Putting too many miles on my Z4MR

jimbojsb · 10-13-2012, 11:01 PM

Meet my new daily driver:

2001 740i Sport package, silver on black leather, every option. Now the Z can rest in the garage except for recreational purposes.

Finnegan · 10-13-2012, 11:06 PM

Smart.

fairlady_z · 10-16-2012, 11:04 AM

Damn that's ballin'. A BMW 7 series for a daily? hahahah

Swashplate · 10-16-2012, 11:11 AM

740 Sport? Sexy beast!

ZStig · 10-16-2012, 12:56 PM

My brother in law spent a fortune maintaining his. Good luck. Fun to drive for a big car. Good torque in sports mode

aestheticstorm · 10-16-2012, 02:06 PM

Cars are made to be driven. Otherwise why buy it? Keep the maintenance up and have fun with it. Never understood "recreation" vehicles. Is this new daily driver going to put a smile on your face as much as the Z4MR? I doubt it.

Tonybest · 10-16-2012, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by aestheticstorm

Cars are made to be driven. Otherwise why buy it? Keep the maintenance up and have fun with it. Never understood "recreation" vehicles. Is this new daily driver going to put a smile on your face as much as the Z4MR? I doubt it.

I agree fully.

I got myself a VW Golf as a Daily Driver back in FEB ... I drove less and less of the M Coupe since. Drove it more on the track, but didn't do any fun rides in the mountains or weekend escapades.

I have to balance my usage better. I still need a car DD for winter. But in the Spring/Summer/Fall months, I need to use the M Coupe more.

I am at 68000 kms (42250 miles) after 3.5 years of fun

elerner61 · 10-16-2012, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Roffle Waffle

My brother in law spent a fortune maintaining his. Good luck. Fun to drive for a big car. Good torque in sports mode

+1. I saw a bill for replacing upper and lower control arms that made me cough.

EenyBear · 10-16-2012, 07:29 PM

I wasn't going to say anything... to each their own and all that... but when I first looked at the photo I was curious about the heart decal on your hood. "Care Bears" maybe... I thought... live and let live...

Then I realized it was a reflection in a great wax job.

Congratulations!

KevinC · 10-16-2012, 08:25 PM

I had the same problem, here's my solution.. not as "full pimp" as yours, but it's an uber-clean ZHP, and I love her to death..

psygnosis · 10-16-2012, 08:34 PM

80k on my Z4 3.0i, I regret none of it. Still the 7 is very nice for a 4 door ride

GamblerHydra · 10-16-2012, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by aestheticstorm

Cars are made to be driven. Otherwise why buy it? Keep the maintenance up and have fun with it. Never understood "recreation" vehicles. Is this new daily driver going to put a smile on your face as much as the Z4MR? I doubt it.

Agreed , I actually bought my Z4 to be my DD. It was made to be driven.

zubydafa · 10-16-2012, 11:20 PM

I really need a DD

I out 40k miles on my mcoupe since last August when I got her @ 7k miles.

:/ loving every mile of it though.

jimbojsb · 10-16-2012, 11:28 PM

Nice ZHP. That was my second choice, but I don't need another coupe, and the sedan is not quite as sexy.

jimbojsb · 10-16-2012, 11:31 PM

I've DD'd my Z for almost 3 years now. I have no plans of getting rid of it in the short, medium, or long term, so I'd like to ration it a bit. Maintenance will keep it mechanically sound, but it won't bring back red leather seats after 200k miles, etc. That's probably the only downside to these cars, they aren't going to be like e46 325i's where you'll be able to get any part you desire for decades.

jimbojsb · 10-16-2012, 11:38 PM

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Originally Posted by aestheticstorm

Cars are made to be driven. Otherwise why buy it? Keep the maintenance up and have fun with it. Never understood "recreation" vehicles. Is this new daily driver going to put a smile on your face as much as the Z4MR? I doubt it.

The e38 is surprisingly fun to drive. V8 grunt is refreshing / different, and it's certainly nicer to commute in, especially in traffic. Plus, I love the feel of sliding into the Z after a week out of town or similar, and the sound it makes on a cold start after not having run for a few days. Absence makes the heart grow fonder and whatnot. Now I have something to look forward to all week.
My new rule is that the Z stays in the garage unless it's going to be driven with the top down, as it was meant to be.

zBone · 10-17-2012, 07:49 AM

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Originally Posted by jimbojsb

The e38 is surprisingly fun to drive. V8 grunt is refreshing / different, and it's certainly nicer to commute in, especially in traffic. Plus, I love the feel of sliding into the Z after a week out of town or similar, and the sound it makes on a cold start after not having run for a few days. Absence makes the heart grow fonder and whatnot. Now I have something to look forward to all week.
My new rule is that the Z stays in the garage unless it's going to be driven with the top down, as it was meant to be.

There is something to be said for the feeling of appreciating one driving experience more because you've driven something else. I traded cars with the GF a couple weekeneds ago (2009 Mazda 3 auto) and man did I appreciate the Z even more when I get her back. By the way - who can make do with only 4 gears these days!?

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inTgr8r · 10-17-2012, 09:24 AM

^this.
Best mod you can do. ....drive something else as a DD

bluecobra · 10-17-2012, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by inTgr8r

^this.
Best mod you can do. ....drive something else as a DD

Yep, I have 2 Chevy pickups that split time as my DDs. I occasionally drive the MCoupe to work if the weather is good.

Of course, one of the trucks has heads, cam, intake, Whipple SC, meth, etc, etc. It is fun in it's own way. Doesn't handle well but pulls hard in a straight line. The other truck is bone stock and keeps me out of trouble.

10-13-2012, 11:01 PM	#1
jimbojsb Enlisted Member Drives: 06 Z4MR TiAG + Red Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 45 iTrader: (0)	Putting too many miles on my Z4MR Meet my new daily driver: 2001 740i Sport package, silver on black leather, every option. Now the Z can rest in the garage except for recreational purposes.
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10-13-2012, 11:06 PM	#2
Finnegan Major General Drives: Sapphire Black/Black Z4Mc Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: At the track..or wishing I were at the track Posts: 5,482 iTrader: (17)	Smart. __________________ 2007 Sapphire Black Z4M / Apex EC7s / Eisenmann Exhaust / Euro Headers/Cat / Aero Sideskirts / DIY Stubby / Ultimate Pedals / AS SSK / RB Rotors / Other Stuff #1047

10-16-2012, 11:11 AM	#4
Swashplate Major Drives: in Anger. Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Kirkland, WA Posts: 1,054 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2013 BMW M5 [0.00] 2007 BMW M Coupe' [0.00] 1968 Ford Mustang [0.00]	740 Sport? Sexy beast! __________________ Gone (2006 STI, 2008 EVO MR) AFE Intake/Euro Cats/CSL Headers/Sportline CSL/H&R Springs 1217/1815 !!! BOILER UP !!!

10-16-2012, 12:56 PM	#5
ZStig Major General Drives: VT2-500 M Roadster Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Delray Beach, FL Posts: 6,413 iTrader: (3)	My brother in law spent a fortune maintaining his. Good luck. Fun to drive for a big car. Good torque in sports mode __________________

10-16-2012, 02:06 PM	#6
aestheticstorm Lieutenant Drives: '08 Z4 M Coupé (Sepang Bronze) Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Boise, ID Posts: 548 iTrader: (2)	Cars are made to be driven. Otherwise why buy it? Keep the maintenance up and have fun with it. Never understood "recreation" vehicles. Is this new daily driver going to put a smile on your face as much as the Z4MR? I doubt it. __________________ #1765/1815 — 1 of 68 Sepang Bronze / Black Nappa / Madeira Wood 19" Advan RS Dark Gun / Hankook Ventus V12 / H&R Springs / StopTech SS lines / StopTech Street Perf pads / R.E. Diablo / CF Grills / CDV Delete

10-16-2012, 11:04 AM	#3
fairlady_z Gangsta Drives: Z32 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Bay Area Posts: 72 iTrader: (0)	Damn that's ballin'. A BMW 7 series for a daily? hahahah

10-16-2012, 07:29 PM	#9
EenyBear Accidentally in BMW Drives: Z4MC & R1200S Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Canada Posts: 199 iTrader: (0)	I wasn't going to say anything... to each their own and all that... but when I first looked at the photo I was curious about the heart decal on your hood. "Care Bears" maybe... I thought... live and let live... Then I realized it was a reflection in a great wax job. Congratulations!

10-16-2012, 08:25 PM	#10
KevinC your average JAMF Drives: '07 Z4MC, '05 330Ci ZHP Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Chandler, AZ Posts: 1,360 iTrader: (0)	I had the same problem, here's my solution.. not as "full pimp" as yours, but it's an uber-clean ZHP, and I love her to death.. __________________ Kevin C. Chandler, AZ '07 Z4M Coupe ..LL93707 '05 330Ci ZHP ..PD99819

10-16-2012, 08:34 PM	#11
psygnosis Captain Drives: '04 Z4 3.0i Sport Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: WA Posts: 816 iTrader: (0)	80k on my Z4 3.0i, I regret none of it. Still the 7 is very nice for a 4 door ride __________________ Straightaways are for fast cars, Corners are for fast drivers.

10-16-2012, 11:20 PM	#13
zubydafa tosser Drives: '07 Z4MC Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Allentown, PA Posts: 823 iTrader: (0)	I really need a DD I out 40k miles on my mcoupe since last August when I got her @ 7k miles. :/ loving every mile of it though. __________________ '07 MCoupe lots of mods

10-16-2012, 11:28 PM	#14
jimbojsb Enlisted Member Drives: 06 Z4MR TiAG + Red Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 45 iTrader: (0)	Nice ZHP. That was my second choice, but I don't need another coupe, and the sedan is not quite as sexy.

10-16-2012, 11:31 PM	#15
jimbojsb Enlisted Member Drives: 06 Z4MR TiAG + Red Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 45 iTrader: (0)	I've DD'd my Z for almost 3 years now. I have no plans of getting rid of it in the short, medium, or long term, so I'd like to ration it a bit. Maintenance will keep it mechanically sound, but it won't bring back red leather seats after 200k miles, etc. That's probably the only downside to these cars, they aren't going to be like e46 325i's where you'll be able to get any part you desire for decades.

10-17-2012, 09:24 AM	#18
inTgr8r Major General Drives: 07 M Coupe Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Toronto Posts: 7,109 iTrader: (6)	^this. Best mod you can do. ....drive something else as a DD __________________ Alpinweiss '07 M Coupe •Eisenmann Sport-Ceramic Black•Diablo-X•Fabspeed Headers•VRS Hyper-Narrow rear wing•Autosolutions SSK•APR splitter•Tekarbon headlights•StrongStrut STB•KW Clubsport•Poly FCAB/RTAB•Volk Racing G2•Direzza ZII•Stoptech BBK c/w Cool Carbon pads

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