Z4M Roadster - Price Check?

[1messedupZ4M]

Hey everyone,

I am looking to part ways with my 2007 Z4M roadster. I have enjoyed my time in the roadster but as I turn 25 this year (lol) I am finding myself using my wagon and X5d much more and want to step back into an E46 M3 or into an E9x M3, so the fleet has to downsize. I really don't fit in the car and it doesn't fit my life style.
Silver exterior
Black interior
NON NAVIGATION
Fitted extended leather door cards since I hated the cheap ones
Bluetooth phone
131k miles
Has an aftermarket poly wind deflector in the headrests and center


I have owned it for almost 4 years and haven't even put 10k miles on it.

In that time I have performed the following:

Rebuilt a low mileage S54 and installed due to a concern regarding rod bearings (no one replaced them and I didn't get to it in time when I bought the car, go figure) over 4k miles ago, I have literally changed the oil 8 times since the motor was rebuilt, always with Motul 10w-60 and LiquiMoly MOS2 with OEM MAHLE filter.
Dr. Vanos rebuilt VANOS unit
Megan Racing catless headers
DKF section 2 with 100 cell cats
UUC short shifter + OEM ZHP knob + all new shifter bushings
All OEM Elring Gaskets
ACL rod bearings
Delphi Coilpacks + OEM plugs
LuK flywheel
LuK clutch
Aftermarket brass clutch pivot pin
OEM Throw out bearing guide tube
OEM center support bearing
OEM Guibo
AKG diff bushings
Anchor engine mounts (Feels OEM to me, used them on my E46 M3 and my mothers E46 325ci)
OEM BMW E24 transmission bushings (way bigger and thicker than OEM)
Clutch and brake pedal bushings
Frank Smith (TTFS) Dyno tune, 310whp
Mustang convertible top motor + new fluid
Retrofitted the OEM headlights with EVO-XR projectors (headlight nut here)
Moog Monoball Trailing Arms (https://www.e46fanatics.com/threads/...shing.1227852/)
New battery, less than 3 months old

Alignment to OEM specs

Every fluid changed and I mean every fluid
Brake fluid
Diff fluid
Trans fluid (royal purple, makes a big difference)
Coolant
Power Steering fluid
Engine oil multiple times

Weird things I have done that people might appreciate

Stubby Antenna painted in SEM Trim black
Satin Black grilles
New BMW emblems
Euro style tinted + convex side mirrors (make a huge difference)
LED interior lights
Repainted windshield wiper arms in SEM trim black
Bosch Icon Wiper blades
Installed an LED strip in the trunk so you can actually see stuff
Clear rear 3rd brake light since I hated the red someone put on it
New ///M Stripes on all of the badges

Car is on stock suspension, stock brakes

SSR Comp-CH wheels, 2pc forged then welded
OEM wheels are rough shape paint wise, no curbing though.

Cosmetically the car is in really good shape. Soft top is nice, black and not cracked.

Paint is cosmetically what you'd expect for 131k miles, bumper was resprayed prior to me owning it, it doesn't match super good. I recently caught it on a curb and will be having the bumper resprayed before posting the car for sale.

Windshield is in Nice shape. OEM glass, no scratches, no cracks, no starfish, etc. Light pitting from the miles.

Interior is in decent shape. No dye or leather cracking. I rewrapped the steering wheel in a Mewant cover since the leather was in Meh shape.

I just paint corrected the car and ceramic coated it in cQuartz UK

Notable problems:
* I wrapped the car myself at one point and marked some of the paint with a razor blade (was trying to teach myself to not use knifeless tape.. expensive mistake, hard to see, it is on the rear deck lid)
* When I peeled the wrap off, it pulled some clear off of the driver front fender. I have since re-cleared it and blended it, but, it is noticeable from 5 feet away.
* Throw out bearing clicks when you press the pedal in, goes away once you release the clutch

What am I looking at price wise? Car is perfect mechanical wise. Since I have owned it, I ALWAYS warm it up prior to getting on it. LSD still works great, trans shifts great as well.

I forgot a bunch of stuff that I will add onto the post as I go.

[wdb]

As much as you've done to the car, and as much money and effort and sweat equity as you've put into it, an honest price assessment is going to boil down to this: 2007 Z4MR, 131K miles, replacement engine.

I looked at BaT results and didn't find any Z4MR's with that kind of mileage. Cars & Bids had quite a few, here are some examples.

115K miles, supercharged, $18K: https://carsandbids.com/auctions/3Be...-z4-m-roadster

106K miles, western car, $18.5K: https://carsandbids.com/auctions/rGj...-z4-m-roadster

96K miles, rare color, $17K: https://carsandbids.com/auctions/rkw...-z4-m-roadster

[1messedupZ4M]

Originally Posted by wdb

As much as you've done to the car, and as much money and effort and sweat equity as you've put into it, an honest price assessment is going to boil down to this: 2007 Z4MR, 131K miles, replacement engine.

I looked at BaT results and didn't find any Z4MR's with that kind of mileage. Cars & Bids had quite a few, here are some examples.

115K miles, supercharged, $18K: https://carsandbids.com/auctions/3Be...-z4-m-roadster

106K miles, western car, $18.5K: https://carsandbids.com/auctions/rGj...-z4-m-roadster

96K miles, rare color, $17K: https://carsandbids.com/auctions/rkw...-z4-m-roadster

Its a tough market, being a higher mileage Z4M. Lots of E46 M3s with this mileage, only a few Z4Ms.

I occasionally see one for ~20k with my mileage and no maintenance history. I am hoping to part ways with mine for 18k with my wheels or 17k without my wheels and just the OEM wheels.

We'll see I guess, waiting to see if anyone else has any input as far as pricing.

[Emmrbee]

I was not able to find a match to your specifics but similar mileage E85 Ms are going for 18 to 22k (USD) in Canada. All have original engine, some have similar modifications.

[wdb]

Although it's not the original engine it does have the VANOS and rod bearings done. That is a selling point.

[1messedupZ4M]

Originally Posted by wdb

Although it's not the original engine it does have the VANOS and rod bearings done. That is a selling point.

Big selling point for sure - car is a really well sorted driver. Not a show car by any means, thats for sure.

[Mar_73348]

The car is really smart driven

[1messedupZ4M]

Any other users have any input?

[jwolf]

A lesson on, if you put a lot into it, you better keep it. Nicely maintained. Jealous.

[Pyrat 2]

You can post on BAT with a reserve and see what it bids up to. If below your reserve then you know what the market is willing to pay. BAT is a good place for a car like this. I bought mine from someone after they posted on BAT and didn't hit reserve.