need advice on buying Z4M coupe

prodigal_m · 06-02-2012, 05:44 PM

I don't know if it was a performance school car or not...based upon the history I kind of doubt it

Chamberlin · 06-02-2012, 05:51 PM

09/26/2008 13,437 BMW
Certified Dealer
Austin, TX Sold as a BMW Certified Pre-Owned Vehicle

BTW, THANK YOU GUYS

prodigal_m · 06-02-2012, 05:58 PM

The car was CPO; however, it's no longer eligible for extended warranties because there isnt a record of the 1200 mile service (this does not mean it wasn't done by the way)

Caddyshk · 06-02-2012, 06:00 PM

The first customer delivered car was LL93033 to Ron Stygar - this car was owned by BMW NA

XMetal · 06-02-2012, 06:05 PM

prodigal...how did you able to get a detailed report on the car?

My dealer showed me (on their computer screen) that my car had the 1200 miles service, but Carfax doesn't showed it was done. A lot of M coupe that I had seen are similar, that is, there's no record of the 1200 miles service being performed via Carfax.

XMetal · 06-02-2012, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Caddyshk

The first customer delivered car was LL93033 to Ron Stygar - this car was owned by BMW NA

VIN numbers are not necessarily in sequential order. A higher VIN number does not correlate to a later production vehicle.

Caddyshk · 06-02-2012, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by XMetal

VIN numbers are not necessarily in sequential order. A higher VIN number does not correlate to a later production vehicle.

Thats not what I said...

gtMc · 06-02-2012, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Caddyshk

The first customer delivered car was LL93033 to Ron Stygar - this car was owned by BMW NA

so, I'm going to ask a Noobie question... I've seen a ton of corproate and by the book info that Ron has posted, but I haven't searched back far enough to figure out his background..... what affiliation does he have? Ron, i'm sure you are probably reading this, I ask out of

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Chamberlin · 06-02-2012, 06:27 PM

I think Caddyshk is saying the first Z4 M released to the public (Ron's car apparently) was chassis LL93033 which was built on 4/27/06, whereas the car I just bought is chassis LL93019 which was built 4/19/06...so this must make my car a corporate owned car? (which in fact it was first registered as, and has the Press Car prep tag)

Caddyshk · 06-02-2012, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Chamberlin

I think Caddyshk is saying the first Z4 M released to the public (Ron's car apparently) was chassis LL93033 which was built on 4/27/06, whereas the car I just bought is chassis LL93019 which was built 4/19/06...so this must make my car a corporate owned car? (which in fact it was first registered as, and has the Press Car prep tag)

prodigal_m · 06-02-2012, 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Chamberlin

I think Caddyshk is saying the first Z4 M released to the public (Ron's car apparently) was chassis LL93033 which was built on 4/27/06, whereas the car I just bought is chassis LL93019 which was built 4/19/06...so this must make my car a corporate owned car? (which in fact it was first registered as, and has the Press Car prep tag)

It was a corporate rep/press car (being a BMW corporate car is more common than you might think for Z3/Z4 coupes) and I am confident that it was not a performance center car as there is no record of it being so.

XMetal · 06-02-2012, 06:40 PM

Thanks for the clarification.

Caddyshk · 06-02-2012, 06:42 PM

Likely a car used for Media and Dealer showroom events. In Canada they did a Dealer tour of M cars including a Coupe in May 2006.

Chamberlin · 06-02-2012, 07:28 PM

THANK YOU GUYS! I am glad though, that the car was once CPO'd (for what that's worth).

It's tough finally finding the car you want feature wise (1 of 7 in this config), and then having to balance logic on top of it all! I am certain though, that I wouldn't even be looking at these cars, had there not been a good collection of enthusiasts here to help with issues, share stories and have that same genuine interest that I have for the car. I always seem to gravitate towards those types of cars and people

KevinM · 06-02-2012, 10:22 PM

I think you should bail on this car ASAP...I want to have the only one in Tucson!

On a more serious note, when you get it, take the coupe to blue+white BMW service for an inspection...any chance your deal can be made contingent on a full inspection being done on arrival?

Maybe I'll see your coupe around soon!

Chamberlin · 06-03-2012, 12:29 AM

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Originally Posted by KevinM

I think you should bail on this car ASAP...I want to have the only one in Tucson!

On a more serious note, when you get it, take the coupe to blue+while BMW service for an inspection...any chance your deal can be made contingent on a full inspection being done on arrival?

Maybe I'll see your coupe around soon!

hey sorry man, not bailing just yet! I'm waiting from a response by the dealer now. But I'll certainly keep in touch with you about servicing the Z4 M's in the Tucson area, as well as meeting up with you once the car arrives! Don't you want a cohort in crime? lol

06-02-2012, 05:44 PM	#45
prodigal_m Member 15 Rep 178 Posts Drives: 2018 Estoril Blue/Black F31 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: SE Wisconsin iTrader: (1)	I don't know if it was a performance school car or not...based upon the history I kind of doubt it
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Chamberlin Green Beemers 86 Rep 348 Posts Drives: 27 BMWs...and counting Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Tucson, AZ iTrader: (2) Garage List 2001 BMW X5 3.0i (E53) [0.00] 2015 BMW X1 sDrive2 ... [0.00]	09/26/2008 13,437 BMW Certified Dealer Austin, TX Sold as a BMW Certified Pre-Owned Vehicle BTW, THANK YOU GUYS Last edited by Chamberlin; 08-09-2013 at 10:06 PM.. Reason: updated info
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06-02-2012, 05:58 PM	#47
prodigal_m Member 15 Rep 178 Posts Drives: 2018 Estoril Blue/Black F31 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: SE Wisconsin iTrader: (1)	The car was CPO; however, it's no longer eligible for extended warranties because there isnt a record of the 1200 mile service (this does not mean it wasn't done by the way)
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06-02-2012, 06:00 PM	#48
Caddyshk M = Midlife Crisis 65 Rep 2,006 Posts Drives: 2006 Z4MC Interlagos Join Date: May 2007 Location: Fort Erie, Ontario, Canada iTrader: (0)	The first customer delivered car was LL93033 to Ron Stygar - this car was owned by BMW NA __________________ 2006 Z4MC - #LL93158 SS Race Cans, RE X Pipe, DKF Sec 1, Fabspeed Headers, OE STB, AS Shifter, Dave Z CDV, GC Coil Overs, Stoptech lines, Hawk DTC Pads, RE Clutch Stop, RE Transmission Mounts, Vibra-Technics Engine Mounts, Poly FCAB & RTAB, LeatherZ M Shift Boot, Tekarbon Rear Spoiler, CF Grills, Advan RS DGM
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06-02-2012, 06:05 PM	#49
XMetal Colonel 1135 Rep 2,866 Posts Drives: Anything Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 Z4M Coupe [10.00] 2018 Audi S3 [0.00] 2004 X5 [8.50]	prodigal...how did you able to get a detailed report on the car? My dealer showed me (on their computer screen) that my car had the 1200 miles service, but Carfax doesn't showed it was done. A lot of M coupe that I had seen are similar, that is, there's no record of the 1200 miles service being performed via Carfax.
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06-02-2012, 06:27 PM	#53
Chamberlin Green Beemers 86 Rep 348 Posts Drives: 27 BMWs...and counting Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Tucson, AZ iTrader: (2) Garage List 2001 BMW X5 3.0i (E53) [0.00] 2015 BMW X1 sDrive2 ... [0.00]	I think Caddyshk is saying the first Z4 M released to the public (Ron's car apparently) was chassis LL93033 which was built on 4/27/06, whereas the car I just bought is chassis LL93019 which was built 4/19/06...so this must make my car a corporate owned car? (which in fact it was first registered as, and has the Press Car prep tag)
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06-02-2012, 06:40 PM	#56
XMetal Colonel 1135 Rep 2,866 Posts Drives: Anything Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 Z4M Coupe [10.00] 2018 Audi S3 [0.00] 2004 X5 [8.50]	Thanks for the clarification.
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06-02-2012, 06:42 PM	#57
Caddyshk M = Midlife Crisis 65 Rep 2,006 Posts Drives: 2006 Z4MC Interlagos Join Date: May 2007 Location: Fort Erie, Ontario, Canada iTrader: (0)	Likely a car used for Media and Dealer showroom events. In Canada they did a Dealer tour of M cars including a Coupe in May 2006. __________________ 2006 Z4MC - #LL93158 SS Race Cans, RE X Pipe, DKF Sec 1, Fabspeed Headers, OE STB, AS Shifter, Dave Z CDV, GC Coil Overs, Stoptech lines, Hawk DTC Pads, RE Clutch Stop, RE Transmission Mounts, Vibra-Technics Engine Mounts, Poly FCAB & RTAB, LeatherZ M Shift Boot, Tekarbon Rear Spoiler, CF Grills, Advan RS DGM
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06-02-2012, 07:28 PM	#58
Chamberlin Green Beemers 86 Rep 348 Posts Drives: 27 BMWs...and counting Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Tucson, AZ iTrader: (2) Garage List 2001 BMW X5 3.0i (E53) [0.00] 2015 BMW X1 sDrive2 ... [0.00]	THANK YOU GUYS! I am glad though, that the car was once CPO'd (for what that's worth). It's tough finally finding the car you want feature wise (1 of 7 in this config), and then having to balance logic on top of it all! I am certain though, that I wouldn't even be looking at these cars, had there not been a good collection of enthusiasts here to help with issues, share stories and have that same genuine interest that I have for the car. I always seem to gravitate towards those types of cars and people Last edited by Chamberlin; 08-09-2013 at 10:08 PM..
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06-02-2012, 10:22 PM	#59
KevinM Brigadier General 2936 Rep 3,286 Posts Drives: 2002 M5;2007 M Coupe;2020 M2C Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Tucson iTrader: (0) Garage List 2020 M2 Competition [10.00] 2007 E86 M coupe [8.38] 2002 E39 M5 [9.00]	I think you should bail on this car ASAP...I want to have the only one in Tucson! On a more serious note, when you get it, take the coupe to blue+white BMW service for an inspection...any chance your deal can be made contingent on a full inspection being done on arrival? Maybe I'll see your coupe around soon! __________________ 2020 F87 M2C Hockenheim Silver/MT 2002 E39 M5 Sterling Gray/Caramel 2007 E86 Z4M Coupe Silver Gray/Black 2021 Kia Telluride (hauler) Last edited by KevinM; 06-03-2012 at 12:54 AM..
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