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[deemo319]

Originally Posted by TainoBlanco

Hello everyone, I am glad to have found this group! I Just purchased a used 2007 Z4 Coupe from a local Nissan dealer. It has a few miles on it (80K) and some minor wear but all-in-all looks nice. I took it to the BMW service center and was happy with the results of its front to rear inspection. Once I get a bit more familiar with this site tools I will post a pic of the car. Cheers and Beers Thanks & Happy Holidays!

Congratulations on the new-to-you E86 Z4 Coupe'. Enjoy and roll hard!

[Roadroach]

Originally Posted by TainoBlanco

Hello everyone, I am glad to have found this group! I Just purchased a used 2007 Z4 Coupe from a local Nissan dealer. It has a few miles on it (80K) and some minor wear but all-in-all looks nice. I took it to the BMW service center and was happy with the results of its front to rear inspection. Once I get a bit more familiar with this site tools I will post a pic of the car. Cheers and Beers Thanks & Happy Holidays!

Small world - was that the blue one at the dealer in Round Rock? I nearly went and looked at that one but had my heart set on one with a manual. I just got home with an '06 3.0si coupe on Wednesday. I'm in the Austin area too - I think there's more Z4 coupe owners around than I'd figured.

[rplamb]

Hi everyone. Bought a Z4 3.0i Titanium/black a couple of months ago. Love the car but I'm in New Hampshire...so it's in storage for the next 4-5 months. Also the owner of a 2014 X1.
Thanks for having me.

[inTgr8r]

Originally Posted by rplamb

Hi everyone. Bought a Z4 3.0i Titanium/black a couple of months ago. Love the car but I'm in New Hampshire...so it's in storage for the next 4-5 months. Also the owner of a 2014 X1.
Thanks for having me.

CongratZ on the new to you Z

......I Can definitely relate to your feelings about putting her away for winter.

[Razz]

Hi guys

Recently bought a 2009 z4m roadster with 55000kms and active motor plan (at the time).
It's Imola red with black interior
Stock standard
Looking forward to learning from this forum

I am from Cape Town, South Africa

Tried loading pics earlier but could not.

[doane2u]

Just wanted to say hello to everyone. I had joined Z4-forum.com, very good, but I didn't realize it is mostly European owners, so I'm hoping I can find more USA owners here and associated topics.

Mid December I bought a used 2007 3.0i automatic, powered top, jet black Z4 with 65k miles in very good condition, to replace my wife's 2005 MX-5 Miata. She has a shoulder injury which makes it very hard to raise and lower the top, also we took a 2 week trip in her car in October and it just about killed us. Miatas are great car and a blast to drive, but they are not good touring cars for long distance, very uncomfortable and noisy on long trips. So, we are in the process of selling her car and we now have the Z4 and my 2001 Miata SE 6-speed British Racing Green with Nardi wood interior. So I can still have fun modding and driving mine and she is happy, and we can now take scenic trips in style while still enjoying going topless and having fun on the roads!

The first thing I did, was to have it checked out, oil change, new wipers, etc.
The front windshield had a big ding and road rash and the welting was almost completely gone. I'm sort of amazed at the bad quality of the Z4 rubber molding and plastics. So, I had them replace and was able to salvage the wiper cowling by cutting the cracking edging off and then sanding it down and re coating with preservatives.

Here's a couple of photos:





Last week I added a WindRestrictor. I'm still evaluating its effectiveness, but I like the look of it and the price was right, especially with the Christmas -15% sale they had going and the satisfaction guarantee. Also, moved the wife's personal plate over to the Z4







Apparently "Jet Black" is not well known, I think it looks great

[DeutschRennfahrer]

Looks great! The paint has a very nice reflective shine. My Sapphire black paint doesn't quite have the same look.

[doane2u]

But, I'll bet your color is easier to take care of... this Jet Black shows your breath if you get too close ( I do that a lot).

[salis]

Hi guys,

I'm from Sweden and new here, I have a Z4M Coupe -06, that I have owned since last summer and driven 8000km with.

It's a silver grey one with imola red interior, pic from Nürburgring:


Mods so far is:
- H&R springs
- Supersprint exhaust
- Supersprint X-pipe
- Stubby antenna

Next mod im looking at is either a Karbonius CSL airbox or KW V3 and wheels.

[aj_white]

hi guys, I don't own a Z4 my partner does and this forum has been a treasure trove of info on her old Z3 and current Z4 cheers

[Finnegan]

Originally Posted by salis

Hi guys,

I'm from Sweden and new here, I have a Z4M Coupe -06, that I have owned since last summer and driven 8000km with.

It's a silver grey one with imola red interior, pic from Nürburgring:


Mods so far is:
- H&R springs
- Supersprint exhaust
- Supersprint X-pipe
- Stubby antenna

Next mod im looking at is either a Karbonius CSL airbox or KW V3 and wheels.

Welcome! Love to see our car on The Ring!

Lots of good info and good people here. Enjoy.

[Finnegan]

Originally Posted by aj_white

hi guys, I don't own a Z4 my partner does and this forum has been a treasure trove of info on her old Z3 and current Z4 cheers

Cool! That's what we're here for--shared enthusiasm, sharing knowledge, and help.

[BruceJ]

Its been fun but my 2007 Z4Si is now sold!. Been a marvelous forum - Loved all the posts from Ron Stygar(RIP), Shipkiller, Randy Forbes, DaveZ and many others.
Time to move on; picked up new to me 2011 E93 335is, much different car.

Bruce

[doane2u]

Originally Posted by BruceJ

Its been fun but my 2007 Z4Si is now sold!. Been a marvelous forum - Loved all the posts from Ron Stygar(RIP), Shipkiller, Randy Forbes, DaveZ and many others.
Time to move on; picked up new to me 2011 E93 335is, much different car.

Bruce

Good choice, what were your reasons for switching? Passenger room?
All the best,

[BruceJ]

Originally Posted by doane2u

Good choice, what were your reasons for switching? Passenger room?
All the best,

Passenger room, Fresher style, modern bells/whistles;first OEM nav from BMW that I might use over my phone, handsfree phone thats not a struggle to use at highway speed, streaming music. Ability to change engine performance without spending $10k, lots more aftermarket support, engine that was much more in use across multiple platforms(can get parts without going broke)...... just lots of reasons

E85 Z4Si is a great car if you are looking for roadster travel, but there's not alot of creature comfort comparatively. It was great in the twisties and not to hard, or much, to maintain(FCAB's/RTABs/sway bar links) through 77k miles. I was impressed with the N52 with the 6 speed paddle shifted autobox. In sport mode it hung with my buddies Z4M for through about 2nd or 3rd depending. Frankly the Z4M wasnt that bad from a maintenance viewpoint. They both beat the Miatas & SLK's like the Aldo/McGregor fight; style & performance, no contest...they are the bomb in their category. Might buy another one as a daily driver. Right now that's an E30 Vert that I rebuilt inside and out. Probably keep the my beach boy retro-mobile for 1-2 more years. Only problem with a Z4 as a daily is it makes me drive stupid in rush hour traffic. Bad Juju. But I love cars that make me turn around and look at them one more time and cars that perform. The Z has both.

I like convertibles. Wasnt so hip on a vert hardtop from a more things to go wrong perspective but it grew on me over time.
The only thing else I liked in a soft top were the 2010/11 6 series (sport). Other choice were the 08-11 M3 verts. Everything else was too ugly, too much $, too many issues, or just too much power. In the end, IMHO this was the best value for money and the rational choice from a preventative maintenance perspective. Only risk I see is the Hardtop ballet act. Most other things (HPFP, DCT seem to have matured). Engine appears exciting, and the car is very poised under power. Traditional heavy BMW steering at speed. Through the first third of accelerator travel the car accelerates so smoothly you dont realize how fast it is until you look at the speedo and see 80 mph. Even in sport mode you need to apply half or more right foot to really notice how quick it accelerates. In the Z4Si/Z4M you treat the right foot with gentle respect, not so much in the 335is.

[Vanne]

welcome everyone, some very very nice rides there. Enjoy your stay and join us in some mild chatter.

[Roadroach]

Originally Posted by Vanne

welcome everyone, some very very nice rides there. Enjoy your stay and join us in some mild chatter.

I'll see your 'mild chatter' and raise you some 'rambunctious discourse'.

[Vanne]

Originally Posted by Roadroach

I'll see your 'mild chatter' and raise you some 'rambunctious discourse'.

ill take that action and call.

[MrApex]

Hello, don't have a Z4 but drive an e46 M3.
Came here to post a wtb thread but not allowed yet, guess I need to post more replies first
While we are on the subject though, I am considering selling the coupe and getting an M roadster to enjoy the roads in SoCal a little more, haven't convinced myself to do it yet, maybe you all will push me over the edge.

[StickMon]

Gonna be 80° next week!
I'll have the top down at my "home away from home", sitting on the 210.

[SaltyNC]

Originally Posted by MrApex

Hello, don't have a Z4 but drive an e46 M3.
Came here to post a wtb thread but not allowed yet, guess I need to post more replies first
While we are on the subject though, I am considering selling the coupe and getting an M roadster to enjoy the roads in SoCal a little more, haven't convinced myself to do it yet, maybe you all will push me over the edge.

The roadster is fantastic with the top down. Hard to beat for fun factor.

Salty

[MrApex]

Originally Posted by SaltyNC

The roadster is fantastic with the top down. Hard to beat for fun factor.

Salty

My bro owned an S2k and man did I love driving it, honestly enjoyed it more than the M but it had its short comings. I'm really crossing my fingers that the M roadster is an S2k plus everything I love about the e46.