This is going to be a long one so buckle up. Its with a heavy heart to be writing this one up but here goes. Ive got my Alpine White e89 z4 2009 for sale with 117k (116,546 currently) on the clock and MOT till 16/09/2024.
Purchased at 55k and driven up to 100k in approximately 3.5 years 90% of which is motorway miles. Ive used it as a commuter car for myself but babied the hell out of it, warmed up before leaving off and filled her up with shell premium since the very start and now Costco premium. (its never touched normal fuel in my ownership and I know I dont need to fill it with premium however it gave me a sense of security about the engine i also have shell’s in app transactions receipts to prove this). 100k - 117k again has been mainly motorways but during covid till now Ive been working mainly from home with frequent trips to the office in Manchester.
Reason for sale: I know people dont really care, but plan on trading it in to purchase a car for my mother, might as well open it up to you guys before I do. With sale prices being silly and it being a buyers market at the moment id rather give you guys the ability to have first dibs on a potential steal.
Car Specs:
Auto
Sport heated seats
Front & Rear parking sensors
Cruise control (retrofitted)
Closing side mirrors (coded to close on lock press for couple seconds)
Replaced halogen bulb with white LED see post (coded to 100% brightness at all times)
Coded in digital speedometer
Dash-cam installed into fusebox (will power on with car) i can include the dash-cam just not the memory card.
2 set of keys (looking for the second set as we speak)
Audio via aux however I’ve got aux to bluetooth adapter in armrest (can leave if you’d like)
Cup holders in arm rest as well as snap in adapter port (never used it or have a snap in)
I installed an alcantara steering wheel wrap (see bad bits if your picky)
Installed an alcantara add-on on shifter for additional 10bhp
Original Wind deflector included
Service history:
Since my ownership all the work carried out on this vehicle has been with BMWMAN in derby. We’ve had a close relationship and know me by my name and car. So if your ever curious about the work done to this car I’m sure they’ll vouch for me.
(Ive come to learn, that BMWMAN is no longer in operation)
Some of the work done Ive not managed to get stamped (Not entirely sure if its recorded on the keyfob, BMWMAN did have the key reader but not sure) but Ive kept the receipts for it so dont worry.
Before my ownership:
Service 15/06/11 @ 6929
Service 04/06/13 @ 20,823
Service 30/04/14 @ 25,222
Service 03/06/15 @ 30615
Service 14/09/15 @ 46074
Service 05/09/17 @55243
My ownership:
Service 10/02/18 @ 62325
Break pads and discs all round - 21/03/18 @ 64167
Battery linked safety recall 17/02/18 @ 67478
New Roof Motor - Hyrdo Unit & complete car programming to latest BMW I level 01/06/2018 @ 67549
Salmon relay replaced -21/07/18
Service 07/09/18 @ 73253
Service 15/02/19 @ 82299
Service 20/08/19 @89338
Service 12/09/19 @ 90096 - Have receipt but not on service booklet
Retrofit Cruise Control 21/01/20 @ 94841
Service 07/09/20 @ 97254 - Have receipt but not on service booklet
Eccentric Shaft Censor & Head Cover Gasket 10/03/21 @ 98370
Rear tyres replaced with fresh pair of MPS4 XL at Mr.Wilks Tyre size guide 245/40/18 05/09/21 @101008
New battery fitted (original BMW coded in 17/09/21 @101100
Oil service 15/01/21 @103376 - Changed oil myself with 6.5L of shell ultra helix 5W-30 and Bosch oil filter. Have receipt for proof and photograph of me working on the car
New Disa Valve 20/12/2022 @109579
Cam Cover Gasket, valvetronic sensor seal, valvetronic motor seal 12/07/2023 @112342
Boot soft close repair 02/-8/2023 @112623 - Repair boot latch soft close micro switch wiring by Leicester MSC BMW.
Oil service 16/09/23 @ 113643 - changed oil myself 6.5l shell ultra helix 5w-30 Bosch oil filter and Bosch air filter and again receipt and photograph of me working on the car
Bad bits:
Alloys will defo need a refurb. (I ran CM wheels 763m on them however I’ve sold them off and put these original split rims back on for about two years, I live on terrace housing so curb rash is quite hard to not do)
The wheels are slightly better looking than the pictures show, I got quite lazy scrubbing them down and it was super cold (I dont usually wash the car during the winter)
The paintwork has its fair share of stone chips, Ive gained a little supermarket ding recently, but overall its not in the worst state considering its been used on motorway runs.
(Nit picky bits:)
Age related marks stone chips
minor scuffs on interior centre trim due to standard use.
Slight fraying on driver side seatbelt.
Ive given the Steering wheel alcantara a nice deep clean super soft however will probably need retrimming at some stage, I did it myself with the original leather underneath.
Extra information:
5 owners (i didn’t realise the amount of owners at purchase i was too busy dazzled with the car, my fault for not checking). Ive looked after it exceptionally well in my ownership and Ive done great miles in it so i hope this doesn’t put you off. This car drives better than the day I purchased it and has not let me down.
Ive de-badged the vehicle minus the z4 logo on the rear, however I do have the badges still.
Really proud of the MOT history of the vehicle dont hesitate to snoop.
Private plate will come off before sale.
(Ive tried to be as honest as possible and super brutal, Ive spent 1000s with the idea of keep this for the long term however international move forces this to go. if you have any questions dont hesitate to ask)
Test drives are welcome as long as you can show proof of temp insurance
Located in leicester
Price : £4500
I understand the market for these cars isn't the best, however do let me know your thoughts on the price if your just browsing.
Pictures to follow in post below
