new to me Z4 Coupe 3.0si - garage shots!

[Tallest]

Hello guys! After bunch of 3 series holy crap... first impression... hard to find right words but I can try.

I have a rather modest taste in cars. I only ever really liked one BMW made in 00s - the Z4C and always wanted one since it came out. And having had some changes in life that demanded some kick in the ass and doing things for ME, I took the plunge. Yes, it's impractical. And yes it's thirst in town. but you know what... put it this way - they say never meet you heroes. I'm happy to be wrong on this occasion. What a machine.

So I go from blue E36, to TiAg E90, to blue E90, and back to TiAg Z4C 3.0si 2006MY. I think it has most of the options but few worth mention:

• TiAg, Black leather interior
• Msport steering wheel with paddles (I drive in town most of time so no manual sorry)
• HiFI with 10 speakers + Navi + CD changer (not working, gotta address it!)
• Cruise
• Heated Msport seats
• MV2 18in rims
• Alarm
• Tinted windows
• Bixenons
• Msport suspension (could do with standard as it is bit too rough on our roads)

PLans?

• address small mechanical issues post purchase like the CD changer not coming out
• full detail inside and out
  
• stubby antenna (DONE)
• black kidney grills
• may be trim the interior wood into CF fabric but havng seen the wood I actually quite like it as it makes the car a little more serious inside
• later in life - ditch the RFT bridgestones which are ghastly, plan to take Michelin PS2s or something similar
• already debadged it at delivery, I like my cars clean

Otherwise plan to keep the car stock.

EDIT: Better quality exterior shots in the garage.

[Loogey Clapp]

Looking forward to pictures post-detailing. It looks really nice and clean as it is now.

[Tallest]

Thanks. Today replaced all the fluids and filters, car is in great shape for its age according to my mechanic which thrilled me given I bought it without test driving it from 2000km away (from Munich, Germany).


Pics updated too.

[dekaliber]

Always loved the ZHP wheels on this car -- had them myself on my 3.0si for winters several years back.

[Twisted Six]

Welcome to the coupe crew ! You won't regret it !

[yousefnjr]

Those zhp's look great welcome!

[nemex12]

looking good. now some outside shots

[alpwhite46]

Awesome! looks lovely
minus the auto tranny =)

[Tallest]

Thanks guys for the welcome. We are a very small crowd, in my town I have seen the same car once in last 6 years.... Dark gray color with those dial wheels. Looked superb and actually would fancy more aggressive OEM rims for this thing next year, those are a little on the safe side.

Originally Posted by alpwhite46

Awesome! looks lovely
minus the auto tranny =)

Thanks. I know. I have paddle shifters and sport button which satisfies my craving for manual gear changes. But often times as I commute in it to work etc I am glad to have the auto.


outside shots... .should really get it washed and get it done, I agree. It deserves to be seen more, such a great little car.


PS. Nothing modded on it, but I did cross off the stubby from my todo list at least and bought latest DVD for the NAV which came in useful few times on recent road trip.

Next I probably wrap the console in CF fabric as I did on my E90 in the past here

[krusty]

I like your M wheelies - but then I have the same ones. [ Alas, difficult to keep clean. ]

> I only ever really liked one BMW made in 00s - the Z4C

Me too

Nice pics

[Tallest]

Originally Posted by krusty

I like your M wheelies - but then I have the same ones. [ Alas, difficult to keep clean. ]

> I only ever really liked one BMW made in 00s - the Z4C

Me too

Nice pics

thanks mate!

[StayFNCY]

I would like to know a few more features of your alarm. I don't believe mine has it and I was craving to get the retrofit kit but wasn't sure if there was a point lol

[StayFNCY]

Oh. And the wood grain looks gorgeous. Still haven't been able to figure out if I want to change out my aluminum trim and to what if I do... The wood looks so classy and the carbon fiber looks so mean, while the aluminum to me just looks stock... But to others, efficient and aggressive...

[Tallest]

Originally Posted by StayFNCY

Oh. And the wood grain looks gorgeous. Still haven't been able to figure out if I want to change out my aluminum trim and to what if I do... The wood looks so classy and the carbon fiber looks so mean, while the aluminum to me just looks stock... But to others, efficient and aggressive...

wood trim is ok but mine has clear coat cracked near the handbrake so might replace it at one point. the piano black is most appealing, or carbon leather... aluminum i agree a bit too common.

[Tallest]

Originally Posted by StayFNCY

I would like to know a few more features of your alarm. I don't believe mine has it and I was craving to get the retrofit kit but wasn't sure if there was a point lol

i reckon dealer or indy mechanic your best bet, no clie on how to install this but sure its few hundred bucks if oem retrofit.