Z4M Coupe #2

KevinM · 07-31-2011, 10:05 PM

Hi all,

I'm a long term BMW driver (starting with my 1999 528 in the same year). For the past 7 years, my DD has been my E39 M5 - the best car I have ever purchased. In 2007 I leased a Z4M coupe to complement the M5. I loved the car and planned to purchase it off lease...before the dealer bent the driver's side strut tower (long story). I finally found a suitable replacement being sold by a Zpost board member. It's a MY 2007 Space Grey/Black coupe, one owner, 9K miles on the odometer. My wife and I went to California last weekend to pick it up and drive back to Tucson.

The car is currently getting a very minor "refurbish". It did not need much and looked stunning when we picked it up. I'm having the bottom of the front spoiler "fangs" repainted (after which I will place RPI skid plates), some wheel curb rash addressed and having it professionally detailed (clay, minor paint correction, 3 coats of Zaino Z2 - after which I will maintain it). Once the paint cures on the fangs, a 3M clear bra will be installed. It basically looks new now, so I can't wait to see it back from the shop!

I'll post some pictures then; in the meantime, here are some home-coming pictures and a few of my daily driver. It's good to be back!

zubydafa · 07-31-2011, 10:12 PM

looks fantastic. i just picked one up with under 10k miles as well. enjoy in good health!

BlackMoupe · 08-01-2011, 12:03 AM

The perfect garage!

GP20 · 08-01-2011, 03:01 AM

Nice! But if it's an '07, you have a Silver Gray. Space Gray was an '08 color.

gferil · 08-01-2011, 09:49 AM

Awesome! E39 M5 was one of my favorite cars to drive! Great color on both!

Finnegan · 08-01-2011, 10:39 AM

Wow! Low mileage!

Very nice find and a great replacement and compliment to the M5.

KevinM · 08-01-2011, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by zubydafa

looks fantastic. i just picked one up with under 10k miles as well. enjoy in good health!

Great -these are becoming a bit rare!

KevinM · 08-01-2011, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by SSKE92

The perfect garage!

Thanks! I agree, but I'm biased.

KevinM · 08-01-2011, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by GP20

Nice! But if it's an '07, you have a Silver Gray. Space Gray was an '08 color.

Thanks for the heads up, noted!

KevinM · 08-01-2011, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Finnegan

Wow! Low mileage!

Very nice find and a great replacement and compliment to the M5.

Thanks!

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Originally Posted by gferil

Awesome! E39 M5 was one of my favorite cars to drive! Great color on both!

Thanks. I do love both shades of gray - just dark enough to be interesting to me, but light enough not to show swirl marks.

ZStig · 08-01-2011, 02:19 PM

fantastic combo of cars. Only thing I'd have different in my dream garage is an e39 m5 wagon to compliment my Mroadster

VinnieAces · 08-01-2011, 03:43 PM

love the e39 m5!!

grats on the Moupe! welcome to zpost

KevinM · 08-02-2011, 12:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Roffle Waffle

fantastic combo of cars. Only thing I'd have different in my dream garage is an e39 m5 wagon to compliment my Mroadster

Yes, I wish that as well! You've probably seen the one "official" E39 M5 wagon that was produced. I know of three full conversions, one in the US, two in Europe. Great stuff.

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Originally Posted by VinnieAces

love the e39 m5!!

grats on the Moupe! welcome to zpost

Thanks! The E39 M5 is...well, you just have to drive it. No longer the king of the hill in terms of power, but so sweet...

Swashplate · 08-02-2011, 01:31 AM

I will either buy another E39 M5 or a E92 M3. We had a 2000 and that car did everything well. A practical rocket. But for now during my 1/4 life crisis the M Coupe' shall suffice.

Well done my good man!

03BeastCharmer · 08-02-2011, 10:04 AM

I have picture like that

Granted my wife had taken hold of the M5 keys and isn't letting go. She seems to like it more than her E36 M3.

ZStig · 08-02-2011, 10:26 AM

the e36 is garbage :x

KevinM · 08-02-2011, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by TheBroker

I will either buy another E39 M5 or a E92 M3. We had a 2000 and that car did everything well. A practical rocket. But for now during my 1/4 life crisis the M Coupe' shall suffice.

Well done my good man!

Thanks! You can't go wrong with either the E39 M5 or E92 M3. They are similar in many ways. Of the two engines, I like the extra torque of the S62 M5 motor, but I'm biased...

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Originally Posted by 03BeastCharmer

I have picture like that

Granted my wife had taken hold of the M5 keys and isn't letting go. She seems to like it more than her E36 M3.

Nice picture! My wife is partial to the Z4M...

crfine88 · 08-08-2011, 05:46 PM

Wow, great pair you have there!

Would love to park an e39M next to my M coupe one day

KevinM · 08-08-2011, 10:53 PM

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Originally Posted by crfine88

Wow, great pair you have there!

Would love to park an e39M next to my M coupe one day

Thanks, the E39 M5 is indeed a wonderful car! I tried the E60 M5 and will probably try the F10 M5, but I doubt now that there is a suitable replacement. Everything has more power to be sure, but also increased size/weight and unwanted extra complexity.

That is one mod thread you've got - fantastic job. I see you are not far away - perhaps I will get to see your coupe one day!

The car will be back from its "refresh" tomorrow. The front license plate holder was unfortunately put on in such a way that I ended up having the whole bumper repainted rather than just the fangs (for non AZ residents, we thankfully don't require a front plate). The curb rash on the rear wheel has been addressed. A full detail including minor paint correction and multiple coats of Zaino has been performed. RPI skid plates are finally on their way (they were on back order for a bit)! CDV delete has also been performed. I haven't seen the car for a week! I will post some pictures this weekend.

crfine88 · 08-14-2011, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by KevinM

That is one mod thread you've got - fantastic job. I see you are not far away - perhaps I will get to see your coupe one day!

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Thank you

We should met up. Once my car is put back together we could go for a drive. I would also like to pick you brain a bit on the e39 M5 too!

KevinM · 08-14-2011, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by crfine88

Thank you

We should met up. Once my car is put back together we could go for a drive. I would also like to pick you brain a bit on the e39 M5 too!

Thanks, sounds like a plan. Let me know if I can answer any questions about the E39 M5.

uter · 08-20-2011, 12:50 AM

Congrats!
I'm headed your way Tucson on 8/23 in my Imola Red M Coupe to pick up a new purchase: a pristine 1984 528e. Honk if you see us on the road.

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KevinM Brigadier General 2936 Rep 3,286 Posts Drives: 2002 M5;2007 M Coupe;2020 M2C Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Tucson iTrader: (0) Garage List 2020 M2 Competition [10.00] 2007 E86 M coupe [8.38] 2002 E39 M5 [9.00]	Z4M Coupe #2 Hi all, I'm a long term BMW driver (starting with my 1999 528 in the same year). For the past 7 years, my DD has been my E39 M5 - the best car I have ever purchased. In 2007 I leased a Z4M coupe to complement the M5. I loved the car and planned to purchase it off lease...before the dealer bent the driver's side strut tower (long story). I finally found a suitable replacement being sold by a Zpost board member. It's a MY 2007 Space Grey/Black coupe, one owner, 9K miles on the odometer. My wife and I went to California last weekend to pick it up and drive back to Tucson. The car is currently getting a very minor "refurbish". It did not need much and looked stunning when we picked it up. I'm having the bottom of the front spoiler "fangs" repainted (after which I will place RPI skid plates), some wheel curb rash addressed and having it professionally detailed (clay, minor paint correction, 3 coats of Zaino Z2 - after which I will maintain it). Once the paint cures on the fangs, a 3M clear bra will be installed. It basically looks new now, so I can't wait to see it back from the shop! I'll post some pictures then; in the meantime, here are some home-coming pictures and a few of my daily driver. It's good to be back! Attached Images Last edited by KevinM; 07-31-2011 at 10:12 PM..
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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)	Nice! But if it's an '07, you have a Silver Gray. Space Gray was an '08 color. __________________ 2019 Porsche 911 4 GTS 2016 BMW M3 2008 BMW Z4M coupe
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gferil Captain 30 Rep 740 Posts Drives: 06 Z4MC Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: San Francisco, CA iTrader: (6)	Awesome! E39 M5 was one of my favorite cars to drive! Great color on both!
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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)	Wow! Low mileage! Very nice find and a great replacement and compliment to the M5.
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zubydafa tosser 31 Rep 988 Posts Drives: '07 Z4MC Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Allentown, PA iTrader: (0)	looks fantastic. i just picked one up with under 10k miles as well. enjoy in good health!
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ZStig instagram 997turbotom 279 Rep 7,377 Posts Drives: Interlagos Z4MR Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Delray Beach, FL iTrader: (4)	fantastic combo of cars. Only thing I'd have different in my dream garage is an e39 m5 wagon to compliment my Mroadster __________________
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VinnieAces Lieutenant Colonel 92 Rep 1,603 Posts Drives: Imola Red Z4MC Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Ontario, Can iTrader: (2) Garage List 2006 Z4 M Coupe [8.00]	love the e39 m5!! grats on the Moupe! welcome to zpost __________________ ///M - Some Mods 'N Stuff
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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]	I will either buy another E39 M5 or a E92 M3. We had a 2000 and that car did everything well. A practical rocket. But for now during my 1/4 life crisis the M Coupe' shall suffice. Well done my good man! __________________ 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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03BeastCharmer Lieutenant Colonel 257 Rep 1,660 Posts Drives: '13 M3 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Houston iTrader: (3)	I have picture like that Granted my wife had taken hold of the M5 keys and isn't letting go. She seems to like it more than her E36 M3. Attached Images __________________ Current: '13 E92 M3 Euro Delivery Gone: E86 M Coupe; E30 M3, E39 M5, E36 M3
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ZStig instagram 997turbotom 279 Rep 7,377 Posts Drives: Interlagos Z4MR Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Delray Beach, FL iTrader: (4)	the e36 is garbage :x __________________
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crfine88 Colonel 442 Rep 2,747 Posts Drives: E86M Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Cave Creek AZ. iTrader: (19)	Wow, great pair you have there! Would love to park an e39M next to my M coupe one day __________________ 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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uter BMW nerd 83 Rep 299 Posts Drives: E9, E28, E31, G87 M2 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Scottsdale AZ iTrader: (0)	Congrats! I'm headed your way Tucson on 8/23 in my Imola Red M Coupe to pick up a new purchase: a pristine 1984 528e. Honk if you see us on the road.
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