Save me from myself!

ShakyDog · 05-11-2010, 11:15 AM

I drove by the local BMW dealer last night and they have a 2006 ZM4 Blue with 8,200 miles. I just purchased a 2007 Z4 3.0i in March. I really don't want nor do I need any more power, I just like the idea of the M. I am really hoping it sells very quickly and it stops tempting me.

Don't go test drive, don't go test drive...

Steve

Blind32 · 05-11-2010, 11:17 AM

DO IT! DO IT!

Vertigo//SD · 05-11-2010, 11:24 AM

Life is short. If you can afford it, you should. Nothing finer than an ///M.

mousitch · 05-11-2010, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by ShakyDog

I drove by the local BMW dealer last night and they have a 2006 ZM4 Blue with 8,200 miles. I just purchased a 2007 Z4 3.0i in March. I really don't want nor do I need any more power, I just like the idea of the M. I am really hoping it sells very quickly and it stops tempting me.

Don't go test drive, don't go test drive...

Steve

Talk them down to $29500 and get it. It only has 8500 miles AND extended leather. No nav but that's NBD IMHO.Has a couple of minor paint scratches on the passenger side. Check that it's CPO. I don't think it is. Find out why it isnt CPo'd first. Then buy it

The only downside is it's a 2006 vs your 2007. Other than that all upside. My insurance actually went down from my 2.5 to the M.

Huz-Z · 05-11-2010, 12:14 PM

Did you honestly think anyone here would tell you not to take a look at that car?

Take it for a spin before it sells and you regret it!

(and there's nuttin' wrong wit a 2006!!!)

Z3Z4MC · 05-11-2010, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by ShakyDog

I drove by the local BMW dealer last night and they have a 2006 ZM4 Blue with 8,200 miles. I just purchased a 2007 Z4 3.0i in March. I really don't want nor do I need any more power, I just like the idea of the M. I am really hoping it sells very quickly and it stops tempting me.

Don't go test drive, don't go test drive...

Steve

Do you honestly believe in that statement?

Chris04Z4 · 05-11-2010, 12:23 PM

Wish i could get rid of my 3.0i... i could have got an M but the Z4 was an impulse buy and didnt even bother to shop. I got hit head on by a guy in my G35 and needed a car asap..... so yeah... like 20 more payments to go and i just my not be upside down anymore lol unfortunatly i have 83k miles on it

M_Six · 05-11-2010, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by ShakyDog

I drove by the local BMW dealer last night and they have a 2006 ZM4 Blue with 8,200 miles. I just purchased a 2007 Z4 3.0i in March. I really don't want nor do I need any more power, I just like the idea of the M. I am really hoping it sells very quickly and it stops tempting me.

Don't go test drive, don't go test drive...

Steve

Sort of right there with you, although I'd love more power. And better handling. And a nicer steering wheel. My 3.0si is fun, but an ///M is in my future. I'm hoping to find a nice, off-lease 2008 in a year.

dekaliber · 05-11-2010, 01:34 PM

I'm trading in my 07 Z4 coupe and picking up an 07 M coupe this afternoon. If I had actually test driven an M 2.5 years ago when I bought my car, there's no way I would have settled for the 3.0si. Live and learn I guess!

Also, extended leather is nice. It wasn't a priority when I started looking, but the car I'm picking up has it and it really classes up the interior.

DarkstarZero · 05-11-2010, 04:29 PM

You live once, just once.

inTgr8r · 05-11-2010, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by dekaliber

I'm trading in my 07 Z4 coupe and picking up an 07 M coupe this afternoon. If I had actually test driven an M 2.5 years ago when I bought my car, there's no way I would have settled for the 3.0si. Live and learn I guess!

Also, extended leather is nice. It wasn't a priority when I started looking, but the car I'm picking up has it and it really classes up the interior.

Sweet!

MIKe86 · 05-11-2010, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by inTgr8r

Sweet!

he's probably driving it right now that sob! dekaliber get some pictures up, you hear me?! I SAID GET SOME PICS UP!!!

epbrown · 05-11-2010, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Z3Z4MC

Do you honestly believe in that statement?

I do. It's not always about the power. When I was upgrading from my old 2.5i, I went with the M mostly because I knew I'd be keeping the car a good long while, so why not get the top model? When you're thinking long term, like 10 years or more, the difference in price doesn't seem as huge.

Which leads to my advice to the OP: if you love the Z4 platform and think you'll keep the car long after the sting of the expense, go for it. If it's just a passing fancy and you already have an idea of some other cars you'd like to try, don't bother with the M.

So, is it a keeper?

Z3Z4MC · 05-11-2010, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by epbrown

I do. It's not always about the power. When I was upgrading from my old 2.5i, I went with the M mostly because I knew I'd be keeping the car a good long while, so why not get the top model? When you're thinking long term, like 10 years or more, the difference in price doesn't seem as huge.

Which leads to my advice to the OP: if you love the Z4 platform and think you'll keep the car long after the sting of the expense, go for it. If it's just a passing fancy and you already have an idea of some other cars you'd like to try, don't bother with the M.

So, is it a keeper?

I guess I just don't understand trading in for a Z4M just for the M batch, and not for the added power and improved handling

epbrown · 05-11-2010, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Z3Z4MC

I guess I just don't understand trading in for a Z4M just for the M batch, and not for the added power and improved handling

Both don't really impact most people in day-to-day driving. The difference I like most? The hydraulic steering. That, I enjoy every day, much more often than I bump the 8k redline or use all 330hp.

towski1 · 05-11-2010, 08:31 PM

Hate to thread jack, but congrats dekaliber. You won't be disappointed

To the Op. I shopped 3.0si coupes before purchasing my M. For several months, I thought the 3.0si was the best balance of value and performance for me....then I drove the M. Nuff said

. Don't drive it if you're not ready to make a change. Good luck!

jjy2 · 05-12-2010, 12:51 AM

If you don't mind me asking what dealership is this.

mousitch · 05-12-2010, 02:23 AM

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Originally Posted by jjy2

If you don't mind me asking what dealership is this.

JM BMW.

http://joemachensbmw.com/preowned-in...86LE89992.aspx

Shipkiller · 05-12-2010, 07:03 AM

Do it. You know you want to...

Blind32 · 05-12-2010, 07:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Shipkiller

Do it. You know you want to...

Ya it's only money. Might as well, 2012 is just around the corner. Live it up!

dekaliber · 05-12-2010, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by mousitch

My insurance actually went down from my 2.5 to the M.

Huh -- just talked to my insurance (State Farm) to change the car and they indicated that my premium actually goes up an extra ~$240/year.

(Not like it's a dealbreaker by any means)

mousitch · 05-12-2010, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by dekaliber

Huh -- just talked to my insurance (State Farm) to change the car and they indicated that my premium actually goes up an extra ~$240/year.

(Not like it's a dealbreaker by any means)

I had state farm and they can be pricey. Went to Geico after being loyal state farm for years. Getting Full coverage with $500 collision,$100 comp,towing and 300/300 liability on the beemer plus a 1988 toyota camry with towing and $100 comp for $78/month. State farm wanted $135 for the same thing.

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dekaliber Major 74 Rep 1,143 Posts Drives: '07 Z4MC, '11 JCW, '18 Z06 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (1)	I'm trading in my 07 Z4 coupe and picking up an 07 M coupe this afternoon. If I had actually test driven an M 2.5 years ago when I bought my car, there's no way I would have settled for the 3.0si. Live and learn I guess! Also, extended leather is nice. It wasn't a priority when I started looking, but the car I'm picking up has it and it really classes up the interior.
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towski1 Private First Class 30 Rep 121 Posts Drives: X5 M50i & 08 M Roadster Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: STL iTrader: (0)	Hate to thread jack, but congrats dekaliber. You won't be disappointed To the Op. I shopped 3.0si coupes before purchasing my M. For several months, I thought the 3.0si was the best balance of value and performance for me....then I drove the M. Nuff said. Don't drive it if you're not ready to make a change. Good luck!
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