New member, new coupe

fvfvsix · 05-06-2010, 12:42 AM

Hi all:

On somewhat of an impulse, I decided to browse BMW's CPO site a couple of weeks ago (after looking in the E85/86 forums, I might add). Long story short, I found a '07 3.0si coupe that met the wife's approval in Cleveland. We flew out last week, picked up the car, and drove the 2100 miles back to AZ.

My daily driving experience is now reinvigorated! The only thing I absolutely hate is the stereo

Here's a couple of "after the road grime was washed off" pics...

Thisisdudewhoru · 05-06-2010, 01:55 AM

I love AW. I hate the stereo as well. I'm pretty sure my stock stereo in my 07 civic was better.

crfine88 · 05-06-2010, 07:23 AM

Congratulations!

2100 miles, that's one hell of a test drive. Sounds like a lot of fun.

Nice to have another coupe in AZ.

Hawkeye · 05-06-2010, 09:39 AM

I agree Thisisdude! My '02 Civic had a much better sound for sure!

mhughett · 05-06-2010, 09:54 AM

Wow, and I thought I went a long ways (1,250 miles) to get my coupe. Congratulations. It's funny what you say about the sound system in these cars (THX upgraded system). Some people rave about it and others (myself included) think it's pretty lame. The only exception is at very high volume levels when it seems to come alive and sound decent. After hearing so many comments from people who think it's great, I was beginning to think there was something wrong with mine. Guess not.

Since your car is a cpo, I'm sure it still has run-flat tires. Arizona probably has good enough roads for these to be tolerable but swapping these out for regular performance tires is usually one of the first and best mods made to these cars. I wondered how the M version could ride better than the 3.0si. After ditching the run-flats, I now know why.

3002 tii · 05-06-2010, 11:36 AM

Let the moddimg begun!

fvfvsix · 05-06-2010, 10:10 PM

Thanks for the comments guys-

I'm going to file the drive from Cleveland under "stuff I'll never do again"...
It was great the first couple of days, but the last two were a bit much.

For now, I've got no real plans to mod - but I am eyeing some black grilles

KevinC · 05-07-2010, 01:35 AM

I think you blasted past me about 5:30pm today on Pecos in Chandler? White coupe with temporary tag on the back. MUST have been you. I was in my Mini Cooper, not my M Coupe, so you probably wouldn't have noticed (unless you appreciate a nice, lowered MCS on BBS LM's). Welcome to the E86 family, we're a small group, to be sure.

blueshark · 05-07-2010, 06:43 AM

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Originally Posted by KevinC

I think you blasted past me about 5:30pm today on Pecos in Chandler? White coupe with temporary tag on the back. MUST have been you. I was in my Mini Cooper, not my M Coupe, so you probably wouldn't have noticed (unless you appreciate a nice, lowered MCS on BBS LM's). Welcome to the E86 family, we're a small group, to be sure.

Caught! I've been caught blasting by coworkers a few times on the drive in to work.

fvfvsix · 05-07-2010, 02:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KevinC

I think you blasted past me about 5:30pm today on Pecos in Chandler? White coupe with temporary tag on the back. MUST have been you. I was in my Mini Cooper, not my M Coupe, so you probably wouldn't have noticed (unless you appreciate a nice, lowered MCS on BBS LM's). Welcome to the E86 family, we're a small group, to be sure.

Busted!

Yeah, that was me - and I remember your car (we used to own an MCS, so I do check them out when I see them on the road).

I promise it was the car, not me

My coworker told me to try out the Sport Drive button. That's apparently the "take me to jail for criminal speed" button!

Motionblurrr · 05-07-2010, 03:11 PM

Gorgeous car man. White Z4s are one of my favorite cars on the road today. The white brings out all the curves it's got.

vortex_tuning · 05-08-2010, 03:21 AM

Beautiful!

pokeybritches · 05-08-2010, 08:25 AM

Congrats on the car! There were a couple options for the sound system, so you may or may not have the THX system.

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fvfvsix Private First Class 211 Rep 139 Posts Drives: '22 M3 \| '22 X3 M40i Join Date: May 2010 Location: AZ iTrader: (0)	New member, new coupe Hi all: On somewhat of an impulse, I decided to browse BMW's CPO site a couple of weeks ago (after looking in the E85/86 forums, I might add). Long story short, I found a '07 3.0si coupe that met the wife's approval in Cleveland. We flew out last week, picked up the car, and drove the 2100 miles back to AZ. My daily driving experience is now reinvigorated! The only thing I absolutely hate is the stereo Here's a couple of "after the road grime was washed off" pics...
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Thisisdudewhoru Captain 82 Rep 698 Posts Drives: 16 BSM 340i Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: 423 iTrader: (1)	I love AW. I hate the stereo as well. I'm pretty sure my stock stereo in my 07 civic was better. __________________ '16 BSM 340i M Sport + Track Pack.:.M Perf Exhaust.:.Polished BBS RS-GT.:.JB4.:.BMS Intake.:.H&R Sport.:.
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crfine88 Colonel 442 Rep 2,747 Posts Drives: E86M Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Cave Creek AZ. iTrader: (19)	Congratulations! 2100 miles, that's one hell of a test drive. Sounds like a lot of fun. Nice to have another coupe in AZ. __________________ LINK TO 07 IR PHOTO JOURNAL:http://www.zpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1303735 LINK TO 06 IB MOD JOURNAL:http://www.zpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=403119
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mhughett Captain 25 Rep 615 Posts Drives: 2007 Z4 M Coupe Join Date: May 2009 Location: Tulsa, Ok iTrader: (0)	Wow, and I thought I went a long ways (1,250 miles) to get my coupe. Congratulations. It's funny what you say about the sound system in these cars (THX upgraded system). Some people rave about it and others (myself included) think it's pretty lame. The only exception is at very high volume levels when it seems to come alive and sound decent. After hearing so many comments from people who think it's great, I was beginning to think there was something wrong with mine. Guess not. Since your car is a cpo, I'm sure it still has run-flat tires. Arizona probably has good enough roads for these to be tolerable but swapping these out for regular performance tires is usually one of the first and best mods made to these cars. I wondered how the M version could ride better than the 3.0si. After ditching the run-flats, I now know why. __________________ 2013 Audi TT RS (Tech Pkg, Sport Exhaust, Heated Seats, Sirius) Retired--2007 Z4 M Coupe (Imola Red/Black, Premium Pkg, Heated Seats, XM, Bimmian stubby antenna, CDV delete, Apex EC-7--Anthracite, Goodyear F1 Asymetric 2.
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fvfvsix Private First Class 211 Rep 139 Posts Drives: '22 M3 \| '22 X3 M40i Join Date: May 2010 Location: AZ iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the comments guys- I'm going to file the drive from Cleveland under "stuff I'll never do again"... It was great the first couple of days, but the last two were a bit much. For now, I've got no real plans to mod - but I am eyeing some black grilles
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Motionblurrr Enlisted Member 1 Rep 46 Posts Drives: Lexus IS300 sold Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Northern Virginia iTrader: (0)	Gorgeous car man. White Z4s are one of my favorite cars on the road today. The white brings out all the curves it's got.
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