Any big differences between 2006 Z4M Roadster and an 07 or 08?

Fen335i · 06-10-2010, 01:02 PM

Hey Guys - I'm looking seriously at a 2006 M Roadster for purchase. I've done A LOT of reading on this, but wanted to get your input.

What are the main differences between a 2006 M Roadster and a 2007 or 2008 M Roadster? Were there any option differences? Packages that were not standard in an 06 that were standard in 07 or 08?

From what I can tell the only thing I can find is that the 06's without Nav don't have an auxillary port for ipod/mp3 hookup. But from what I found, that's a fairly inexpensive mod from BMW to add an aux port.

Anything else? Motor is the same, same tranny, same suspension, same brakes, tires, leather, etc. Did they make any changes?

Matty C · 06-10-2010, 01:04 PM

07 and 08 have a aux port the you can plug your ipod into. Mind you it wont charge or allow you to change station with your wheel. But it is there.

Thisisdudewhoru · 06-10-2010, 01:10 PM

No changes that I'm aware of except the aux port as stated above.

Diokaef · 06-10-2010, 01:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fen335i

Hey Guys - I'm looking seriously at a 2006 M Roadster for purchase. I've done A LOT of reading on this, but wanted to get your input.

What are the main differences between a 2006 M Roadster and a 2007 or 2008 M Roadster? Were there any option differences? Packages that were not standard in an 06 that were standard in 07 or 08?

From what I can tell the only thing I can find is that the 06's without Nav don't have an auxillary port for ipod/mp3 hookup. But from what I found, that's a fairly inexpensive mod from BMW to add an aux port.

Anything else? Motor is the same, same tranny, same suspension, same brakes, tires, leather, etc. Did they make any changes?

Yes, the main difference is the way it drives. from 07 and up the stering is diferent the 06 is eletric and 07+ hydrolic.

Beedub · 06-10-2010, 01:22 PM

in the uk ALL ///M Z4s had hydraulic steering, so diokaef your either wrong or the american market was completly different which i doubt tbh, the only difference im aware about is the Aux port which was added on the 07 models.

Fen335i · 06-10-2010, 01:30 PM

Are you sure about the electric steering? I have read numerous reviews and all they ever mention is the hydraulic steering in the M Roadsters...

crfine88 · 06-10-2010, 01:38 PM

No tpms in the wheels on the '06 models

Huz-Z · 06-10-2010, 01:45 PM

I also was of the understanding that all Z4Ms had hydraulic steering, regardless of model year.

inTgr8r · 06-10-2010, 02:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Diokaef

Yes, the main difference is the way it drives. from 07 and up the stering is diferent the 06 is eletric and 07+ hydrolic.

^ 100% Not true!
All Ms are the same hydraulic steering.
Only non-M are servo

Diokaef · 06-10-2010, 04:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by inTgr8r

^ 100% Not true!
All Ms are the same hydraulic steering.
Only non-M are servo

He is right I got confuse with the non-M version. My apologies

blender · 06-10-2010, 05:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Diokaef

Yes, the main difference is the way it drives. from 07 and up the stering is diferent the 06 is eletric and 07+ hydrolic.

Pretty sure the '06 Z4M is hydraulic steering, too:

VIN decoder for my May06 production date Z4M says:

Installed Equipment:

MECHANICAL

3.2L DOHC 24-valve I6 engine w/double VANOS steplessly variable valve timing

<snip>

18" x 8.0" front M double spoke alloy wheels (styling 224M)
18" x 9.0" rear M double spoke alloy wheels (styling 224M)
Rack & pinion hydraulic power steering
4-wheel vented disc brakes
4-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS)
Twin dual M exhaust tips
etc, etc,

Fen335i · 06-10-2010, 06:14 PM

Thanks all...so, the consensus is that the only differences are:

1) no aux input for mp3/ipod (but easily added if you want)
2) No TPMS

Thanks All...this forum is a great place for information.

pelerojo · 06-10-2010, 09:11 PM

The 07 and 08 have a four year subscription to BMW assist.

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Beedub Major General 423 Rep 5,329 Posts Drives: 2007 Z4 M roadster vt2-500 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	in the uk ALL ///M Z4s had hydraulic steering, so diokaef your either wrong or the american market was completly different which i doubt tbh, the only difference im aware about is the Aux port which was added on the 07 models.
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Fen335i Captain 107 Rep 805 Posts Drives: e92 M3 / X5d / Z4 M Roadster Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Pacific Northwest iTrader: (0)	Are you sure about the electric steering? I have read numerous reviews and all they ever mention is the hydraulic steering in the M Roadsters...
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Fen335i Captain 107 Rep 805 Posts Drives: e92 M3 / X5d / Z4 M Roadster Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Pacific Northwest iTrader: (0)	Thanks all...so, the consensus is that the only differences are: 1) no aux input for mp3/ipod (but easily added if you want) 2) No TPMS Thanks All...this forum is a great place for information.
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