What do you think of this Z4M?

ericksblkz4 · 01-08-2013, 01:57 AM

Hey Guys,

I was just wondering what you think of this Z4M ( http://www.cars.com/go/search/detail...nal&listType=1 ) or if you have any info on it? As far as the guy was telling me it's in good condition and is up to date on it's maintenance. I didn't get a chance to ask if inspection 2 has been done yet. Also, I'm aiming for this one ( http://www.cars.com/go/search/detail...nal&listType=1 ) but the sales person I've been contacting says it'll probably be sold tomorrow. Thanks for all the help in advanced!

Finnegan · 01-08-2013, 02:09 AM

Pretty high mileage on the first, but one owner if validated is good, assuming they maintained it.

Not much else one can tell from a listing. A PPI is, as always, recommended. It's the best money you can spend on the car. Just no way to tell by looking alone. It's a great negotiating tool too. Lets say the rotors are just about gone. That's good for knocking 1,000 - 1,400 off the price (4 rotors on the M will run 1k in parts alone, not counting pads or labor).

Vertigo//SD · 01-08-2013, 09:49 AM

Buy my 2007 silver gray/imola red M roadster instead. 44K miles, inspection 2 scheduled to take place next Tuesday. 100% stock...

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Originally Posted by ericksblkz4

Hey Guys,

I was just wondering what you think of this Z4M ( http://www.cars.com/go/search/detail...nal&listType=1 ) or if you have any info on it? As far as the guy was telling me it's in good condition and is up to date on it's maintenance. I didn't get a chance to ask if inspection 2 has been done yet. Also, I'm aiming for this one ( http://www.cars.com/go/search/detail...nal&listType=1 ) but the sales person I've been contacting says it'll probably be sold tomorrow. Thanks for all the help in advanced!

ericksblkz4 · 01-08-2013, 10:53 AM

Thanks for the response Finnegan! Sent you a PM Vertigo. Anyone else have an opinion on the car?

mhughett · 01-08-2013, 11:27 AM

Wow, the values of the roadsters seems to be well below that of the coupes. Interesting since they cost more when new.

tomhole · 01-08-2013, 11:50 AM

The coupes pop up a lot less on the autotrader sites. I have only seen a couple on there. Lots of roadsters for sale. I guess the folks that buy the coupes buy them and keep them more than the roadster.

SD Z4MR · 01-08-2013, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by mhughett

Wow, the values of the roadsters seems to be well below that of the coupes. Interesting since they cost more when new.

~3000 Roadsters vs. ~1800 Coupes in the US so the Coupes are rarer. Also, you can track a Coupe with most if not all clubs, not so with the Roadster. In my ideal world I would also own a Coupe to track and all of my performance/suspension mods would be done to the Coupe.

elwesso · 01-09-2013, 11:38 AM

In my opinion the difference in mileage shouldn't be a factor, what should be is the condition and how well it was maintained. I'd rather have one with higher miles that was always highway driven, garaged, and well maintained than a low miles car that was driven in the city and the oil changed every 10k.

As said before, the only way to know for sure is a PPI if you're not comfortable with inspecting one yourself. This is definitely more important if you're not a DIYer.

Edit: The price looks pretty good on those if everything turns out good. I paid 26k for my 07 coupe with 49k miles on the clock. Might have been a little high but the body and interior is in fantastic condition and it was within 100 miles of my house, AND the dealer delivered it for free.

01-08-2013, 01:57 AM	#1
ericksblkz4 New Member Drives: 03 Z4 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: San Jose, Ca Posts: 9 iTrader: (0)	What do you think of this Z4M? Hey Guys, I was just wondering what you think of this Z4M ( http://www.cars.com/go/search/detail...nal&listType=1 ) or if you have any info on it? As far as the guy was telling me it's in good condition and is up to date on it's maintenance. I didn't get a chance to ask if inspection 2 has been done yet. Also, I'm aiming for this one ( http://www.cars.com/go/search/detail...nal&listType=1 ) but the sales person I've been contacting says it'll probably be sold tomorrow. Thanks for all the help in advanced!
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01-08-2013, 02:09 AM	#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)	Pretty high mileage on the first, but one owner if validated is good, assuming they maintained it. Not much else one can tell from a listing. A PPI is, as always, recommended. It's the best money you can spend on the car. Just no way to tell by looking alone. It's a great negotiating tool too. Lets say the rotors are just about gone. That's good for knocking 1,000 - 1,400 off the price (4 rotors on the M will run 1k in parts alone, not counting pads or labor). __________________ 2007 Sapphire Black Z4M / Apex EC7s / Eisenmann Exhaust / Euro Headers/Cat / Aero Sideskirts / DIY Stubby / Ultimate Pedals / AS SSK / RB Rotors / Other Stuff #1047

01-08-2013, 11:27 AM	#5
mhughett Lieutenant Drives: 2007 Z4 M Coupe Join Date: May 2009 Location: Tulsa, Ok Posts: 599 iTrader: (0)	Wow, the values of the roadsters seems to be well below that of the coupes. Interesting since they cost more when new. __________________ 2013 Audi TT RS (Tech Pkg, Sport Exhaust, Heated Seats, Sirius) Retired--2007 Z4 M Coupe (Imola Red/Black, Premium Pkg, Heated Seats, XM, Bimmian stubby antenna, CDV delete, Apex EC-7--Anthracite, Goodyear F1 Asymetric 2.

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01-08-2013, 10:53 AM	#4
ericksblkz4 New Member Drives: 03 Z4 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: San Jose, Ca Posts: 9 iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the response Finnegan! Sent you a PM Vertigo. Anyone else have an opinion on the car?

01-08-2013, 11:50 AM	#6
tomhole Private Drives: 2007 Z4 M Roadster Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Loveland, OH Posts: 58 iTrader: (0)	The coupes pop up a lot less on the autotrader sites. I have only seen a couple on there. Lots of roadsters for sale. I guess the folks that buy the coupes buy them and keep them more than the roadster.

01-09-2013, 11:38 AM	#8
elwesso Second Lieutenant Drives: Z4 M Coupe Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Indiana Posts: 269 iTrader: (0)	In my opinion the difference in mileage shouldn't be a factor, what should be is the condition and how well it was maintained. I'd rather have one with higher miles that was always highway driven, garaged, and well maintained than a low miles car that was driven in the city and the oil changed every 10k. As said before, the only way to know for sure is a PPI if you're not comfortable with inspecting one yourself. This is definitely more important if you're not a DIYer. Edit: The price looks pretty good on those if everything turns out good. I paid 26k for my 07 coupe with 49k miles on the clock. Might have been a little high but the body and interior is in fantastic condition and it was within 100 miles of my house, AND the dealer delivered it for free.