I'm BACK!!!

Finnegan · 07-27-2019, 08:04 PM

I bought my first Z4M, Sapphire Black Metallic, back in 2011. Last fall, I sold it, as part of a plan to buy a track-spec'd Z4M instead.

My plans sounded good on paper. Then, as it often does, life took some strange twists and turns. I realized I wasn't going to be able to spend my weekends at the track. And then I started missing "my" car like crazy, not only because it was a great car, but because what I'd had in my garage was a care I could take to the track on occasion, and also really enjoy on the great back roads near me.

Last Monday afternoon I decided I was going to start the search for another Z4M. I figured I'd spend 6 months to a year on a quest for car that had been taken care of as well as mine.

Then, later than night, I checked my email, and discover a note from a certain guy who lives down the road from me, who runs track days, and asking about "best places to sell his Z4M". No. F'ing. Way. A Z4M was searching for me!

And not just any Z4M, an Alpine White, no nav, extended leather, aero side skirt equipped just about perfect car. 50K miles (same as the one I'd sold), stored in climate controlled garage, still with the original owner. I emailed back, and said, yeah, I might be able to help him with that.

I was over there the next day...I think you can guess the rest. And the pictures tell the story of the car on their own.

Driving it was like seeing your dog after you've been away for long time. There's wagging, smiles, a deep connection, and happiness when you see and hang out with your buddy. It's crazy a car can elicit such an emotional connection and response. I swear this car is part Blue Heeler...very smart, quite a handful, totally attuned to you, and providing constant feedback.

Maintenance will include all fluids, probably not needed, but I like to start fresh. Mods will include Stromung cans, X-Pipe, Euro Headers to start with. Next up will be bushings and possibly a suspension upgrade/refresh. The PO is a smooth driver, and the suspension feels crazy new for 50k miles. Climate control no doubt helps with that.

Right now I'm just enjoying the ear to ear smiles that seem to be standard equipment. Nothing else I've owned from BMW or Porsche does that. There are faster cars in a straight line or around corners, but I've yet to find one that is more fun.

ZeD4Mr · 07-27-2019, 08:16 PM

.... Welcome back. With a Great White One no less...

Finnegan · 07-27-2019, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by ZeD4Mr

.... Welcome back. With a Great White One no less...

Thanks!

I'm already working on the mods. Some things never change.

3002 tii · 07-27-2019, 08:40 PM

Classy! Welcome back...

The HACK · 07-27-2019, 09:05 PM

Carma. Couldn’t have happened to a better guy. Congratulations.

Someone needs to email the owners of the site and have this featured on the homepage.

Finnegan · 07-27-2019, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by 3002 tii

Classy! Welcome back...

Thanks!

Finnegan · 07-27-2019, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by The HACK

Carma. Couldn't have happened to a better guy. Congratulations.

Someone needs to email the owners of the site and have this featured on the homepage.

Thank you. It was meant to be!!!

kaybat · 07-27-2019, 09:49 PM

creampuff! enjoy!

XMetal · 07-27-2019, 10:15 PM

Congratulation and welcome back!

Efthreeoh · 07-28-2019, 07:31 AM

It's called karma...

Congrats.

wdb · 07-28-2019, 08:06 AM

Nice! And close by too. Welcome back.

Huz-Z · 07-28-2019, 10:43 AM

Wow-car looks great!

inTgr8r · 07-28-2019, 11:07 AM

CongratZ Ron!!!
Looks like a great car.
Of course I'm kinda partial to great white sharks

The M3 has come and gone and mine is still in the garage.

Finnegan · 07-28-2019, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by inTgr8r

CongratZ Ron!!!
Looks like a great car.
Of course I'm kinda partial to great white sharks

The M3 has come and gone and mine is still in the garage.

Thanks Ian. I've had a few cars come and go to. The Z is a special little beast. It's going to stay.

I did think of you and your white shark when I was buying this car.

Finnegan · 07-28-2019, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Huz-Z

Wow-car looks great!

Thanks! You know what it doesn't have? Its own personal garage like yours has.

Finnegan · 07-28-2019, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by wdb

Nice! And close by too. Welcome back.

I know! It was meant to be.

SaltyNC · 07-28-2019, 02:24 PM

Finnegan, I've been off the forum for awhile myself. Popped in to see how everyone is doing. So glad you found another Z4M. I had my bumpers resprayed and the guy thought he did me a favor by polishing my car but he put haze marks all over the car, so I spent all day polishing with fine polish and sealing it. It's nice to be so intimate with the Z4M and know I've had my hands on every inch of her . ;-)

Salty

Finnegan · 07-28-2019, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by SaltyNC

Finnegan, I've been off the forum for awhile myself. Popped in to see how everyone is doing. So glad you found another Z4M. I had my bumpers resprayed and the guy thought he did me a favor by polishing my car but he put haze marks all over the car, so I spent all day polishing with fine polish and sealing it. It's nice to be so intimate with the Z4M and know I've had my hands on every inch of her . ;-)

Salty

Thanks!

It's sad to say but I find I have to do most of the work myself. And I've really gotten to know this car and that makes it easier over time

Finnegan · 07-28-2019, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Efthreeoh

It's called karma...

Congrats.

I concur. Thanks!

DEG · 07-28-2019, 06:50 PM

Welcome back! Look forward to reading your informative posts again and having you share your knowledge and updates on your beautiful new Z4M coupe.

racerbruce · 07-28-2019, 07:53 PM

Welcome back Finnegan!
SO great that all aligned and you found such a great Z4MC in your back yard....it was meant to be; it's a beautiful ride; totally aligning with your comment about eliciting such emotion....we don't drive miles....we drive smiles....I retired 2 yrs ago and take the Beloved Red Roadster out about once every 1.5 weeks....always an early drive at about 530 am when the sun is just starting to come up and I can drive without headlights on....top down, cruising my lovely little town that we moved to in retirement www.gigharbor.com

Finnegan · 07-29-2019, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by DEG

Welcome back! Look forward to reading your informative posts again and having you share your knowledge and updates on your beautiful new Z4M coupe.

Thanks! I'll probably be more active again like I wants was on the forum. I'll spare you the details, but the last 5+ years of my life have just been crazy beyond belief. There hasn't been time. That's finally settled. Phew!

07-27-2019, 08:04 PM	#1
Finnegan Dog Listener 701 Rep 7,850 Posts Drives: Z4M/. Z3M, E36/46 M3 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Teaching the dog to slalom iTrader: (22)	I'm BACK!!! I bought my first Z4M, Sapphire Black Metallic, back in 2011. Last fall, I sold it, as part of a plan to buy a track-spec'd Z4M instead. My plans sounded good on paper. Then, as it often does, life took some strange twists and turns. I realized I wasn't going to be able to spend my weekends at the track. And then I started missing "my" car like crazy, not only because it was a great car, but because what I'd had in my garage was a care I could take to the track on occasion, and also really enjoy on the great back roads near me. Last Monday afternoon I decided I was going to start the search for another Z4M. I figured I'd spend 6 months to a year on a quest for car that had been taken care of as well as mine. Then, later than night, I checked my email, and discover a note from a certain guy who lives down the road from me, who runs track days, and asking about "best places to sell his Z4M". No. F'ing. Way. A Z4M was searching for me! And not just any Z4M, an Alpine White, no nav, extended leather, aero side skirt equipped just about perfect car. 50K miles (same as the one I'd sold), stored in climate controlled garage, still with the original owner. I emailed back, and said, yeah, I might be able to help him with that. I was over there the next day...I think you can guess the rest. And the pictures tell the story of the car on their own. Driving it was like seeing your dog after you've been away for long time. There's wagging, smiles, a deep connection, and happiness when you see and hang out with your buddy. It's crazy a car can elicit such an emotional connection and response. I swear this car is part Blue Heeler...very smart, quite a handful, totally attuned to you, and providing constant feedback. Maintenance will include all fluids, probably not needed, but I like to start fresh. Mods will include Stromung cans, X-Pipe, Euro Headers to start with. Next up will be bushings and possibly a suspension upgrade/refresh. The PO is a smooth driver, and the suspension feels crazy new for 50k miles. Climate control no doubt helps with that. Right now I'm just enjoying the ear to ear smiles that seem to be standard equipment. Nothing else I've owned from BMW or Porsche does that. There are faster cars in a straight line or around corners, but I've yet to find one that is more fun. Attached Images Last edited by Finnegan; 07-27-2019 at 08:19 PM..
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kaybat First Lieutenant 126 Rep 355 Posts Drives: '06 Z4MR, '14 Cayman S Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Ormond Beach,Fl iTrader: (1) Garage List '06 Z4M [0.00]	creampuff! enjoy! __________________ Ken B.(BMWCCA/PCA/ZSCCA/SCCA)
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XMetal Colonel 1131 Rep 2,866 Posts Drives: Anything Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 Z4M Coupe [10.00] 2018 Audi S3 [0.00] 2004 X5 [8.50]	Congratulation and welcome back!
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Huz-Z Brigadier General 849 Rep 4,057 Posts Drives: Z4 3.0si, 328 XDrive, X5 35i Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	Wow-car looks great!
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07-28-2019, 11:07 AM	#13
inTgr8r Lieutenant General 2426 Rep 11,667 Posts Drives: M2 Comp Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Toronto iTrader: (10)	CongratZ Ron!!! Looks like a great car. Of course I'm kinda partial to great white sharks The M3 has come and gone and mine is still in the garage. __________________ '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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SaltyNC Captain 370 Rep 870 Posts Drives: 2006 BMW Z4M Roadster Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: NC iTrader: (2) Garage List 2006 BMW Z4M Roadst ... [0.00]	Finnegan, I've been off the forum for awhile myself. Popped in to see how everyone is doing. So glad you found another Z4M. I had my bumpers resprayed and the guy thought he did me a favor by polishing my car but he put haze marks all over the car, so I spent all day polishing with fine polish and sealing it. It's nice to be so intimate with the Z4M and know I've had my hands on every inch of her . ;-) Salty __________________ 2006 BMW Z4M Interlagos Blue/Black Aux Port\|LED Interior\|LED Strip Trunk\|Underseat First Aid Box\|Stubby Antenna\|Intravee II\|BMW Oil Change Kit\|Top Down Side Panels\|Vibra Technics Engine Mounts\|Rogue Trans Mounts\|Engine Mount Bolts Upgrade\|RS Windblocker\|Euro Front Plate\|M5 Illum Shift Knob\|Supersprint Powerloop Exhaust\|Gruppe-M Intake\|RPI Scoop\|Black Grills\|19x8.5 ET35 F 19x9.5 ET22 R Sportline 8s PSS\| Besian Vanos\|CDV Delete
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DEG First Lieutenant 68 Rep 321 Posts Drives: 2007 Z4 MR Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Michigan iTrader: (0)	Welcome back! Look forward to reading your informative posts again and having you share your knowledge and updates on your beautiful new Z4M coupe.
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racerbruce Brigadier General 3854 Rep 3,004 Posts Drives: 21 X3 & 13 335is E93 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Seattle iTrader: (1)	Welcome back Finnegan! SO great that all aligned and you found such a great Z4MC in your back yard....it was meant to be; it's a beautiful ride; totally aligning with your comment about eliciting such emotion....we don't drive miles....we drive smiles....I retired 2 yrs ago and take the Beloved Red Roadster out about once every 1.5 weeks....always an early drive at about 530 am when the sun is just starting to come up and I can drive without headlights on....top down, cruising my lovely little town that we moved to in retirement www.gigharbor.com __________________ Racerbruce Last edited by racerbruce; 07-28-2019 at 09:52 PM..
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