Rarity of our Cars- Idea

Rustycat · 12-24-2009, 07:59 AM

The interesting aspect of this is that time will tell. Remember the Mercedes 300SL wasn't popular. Had to take the steering wheel apart to get in and high rocker panel insured that any woman climbing aboard in a dress made sure she had clean and attractive knickers on, as she was going to display them to anyone that cared to look. A restored version of the 300SL is current selling in excess of 500K.
The Z4 M coupe is a better car in all regards and pretty much as rare, although,t will stand the test of time better and there will be more of them, as the 300SL had zero rust prevention in undercarriage.
And, as far as holding it for 40 years, I'm figuring that at my current age--60, if I can make another ten years, the advances in Stem Cell treatment will give me another 30 years, plus, gggg

DarkstarZero · 12-24-2009, 08:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Rustycat

The interesting aspect of this is that time will tell. Remember the Mercedes 300SL wasn't popular. Had to take the steering wheel apart to get in and high rocker panel insured that any woman climbing aboard in a dress made sure she had clean and attractive knickers on, as she was going to display them to anyone that cared to look. A restored version of the 300SL is current selling in excess of 500K.
The Z4 M coupe is a better car in all regards and pretty much as rare, although,t will stand the test of time better and there will be more of them, as the 300SL had zero rust prevention in undercarriage.
And, as far as holding it for 40 years, I'm figuring that at my current age--60, if I can make another ten years, the advances in Stem Cell treatment will give me another 30 years, plus, gggg

First off, nothing is rare in CA.
There's a good percentage of M coupes that have been either converted to race cars, parted out or totaled. And as the years go on I have a strong feeling that the trend will continue. In 20 years they'll be as sought after as a good e30 M3 and in 30 years, probably will start hitting auctions for lots of money.
Good luck getting those Stem Cell treatments if you're on government health care.

BZZZE · 12-24-2009, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by DarkstarZero

First off, nothing is rare in CA.

Au contraire mon frere, it would seem common sense and fiscal responsibility in government is as rare there as it is in Washington, DC!

Merry Christmas to all!

almsdriver · 10-20-2010, 02:58 PM

Hi All, Just bought an '06 Imola Z4MC.

6LL93018 -- which makes me the #18 Z4MC in line !!?

Would that mean 1st RED on RED ever made ???

Can anyone confirm that?

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Originally Posted by The HACK

Actually you have number 10. The first 32 ViN are assigned to press car and cars that are production spec but never sold to the general public. Avoid the first 32 VIN like the PLAGUE because they're used and abused like a village whore by the press fleet. I've seen some of these guys drive and it's not a pretty sight.

I've got the 306th VIN but technically the 274th "customer" car.

Wait, are you saying my '06 Imola RED on RED was a sexy village whore??!

The HACK · 10-20-2010, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by almsdriver

Wait, are you saying my '06 Imola RED on RED was a sexy village whore??!

EDIT: Never mind, the Imola Red car we flogged in the press fleet was red on black.

SteveInfante · 10-20-2010, 07:01 PM

How about non-M cars? Where do I find that? LW75947 would that make it the 947th one made. I know it was made in July of 2008.

almsdriver · 10-20-2010, 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by The HACK

EDIT: Never mind, the Imola Red car we flogged in the press fleet was red on black.

Nope, Red on Red with Wood trim. She feels very fresh and tight, like a vi*gin indeed! Previous owner must of only "hold hands" and "kiss (on occasion) with her"

*I was referring to your earlier post. Hope this does not offend anyone and is not too inappropriate. Please delete if it is*

mousitch · 10-20-2010, 08:34 PM

LM08773 6-13-08
1775 0f 1815
One of the last 40 ever made.
One of 48 Space Grey coupes.
36 0f 48 Space Grey Coupes

dekaliber · 10-20-2010, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by almsdriver

Hi All, Just bought an '06 Imola Z4MC.

6LL93018 -- which makes me the #18 Z4MC in line !!?

Would that mean 1st RED on RED ever made ???

Can anyone confirm that?

Wait, are you saying my '06 Imola RED on RED was a sexy village whore??!

#19 actually if my records are correct. There was 1 red-red-wood +nav 2 cars ahead of you, and there's 2 red-red-cf cars (#7 and #12). You are one of 8 red-red-wood cars, so that counts for something!

Look forward to seeing your car tomorrow. Haven't yet seen an Imola coupe or wood trim in person.

My car (#924) is not nearly that rare unless you count the extended leather, in which case it'd be 1 of 15 (black-black extended-aluminum).

F360C · 10-20-2010, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by almsdriver

Hi All, Just bought an '06 Imola Z4MC.

6LL93018 -- which makes me the #18 Z4MC in line !!?

Would that mean 1st RED on RED ever made ???

Can anyone confirm that?

Wait, are you saying my '06 Imola RED on RED was a sexy village whore??!

I am pretty sure I drove you car at the performance center and used it to set the fastest time during the time trials we did

007MCoupe · 10-21-2010, 07:25 AM

I can't find that file where it has all that cool info, but I know mine is #988 and 1 of 6 Interlagos Blue-Sepang-Aluminum combo.

I like the idea of engraving this number on a Whalen shift kit. If I hadn't just bought a new ZHP shorty I'd go with this! Main reason I didn't go with WSK was I didn't know what to engrave!

wildag · 10-21-2010, 08:57 AM

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Originally Posted by 007MCoupe

I can't find that file where it has all that cool info, but I know mine is #988 and 1 of 6 Interlagos Blue-Sepang-Aluminum combo.

I like the idea of engraving this number on a Whalen shift kit. If I hadn't just bought a new ZHP shorty I'd go with this! Main reason I didn't go with WSK was I didn't know what to engrave!

Post #66 in this thread has it... here it is again.

http://www.zpost.com/forums/showthre...roduction+info

007MCoupe · 10-21-2010, 09:22 AM

thanks. must've missed that one!

almsdriver · 10-21-2010, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by F360C

I am pretty sure I drove you car at the performance center and used it to set the fastest time during the time trials we did

NO YOU DIDN'T !! And even if you did, my car is a champ then !

almsdriver · 10-21-2010, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by dekaliber

#19 actually if my records are correct. There was 1 red-red-wood +nav 2 cars ahead of you, and there's 2 red-red-cf cars (#7 and #12). You are one of 8 red-red-wood cars, so that counts for something!

Look forward to seeing your car tomorrow. Haven't yet seen an Imola coupe or wood trim in person.

My car (#924) is not nearly that rare unless you count the extended leather, in which case it'd be 1 of 15 (black-black extended-aluminum).

see you soon!! We will be meeting at some car wash first, along the way from Chicago and enjoy the way to the meet! Join us, if convenient for you.

Dutch Isles · 10-21-2010, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Burt Reynolds

We all know our cars are pretty rare. I have seen less rare cars commemorate the rarity with small engraged stainless plates. Anyone ever thought of using our VINS to figure out what number our car was? i.e. 50/1800. I think it would be great if somebody could figure that out..it might be a nice way to capture how special our cars are...even on resale. I could see very small tastefully done plate place somewhere in our car. Even ond MGbs and etc.. used to do this.

Just a thought

I used to own a Porsche Boxster. (Z4 is better.) Porsche offers a program where an owner can send in their VIN and about $30. In return, the owner receives a certificate (suitable for framing) which includes production date, options and production number (I think.) A nice thing to put a frame on and then hang on the garage wall.

I wish BMW did that.

-c- · 10-21-2010, 08:11 PM

dont forget about the ford edsel!

nobosy wanted those absolute flop now their worth BIG BUCKS!!! lol

its only worth what someone will pay, these cars were ahead of their time and even now look fresh and fun.

less and less cars are moving sculpture with a price tag of under 100k, we are lucky in that respect.
so whatever the case may be, enjoy and keep em if ya got em!

mpower1226 · 03-07-2011, 12:34 AM

how come the production number differs from this spreadsheet?

https://spreadsheets.google.com/lv?k...5a1pQZHc&hl=en

which one is correct?

mine is LL93606 can anyone confirm its production number? I think it would be nice to know what number it is out of 1815.

I am thinking of making a custom plaque for this.

If you look at the clip below, this e36 m3 euro spec Canadian version comes with plaque from factory to celeberate being one of only 45 imported from euro with euro spec. (see it at 2:35) I think im gonna follow this and make a plaque, put inside of the glove box.

bucko521 · 03-07-2011, 12:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Topshelf

Ohhhhhh. Dam you ///M snobs!

Ya...you tell them!

mpower1226 · 03-07-2011, 02:47 AM

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Originally Posted by bucko521

Ya...you tell them!

lol Sorry, didnt mean to offend you guys in anyway lol

HEMIkiller · 02-23-2015, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by VoiD

LM08506 ^^

Just got an alert this VIN is for sale in Richmond; is there any background available on previous owners???

http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-s...CALERTSEMLSRCH

Thanks,

12-24-2009, 07:59 AM	#67
Rustycat Private First Class 17 Rep 141 Posts Drives: z4mc Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: usa iTrader: (0)	The interesting aspect of this is that time will tell. Remember the Mercedes 300SL wasn't popular. Had to take the steering wheel apart to get in and high rocker panel insured that any woman climbing aboard in a dress made sure she had clean and attractive knickers on, as she was going to display them to anyone that cared to look. A restored version of the 300SL is current selling in excess of 500K. The Z4 M coupe is a better car in all regards and pretty much as rare, although,t will stand the test of time better and there will be more of them, as the 300SL had zero rust prevention in undercarriage. And, as far as holding it for 40 years, I'm figuring that at my current age--60, if I can make another ten years, the advances in Stem Cell treatment will give me another 30 years, plus, gggg
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007MCoupe Lieutenant Colonel 94 Rep 1,546 Posts Drives: '18 Sakhir M3 ZCP Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: ( ///// ) iTrader: (5)	I can't find that file where it has all that cool info, but I know mine is #988 and 1 of 6 Interlagos Blue-Sepang-Aluminum combo. I like the idea of engraving this number on a Whalen shift kit. If I hadn't just bought a new ZHP shorty I'd go with this! Main reason I didn't go with WSK was I didn't know what to engrave! __________________ Become a ///Member!
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-c- Colonel 886 Rep 2,736 Posts Drives: bmw Join Date: May 2010 Location: Chicago iTrader: (5)	dont forget about the ford edsel! nobosy wanted those absolute flop now their worth BIG BUCKS!!! lol its only worth what someone will pay, these cars were ahead of their time and even now look fresh and fun. less and less cars are moving sculpture with a price tag of under 100k, we are lucky in that respect. so whatever the case may be, enjoy and keep em if ya got em!
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mpower1226 First Lieutenant 27 Rep 308 Posts Drives: Audi TT Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Toronto iTrader: (1)	how come the production number differs from this spreadsheet? https://spreadsheets.google.com/lv?k...5a1pQZHc&hl=en which one is correct? mine is LL93606 can anyone confirm its production number? I think it would be nice to know what number it is out of 1815. I am thinking of making a custom plaque for this. If you look at the clip below, this e36 m3 euro spec Canadian version comes with plaque from factory to celeberate being one of only 45 imported from euro with euro spec. (see it at 2:35) I think im gonna follow this and make a plaque, put inside of the glove box. Last edited by mpower1226; 03-07-2011 at 12:45 AM..
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