Left the Zed, not leaving the forum

thekurgan · 12-16-2012, 01:21 PM

Well after 4+ long years and some family (parental illness issues), I had to sell the M coupe. Sold to a local older gentlemen (so I can still see her). I picked up an '08 E90M3, one owner, 19k miles -

Alpinwiess/Schwatz

6MT
Tech pkg
Premium pkg
Cold weather pkg
Enhanced sound
PDC (rear)
Rear/side shades
HD radio (blah blah blah)
Sat (blah blah blah)
19" wheel option with new PS2s
4 oil changes have happened (he was anal like me)
Brake fluid annually

Really well maintained. Flawless condition in and out.

I'll have photos as soon as this shitty weather lets up.

dubsesd · 12-16-2012, 01:37 PM

congrats! but what do parental health issues have to do with trading a z4m for a m3?

awaiting pics...

Beedub · 12-16-2012, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by dubsesd

congrats! but what do parental health issues have to do with trading a z4m for a m3?

awaiting pics...

maybe they need more comfort and space during travel and guessing OP is one of their main modes of transport.

^^^ huge guess....

nice pickup!!! im jealous!!

Finnegan · 12-16-2012, 02:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dubsesd

congrats! but what do parental health issues have to do with trading a z4m for a m3?

awaiting pics...

Can't fit older folks in a low to ground two door sports car. E90 is a four door. And the ride is very forgiving too. (M3 is a great car, 4 door does it all.)

Sounds like a good find! Congratulations! I know the Z was hard to let go but I totally understand. When the weather is better drop by EuroSunday or let's grab some coffee. I'll trade you keys if you want for a bit of a drive--that S65

Good to hear you'll still hang out a bit here!

inTgr8r · 12-16-2012, 02:50 PM

Sad to see your coupe go, but family definitely comes 1st.
The M3 definitely sounds like a great aquisition though

thekurgan · 12-16-2012, 03:14 PM

Both my parents can no longer drive for extended periods. My dad has battled with a heart condition on and off and my mom is a TERRIBLE driver ... they're both 70 and fly to Italy every 3 months and are planning to move there eventually. Having them drive to the SF airport in the 2 seater was impossible, yet I wanted to stay in the BMW ///M family. I was never a fan of the E36 sedan, but once driving the E90, it was a no brainer.

I don't plan on leaving the forum at all. I've worked on the E46M3 and the Z4M coupe, so if I can pass any knowledge, I'll stay. This is also a great community and that's difficult to come by on the "internet". I'll get pics soon, we've had some fugly weather.

RADRACR · 12-16-2012, 03:42 PM

You are very honorable, sir. I can honestly say I wouldn't do that for my parents. Surely there's another way. Taxi?

pmmjarrett · 12-16-2012, 04:31 PM

Nothing but

here. Family first is always the right choice.

thekurgan · 12-16-2012, 05:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aestheticstorm

You are very honorable, sir. I can honestly say I wouldn't do that for my parents. Surely there's another way. Taxi?

Thanks, man. Once they go more often, I'll be taking them only once per year.

From Sac to SFO the taxi is damn expensive, possibly $200 one way. I didn't want to leave the BMW family, this was a good option. Here's a iphone pic *warning: dirty

GammaZeta · 12-16-2012, 05:18 PM

If you need 4 doors, that's the way to go!

itdnwiwbp · 12-16-2012, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by thekurgan

Here's a iphone pic *warning: dirty

Haha! Looks great! I always tell people it's a little dirty, too...ya know...if there's a spec or two of dust on it.

strokeoluck · 12-16-2012, 06:37 PM

Nice looking car - wheels look great on it.

thekurgan · 12-16-2012, 07:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Finnegan

Can't fit older folks in a low to ground two door sports car. E90 is a four door. And the ride is very forgiving too. (M3 is a great car, 4 door does it all.)

Sounds like a good find! Congratulations! I know the Z was hard to let go but I totally understand. When the weather is better drop by EuroSunday or let's grab some coffee. I'll trade you keys if you want for a bit of a drive--that S65

Good to hear you'll still hang out a bit here!

Absolutely. You're right, the 4 doors was the answer, 5 series wasn't doing it, current turbo-whatever F30/E90 was't it either, I'm prejudiced against turbochargers unless they're in an oilburner.

pal · 12-16-2012, 08:48 PM

Sorry to see you go. Excellent choice on the new car- that will be my top choice when its time to replace the Z4MC; in gray or black for me.

Good luck with the new car and family!

12-16-2012, 01:21 PM	#1
thekurgan Bad Lieutenant 233 Rep 3,517 Posts Drives: E90M3 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Sacramento iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 BMW M3 [0.00]	Left the Zed, not leaving the forum Well after 4+ long years and some family (parental illness issues), I had to sell the M coupe. Sold to a local older gentlemen (so I can still see her). I picked up an '08 E90M3, one owner, 19k miles - Alpinwiess/Schwatz 6MT Tech pkg Premium pkg Cold weather pkg Enhanced sound PDC (rear) Rear/side shades HD radio (blah blah blah) Sat (blah blah blah) 19" wheel option with new PS2s 4 oil changes have happened (he was anal like me) Brake fluid annually Really well maintained. Flawless condition in and out. I'll have photos as soon as this shitty weather lets up. __________________ 02 E39M5 \| TiAg/Schwartz \| Tubi Rumore \| Ultimate Ti Pedals \| E60 SSK \| Jim Blanton 3.45 40/100% \| Coby Alcantara \| StrongStrut STB
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12-16-2012, 02:50 PM	#5
inTgr8r Lieutenant General 2432 Rep 11,667 Posts Drives: M2 Comp Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Toronto iTrader: (10)	Sad to see your coupe go, but family definitely comes 1st. The M3 definitely sounds like a great aquisition though __________________ '21 M2C Hockenheim Silver '18 718 Cayman S Lava Orange (sold) '13 E92 M3 Santorini Blue (sold) '07 Z4 M Coupe Alpine White (sold)
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12-16-2012, 03:14 PM	#6
thekurgan Bad Lieutenant 233 Rep 3,517 Posts Drives: E90M3 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Sacramento iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 BMW M3 [0.00]	Both my parents can no longer drive for extended periods. My dad has battled with a heart condition on and off and my mom is a TERRIBLE driver ... they're both 70 and fly to Italy every 3 months and are planning to move there eventually. Having them drive to the SF airport in the 2 seater was impossible, yet I wanted to stay in the BMW ///M family. I was never a fan of the E36 sedan, but once driving the E90, it was a no brainer. I don't plan on leaving the forum at all. I've worked on the E46M3 and the Z4M coupe, so if I can pass any knowledge, I'll stay. This is also a great community and that's difficult to come by on the "internet". I'll get pics soon, we've had some fugly weather. __________________ 02 E39M5 \| TiAg/Schwartz \| Tubi Rumore \| Ultimate Ti Pedals \| E60 SSK \| Jim Blanton 3.45 40/100% \| Coby Alcantara \| StrongStrut STB
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12-16-2012, 03:42 PM	#7
RADRACR Captain 84 Rep 924 Posts Drives: '08 Z4 M Coupé // '09 X5 d Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Sioux Falls, South Dakota iTrader: (2)	You are very honorable, sir. I can honestly say I wouldn't do that for my parents. Surely there's another way. Taxi? __________________ '08 Z4 ///M Coupé (#1765/1815) — 1 of 68 Sepang Bronze / Black Nappa / Madeira Wood / 1 of 1 this combo 19" Advan RS / AP Racing / Bridgestone RE-11 / Autosolutions SSK / R.E. Diablo / R.E. trans mounts '09 X5 35d — Space Grey / Saddle Brown 20" Forgestar F14 / SCR Delete
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12-16-2012, 04:31 PM	#8
pmmjarrett Retired Paratrooper 5 Rep 146 Posts Drives: 2006 BMW Z4 3.0i Sport Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: North Carolina iTrader: (0)	Nothing but here. Family first is always the right choice. __________________ Retired US Army 82nd Airborne Division. - There's no such thing as a perfectly good aircraft. I have the option to get out while you have the pleasure of riding it in.
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12-16-2012, 05:18 PM	#10
GammaZeta Captain 59 Rep 862 Posts Drives: 1 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Ma iTrader: (1)	If you need 4 doors, that's the way to go!
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12-16-2012, 06:37 PM	#12
strokeoluck First Lieutenant 23 Rep 325 Posts Drives: 2007 BMW Z4 M roadster Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Minnesota iTrader: (0)	Nice looking car - wheels look great on it.
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12-16-2012, 08:48 PM	#14
pal Captain 433 Rep 753 Posts Drives: Z4 M Coupe Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Seattle, WA iTrader: (2)	Sorry to see you go. Excellent choice on the new car- that will be my top choice when its time to replace the Z4MC; in gray or black for me. Good luck with the new car and family!
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