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Hi From a Newbie
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Hi From a Newbie
Hello Z4 forum peeps. I have just agreed to buy an '04 Z4 3 litre. Gotta wait a week to collect it so thought I would introduce myself on here and ask what should I look out for when I get it? what upgrades are available (if needed) all things a newbie should know really.
Very ta,
Phil
Very ta,
Phil
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Hi From a Newbie
Hi & Welcome
First thing is if it has run flat tyres, ditch them ASAP, that transforms the car, as for upgrades, some of that depends what extras the car already has on it.
Certainly having the weather for it
First thing is if it has run flat tyres, ditch them ASAP, that transforms the car, as for upgrades, some of that depends what extras the car already has on it.
Certainly having the weather for it
Z4 Mineral Grey, 28i MSport Auto, lots of goodies
Z4 E85 3.0, gone but now with son
Growing Old is Mandatory But Growing Up is Optional
Z4 E85 3.0, gone but now with son
Growing Old is Mandatory But Growing Up is Optional
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Hi and welcome - 3.0 good buy .... but is it the E85 roadster or the E86 coupe? ....... and you know we expect to see photos when you get it - or better still from the viewing
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Hi From a Newbie
Hi and welcome.
Looking forward to the pics almost as much as you are looking forward to collecting the car!
Looking forward to the pics almost as much as you are looking forward to collecting the car!
///M Roadster. 2007 Black/Black. Rear spoiler, whippy aerial, mud flaps and gimp-style wind deflector!
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Welcome to the forum OP.
If your car is an 04 plate it will be an E85 - the Coupe didn't go on sale until 2006.
Everyone seems to recommend swapping to non-runflat tyres, if that hasn't already been done.
It's also well worth getting the roof motor moved into the boot, because where BMW put them they just get drowned by the roof drains. There are 4 or 5 forum members around the country who can do this for you for sensible money (I believe new motors cost loads).
Other than that all you need to do is enjoy it - and post some photos!
If your car is an 04 plate it will be an E85 - the Coupe didn't go on sale until 2006.
Everyone seems to recommend swapping to non-runflat tyres, if that hasn't already been done.
It's also well worth getting the roof motor moved into the boot, because where BMW put them they just get drowned by the roof drains. There are 4 or 5 forum members around the country who can do this for you for sensible money (I believe new motors cost loads).
Other than that all you need to do is enjoy it - and post some photos!
Coupes because stunning!
Current - Silver Grey MC, Imola Red heated Nappa & carbon trim. Aeros, H & R Coil-overs, 224s, OE Strut brace, Nav, cup-holders, DSP Hi-Fi, pdc, cruise, MFSW, no CDV! E90 330i daily
Gone - Montego Blue
Gone - Ruby Black
Current - Silver Grey MC, Imola Red heated Nappa & carbon trim. Aeros, H & R Coil-overs, 224s, OE Strut brace, Nav, cup-holders, DSP Hi-Fi, pdc, cruise, MFSW, no CDV! E90 330i daily
Gone - Montego Blue
Gone - Ruby Black
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Hi From a Newbie
Hi & welcome.
'04 E85 roadster is a great value little car these days. Bought mine last year & can't fault her, such fun . I did have to have the roof motor resurrected & moved to the boot though. So much cheaper than the stealers though thanks to the help & advice available on here .
Good luck with your new car & don't forget the photos. They are compulsory on here .
'04 E85 roadster is a great value little car these days. Bought mine last year & can't fault her, such fun . I did have to have the roof motor resurrected & moved to the boot though. So much cheaper than the stealers though thanks to the help & advice available on here .
Good luck with your new car & don't forget the photos. They are compulsory on here .
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Hi and welcome aboard
Take a look at this link may be of help - viewtopic.php?f=2&t=21281#p300458
Take a look at this link may be of help - viewtopic.php?f=2&t=21281#p300458
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Hello to Jason Isaacs
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Hi From a Newbie
Wow, thanks for all the useful replies guys. The checklist by Taz is great. I will post pics up when I get it but I do know that the car is fitted with non run flats already, plus, the hood motor has been relocated to the boot.
This might be daft question, bear with me as i’m Only a newbie:roll:
Is there a hardtop available on the market for the convertible Z4?
Finally, any members on here live in Bucks, Oxon or South Northants? Wouldn’t mind a meet-up at some point this summer.
Cheers for now,
Phil
This might be daft question, bear with me as i’m Only a newbie:roll:
Is there a hardtop available on the market for the convertible Z4?
Finally, any members on here live in Bucks, Oxon or South Northants? Wouldn’t mind a meet-up at some point this summer.
Cheers for now,
Phil
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Hi From a Newbie
There certainly is, it was a BMW option. While they crop up for sale on here from time to time, they tend to be priced no lower than £700! Which suggests they are rather popular.Squadron Leader wrote: ↑Sat Apr 21, 2018 3:20 pm Is there a hardtop available on the market for the convertible Z4?
Coupes because stunning!
Current - Silver Grey MC, Imola Red heated Nappa & carbon trim. Aeros, H & R Coil-overs, 224s, OE Strut brace, Nav, cup-holders, DSP Hi-Fi, pdc, cruise, MFSW, no CDV! E90 330i daily
Gone - Montego Blue
Gone - Ruby Black
Current - Silver Grey MC, Imola Red heated Nappa & carbon trim. Aeros, H & R Coil-overs, 224s, OE Strut brace, Nav, cup-holders, DSP Hi-Fi, pdc, cruise, MFSW, no CDV! E90 330i daily
Gone - Montego Blue
Gone - Ruby Black
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Hi From a Newbie
Hi and welcome
Z less again
14 E89 Z4 2.0 msport grey gone now
10 E89 Z4 3.0 Black auto now. Very sadly gone
Gone 04 E85 z4 3.0 Maldives blue smg
14 E89 Z4 2.0 msport grey gone now
10 E89 Z4 3.0 Black auto now. Very sadly gone
Gone 04 E85 z4 3.0 Maldives blue smg
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Hi From a Newbie
Welcome to the forum, I live near High Wycombe, sounds like you are at the top of the county. Don't forget the photos, it's the law
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Beige M sport seats, wood dash
Toyota MR2 NA 1995
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Land Rover Discovery 1994 TDI (Tow car)
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Hi From a Newbie
Hi everyone. Finally got my Z home on Sunday and gave her a wash today before it got too hot - so as requested, here is a pic. I have to say, I love it. What a beast
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Hi From a Newbie
great looking roadster, all the tin top boys are jealous when the sun shines. enjoy
E89 s drive 30i manual/gone
space grey
Carbon interior trim
19" Veeman FS 25`s
cruise control
m sport seats
stubby
led halo bulbs
z4 forum sticker, for added power.
OEM wind deflector
Gone, E85 Ruby Black.
space grey
Carbon interior trim
19" Veeman FS 25`s
cruise control
m sport seats
stubby
led halo bulbs
z4 forum sticker, for added power.
OEM wind deflector
Gone, E85 Ruby Black.