Purchasing advice, please

[Mr Tidy]

lfyost1 wrote: ↑Tue Jun 01, 2021 1:49 pm
Sorry! Here are some dealer sites:
https://www.schompford.com/used-Denver- ... 526LE89504
https://www.selectivecars.net/details/u ... m/73447046
https://www.kunibmw.com/inventory/used- ... 87ly52970/
https://foreignautoconnect.com/vdp/1756 ... n-IN-47401

Also please, how does the ride compare between the 'M' and standard models?
For context, the nearest BMW dealer to me is 100 miles away. The nearest 'M' Z4 is 540 miles away, so first hand information is not readily available.
In my opinion, having owned a 2005 3.0i,from less than 2 years old back in 2007,with low miles,on Msport suspension (as new with car),on staggered 18s,my urgent z4m Roadster, which I have ownsonce 2012,
Also on staggered 18s,is actually More Comfortable than my previous e.0i z4 was,due to slightly higher profile tyres on my M from Factory.
It also handles better

I just had a look at those and they are all M Roadsters - the 3.2 litre engine is the giveaway!

If you are that far away I'd definitely recommend getting full service history and checking the fight things have been done at the right times.

I'd agree with what craig3.2 said about the ride too.

My first 2 Coupes were 3.0Si models with 18" wheels with OE Bridgestone run-flat tyres and standard M-Sport suspension.

After over 5 years with them I find my M Coupe feels slightly better on 18" wheels with non-runflats, even though it has aftermarket H & R coil-overs.

[craig3.2]

lfyost1 wrote: ↑Tue Jun 01, 2021 1:49 pm
Sorry! Here are some dealer sites:
https://www.schompford.com/used-Denver- ... 526LE89504
https://www.selectivecars.net/details/u ... m/73447046
https://www.kunibmw.com/inventory/used- ... 87ly52970/
https://foreignautoconnect.com/vdp/1756 ... n-IN-47401

Also please, how does the ride compare between the 'M' and standard models?
For context, the nearest BMW dealer to me is 100 miles away. The nearest 'M' Z4 is 540 miles away, so first hand information is not readily available.



In my opinion, having owned a 2005 3.0i,from less than 2 years old back in 2007,with low miles,on Msport suspension (as new with car),on staggered 18s,my urgent z4m Roadster, which I have owned since 2012,
Also on staggered 18s,is actually More Comfortable than my previous e.0i z4 was,due to slightly higher profile tyres on my M from Factory.
It also handles better

P.s,both were on Non Runflat tyres.

I just had a look at those and they are all M Roadsters - the 3.2 litre engine is the giveaway!

If you are that far away I'd definitely recommend getting full service history and checking the fight things have been done at the right times.

I'd agree with what craig3.2 said about the ride too.

My first 2 Coupes were 3.0Si models with 18" wheels with OE Bridgestone run-flat tyres and standard M-Sport suspension.

After over 5 years with them I find my M Coupe feels slightly better on 18" wheels with non-runflats, even though it has aftermarket H & R coil-overs.

Yeah,Mr Tidy,
My 3.0i m sport spec se model, was on Runflat tyres when I bought it,but soon changed to Non Runflat,which as we know,makes a big difference,but Even with both cars on Non Runflat tyres,the M is just more comfortable,less tramlineing,and less bumpy(although still not made for comfort obviously,lol), aren't they.
Early rfts were awful,(newer ones got better)but proper M cars thankfully ditched them.
Coilovers are something I have often thought about doing,but tbh,I get plenty of fun on stick suspension and I couldn't make it go round corners any quicker than I already do even with coilovers I don't reckon.

Some people may disagree with that,but just my opinion.
Same with some m owners being Happy with Standard brakes, whereas I feel they fade too much,and the bbk kit helps reduce that.

They are great cars those Z4m's though.

[Mr Tidy]

Yeah,Mr Tidy,
My 3.0i m sport spec se model, was on Runflat tyres when I bought it,but soon changed to Non Runflat,which as we know,makes a big difference,but Even with both cars on Non Runflat tyres,the M is just more comfortable,less tramlineing,and less bumpy(although still not made for comfort obviously,lol), aren't they.
Early rfts were awful,(newer ones got better)but proper M cars thankfully ditched them.
Coilovers are something I have often thought about doing,but tbh,I get plenty of fun on stick suspension and I couldn't make it go round corners any quicker than I already do even with coilovers I don't reckon.

Some people may disagree with that,but just my opinion.
Same with some m owners being Happy with Standard brakes, whereas I feel they fade too much,and the bbk kit helps reduce that.

They are great cars those Z4m's though.

Too right!

The Bridgestone Potenzas are the worst run-flats I've had for "crashiness", which includes a few other BMWs I've had with runflats (albeit 17s) but Pirelli are way better, with Continental and Hankook winters somewhere in between.

My MC came with the coil-overs already fitted and as they've done less than 10K miles (the car has done 79K now) I figured new suspension was a bonus! But in all honesty the 2 I drove on OE suspension before buying mine rode better than mine does - I suppose being lower requires stiffer springs!

On a smooth road it is great, but bumps seem to catch it out and get the TC light flashing.

But as I haven't managed 4K miles I haven't had any issues with the brakes - yet!

They certainly are great cars though.