BMW Z4M Coupe - '07 | Low Miles | Great Spec *Deposit Taken*

[mab]

Good afternoon all,

I’ve made the snap decision that I’d like to sell my pride and joy… a BMW Z4M Coupe. This would be the perfect option for someone looking for a fine example as we move into Spring.

I've been a member of the Z4-Forum for a while, but am not a prolific poster.

I have advertised this on one other forum (non-car related) with the text below so apologies if some of the information provided is already obvious to / known by you.


Brief Background

I looked at several Z4MCs over a few months and found that many hadn't been looked after particularly well, had not been serviced properly (e.g. missing the all important 1200 mile service or not serviced to schedule), and so on. And then, a beautiful example in the exact colour combination I wanted arrived at a local BMW authorised Dealer (Bluebell BMW Wilmslow).

This was just over 2 years ago and I’ve been the happy and proud owner ever since.


Specification

The spec of the car is as follows:

BMW Z4M Coupe
2007 (07) registration
3.2 litre (straight six) with 340 bhp
35k miles
Manual
Silver Grey
Full red nappa leather interior
Carbon leather dash
19” alloys (rep CSLs)
Professional Satellite Navigation System
Bluetooth Phone
Full iPod integration for all your music needs
Heated seats
Full electric / memory seats
Cruise control
Rear park distance control
Multi-function steering wheel
Climate Control
Xenons
Etc.


Service History

The car has 2 previous owners. It comes with complete service history, as follows:

May 2007 - 1200 mile service (1235 miles) at Coopers
May 2009 - Oil service (9825 miles) at Hexagon
Jan 2011 - Inspection I (24131 miles) at Darren Wood

The first two are BMW dealers and Darren Wood is an independent BMW specialist based near Stockport. My experience of BMW dealers is mediocre at best whereas Darren Wood have a stellar reputation and I have first hand experience of their work – I would very much advise the purchaser to continue to use Darren Wood BMW for ongoing maintenance. Both Darren and Mike worked at authorised BMW dealers for many, many years before setting up the business and you won't find better. A quick search on Pistonheads or various BMW fora will show that many people use Darren Wood and are very happy with their work.


The Car

First of all, the engine – it’s a beast. It’s the powerplant from the E46 M3 supplemented by a number of CSL components and it is very impressive indeed. I owned a 911 (996) for many years and this engine is every bit as good. The car is mind-blowingly fast when you want it to be and it sounds incredible as you progress through the rev range. The car and engine also feel very 'tight’; it genuinely drives like a new car which I suppose one would expect with only 35k miles on the clock.

Externally and internally, this really is a fine example. The interior is clean and without marks / blemishes and externally the car is in excellent condition.

The car was bought in full by me – no outstanding finance.

The BMW Authorised Dealer from whom I bought the car completed all the relevant HPI and mileage checks, all of which were clean. The new owner will receive the documentation I received from the dealer.


How much does it cost to run?

MPG: The computer shows an average 29mpg which is corroborated by the odd occasion I work it out manually. I use the car on a daily basis generally along A / B roads.

Servicing: The car is showing 4k miles until its next service (the cheap oil service) and a break fluid change is also scheduled – together these will cost £195+VAT. After those are done, you will not require a service for a further c.15000 miles or 2 years.

MOT: Recently MOTd which takes you through to 31 March 2013.

Tax: The car is currently taxed to the end of July 2012.

Tyres: Plenty of tread left; tricky to measure but I’d say an average of 5mm all round. Certainly nothing to worry about here for many thousands of miles.


Overall

This is an honest car in excellent condition.

Brand new, it cost in the region of £48,000 once specced up. You are getting a low mileage car in excellent condition for a fraction of that initial cost:

£17,250 ono

I’ve had a look on Pistonheads and this appears a sensible price for this combination of low mileage / desirable colour combination / desirable specification.

Thanks for looking and please PM me if you have any questions.

Mark


A few photos:

[john56]

Blimey thats a nice car, good luck with the sale.

[pvr]

Nice wheels, nice colour, red seats and satnav. All the important boxes are ticked here

[tomscott]

Lovely car looks like a twin brother of mine! Good luck with the sale

[mmm-five]

When you say it has the e46 power plant, supplemented by CSL components, can you detail what these CSL components are, as the only CSL bits I thought were on a Z4M were the brakes.

[dgm]

It's got CSL headers does it not?

[mmm-five]

It's got CSL headers does it not?

Don't know. That's why I was asking

[dgm]

As far as I'm aware it does and a quick google seems to confirm.

[mab]

Thanks for all the positive comments.

When you say it has the e46 power plant, supplemented by CSL components, can you detail what these CSL components are, as the only CSL bits I thought were on a Z4M were the brakes.

Good question... and not what one I had anticipated being asked.

From what I've read over the years I thought headers, brakes, suspension and steering rack. I'm not 100% though and happy to be challenged, albeit preferably not on my sales thread.

[mmm-five]

It wasn't meant as a challenge - I didn't even know about the headers

It was simply that the comment made me realise that I didn't know as much about the engine as I thought - especially as I'd come from a 10 year history of the S38 engine in the e34 M5s, and knew all their 'idiosyncrasies', and how little technical info was made available by BMW regarding small, but important, technical changes over the engine's lifespan.

The car looks stunning, and I think it's worth every penny - although I'd proactively ban user exdos from the thread before he starts telling you that Parkers guide says it's only worth 50p and a conker.

[mab]

It wasn't meant as a challenge - I didn't even know about the headers

Sorry - I didn't mean 'challenge' in that respect. I meant that this point has never really been bottomed out and, therefore, could be an interesting topic for the more learned members of the forum to debate... but in a separate topic.

The car looks stunning, and I think it's worth every penny - although I'd proactively ban user exdos from the thread before he starts telling you that Parkers guide says it's only worth 50p and a conker.

Thanks - I'm in absolutely no rush to sell and have pitched it at what I consider to be a fair price. There may be a little movement but I'd be more than happy to keep it for another year so lowball offers will be politely ignored. Thread crapping by certain forum 'members' is also discouraged.

[peddy]

60p and a free bump (of this tread that is)?

If I could afford one I would snap this up - sorry I know that's no good to you!
It's got all the options I'd wont and only a little higher on my ideal max milage (30k).

Oh some pointers: you might want to mention your location and whether you have the orginal M wheels?

[IKZ4]

Stunning. Good luck with the sale, love silver grey with CSL's

[mab]

Thanks guys.

Good point on location - I've just updated my profile. I live in a small village on the edge of the Peak District, not too far from Macclesfield.

[mab]

UPDATE...

I listed this for sale a couple of months ago, but withdrew it as there was a risk the private plate documentation would not be processed prior to my wedding and honeymoon - this would have caused unnecessary hassle for both the buyer and myself. However, the documentation was submitted a few weeks ago, so I expect everything to have been processed upon my return in the next few days so the car will be ready for sale with no private plate delays.

Please drop me a pm if you're interested.