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Post by jeeper » Fri Apr 06, 2018 11:29 pm

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Thanks for letting an OLDIE join and be called a newbie. I purchased a 2016 Z4 35i automatic Alpine white with red ,a year ago. I wanted to connect to the BMW assist and have been told by my dealer that I have a 2G compatible computer in my car and it has to be changed to a 4G. My car was a factory program car that an executive drove for 2900 miles then a dealer in ALABAMA got it. I bought it off the internet from them. I'm in Ohio and had it shipped to my house. I replaced a 1979 Fiat that I purchased new in 1979 that had 23,000 original miles on it when I sold it. Never saw snow and rain maybe 4 or 5 times in 38 years. My wife had a 86 325i then a 2005 530I, then a 2008 X3 so I decided on the Z4 being familiar with the quality of BMW. I wanted a hard top and air not to mention that I have owned a stick of some sort for the last 55 years and for wife to be able to drive. My question is, is it worth the $800.00 to change the computer?

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Post by Marlon » Sat Apr 07, 2018 10:21 am

Welcome along - I had to look twice at your name, we have our very own CJ10Jeeper :)
Lovely E89, with stunning coral red interior if I'm not mistaken. Can't help with your question, but hopefully others can
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Post by paddy wright » Sat Apr 07, 2018 10:26 am

Welcome along!
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Post by RustyZ4 » Sat Apr 07, 2018 4:52 pm

I too had to look twice :D Hi & Welcome :thumbsup:
Personally I don't think the BMW assist is worth it, but its very much personal choice
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Post by buzyg » Sat Apr 07, 2018 6:26 pm

Welcome to the board. Smart looking Z4. 8)
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Post by Mr Tidy » Sat Apr 07, 2018 10:01 pm

Welcome to the forum OP. :thumbsup:

Have to agree it's kinda nice to join as an oldie and be a newbie - for a while at least!

Lovely looking Z4 you have there - I'm a sucker for red leather. :)

Sorry I can't help with your question - my E86 doesn't have all that hi-tech malarkey (thankfully).

Just out of interest what was your Fiat? If it was a 124 Spyder I'd love to see a photo - I thought about buying an early one in 1979, but it was a rough example and LHD isn't great in the UK. :)
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Post by jeeper » Sat Apr 07, 2018 11:16 pm

MR TIDY Here is a picture of me and my 650 BSA which I owned while stationed in the HOLY LOCH Scotland in 1969 was I was a
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Post by Mr Tidy » Sun Apr 08, 2018 8:34 pm

Thanks for the photos. :thumbsup:

I love the one with your BSA - the coolness of youth!

But your Fiat looks fantastic too - I'd love to find one in that sort of condition.
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