guys, it's always great seeing you all on camera. Different videos for different moods, from the different characters. It's what makes a channel great. There are very, very few channels I can binge that only have one presenter.

[@derin111]

I owned a Z4M, an Alpina Z4 Roadster S and a 3.0Si Z4…..all at the same time! Being honest, the 3.0Si was, bang for bucks, easily the best of the bunch! Cheap to buy and run…and easily fast enough.

[@MapOfEurasia]

4:50 - Dang it Alex! You bought a Pug 208 for the hot hatch challenge!

[@jamiewilliams5894]

I feel like I'm enjoying the Taylor and Rory due o they just click together on the videos and make it super fun to watch

[@mikedockal8978]

very cool episode and a goodbye to this awesome car. It brings back memories of my M54B30 e46 touring. I built it with twinscrew supercharger, limited slip, CSL wheels, coilovers, everything ... It put down 331hp to the wheels in the same way as this Z4, very driveable strong midrange. Perfect daily driver.

[@steveastin2684]

You're both killing it in Alex's absence, genuine enthusiasm and a fun presenting style, keep it up

[@roundozo-fpv3114]

Used to have one of these, great car and so underrated. The M version to me is the last proper M car. naturally aspirated S54 with a hydraulic rack. Great car but for some reason never "made" it. We did 3.5k miles around Europe for our honeymoon in 2015. Drove faultlessly and loved some European B roads. Best memory ever!

[@AI-Records24]

You think an M car has to be naturally aspirated with hydraulic? Despite turbo and electric (steering) being a lot better to drive, AND a lot faster? I don’t get it..

[@roundozo-fpv3114]

@@AI-Records24 It was the last year of the recipe that made M cars great in my opinion. Electronic steering of the time was horrendous and felt disconnected to the road and turbo lag was still a thing. You can't compare to today's cars as they are near 20 years old now. I'm not saying the new ones are bad, it's just if you want to experience what the original M cars were about, a very "manual" environment, then they are great to do so. All "physical" elements, manual box, hydraulic steering, naturally aspirated. You had to drive it properly to get the best out of it. Modern cars are a bit soulless like that. Take a Golf R for example. My 80 year old mother could drive that fast as the car does all of the work.

[@TheUncleGoat]

I miss my old 2004 Z4 3.0i soft top, as long as it wasn't raining the roof was down every time I drove it, and the M54B30 is just a sweetheart of an engine to rev out, sounded the bollocks with one of the foam pieces taken out of the Sound Generator pipe. Always fancied giving the 3.0si coupe a go but I know I'd miss the convertible roof.

[@Winnerwinnercabbagesoup]

I had the same car, same year. Loved it and immediately regretted getting rid of it. Just such a good car, and timeless in my opinion. Always had a hankering for the 3.0si too.

[@Donax695]

I love my Z4 roadster, design of coupe is a bit better but whenever I get a chance I put to top down, this kind of car makes way more sense to me as a roadster, I wish I could have them both.

[@johnferris37]

Love watching you two together whilst Alex is having sleepless nights and enjoying dad time.

[@klausm5460]

I loved the Z3 coupé, partly for its quirky clown shoe proportions and the Z4 coupé was a worthwhile successor. Also the N52 B30 is such a great engine, induction noise and performance perfectly bridging the gap to the S54 engine.

[@GadgetMart]

@AyedidyaeThat’s just literal nonsense.

[@simnicnic71]

Soon as see taylor and Rory straight away click on the just bounce of each other every video is a enjoyment to watch

[@maccatt7274]

Who else noticed the cayenne sneaking off with the trailer during the carvertical ad @5:38

[@nathanaelwarden]

That sound is absolutely incredible. This is the only 6 cylinder engine I've ever heard which matches the Busso V6 for noise.

[@kamilianos]

It's not as reliable as they paint it, but it DYI friendly for many things

[@asimmalik6378]

Have a listen to a Subaru EZ30 Flat 6 engine. I've owned all 3 and to my ears the Subaru takes the win for the best noise.

[@ashleymerritt9461]

N52… boys and girls, you can take your turbo madness units.. N52 is the ANSWER. Simple. It’s the sweet spot in terms of power, reliability and oh yeah.. sound! I miss mine a lot.

[@kamilianos]

I had the N52B25, rubbish power. But I can imagine thatn N52B30 in light weight chasis tick all the boxes.

[@lewis72]

I have the previous M54B30 in my E60... it's on 203k miles. I bought it on 84k miles. Still going strong.

[@tuono.thierry]

My 130i with the N52b30 is my first car and 8 years later I still love it. Aside from the Valve gasket and electrical waterpump it had no problems and the power and dynamic is just perfect for public roads. Pulls great up to 180km/h after that it runs out of steam but the sound, pops and joy it produces is just great! Not the best on fuel, but could be worse for what it is

[@tuono.thierry]

@Ayedidyae That's the first time I've heard something like that and I don't buy it. "Running out of steam" is kinda relative, as I'm used to much more acceleration from other vehicles. It pulls nice to 260km/h, just not as fast as on lower speeds

[@LeezyM44]

​@Ayedidyae you've obviously never owned a N52? I've had my N52 engined 2006 325i for nearly 10 years now, still on original chain, (200,000kms), just regular servicing, super reliable,still drives like new. Pulls well and the straight 6 engine sounds lovely! May be someday you'll be able to afford to run one 😉

[@conner6052]

Taylor having listened to the pod where you say you wanna pack it in and just don't the channel I'd say aim higher mate. You're a solid presenter. Join the empire. And do your auto Alex work and start a little sub channel of you reviewing cars

[@Zack_F1]

Fr we can't lose taylor

[@mymachine7170]

What podcast did he say this on, and would you happen to know when (timestamp)?

[@TomTom-gs7wy]

@@Zack_F1no he said he might pack in the daytime job of trading. but he’s still doing it

[@anonomofosho]

That was a sneaky Car vertical ad. ...but I still swiped and slipped it like a pro

[@tomkendall2092]

@@mymachine7170 Latest episode of the auto alex podcast near the start

[@GeorgeAusters]

Very similar car to my 130i.. It’s so much fun every time I drive it but as you say needs must and someone else will enjoy it soon!

[@recklessrogue9027]

I could watch a Taylor led video everyday even about constant BMWs (although I admit this one is cool) - another cracking video keep it up lads!

[@viktordafdan]

Taylor is getting better and better as a presenter. You two are making great series to watch ❤ Keep going

[@karlosfan6580]

Saw a z4 coupe never clicked a video so fast

[@asgerhthgersen1255]

11:21 That Fiesta behind you, was FLYING haha!

[@jackonorey4846]

HAAAA I was thinking exactly the same thing. I think there should be cameo points for these vids.

[@sib0183]

I spotted that too! Imagine he was having his own race with the Z4. They lost him at 12:00 though!

[@Eagle96UK]

I'd love to see more of these walkaround/review things, keep up the good work guys!

[@DrivenByLJ]

seeing n52 love makes me so happy. My little 1 series (125i Cab) i nearly sold to taylor after selling my audi S5 to him. Thank the lord i didn't because i think the n52 produces one of BMWs nicest engine notes, its just heaven 😍

[@mattguy3938]

have you done anything to yours, intake or exhaust wise to improve the sound? I like the sound of my n52 but for me it just doesn't sing loud enough

[@asimmalik6378]

​@@mattguy3938You can mod the back box to get rid of all the silencing whilst still retaining a somewhat stock sound when not hammering it. 135i back boxes also seem to be a decent upgrade.

[@jermainecoupland7128]

going to have to pick you up on the last n/a straight 6 bmw ever made after the n52 they made then n53 which came in the lci. love the content as always.

[@seanscarratt7871]

Was thinking the same, my 325i is n53

[@jermainecoupland7128]

@@seanscarratt7871 have you replaced injectors yet😂

[@seanscarratt7871]

@@jermainecoupland7128 n53 does have a bad rep for injectors, justified with the prices of them 😂 I've placed 2 of them with index 11 so far, budgeted for all 6 before I bought the car as is a low mileage e93 lci and worth it imo. Still running sweet 1 year and 6k miles later 👍

[@bagsheeratrading]

Had a couple of 3.0SI. Great car. Perfect amount of power for the road, can use all of it most of the time :)

[@erfansafaeian8906]

I have one and love it! Theres less than 50 manual z4 coupes in Aus. I imagine this is what a modern 240z interpretation would look/feel like.

[@DeimosPC]

You guys have done a great job while Alex has been away. Keep the solid content coming!

[@tanmaysai5961]

Amazing video guys! Please do this format and was great to see an outlook on the Z! Curious about the team too. Cheers.

[@NH00531]

I think any V2/secondary channel (regardless of the genre) is a great excuse to indulge a bit and see behind the scenes etc etc. for me anything goes, so bring it on. 👍

[@scotty6346]

I've got a tidy 2006 E86 3.0si manual and i love it! Only produced for 2 years, If you want a fun car and an investment get one before prices start to rocket!

[@jamesstrong836]

So pleased this car is back on the channel. Absolutely love my 2009 Alpine White e86. Like another comment, you won’t find a good, low mileage version below 10k. More content on this car please!

[@jamesstrong836]

Oh, I watched the end. Guess I’ll have to find Bruno’s channel. 😢

[@Billybob09871]

That pug 208 gti in the background looks far less blurry than in the main channel video teaser they put up yesterday 😂

[@davepainter2070]

Nice to see those lovely roads by Dinton. Used to drive them most days. Good content too guys. I also like the Taylor / Rory episodes. Less manic 😂

[@tomt3082]

My dad has just bought a 2007 3.0si coupe with 97,000 miles but is completely standard so really looking forward to experiencing what it is like when he collects it.

[@M140i_Connor]

recently just bought one myself, E86 sport, beautiful cars. mines on 141k, been neglected for a few years, but currently going through a minor resto👌🏻 plan to hold onto it now for the foreseeable future

[@johnanchovie2b]

Love the short reviews and test drives. More of that, please!

[@salmonella9253]

Very much enjoying the v2 content but I definitely feel like we need the video of the z4 returning to the ring as part of a road trip so Misha can give it a proper pasting on the Nordschlife. It feels like unfinished business having taken it out there in a fairly ropey state, then spending all of Rory's pocket money sorting it out and making it more powerful, and then selling it on before we know how good it is at the ring!!

[@Trueseeker-r8q]

My dad has one of the last coupes same car on an 09 factory white 65k from new they are a lovely car i believe there was only 17 white coupes made and only 3 with the 3.0si so quite rare

[@hedho]

I like these video's with you two. Fun informative and to the point.

[@pauldupre2269]

Love these episodes with the two of you, you're great together, bounce off each other really well!

[@lsear2905]

i definitely want an update on all the various projects - especially all of taylor's BMWs!

[@thedarkknight1971]

Right... BACK TO MISHA AND THE RING! For BOTH the Z4 AND the V10 Audi 6!!!! 👍👌😉 😎🇬🇧

[@indiamelia639]

Excellent! Alex needs to give the V2 channel to tay tay

[@benllewelyn98]

Might be under £5k to buy but Rory.... How much did you pay Bruno for the modifications ? 😂

[@Retrobeemer]

You can't get a Z4 Coupe for anywhere near under £5k. As usual their car valuations are miles off.

[@patrickgerrard1723]

@@Retrobeemerconvertibles are cheaper but you’re right start at about £6k

[@kamilianos]

none , Bruno did the work and bought the car back.

[@olibob295]

@@Retrobeemer they BOUGHT it for that. That means they paid under 5k for it. It's not an arbitrary number they made up. They just got lucky.

[@jameshoath83]

​@Retrobeemer they get alot of their cars from auction

[@konrad7492]

10:1 that tiny aa dude Roray running made my day

[@MEchanicAL_LSTAR]

I had a 99 Z3 M coupe for about 15 years. I personally preferred the handling and feel of that car over the electric steering of the Z4. Both cool cars but I’d love to get the Z3 back.

[@brianheath6100]

Bought one in November of this past year and it may have been one of the better decisions Ive made. The car is a dream.

[@sib0183]

Yep, more team car walk arounds would be great! Personally it makes me feel more connected to the channel(s). Get TDC & ATG involved also?

[@richeydTV]

This is great! More of this and you guys are good on screen 👍🏻👍🏻

[@lbnewell23]

12:48 not the first time Taylor has said that 😂

[@kyfoon4686]

Its so amazing to see the price variations in different places, in holland a Z4 coupe, cheapest is like 15/16K🤯

[@naikjoy]

Its so classy. The Z line of BMWs are pretty. I like this one in this color. I hope its gonna be cheerished and looked after for a long time.

[@Mardy72]

Rory getting after it! Shifting like a boss!

[@lukestjames08]

Had the 3.0l convertible in the same colour and it is probably my favourite car that I have ever owned but my god they have so many regular problems.

[@lukestjames08]

Give me one like Taylor and I will I will buy another but I am saving for a golf gti.2.0l petrol with a manual and a 5 door but I don’t know which one to buy and I don’t know what to do?.😅

[@spacecadet3482]

I really enjoyed this episode, keep them coming.

[@jonread7311]

I'm waiting for Bruno to fit a full exhaust system and set up my supercharged 3.0si E85. I've also got a smaller pulley to go back on it, after the previous owner changed it.

[@houseking9211]

I know exactly what you mean when you say it sounds almost like a porsche, and if I would be more specific the mezger era. That is the dream bmw straight 6 noise, much better than the e46 csl, just a throaty, high pitched, roar. 13:58

[@the5th2000]

Great car, beautiful. There's an M Coupe version with the S54 in it up the road from me, I lust after it every time I drive past....

[@raybertocki1374]

So, unless I missed something, this is a solid round abouts 30hp with an intake and exhaust (Albeit bespoke). As well as a tune I'm assuming? If that is correct, that is impressive. Well done, 300whp from an NA motor is very satisfying and fun to drive. Not the fastest thing to race, but that is very usable power and reliable. TLDR: I know that the power gains are much higher than that as it was below stock power levels due to its age. I just consider that made up with the much needed maintenance.

[@cjreyn]

Loved the walk around format

[@BubbaGTi]

Couldn't agree more about the design of the coupe. IIRC pretty much all of the Chris Bangle era cars got slated about their looks when launched but most of them have aged really well.

[@creel4128]

I’ve got an auto version of this and it’s the most fun car to drive on twisty roads

[@DennisMunch-v4m]

We need proper sound clips of this car! It got me so excited for my little E82!

[@davidash1008]

I've got one and I love it! Question for other manual owners, does your gearbox grumble a little when warm and in neutral? I think my input shaft bearing might be slowly on its way out...

[@doone5303]

I have the 5 series with the same engine, absolute beauty.

[@StephenButlerOne]

Its a lovely looking car, as long as you dont look at it front on, i do love a coupe. I bet its a great drive too.

[@Everything_cars_12]

Them z4s are definitely one of the best looking cars. Been out for over 20 years and still looks so modern

[@alexanderwingeskog758]

Not BMW fan (except one or two maybe...) but Z4 looks amazing... and this seems the buzinezz... ...edit There is no angle that looks "wrong"... It is beautiful just about everywhere...

[@geoffreycarter3981]

This Z4 is one of the best looking cars. has so many design similarities to the new Supra (which I actually don't love)... but this is a masterpiece.

[@mediocreman2]

It's absolutely hideous from the front.

[@that44rdv4rk]

these are the supra's cool dad.

[@thestuffnshtshow1457]

Please go over everything that was done to get the monitor to 300hp?!! I have an n52 and would love a little more zoomzoom. Thanks and great videos

[@johnwalters6025]

My dad's got a 2007 335i convertible in crimson red, and it looks and drives like a 5 to 10 year old car, it even has a whiff of new car smell when it's been locked up for more then a week. I have to remind myself that it's 18 years old.

[@lawrencetaylor4318]

I'm a Merc person but that BMW is gorgeous!

[@Z4coupeuk]

Love mine! The sounds are infectious!

[@p.informatico1320]

British car market is really screwed... Anywhere in Europe a Z4 would cost a lot more...

[@DontNeedAHandleOnYoutube]

Depends if you're selling or buying!

[@mattisvider3613]

Yeah looket at my local car sites and found two of these. One is 15k and the other one is 20k euros.

[@thistimeimhere]

Prices have doubled the last 4 years. I miss buying 3 year old low mileage cars for 3 or 4 grand.

[@shorv]

and how desirable is a right hand drive z4 in continental europe exactly?

[@chriswilkinson1991]

Ssshhhhh don’t say that, we don’t want prices to go up

[@09juliancarr]

Like these quick reviews of projects, but always need to understand how much it all costs

[@beauwulf]

I absolutely love this car, even more than the Z4M coupe.

[@paulmcmillan5941]

That's going to be some machine when it's completed. Hopefully Bruno will be able to release it to showcase the finished car.

[@joshknutson16]

im supprised its running so well with that mileage i used to have a 2006 3.0si coupe and seemed like was starting to go at only 75,000

[@ytj22]

Didn't it have a lot of work done by Bruno?

[@danasprey4144]

friend has a 2.2 z4, I borrowed it for a month and it was brilliant

[@earnestbunbury2103]

Rory is the 'John Entwhistle' of AutoAlex keeping the show grounded when the others go around smashing things...

[@alankennedy7770]

I preferred it when he was the camera man

[@popuptoaster]

I like the looks of these but i reckon you could get a CLK 55 and manual swap it for the same or similar money and they are 360bhp bullet proof V8's from the factory.

[@DirtyI30N]

Really enjoyed this video! Makes me think what to get as a 2nd car now 😂

[@otvenittok2198]

Would love more Taylor road tests !!!

[@MarcRudolf-t3p]

Silhouette reminds me of the 240/260/280 Z ... lovely

[@chrisvectra5296]

Dead spot in the steering is the bmw sticky steering can be adjusted out

[@gavstenhouse8857]

Another epic V2 lads keep these coming

[@KGBgringo]

Did Clarkson say this looks like a defacating dog too? I remember him saying that about the Chrysler Crossfire

[@hexgraphica]

Yes it was the crossfire coupé. He loved the cabriolet because it did away with the clumsy roof design

[@Ce0ammer]

Clarkson roasted the Z4 for being design by stupid yanks who didn't know anything about suspension. Saying that the ride was absolutely unacceptable. Clarkson also added that the Yanks would say "Hey it's sporty! Got no suspension, it's sporty!" Of course, being Clarkson it was done in a mocking Yankee accent.

[@brandonpochin8570]

Those wheels really finish that. It's got me thinking of replacing my 330ci club sport 🤔

[@razghost2]

I was not expecting that ending, I'm happy to see it go to Bruno

[@mattwills87]

Bruno needed it to continue his evolution from z3 to z4 I'm sure he still has a plan/solution hanging about for the steering.

[@jakestarboy]

4:41 the white Peugeot i believe is the car i think Alex bought for the hot hatch challenge

[@GiannisElmpakidis]

Actually the last ever NA six cylinder is the N53 , mine has the N53B25 which is a 2.5 litre with 190hp (E60 523i LCI)

[@fohatadri]

N52 production lasted longer than N53 :)

[@waddockrx7]

Keep up the good work guys. At this rate Alex will need Autoalex v3 to get any KZbin time 😂

[@Doneysaur]

I would love to see more of these sort of videos.

[@jameswalbridge6081]

Equal length 6 into 1 manifold and a higher rev limit would finish that off lovely

[@carllatham1558]

Makes me miss my z coupe 3.0si eve more watching you guys driving one. God why did I let it go.