Bought my first Z4 last week! 2008 E86 3.0si. 91k miles.
I found out shortly after purchasing that the transmission has some occasional slipping on hard acceleration and will probably need replaced down the road. I’m not too upset about it since I got it for a great price and assumed some maintenance/repairs would be necessary. Other than that it seems like it was well maintained and still looks absolutely gorgeous.
I’m loving it so far! Water pump and A/C were replaced by previous owner so that’s a bonus. Looking forward to several years of cherishing this beauty!
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BrentonW
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Mr Tidy
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Hi and welcome to the forum - and Coupe ownership. 
I really know anything about automatic gearboxes, but might draining the gearbox and refilling with fresh fluid solve the slipping?
I really know anything about automatic gearboxes, but might draining the gearbox and refilling with fresh fluid solve the slipping?
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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BrentonW
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I wondered that as well, but the previous owner took it to 2 shops for it and both said the trans would need replaced. BMW said a fluid flush wouldn’t do it.
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Ole gits rule
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Hello and welcome to Z4 ownership - looks very nice
M4 Vert in Yas Marina Blue
2011 23i M Sport Highline in Alpine White with Smart Top installed - Gone but not forgotten.
2011 23i M Sport Highline in Alpine White with Smart Top installed - Gone but not forgotten.
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buzyg
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Welcome on board. Cracking looking Zed. You need to sort those fingernails out though. 
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BrentonW
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Bluebogartlabel
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Loving you car and your pooch; looks quite a character
E86 2006 Z4 si Sport Manual Coupe BMW individual / Individual Phoenix Yellow / Individual Kiwi & Black Leather / Individual 152 Wheels / Individual Kick Plates / Since 2016