Check in and say hello!

[Martyn22181]

Hi, just joined, I have a Black Z4M Coupe, had it 5 years but ufortunately i have to sell as we had a baby in March and the Mrs won't let the baby travel in the boot!

[MrInternational]

Hello all!

Just bought my unicorn, a 2008 Z4 Coupe Black on Saddle Brown, and drove her home from Phoenix the other day. She did great on the road and got me here with no issues.

Looking forward to spending more time on the forum!

[Stevej2316]

Hi
08 Z4 roadster

[ZeD4Mr]

welcome to the best Z4 community!

[nbusch1128]

Hi everyone! I'm getting ready to sell my beloved 2007 coupe, 6 speed; hit me up if anyone is interested. I figured I should check-in and see if any enthusiasts were in search of one. I couldn't bring myself to do any mods to the Z4, it felt wrong. While I love to see someone that loves the car as much as me, I cringe whenever I see an elusive coupe that has been "customized". Anyway, have a 428i for the daily driver and just started a fun new project with a little Fiat 500 (don't judge me). I feel like I can get away with customizing the Fiat without it being offensive to anyone.

[Huz-Z]

Here in St. John's NL Canada, and some smaller towns close by, I've seen quite a few of what look to me to be "new kid in town" E85 Z4's in recent weeks. In fact, I'd be so bold as to say that this area has a very large Z4 group, even compared to much larger cities. So come on folks - show the flag and post a pic!

You folks in the black Z4s - yeah I'm talking to you!

[BMAD]

03 Z4 3.0i, love me the heated seats with the top down!

[Chadio12]

Hello New to the forum. I 've had an '07 3.0si for a few years now.

[wdb]

I think the 3.0si is the 'sweet spot' for these cars. Plenty of power, none of the S54 drama.

[Chadio12]

Originally Posted by wdb

I think the 3.0si is the 'sweet spot' for these cars. Plenty of power, none of the S54 drama.

Luckily I haven't had many problems with the car. So much fun to drive! I took it to the track for the first time this summer and had an absolute blast!

[elliswyatt]

New guy here. Just picked up a 2006 M Roadster with 30k miles. Looking forward to learning more from (and maybe contributing to) this forum.

[gpraceman]

Originally Posted by elliswyatt

New guy here. Just picked up a 2006 M Roadster with 30k miles. Looking forward to learning more from (and maybe contributing to) this forum.

[elliswyatt]

Originally Posted by gpraceman

Ah, fair enough.

[gpraceman]

Very nice. Interior is similar to mine. Mine has the wood trim instead of the carbon leather. In the summer you are going to like having the beige seats.

Looks like you may have the peeling coating issue on the steering wheel spokes. I removed those and used my fingernails and a soft scrubber to remove the coating.

With 30K miles, I hope that Inspection I was done on it, especially the valve adjustment.

[elliswyatt]

Originally Posted by gpraceman

Very nice. Interior is similar to mine. Mine has the wood trim instead of the carbon leather. In the summer you are going to like having the beige seats.

Looks like you may have the peeling coating issue on the steering wheel spokes. I removed those and used my fingernails and a soft scrubber to remove the coating.

With 30K miles, I hope that Inspection I was done on it, especially the valve adjustment.

Unfortunately, minimal service history other than dealer oil change (still trying to get verification on what type/weight oil they used). I'll probably just change the oil myself if I can't get the info. Also plan to do brake fluid, coolant flush, power steering fluid and probably transmission fluid. Local BMW dealer quoted an eye watering $1,100. for valve adjustment. I've never done one of those on any car that I've owned so not sure what's involved. Would this be within the capability of an indy shop?

On the plus side, engine bay, interior, power top, etc. are all immaculate. It was a garage queen.

Yes, good observation about the steering wheel spokes. Is that some kind of rubberized coating mixed with finger grime? How does it look when you rub it off and what kind of scrubber did you use?

[gpraceman]

Originally Posted by elliswyatt

Unfortunately, minimal service history other than dealer oil change (still trying to get verification on what type/weight oil they used). I'll probably just change the oil myself if I can't get the info. Also plan to do brake fluid, coolant flush, power steering fluid and probably transmission fluid.

I found some of the service history on my car via mycarfax.com (free). Then I called the BMW dealers on that list and one of them sent me the service history. That was a great help.

Originally Posted by elliswyatt

Local BMW dealer quoted an eye watering $1,100. for valve adjustment. I've never done one of those on any car that I've owned so not sure what's involved. Would this be within the capability of an indy shop?

I was quoted $700 by a local indy. If you are mechanically inclined, you might consider doing it yourself. There is an excelent two part YouTube video on DIYing that.

Originally Posted by elliswyatt

Yes, good observation about the steering wheel spokes. Is that some kind of rubberized coating mixed with finger grime? How does it look when you rub it off and what kind of scrubber did you use?

The coating typically deteriorates over time, probably helped by finger oils, suntan lotion, interior detail liquids, etc. I just used a kitchen scotch brite pad. It wasn't too abrasive. Without the coating, it is a shiny black plastic, which was fine with me, so I left them like that. Of course, you could always use some plastic compatible spray paint if you want to better match the other plastic interior pieces.

[elliswyatt]

Thanks gpraceman! Great suggestions.

[winnipegz4m]

Hey! New Z4MC owner here, in Winnipeg, Canada; Replaced an E46 330i with a Z4MC and a Mercedes GLK for winter duties.

A little bit of background here in this thread.

It was a 2,000Km drive with freezing rain, and snow, and crazy winds - not a great experience, but car took it like a champ. First and last time it will see snow, that's for sure.

Sad news is its heading into storage in a few days till spring

Anyway, I'm happy to officially join the club!

[HighBMWGuy]

Hello everybody. I just joined a few days ago as I just picked up a 2006 Z4 3.0si with 43k miles. I fricking love it. By far my favorite car I’ve owned ����

[Lucky1]

Originally Posted by HighBMWGuy

Hello everybody. I just joined a few days ago as I just picked up a 2006 Z4 3.0si with 43k miles. I fricking love it. By far my favorite car I've owned ����

What are the other top favs?

[HighBMWGuy]

Originally Posted by Lucky1

What are the other top favs?

'74 Plymouth Duster (my first car)
'93 Jeep Wrangler (4" lift, 33x12.50 tires, did the Rubicon trail many times)
'74 Mercedes-Benz SL500

[Z4Fool]

Originally Posted by Mark

Hey, if you have a Z4 check in and say hi! And what car do you drive?

Welcome to the site, and if you have any suggestions for the site, please feel free to chime in!

Hi, Imola Red MR here from the UK