Newbie - Pickup Saturday can't wait!

cre8toruk · Post by **cre8toruk** » Fri Jan 04, 2019 4:00 pm

Hi all,
I'm picking up my 2013 28i on Saturday (sorry dunno what E number that is E89?).
I managed to write off my Lotus Elise S2 the thursday before Xmas, but luckily I managed to get some decent money for it.

I wasn't able to find anything decent on the Lotus side of things and I figured after 3 years it was time for a change....
So the Z4 was selected as the best fit for my wallet and appeal and I managed to find a nice red 28i in Yeovil with 56k miles on it, for relatively good money (well cheaper than a similar aged Elise!)

Time will tell if the Z4 is for me as I hear they can be a bit marmite but I'm looking forward to air conditioning, comfy seats and a stereo i can hear !

Not to mention all the other good things.

I have some questions to ask regarding stone chip repairs and stone chip protection but I'll read through and see if they're answered by other posts before... Just wanted to say hi! So HI!

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Marlon · Post by **Marlon** » Fri Jan 04, 2019 4:35 pm

Welcome to the forum, yes that's an E89 I believe they are very comfy inside and they look great in red

tee.gilding · Post by **tee.gilding** » Fri Jan 04, 2019 4:37 pm

Welcome to the forum and congrats on your new purchase! I'll beat others to it, and I'm sure you'll hear it again, but we love to see pics in this forum!

Broads · Post by **Broads** » Fri Jan 04, 2019 5:21 pm

Welcome aboard from a Fellow E89..

Good to have you with us.

Dave 2 dogs · Post by **Dave 2 dogs** » Fri Jan 04, 2019 6:37 pm

Welcome from Essex, looking forward to seeing pictures, I’m test driving a e89 on Sunday, can’t wait

cre8toruk · Post by **cre8toruk** » Sat Jan 05, 2019 5:01 pm

Hi All,

ok just got back... please find attached (hopefully) some pictures....
My only Gripe... Professional Audio installed Bluetooth to connect my phone but don't seem to be able to play any music from my phone.
Phone says connected for Call Audio.... Anyone managed to get it to work or will I need to invest in a USB stick?

RustyZ4 · Post by **RustyZ4** » Sat Jan 05, 2019 6:29 pm

Hi & Welcome

Smartbear · Post by **Smartbear** » Sat Jan 05, 2019 6:41 pm

Hi, that’s a lovely looking z4 you’ve found

I also arrived here via the Lotus Elise route (Elise S for me), you’re going to find it a lot easier to get in & out of

Rob

obewan · Post by **obewan** » Sat Jan 05, 2019 6:47 pm

Re audio - there should be an Aux & USB socket under the centre armrest. With Y cable and the right connection for your phone you will be able to connect to the audio and control via steering wheel or head unit
Not sure on the bluetooth side of things as I only use it for phone calls.
I have an old iPod permanently connected in the arm rest

Strummer63 · Post by **Strummer63** » Sat Jan 05, 2019 6:52 pm

cre8toruk wrote: ↑Sat Jan 05, 2019 5:01 pm Hi All,

ok just got back... please find attached (hopefully) some pictures....
My only Gripe... Professional Audio installed Bluetooth to connect my phone but don't seem to be able to play any music from my phone.
Phone says connected for Call Audio.... Anyone managed to get it to work or will I need to invest in a USB stick?
cre8toruk wrote: ↑Sat Jan 05, 2019 5:01 pm Hi All,

ok just got back... please find attached (hopefully) some pictures....
My only Gripe... Professional Audio installed Bluetooth to connect my phone but don't seem to be able to play any music from my phone.
Phone says connected for Call Audio.... Anyone managed to get it to work or will I need to
cre8toruk wrote: ↑Sat Jan 05, 2019 5:01 pm Hi All,

ok just got back... please find attached (hopefully) some pictures....
My only Gripe... Professional Audio installed Bluetooth to connect my phone but don't seem to be able to play any music from my phone.
Phone says connected for Call Audio.... Anyone managed to get it to work or will I need to invest in a USB stick?

Car looks great. Love the colour

We have exactly the same car ( model and year) and found the same problem not playing music via bluetooth. Not that we really mind as we prefer CDs and dab radio anyhow.

RustyZ4 · Post by **RustyZ4** » Sat Jan 05, 2019 6:59 pm

I don't know if this applies to you, but I connected my new iPhone this week, and as opposed to my old iPhone, no music via blue tooth, I went to settings, Bluetooth, found the bmw connection, info and ticked the relevant boxes, all good, as with all new smart phones, you have to tell them to share their music, contacts etc

Jim S · Post by **Jim S** » Sat Jan 05, 2019 8:48 pm

Welcome cre8toruk. I am fairly new to the forum as well, joined in 2016 when I had my Z4 sDrive 20i. Unfortunately, for me, I only kept it for 8 months. Missed it so much that I have just ordered a new Z4 M40i for delivery in March.

Your car looks very nice and I’m sure you will love it. That 28i engine is terrific, I had it in my 2014 428i MSport Gran Coupe and it was a flier.

Needanothercoupe · Post by **Needanothercoupe** » Sat Jan 05, 2019 8:52 pm

Enjoy your lovely motor mate

Tinker15 · Post by **Tinker15** » Sat Jan 05, 2019 9:01 pm

Congratulations! The car looks really good in red and I’m sure you will love it. My car is a 2010 and although I can connect my iPhone via Bluetooth you can’t play music. I don’t have USB in the armrest so have t use the auxiliary socket. Could be different on a 2013 car, of course.

buzyg · Post by **buzyg** » Sat Jan 05, 2019 9:05 pm

Welcome on board. Great looking Zed.

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