Is this a good deal? Z4M

VPGNS · 08-30-2017, 02:48 PM

Hey, check out this car I found on Cars.com: https://www.cars.com/vehicledetail/d...ff=share_other

Anyone in Seattle area to test drive this bad boy? Ill pay you for your time.

racerbruce · 08-30-2017, 02:52 PM

Perhaps I can help; I live apps 25 miles from Lynnwood; PM me with your email address and let's see if this can be coordinated.

Bruce

WhatTheFetch · 08-30-2017, 02:55 PM

Not sure what the market is for the Roadsters, I recently purchased a coupe. It looks like a nice ride to me, and I do like the color combo..

Good luck.. hope you find what you're looking for!

86Zed · 08-30-2017, 03:07 PM

There are deals to be had on this website and the BMWCCA classifieds section, some of which are more appealing in my opinion.

Hard to tell what kind of past a car had once it enters a used dealership lot. Pre-purchase inspection necessary certainly and a thorough once-over.

VPGNS · 08-30-2017, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by WhatTheFetch

Not sure what the market is for the Roadsters, I recently purchased a coupe. It looks like a nice ride to me, and I do like the color combo..

Good luck.. hope you find what you're looking for!

White on red for a decent mileage is hard to find especially on a z4m. Fair pricing too
Other coupes i found goes up on the 30k

wdb · 08-30-2017, 05:06 PM

The white/red combination is very striking in person.

Andyh1 · 08-30-2017, 09:09 PM

Nice roadster. I picked up a black sapphire / imola combo this summer.
27k on the clock for just under $24k.
I think I got a good deal but that's irrelevant, she is a joy to drive and look forward to every weekend drive.

GL

SaltyNC · 08-30-2017, 09:12 PM

Price is pretty good if it doesn't have issues, but at 75K, if it hasn't already been done, you may be looking at valve adjustment, vanos rebuild/refurb swap, rod bearings, total fluid replacement, bushings, suspension, guibo, etc. All of that done at an indy shop can run into $5K+ range. I'd want to know if any of the above had already been performed. Also, just from my personal experience, run both seats all the way forward, and find the slit in the carpet behind the seats. Run your hand up under there and feel around. If it is wet, the car leaks. If dry, you're good to go.

Salty

SaltyNC · 08-30-2017, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Andyh1

Nice roadster. I picked up a black sapphire / imola combo this summer.
27k on the clock for just under $24k.
I think I got a good deal but that's irrelevant, she is a joy to drive and look forward to every weekend drive.

GL

Very similar to what I paid for mine with 30K.

Salty

W/// · 09-01-2017, 06:48 AM

Identical car to my Roadster. Airbag light is on (mine is too). One of the best color combos IMO. As long as the car checks out and doesn't need too much, I'd say it's a good deal. Not many cars I'd rather have under $20k

wdb · 09-01-2017, 08:36 AM

I believe I read somewhere that the airbag light can be due to the seat sensor being damaged. I recall something like kneeling on the seat can damage the sensor. Not a problem in the coupes!

Andyh1 · 09-01-2017, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by wdb

I believe I read somewhere that the airbag light can be due to the seat sensor being damaged. I recall something like kneeling on the seat can damage the sensor. Not a problem in the coupes!

I believe you are correct sir. Previous owner mentioned this to me and told me not to let anyone keel on the passenger seat since he had changed the seat sensor.

antennahead · 09-02-2017, 01:14 AM

Code the passenger occupied airbag sensor to "not active". It will tell the computer to ignore the sensor and will make the passenger airbag active at all times. If you need to turn it off for a child in the seat, use your key in the on/off switch on the side of the dash. Once coded to off, you unplug the sensor cable under the seat. You can clear the error code and the light will go off. Obviously this takes coding software, or you can outsource it as I did.

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Andyh1 Second Lieutenant 115 Rep 232 Posts Drives: 2006 Z4M black saphire / imola Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Houston Tx iTrader: (2)	Nice roadster. I picked up a black sapphire / imola combo this summer. 27k on the clock for just under $24k. I think I got a good deal but that's irrelevant, she is a joy to drive and look forward to every weekend drive. GL
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SaltyNC Captain 370 Rep 870 Posts Drives: 2006 BMW Z4M Roadster Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: NC iTrader: (2) Garage List 2006 BMW Z4M Roadst ... [0.00]	Price is pretty good if it doesn't have issues, but at 75K, if it hasn't already been done, you may be looking at valve adjustment, vanos rebuild/refurb swap, rod bearings, total fluid replacement, bushings, suspension, guibo, etc. All of that done at an indy shop can run into $5K+ range. I'd want to know if any of the above had already been performed. Also, just from my personal experience, run both seats all the way forward, and find the slit in the carpet behind the seats. Run your hand up under there and feel around. If it is wet, the car leaks. If dry, you're good to go. Salty __________________ 2006 BMW Z4M Interlagos Blue/Black Aux Port\|LED Interior\|LED Strip Trunk\|Underseat First Aid Box\|Stubby Antenna\|Intravee II\|BMW Oil Change Kit\|Top Down Side Panels\|Vibra Technics Engine Mounts\|Rogue Trans Mounts\|Engine Mount Bolts Upgrade\|RS Windblocker\|Euro Front Plate\|M5 Illum Shift Knob\|Supersprint Powerloop Exhaust\|Gruppe-M Intake\|RPI Scoop\|Black Grills\|19x8.5 ET35 F 19x9.5 ET22 R Sportline 8s PSS\| Besian Vanos\|CDV Delete
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W/// Lieutenant General 7487 Rep 12,309 Posts Drives: F82GTS, E36/E92M3, Z4M Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: SC iTrader: (13)	Identical car to my Roadster. Airbag light is on (mine is too). One of the best color combos IMO. As long as the car checks out and doesn't need too much, I'd say it's a good deal. Not many cars I'd rather have under $20k
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wdb dances with roads 4722 Rep 4,096 Posts Drives: '07 E86, '02 996, '95 Seven Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: the perimeter iTrader: (4)	I believe I read somewhere that the airbag light can be due to the seat sensor being damaged. I recall something like kneeling on the seat can damage the sensor. Not a problem in the coupes!
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antennahead Captain 73 Rep 820 Posts Drives: 2007 Z4MR silver grey Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Charleston, South Carolina iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 Z4 M Roadster [5.00]	Code the passenger occupied airbag sensor to "not active". It will tell the computer to ignore the sensor and will make the passenger airbag active at all times. If you need to turn it off for a child in the seat, use your key in the on/off switch on the side of the dash. Once coded to off, you unplug the sensor cable under the seat. You can clear the error code and the light will go off. Obviously this takes coding software, or you can outsource it as I did.
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