Buying a used 2007 BMW M Coupe

alphagamma · 10-08-2010, 03:57 AM

Sorry if this thread has been done before. I've searched and found the stuff the in the FAQ: http://www.zpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=377102
this thread: http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum....php?t=1375143

Aside from the following:

Motor Mount Bolt Issue
Rear sway bar mounts
Loose strut-to-firewire braces
Sporadic windshield wiper motors
Ejector units stuck
Different paint shades or color of panels from frame (indicate car accident)
Broken or cracked windshield wiper stalkers
Window switches
Window operation

Is there any other issues known among the Z4 M Coupes that I should know and check for?

r4gs · 10-08-2010, 07:51 AM

^that is comprehensive indeed. i'm not even familiar with 'ejector units stuck', which is referring to what may i ask?

perhaps u can also cross check, at least for interlagos blue metallic, that the factory paint does NOT in fact cover 100% of the front side fenders. you WILL notice the portion where the fenders are fastened to the frame a 'line' of blue over what appears to be black primer. this is normal and consistent afaik for interlagos blue. i do know that alpine white is the complete opposite, where u SHOULD expect the side fenders to be 100% painted.

also, make sure the central locking system functions as there have been a couple of examples where the actuators fail to properly unlock the car. u will also want to ascertain the correct amount of oil (5.5 liters) is in the engine as these are often overfilled, be it at dealerships or otherwise.

esqu1re · 10-08-2010, 07:56 AM

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Originally Posted by r4gs

^that is comprehensive indeed. i'm not even familiar with 'ejector units stuck', which is referring to what may i ask?

That's a terrible thing to be stuck. You'd think they would have redundant explosive charges for when the first one didn't eject you. When I need to bail at 155 mph, I need to bail. Obviously, there are explosive bolts on the roof as well. They've seen Top Gun and they don't want to repeat what happened to Goose.

RBull · 10-08-2010, 08:11 AM

^LOL

boydgti · 10-08-2010, 11:21 AM

Make sure it had the 1st service check done, critical

gatorfast · 10-08-2010, 11:23 AM

You pretty much hit it on things to look for. An 07 should still be under warranty so you have that going for you.

Swashplate · 10-08-2010, 12:13 PM

Don't forget broken cupholders. I have seen alot of that.

Side Note- What happened to Goose is impossible. End Rant.

Side Side Note - That film is still Bad Ass !!!

Swashplate · 10-08-2010, 12:29 PM

We should make a checklist form for prospective buyers. That might be rather useful....hmm did I just volunteer ...

r4gs · 10-08-2010, 10:29 PM

^on the topic of ejection seats, i strap myself into one almost daily and it's always at the back of ur mind. fact being, if i ever need to use that $800,000 rocket seat, it had better damn well not do a 'goose' on me!

johanness · 10-08-2010, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Secretariat

Don't forget broken cupholders. I have seen alot of that.

Our cupholders SUCK!

pokeybritches · 10-08-2010, 10:47 PM

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Originally Posted by r4gs

^on the topic of ejection seats, i strap myself into one almost daily and it's always at the back of ur mind. fact being, if i ever need to use that $800,000 rocket seat, it had better damn well not do a 'goose' on me!

The first jet I flew actually had det cord in the canopy to shatter it. I didn't know if I should be more nervous about the rocket engine under my butt or the det cord exploding in my face.

r4gs · 10-08-2010, 10:58 PM

^that's the canopy fracturing system - cfs. had a friend of mine who had the cfs activate on the ground while closing the canopy. he has permanent superficial scars all across both arms, as the blast tore right through the flight suit material. it was that substantial. does make me feel uneasy if i ever have to use the system, but it does work as advertised?

pokeybritches · 10-08-2010, 11:14 PM

I knew a few people that had their visors up when they punched out (takeoff at sunset, land at night). Lead in their eyes, scars all over their faces. Better than becoming a smoking hole I guess. That was back in Kingsville, not too far from you. All I can say is I was happy when I moved up to a twin-engined jet that wouldn't go down from a birdstrike. LOX instead of OBOGS, no det cord, twin engines =

OP - you'll also want to feel around the edges of each of the body panels. If they are rough the car may have been repainted following an accident.

10-08-2010, 03:57 AM	#1
alphagamma Private First Class 26 Rep 100 Posts Drives: 2002 WRX, 2011 1-series M Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: CA iTrader: (0)	Buying a used 2007 BMW M Coupe Sorry if this thread has been done before. I've searched and found the stuff the in the FAQ: http://www.zpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=377102 this thread: http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum....php?t=1375143 Aside from the following: Motor Mount Bolt Issue Rear sway bar mounts Loose strut-to-firewire braces Sporadic windshield wiper motors Ejector units stuck Different paint shades or color of panels from frame (indicate car accident) Broken or cracked windshield wiper stalkers Window switches Window operation Is there any other issues known among the Z4 M Coupes that I should know and check for?
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10-08-2010, 07:51 AM	#2
r4gs Viper Driver 36 Rep 1,311 Posts Drives: F-16 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Singapore iTrader: (2)	^that is comprehensive indeed. i'm not even familiar with 'ejector units stuck', which is referring to what may i ask? perhaps u can also cross check, at least for interlagos blue metallic, that the factory paint does NOT in fact cover 100% of the front side fenders. you WILL notice the portion where the fenders are fastened to the frame a 'line' of blue over what appears to be black primer. this is normal and consistent afaik for interlagos blue. i do know that alpine white is the complete opposite, where u SHOULD expect the side fenders to be 100% painted. also, make sure the central locking system functions as there have been a couple of examples where the actuators fail to properly unlock the car. u will also want to ascertain the correct amount of oil (5.5 liters) is in the engine as these are often overfilled, be it at dealerships or otherwise.
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RBull Captain 12 Rep 725 Posts Drives: 2007 M Coupe Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Nova Scotia iTrader: (0)	^LOL
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boydgti First Lieutenant 10 Rep 328 Posts Drives: 2007 z4m Join Date: May 2010 Location: calgary alberta iTrader: (0)	Make sure it had the 1st service check done, critical
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gatorfast Major General 4998 Rep 6,863 Posts Drives: 718 Cayman Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: SoFla iTrader: (4)	You pretty much hit it on things to look for. An 07 should still be under warranty so you have that going for you.
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Swashplate Major 111 Rep 1,351 Posts Drives: in Anger. Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Newcastle, WA iTrader: (2) Garage List 2009 Mercedes ML320 ... [0.00] 2013 BMW M5 [0.00] 2007 BMW M Coupe' [0.00]	Don't forget broken cupholders. I have seen alot of that. Side Note- What happened to Goose is impossible. End Rant. Side Side Note - That film is still Bad Ass !!! __________________ Gone (2006 STI, 2008 EVO MR, 1968 Mustang) AFE Intake/Euro Cats/CSL Headers/Sportline CSL/H&R Springs 1217/1815 !!! BOILER UP !!!
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r4gs Viper Driver 36 Rep 1,311 Posts Drives: F-16 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Singapore iTrader: (2)	^on the topic of ejection seats, i strap myself into one almost daily and it's always at the back of ur mind. fact being, if i ever need to use that $800,000 rocket seat, it had better damn well not do a 'goose' on me!
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r4gs Viper Driver 36 Rep 1,311 Posts Drives: F-16 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Singapore iTrader: (2)	^that's the canopy fracturing system - cfs. had a friend of mine who had the cfs activate on the ground while closing the canopy. he has permanent superficial scars all across both arms, as the blast tore right through the flight suit material. it was that substantial. does make me feel uneasy if i ever have to use the system, but it does work as advertised?
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pokeybritches Colonel 479 Rep 2,782 Posts Drives: ESS/G-Power Z4M, VF Z4, 996tt Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (12) Garage List 2006 BMW Z4M [10.00] 2006 BMW Z4M [8.50] 2003 BMW Z4 3.0i [9.00]	I knew a few people that had their visors up when they punched out (takeoff at sunset, land at night). Lead in their eyes, scars all over their faces. Better than becoming a smoking hole I guess. That was back in Kingsville, not too far from you. All I can say is I was happy when I moved up to a twin-engined jet that wouldn't go down from a birdstrike. LOX instead of OBOGS, no det cord, twin engines = OP - you'll also want to feel around the edges of each of the body panels. If they are rough the car may have been repainted following an accident.
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