I love this car

Nikki · 10-06-2010, 12:50 PM

I get bored of cars pretty easily; actually, I get bored of everything easily!

I've had my Z4 Coupe for two years now and it will be coming off warranty in the spring. Lately I've found myself thinking about how I want something else--an E89, an Elise, a DB9 (ok maybe that one isn't entirely realistic but I can dream!

).

But every morning, as the garage door lifts up slowly, I gaze at that sexy rear end and I am instantly reminded of why I fell in love two years ago.

The sound of the engine rev when I start it up is more effective than black coffee is at waking me up. And if that doesn't do it, the drive down Mulholland to work certainly will. I'm very lucky to have this road as my commute every morning; and what better car than the Z to tackle it with!

My car has endured a lot through the past two years.

It's had four homes, including it's first home; an alleyway in Boston behind Commonwealth Ave:

It's had plenty of Sunday drives down to Newport, RI:

It's seen Autumn in New England...

...and it's seen plenty of snow..

...no...really...I said snow!!!

From autocrosses...

...to well...uhm..."dirtcrosses"?

It's led me over 3,000 miles from Rhode Island to California:

("Are we there yet?" --- "Uh, no, babydogs...we just left!")

...and down PCH from Monteray to LA:

Through all of this, my Z has convinced me that no other car could fit me as suitably as it does. I'd be crazy to consider any other car, and I'm hoping to keep the Z along for another few years at least.

mfanatic325 · 10-06-2010, 12:57 PM

Nice coverage! hehe, you did well in choosing the coupe =P
But wait till you get a load of an ///M variant

Maybe see if you can trade in the Z4 for an M? Since you're still in love with the Z, the M will definitely be an upgrade!

Swashplate · 10-06-2010, 01:01 PM

"Thats Hot"

misterawa · 10-06-2010, 01:12 PM

Very nice write up and pics of your adventures these past 2 years

I agree, I too love my Z

.
Welcome to Cali

mousitch · 10-06-2010, 01:21 PM

Awesome thread

esqu1re · 10-06-2010, 01:22 PM

You ARE adventurous!

inTgr8r · 10-06-2010, 01:28 PM

Absolutely awesome post Nikki.

I also have gone through a LOT of cars that I got bored with very quickly.
It's almost as if I was filtering through them to find a car that I truly love and don't plan to ever sell.

GP20 · 10-06-2010, 01:48 PM

Awesome thread!

And great taste in the wheels!

Hawkeye · 10-06-2010, 02:13 PM

Wow, now I feel like my Zed might get bored. I have not done half of that stuff with it!

jumpthewire · 10-06-2010, 02:15 PM

great post.

i love the photos in the snow. and of course that little dog!!

ManoSpeed · 10-06-2010, 02:56 PM

Nikki,

How many miles you got on that puppy (the car of course)?

Nikki · 10-06-2010, 03:10 PM

Thanks for the complements guys

Quote:

Originally Posted by ManoSpeed

Nikki,

How many miles you got on that puppy (the car of course)?

34,000 miles on the Z now. I got it when it was a year old with almost 11,000 miles on it. The first year it was only driven on the weekends since I commuted to work by subway/train. I've been adding on a lot more recently, now that I'm daily driving it in CA. It almost makes LA traffic bearable. The trek down Mulholland is great, but then down into the city streets can be pretty hectic.

bhoch · 10-06-2010, 03:46 PM

Nice write-up and great pics!

now.. isn't there a song titled I love this bar.. err. car? For some reason that got stuck in my head when I read the title of this thread!

Jbs · 10-06-2010, 04:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nikki

Thanks for the complements guys

34,000 miles on the Z now. I got it when it was a year old with almost 11,000 miles on it. The first year it was only driven on the weekends since I commuted to work by subway/train. I've been adding on a lot more recently, now that I'm daily driving it in CA. It almost makes LA traffic bearable. The trek down Mulholland is great, but then down into the city streets can be pretty hectic.

I know what you mean about making LA gridlock fun. Next car has to be an M!

glad to see a local Z that isnt owned by a hairdresser whos afraid to change lanes

skim · 10-06-2010, 04:44 PM

great writeup!
you must be one of the few who has enjoyed her to the fullest
love the lightly covered snow pic, looks matte white

dekaliber · 10-06-2010, 05:12 PM

Great post. And yes, the Z4 coupe (and more so the M coupe, with the quad exhaust) has one of the greatest asses ever. No way I'm ever getting rid of this car.

jumpthewire · 10-06-2010, 05:32 PM

curious where those "dirtcrosses" photos were taken?
looks like fun!!

johanness · 10-06-2010, 05:40 PM

Your first snow shot is GREAT!

Love for this car X2

Nikki · 10-06-2010, 06:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jumpthewire

curious where those "dirtcrosses" photos were taken?
looks like fun!!

Yes, lots of fun! They were taken at Morro Rock (Northwest of San Luis Obispo, CA). Below is a video. They didn't catch the best action but it's something at least.

r4gs · 10-06-2010, 06:17 PM

that was a fabulous read, following the adventures of ur z and u. i definitely agree regarding one sexy ass indeed, and apart from being an m owner, i know u love ur 3.0si just as much, if not more as so vividly depicted in ur writeup. definitely envy the travels u've put under the belt of ur z!

Rick Hunter · 10-06-2010, 10:34 PM

Excellent writeup! There's definitely something about this car that cannot be replicated in any other. I honestly still haven't shaken the "honeymoon" effect off since I bought mine 4 years ago (and don't think it'll ever go away). And with our own long distance trip recently I can safely say that this is definitely the ultimate driving machine.

Finnegan · 10-06-2010, 11:20 PM

Great photos and story! It's so cool to see folks truly enjoying the wonderful machine!

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Nikki Major General 990 Rep 6,381 Posts Drives: Sepang Z4MC Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: LA iTrader: (9)	I love this car I get bored of cars pretty easily; actually, I get bored of everything easily! I've had my Z4 Coupe for two years now and it will be coming off warranty in the spring. Lately I've found myself thinking about how I want something else--an E89, an Elise, a DB9 (ok maybe that one isn't entirely realistic but I can dream! ). But every morning, as the garage door lifts up slowly, I gaze at that sexy rear end and I am instantly reminded of why I fell in love two years ago. The sound of the engine rev when I start it up is more effective than black coffee is at waking me up. And if that doesn't do it, the drive down Mulholland to work certainly will. I'm very lucky to have this road as my commute every morning; and what better car than the Z to tackle it with! My car has endured a lot through the past two years. It's had four homes, including it's first home; an alleyway in Boston behind Commonwealth Ave: It's had plenty of Sunday drives down to Newport, RI: It's seen Autumn in New England... ...and it's seen plenty of snow.. ...no...really...I said snow!!! From autocrosses... ...to well...uhm..."dirtcrosses"? It's led me over 3,000 miles from Rhode Island to California: ("Are we there yet?" --- "Uh, no, babydogs...we just left!") ...and down PCH from Monteray to LA: Through all of this, my Z has convinced me that no other car could fit me as suitably as it does. I'd be crazy to consider any other car, and I'm hoping to keep the Z along for another few years at least. __________________ Nikki
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mfanatic325 ///M-fanatic 193 Rep 3,885 Posts Drives: '01 911 Turbo Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Cupertino, CA. iTrader: (23)	Nice coverage! hehe, you did well in choosing the coupe =P But wait till you get a load of an ///M variant Maybe see if you can trade in the Z4 for an M? Since you're still in love with the Z, the M will definitely be an upgrade!
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Swashplate Major 111 Rep 1,351 Posts Drives: in Anger. Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Newcastle, WA iTrader: (2) Garage List 2009 Mercedes ML320 ... [0.00] 2013 BMW M5 [0.00] 2007 BMW M Coupe' [0.00]	"Thats Hot" __________________ Gone (2006 STI, 2008 EVO MR, 1968 Mustang) AFE Intake/Euro Cats/CSL Headers/Sportline CSL/H&R Springs 1217/1815 !!! BOILER UP !!!
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misterawa John 14:6 59 Rep 588 Posts Drives: Z4 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: San Diego iTrader: (3)	Very nice write up and pics of your adventures these past 2 years I agree, I too love my Z. Welcome to Cali __________________ Mods: Eibachs/Konis, Eibach camber kit, JTD RSMs, 19" WedsSport SA67, Hamann headlight trim, Aero front bumper, Aero sides, AC Schnitzer side deflectors, Hella euro taillights, Hardtop, Dinan strut & supplemental bars, RD Sport intake, Dinan Stage 2 Software, RPI scoop, Bastuck catback exhaust, Radenergie CF engine cover...
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mousitch Dark Sider 129 Rep 1,779 Posts Drives: 2008 Space Gray Z4MC Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Missouri iTrader: (11) Garage List 2008 Z4M Coupe [7.50]	Awesome thread __________________ [URL=http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/153/071jt.jpg/] 2008 Space Grey M Coupe-Euro headers-RPI Scoop-Gruppe M CAI-Eisenmann Race Cans-RE X-pipe-ECU Remap with O2 and EGT delete-H&R Sport springs-Zeck CDV delete-Stock Gloss black powder coated wheels-LED Tekarbon Angel Eyes Project-Michelin Super Sports-Hardwired Uniden R7-H&R front and rear spacers-Alarm module added-stereo amp recoded to vert spec settings
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esqu1re Lieutenant Colonel 44 Rep 1,855 Posts Drives: M Coupe Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: East Coast iTrader: (0)	You ARE adventurous! __________________ ///M Coupe: RPI Scoop, OE Strut, CDV, Volk RE30, SS Brake Lines, Stromung Exhaust
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inTgr8r Lieutenant General 2432 Rep 11,667 Posts Drives: M2 Comp Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Toronto iTrader: (10)	Absolutely awesome post Nikki. I also have gone through a LOT of cars that I got bored with very quickly. It's almost as if I was filtering through them to find a car that I truly love and don't plan to ever sell. __________________ '21 M2C Hockenheim Silver '18 718 Cayman S Lava Orange (sold) '13 E92 M3 Santorini Blue (sold) '07 Z4 M Coupe Alpine White (sold)
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GP20 Major 96 Rep 1,269 Posts Drives: Z4M, F80 M3, 991.2 GTS Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Canada iTrader: (5)	Awesome thread! And great taste in the wheels! __________________ 2019 Porsche 911 4 GTS 2016 BMW M3 2008 BMW Z4M coupe
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jumpthewire First Lieutenant 26 Rep 316 Posts Drives: 2007 silver/grey Z4 3.0si Join Date: May 2010 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (1)	great post. i love the photos in the snow. and of course that little dog!!
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ManoSpeed Private First Class 24 Rep 160 Posts Drives: 2007 BMW Z4 M Coupe Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Elk Grove Village, IL iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 BMW Z4 M Coupe [8.00]	Nikki, How many miles you got on that puppy (the car of course)?
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bhoch SSGT USMC - '78 - '86 13 Rep 487 Posts Drives: Z4 3.0si Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Liberty Hill, Tx iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 BMW Z4 [7.33]	Nice write-up and great pics! now.. isn't there a song titled I love this bar.. err. car? For some reason that got stuck in my head when I read the title of this thread! __________________ Thanks, Bill 2007 3.0si Roadster Black/Red, sport, Piano Black F14 Forgestar's
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skim Captain 142 Rep 660 Posts Drives: 07 Z4MC Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	great writeup! you must be one of the few who has enjoyed her to the fullest love the lightly covered snow pic, looks matte white __________________ Future mod consideration: exhaust, pulley otherwise, very happy with how the m3 was born
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dekaliber Major 75 Rep 1,143 Posts Drives: '07 Z4MC, '11 JCW, '18 Z06 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (1)	Great post. And yes, the Z4 coupe (and more so the M coupe, with the quad exhaust) has one of the greatest asses ever. No way I'm ever getting rid of this car.
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jumpthewire First Lieutenant 26 Rep 316 Posts Drives: 2007 silver/grey Z4 3.0si Join Date: May 2010 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (1)	curious where those "dirtcrosses" photos were taken? looks like fun!!
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johanness Banned 56 Rep 1,739 Posts Drives: 2008 Z4MC Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Seattle, Vancouver iTrader: (3) Garage List 2008 BMW Z4M COUPE [7.00] 2012 BMW X1 xDrive 28i [9.00]	Your first snow shot is GREAT! Love for this car X2
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r4gs Viper Driver 36 Rep 1,311 Posts Drives: F-16 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Singapore iTrader: (2)	that was a fabulous read, following the adventures of ur z and u. i definitely agree regarding one sexy ass indeed, and apart from being an m owner, i know u love ur 3.0si just as much, if not more as so vividly depicted in ur writeup. definitely envy the travels u've put under the belt of ur z!
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Rick Hunter Skull Squadron Leader 307 Rep 2,031 Posts Drives: '07 M Coupé & '16 435xi GCoupé Join Date: May 2007 Location: The Emerald City iTrader: (20)	Excellent writeup! There's definitely something about this car that cannot be replicated in any other. I honestly still haven't shaken the "honeymoon" effect off since I bought mine 4 years ago (and don't think it'll ever go away). And with our own long distance trip recently I can safely say that this is definitely the ultimate driving machine. __________________
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Finnegan Dog Listener 703 Rep 7,850 Posts Drives: Z4M/. Z3M, E36/46 M3 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Teaching the dog to slalom iTrader: (22)	Great photos and story! It's so cool to see folks truly enjoying the wonderful machine!
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