WTB: Z4 M Coupe

Geauxkart · 01-03-2012, 03:56 PM

BIMMERPOST / Classifieds

Asking Price:

None

Item Interest

Looking to buy a Z4 M Coupe.
Preferences:
Bone Stock - or easily removable upgrades.
Nav / Bluetooth
Mileage under 35K
Would love a sepang bronze, then blue, then white.
No imola interior, no woodgrain.
Looks are important, this is for my wife...
She has done an incredible job with her car, and it looks as good as new at 80K miles.
She currently has an 01 Miata (Evo Orange, Hardtop, Supercharged) and it is one of the more unique cars around. We are keeping it, as the car is a blast. The Z4 is even more distinctive, and the rarity is far greater.
No great rush, but something I'd like to do soon.
We have discussed this choice at length, and are ready to buy.

It will go to a good home.
It will have a lot of TLC and be garage kept.
It will see 5K miles per year.
It will get to hit the Autox course once or twice a year, and an occasional lapping day at the track. I believe exercising the car is good practice

James

Looks like I am too young on the forum to receive PMs.

Nikki · 01-03-2012, 04:06 PM

Good luck to you and your wife! You should be able to find a blue or white one no problem. I think there are only two or three Sepang coupe owners that regularly post here, I can't speak for them but mine is over your mileage limit and, besides, I'm pretty set on keeping it.

RADRACR · 01-03-2012, 04:20 PM

I'm holding onto my Sepang Bronze too

Besides, you wouldn't like my Madeira Wood.

Geauxkart · 01-03-2012, 04:27 PM

If I found a bronze with wood I may be swayed!
Thanks all, if you see anything with good potential out there, I'd love the help!

mshanno1 · 01-03-2012, 04:35 PM

Speaking from experience....make sure you do your research if buying from out of state. Regardless of what Carfax states, get the VIN, take it to a local dealer, and have them look up the history on it. I almost purchased a Z4MC that had a clean Carfax, but after further research, I found out that it was a BMW Driving School Vehicle!

Geauxkart · 01-13-2012, 03:43 PM

Thanks for the heads up mshanno1.

Still scouring the internet. I'l find the one I want eventually!

beta · 01-13-2012, 06:49 PM

Don't knock the wood until you see it in person. I was convinced I was going to rip it out and install carbon leather... but when I saw it in person I was sold. It really doesn't photograph well. I have yet to have one person see it in person and not love the combo.

Let's hope you can find it in bronze! There needs to be more of us on here

SmartBastard · 01-14-2012, 11:24 AM

Good luck, sepang bronze looks cool

Geauxkart · 03-21-2012, 11:33 AM

Found a Sepang with all the right stuff. 5000 miles on the clock. Fair Price IMO.
Patience pays off...
Will be here in about 2 weeks, I am having it shipped via Intercity.

mshanno1 · 03-21-2012, 12:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Geauxkart

Found a Sepang with all the right stuff. 5000 miles on the clock. Fair Price IMO.
Patience pays off...
Will be here in about 2 weeks, I am having it shipped via Intercity.

Is it this one http://www.zpost.com/forums/showthre...=654192&page=2

beta · 03-21-2012, 12:35 PM

Grats! Take lots of pictures.

Z4MLover2012 · 03-21-2012, 12:41 PM

Congratulations! Welcome to the Sepang Bronze Club!

builthatch · 03-21-2012, 04:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Geauxkart

Found a Sepang with all the right stuff. 5000 miles on the clock. Fair Price IMO.
Patience pays off...
Will be here in about 2 weeks, I am having it shipped via Intercity.

please check out the thread that mshanno1 linked. i was the first person to view the car.

i hope you had a PPI done by a competent person if that is the car.

Geauxkart · 03-22-2012, 02:47 PM

Yup, that's the car. I have high res images of all dings and scratches, I have a friend in the area that is a car enthusiast and a bit of a photo buff.
Not going into details, but I am buying the car.
I do appreciate the positive feedback on the mechanical evaluation.
I have seen the negative reports, and have discussed with the seller and the 2 friends I sent up to look at it. Seller even offered to cancel the sale if I was unhappy or wary - and he has my $$ in hand at this point!
I think the description of the flaws is a bit exaggerated, and putting a few $$ on paintless dent repair won't kill me to remove a lot of this.
Flawless maintenance, extremely low mileage, distinct color we wanted, options we wanted, and a perfect interior more than make up for a few small scratches IMO.

Really, it's not that bad!!

Maybe I'll be posting a beat up Sepang Coupe for sale in a month....

Z4MLover2012 · 03-22-2012, 02:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Geauxkart

Yup, that's the car. I have high res images of all dings and scratches, I have a friend in the area that is a car enthusiast and a bit of a photo buff.
Not going into details, but I am buying the car.
I do appreciate the positive feedback on the mechanical evaluation.
I have seen the negative reports, and have discussed with the seller and the 2 friends I sent up to look at it. Seller even offered to cancel the sale if I was unhappy or wary - and he has my $$ in hand at this point!
I think the description of the flaws is a bit exaggerated, and putting a few $$ on paintless dent repair won't kill me to remove a lot of this.
Flawless maintenance, extremely low mileage, distinct color we wanted, options we wanted, and a perfect interior more than make up for a few small scratches IMO.

Really, it's not that bad!!

Maybe I'll be posting a beat up Sepang Coupe for sale in a month....

Congratulations again and enjoy your new ride. It's a beautiful color combo.

gtMc · 03-22-2012, 06:11 PM

Indeed congrats. We don't know what you paid (not asking either). But at end of the day, there is no such thing as a good asset or a bad asset, rather, there are good prices and bad prices for all assets. If you paid the right price for what the car is worth to you in whatever condition its in, you're doing well.

builthatch · 03-22-2012, 08:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Geauxkart

Yup, that's the car. I have high res images of all dings and scratches, I have a friend in the area that is a car enthusiast and a bit of a photo buff.
Not going into details, but I am buying the car.
I do appreciate the positive feedback on the mechanical evaluation.
I have seen the negative reports, and have discussed with the seller and the 2 friends I sent up to look at it. Seller even offered to cancel the sale if I was unhappy or wary - and he has my $$ in hand at this point!
I think the description of the flaws is a bit exaggerated, and putting a few $$ on paintless dent repair won't kill me to remove a lot of this.
Flawless maintenance, extremely low mileage, distinct color we wanted, options we wanted, and a perfect interior more than make up for a few small scratches IMO.

Really, it's not that bad!!

Maybe I'll be posting a beat up Sepang Coupe for sale in a month....

exaggerated? ok. not in the least, but it's your car, not mine.

by the way i called you twice as per your PM and didn't hear back

good luck, regardless.

zBone · 03-23-2012, 02:46 PM

you know, at least at the end of the day its going to someone who wants to take care of it and get it back into the condition it deserves. and I love what GTMC said about there are no good assets or bad assets... so very true!

Enjoy the Z!

Z4MLover2012 · 03-23-2012, 03:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by torabone

you know, at least at the end of the day its going to someone who wants to take care of it and get it back into the condition it deserves. and I love what GTMC said about there are no good assets or bad assets... so very true!

Enjoy the Z!

+1 on that!

Chamberlin · 03-23-2012, 03:29 PM

I am Sepang with jealousy! Can't wait to see the pics! (before and after the cosmetic stuff is taken care of!)

mshanno1 · 03-23-2012, 06:18 PM

Congrats on the purchase...Im extremely jealous of the color. IDK how everyone buys cars that are far away, because I would be too impatient to wait two weeks to drive a M coupe I purchased!

Geauxkart · 04-02-2012, 09:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by builthatch

please check out the thread that mshanno1 linked. i was the first person to view the car.

i hope you had a PPI done by a competent person if that is the car.

Car is at my Dads house now, won't be shipped here for another week or so.
The car is not trashed...
The football sized dent is about an inch in diameter, and can barely be picked up with a camera... It is a door ding if you look really close, but no scratch.
Here is a pic from yesterday of the dent:

The fang scrape is to be expected, and the 2 other tiny scratches are buffable. The car is at the paintless dent repair specialist now.
The owner dropped what he was doing, and the 6 cars in line to take care of this for me / my Dad. He liked the car...

The ride home was the first time the car has seen rain.
My Dad, nor the prior owner have even hit redline yet...

Already have the intravee ipod/XM parts on order, a CSL header to be coated, skidplates, stubby antenna, vanos filter kit, and factory alarm upgrade. Lots of goodies coming in the mail this week!
The only other mod will be a clear bra.

Damn, I have a lucky wife, huh??

01-03-2012, 03:56 PM	#1
Geauxkart Second Lieutenant 13 Rep 280 Posts Drives: 2007 Z4 M Coupe Sepang Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Baton Rouge, LA iTrader: (3)	WTB: Z4 M Coupe -- N/M Found It BIMMERPOST / Classifieds Asking Price: None Item Interest Looking to buy a Z4 M Coupe. Preferences: Bone Stock - or easily removable upgrades. Nav / Bluetooth Mileage under 35K Would love a sepang bronze, then blue, then white. No imola interior, no woodgrain. Looks are important, this is for my wife... She has done an incredible job with her car, and it looks as good as new at 80K miles. She currently has an 01 Miata (Evo Orange, Hardtop, Supercharged) and it is one of the more unique cars around. We are keeping it, as the car is a blast. The Z4 is even more distinctive, and the rarity is far greater. No great rush, but something I'd like to do soon. We have discussed this choice at length, and are ready to buy. It will go to a good home. It will have a lot of TLC and be garage kept. It will see 5K miles per year. It will get to hit the Autox course once or twice a year, and an occasional lapping day at the track. I believe exercising the car is good practice James Looks like I am too young on the forum to receive PMs. Last edited by Geauxkart; 03-21-2012 at 11:35 AM.. Reason: Found one....
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01-03-2012, 04:06 PM	#2
Nikki Major General 990 Rep 6,381 Posts Drives: Sepang Z4MC Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: LA iTrader: (9)	Good luck to you and your wife! You should be able to find a blue or white one no problem. I think there are only two or three Sepang coupe owners that regularly post here, I can't speak for them but mine is over your mileage limit and, besides, I'm pretty set on keeping it. __________________ Nikki
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01-03-2012, 04:20 PM	#3
RADRACR Captain 84 Rep 924 Posts Drives: '08 Z4 M Coupé // '09 X5 d Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Sioux Falls, South Dakota iTrader: (2)	I'm holding onto my Sepang Bronze too Besides, you wouldn't like my Madeira Wood. __________________ '08 Z4 ///M Coupé (#1765/1815) — 1 of 68 Sepang Bronze / Black Nappa / Madeira Wood / 1 of 1 this combo 19" Advan RS / AP Racing / Bridgestone RE-11 / Autosolutions SSK / R.E. Diablo / R.E. trans mounts '09 X5 35d — Space Grey / Saddle Brown 20" Forgestar F14 / SCR Delete
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01-03-2012, 04:27 PM	#4
Geauxkart Second Lieutenant 13 Rep 280 Posts Drives: 2007 Z4 M Coupe Sepang Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Baton Rouge, LA iTrader: (3)	If I found a bronze with wood I may be swayed! Thanks all, if you see anything with good potential out there, I'd love the help!
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01-03-2012, 04:35 PM	#5
mshanno1 First Lieutenant 36 Rep 358 Posts Drives: 2007 M Coupe Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Atlanta, GA iTrader: (1)	Speaking from experience....make sure you do your research if buying from out of state. Regardless of what Carfax states, get the VIN, take it to a local dealer, and have them look up the history on it. I almost purchased a Z4MC that had a clean Carfax, but after further research, I found out that it was a BMW Driving School Vehicle!
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01-13-2012, 03:43 PM	#6
Geauxkart Second Lieutenant 13 Rep 280 Posts Drives: 2007 Z4 M Coupe Sepang Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Baton Rouge, LA iTrader: (3)	Thanks for the heads up mshanno1. Still scouring the internet. I'l find the one I want eventually!
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01-13-2012, 06:49 PM	#7
beta Lieutenant Colonel 80 Rep 1,663 Posts Drives: 2006 M Roadster Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: CA iTrader: (2)	Don't knock the wood until you see it in person. I was convinced I was going to rip it out and install carbon leather... but when I saw it in person I was sold. It really doesn't photograph well. I have yet to have one person see it in person and not love the combo. Let's hope you can find it in bronze! There needs to be more of us on here __________________ modification journal
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01-14-2012, 11:24 AM	#8
SmartBastard Stupid as shit 25 Rep 367 Posts Drives: '08 M Coupe Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Vienna, Austria iTrader: (0)	Good luck, sepang bronze looks cool
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03-21-2012, 11:33 AM	#9
Geauxkart Second Lieutenant 13 Rep 280 Posts Drives: 2007 Z4 M Coupe Sepang Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Baton Rouge, LA iTrader: (3)	Found a Sepang with all the right stuff. 5000 miles on the clock. Fair Price IMO. Patience pays off... Will be here in about 2 weeks, I am having it shipped via Intercity.
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03-21-2012, 12:35 PM	#11
beta Lieutenant Colonel 80 Rep 1,663 Posts Drives: 2006 M Roadster Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: CA iTrader: (2)	Grats! Take lots of pictures. __________________ modification journal
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03-21-2012, 12:41 PM	#12
Z4MLover2012 Second Lieutenant 15 Rep 258 Posts Drives: 2008 Space Gray Z4M Coupe Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Atlanta, GA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 BMW Z4M Coupe [7.00]	Congratulations! Welcome to the Sepang Bronze Club!
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03-22-2012, 02:47 PM	#14
Geauxkart Second Lieutenant 13 Rep 280 Posts Drives: 2007 Z4 M Coupe Sepang Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Baton Rouge, LA iTrader: (3)	Yup, that's the car. I have high res images of all dings and scratches, I have a friend in the area that is a car enthusiast and a bit of a photo buff. Not going into details, but I am buying the car. I do appreciate the positive feedback on the mechanical evaluation. I have seen the negative reports, and have discussed with the seller and the 2 friends I sent up to look at it. Seller even offered to cancel the sale if I was unhappy or wary - and he has my $$ in hand at this point! I think the description of the flaws is a bit exaggerated, and putting a few $$ on paintless dent repair won't kill me to remove a lot of this. Flawless maintenance, extremely low mileage, distinct color we wanted, options we wanted, and a perfect interior more than make up for a few small scratches IMO. Really, it's not that bad!! Maybe I'll be posting a beat up Sepang Coupe for sale in a month....
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03-22-2012, 06:11 PM	#16
gtMc Captain 21 Rep 704 Posts Drives: '08 MC Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: NNJ iTrader: (1) Garage List '03 e39 m sport [0.00] '08 mc [0.00]	Indeed congrats. We don't know what you paid (not asking either). But at end of the day, there is no such thing as a good asset or a bad asset, rather, there are good prices and bad prices for all assets. If you paid the right price for what the car is worth to you in whatever condition its in, you're doing well. __________________ ZHP/Zeck CDV/VT engine mounts/RE trans mounts;clutch stop/Stubby
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03-23-2012, 02:46 PM	#18
zBone Megatron 5 Rep 207 Posts Drives: 2007 IB Z4MC Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Cleveland, OH iTrader: (0)	you know, at least at the end of the day its going to someone who wants to take care of it and get it back into the condition it deserves. and I love what GTMC said about there are no good assets or bad assets... so very true! Enjoy the Z!
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03-23-2012, 03:29 PM	#20
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 am Sepang with jealousy! Can't wait to see the pics! (before and after the cosmetic stuff is taken care of!)
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03-23-2012, 06:18 PM	#21
mshanno1 First Lieutenant 36 Rep 358 Posts Drives: 2007 M Coupe Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Atlanta, GA iTrader: (1)	Congrats on the purchase...Im extremely jealous of the color. IDK how everyone buys cars that are far away, because I would be too impatient to wait two weeks to drive a M coupe I purchased!
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