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FOR SALE Z4M Coupe - Imola Red, Rod bearing, Vanos, 4.1 diff
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Hi All,
I'm testing the water currently as I'm still not totally sure I want to sell however I feel it might be time to let her go.
Spec as follows;
2006 (56) Z4M Coupe – ~98,600mi
Imola Red with Champagne and Carbon Leather interior
Eventuri Airbox
Rod Bearings replaced with ACL bearings and genuine BMW rod bolts by Redish in March 2023 along with CPV valve and Engine Mounts.
Vanos refurbishment just carried out by Mr Vanos in April 2025. This includes a new timing chain and guides which is a very comprehensive refurb.
'Freakyparts' Brembo front brake kit fitted in around 2022. With braided lines.
4.1 Differential ratio carried out by Heasman Differentials along with new bearings and seals prior to me purchasing in 2020. With a polybushed diff mount.
GROM Bluetooth phone system, it utilises the steering wheel buttons for both calls and Bluetooth music(can skip tracks on spotify etc) Car looks totally standard, no horrible additional dongles etc.
19” Atomic CSL replica wheels fitted with Pirelli PZero tyres
FSH, last service being an oil service at Redish. Next service is an Inspection Service in approx 11,000mi
Currently on a personal plate, will be returned to original plate for sale.
Car has been in my ownership since mid 2021
Passed its MOT today (06/05) – no advisories
The bad bits:
The car currently has a patch of lacquer peel on the passenger side rear quarter. I’ve been quoted £800 to repair however I’m mindful that people like to use their own body shops and they often prefer to know the car has been repaired to their standard (or maybe that’s just me) This has already been reflected in the price of the vehicle.
Usual stone chips and age related marks but that’s typical of cars this age.
£16,000.
Car is located near Warwickshire CV47.
Please PM, happy to provide my mobile number on request for a chat.
Pictures to follow once it stops raining!
I'm testing the water currently as I'm still not totally sure I want to sell however I feel it might be time to let her go.
Spec as follows;
2006 (56) Z4M Coupe – ~98,600mi
Imola Red with Champagne and Carbon Leather interior
Eventuri Airbox
Rod Bearings replaced with ACL bearings and genuine BMW rod bolts by Redish in March 2023 along with CPV valve and Engine Mounts.
Vanos refurbishment just carried out by Mr Vanos in April 2025. This includes a new timing chain and guides which is a very comprehensive refurb.
'Freakyparts' Brembo front brake kit fitted in around 2022. With braided lines.
4.1 Differential ratio carried out by Heasman Differentials along with new bearings and seals prior to me purchasing in 2020. With a polybushed diff mount.
GROM Bluetooth phone system, it utilises the steering wheel buttons for both calls and Bluetooth music(can skip tracks on spotify etc) Car looks totally standard, no horrible additional dongles etc.
19” Atomic CSL replica wheels fitted with Pirelli PZero tyres
FSH, last service being an oil service at Redish. Next service is an Inspection Service in approx 11,000mi
Currently on a personal plate, will be returned to original plate for sale.
Car has been in my ownership since mid 2021
Passed its MOT today (06/05) – no advisories
The bad bits:
The car currently has a patch of lacquer peel on the passenger side rear quarter. I’ve been quoted £800 to repair however I’m mindful that people like to use their own body shops and they often prefer to know the car has been repaired to their standard (or maybe that’s just me) This has already been reflected in the price of the vehicle.
Usual stone chips and age related marks but that’s typical of cars this age.
£16,000.
Car is located near Warwickshire CV47.
Please PM, happy to provide my mobile number on request for a chat.
Pictures to follow once it stops raining!
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There are bargains and then there is this. GLWTS
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I'd say pretty much all buyers want a car to be presented well without having the inconvenience and cost of having repairs carried out unless there is a significant discount.ferniefan wrote: Fri Jun 06, 2025 1:00 pm
The bad bits:
The car currently has a patch of lacquer peel on the passenger side rear quarter. I’ve been quoted £800 to repair however I’m mindful that people like to use their own body shops and they often prefer to know the car has been repaired to their standard (or maybe that’s just me) This has already been reflected in the price of the vehicle.
I'd have the repair carried out before selling.
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I reckon the sort of buyer for whom a custom diff and big brakes adds value, and doesn't baulk at 99k on the odometer, isn't going to be put off by a small patch of lacquer peel.
OP, GLTWS - looks like a realistic asking price that gets a great spec for the right buyer.
OP, GLTWS - looks like a realistic asking price that gets a great spec for the right buyer.
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Thanks for the positive comments guys. I share the view that the lacquer peel shouldn't really put someone off especially at this price which I think is fair.
I also appreciate the thoughts that think the opposite. Time will tell I guess.
I also appreciate the thoughts that think the opposite. Time will tell I guess.
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What is the registration plate supposed to read?
I'm sure I'll not be the only person seeing a Scottish word for poo/something not being good.
I'm sure I'll not be the only person seeing a Scottish word for poo/something not being good.
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Didnt think mileage was an issue for you. If you bought a low mileage one you would spend the same money getting bits done like rod bearings at 25kMr Tidy wrote: Sat Jun 07, 2025 11:25 pm My ideal MC colour combo - if only it had a lower mileage.![]()
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Looks good.
Is it the standard diff that was rebuilt or was an alternative diff fitted?
Do you know if the Brembos clear the OE 18”s?
Hard to tell from the photo angles but is it standard ride height?
Thanks
Is it the standard diff that was rebuilt or was an alternative diff fitted?
Do you know if the Brembos clear the OE 18”s?
Hard to tell from the photo angles but is it standard ride height?
Thanks
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Frustratingly its a way of trying to get it to spell my surname. You're now the second person to point that out to me....might have to re-think that plateBeerman wrote: Thu Jun 12, 2025 2:47 pm What is the registration plate supposed to read?
I'm sure I'll not be the only person seeing a Scottish word for poo/something not being good.![]()

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I don't know for sure on the diff, as it was before my ownership. Although the invoice states rebuild and supply of the 4:1 ratio crown wheel and pinion so I've always assumed its the original but rebuilt (new seals etc) diff.Atomic wrote: Thu Jun 12, 2025 3:03 pm Looks good.
Is it the standard diff that was rebuilt or was an alternative diff fitted?
Do you know if the Brembos clear the OE 18”s?
Hard to tell from the photo angles but is it standard ride height?
Thanks
I've not fitted/changed springs so my assumption was standard springs. Its always hard to tell as the lowering spring drop is minimal.
Not sure if the OE 18s fit over the brakes, I never tried them. I think Freakyparts state that they do on their website somewhere
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224Ms need a spacer to clear the Brembos.
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In my experience of the Porsche Brembo caliper conversion, it needs a min of 10mm (I think I went for 12mm for a bit more clearance) to safely fit under 224M fronts.
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The below table is a speed comparison between standard final drive and 4.1 final drive in each gear at 8,000 rpm for the E46 M3.ferniefan wrote: Thu Jun 12, 2025 3:40 pm
I don't know for sure on the diff, as it was before my ownership. Although the invoice states rebuild and supply of the 4:1 ratio crown wheel and pinion so I've always assumed its the original but rebuilt (new seals etc) diff.
I'm reliably informed (thanks Tom_K!) the E46 M3 gear ratios are ever so slightly different to the Z4M ratios, but for arguments sake you should know fairly conclusively in 3rd gear if you have a shortened final drive

MPH speed at 8,000 rpm.
3.62 ratio 4.10 ratio
1st 40 36
2nd 68 60
3rd 102 90
4th 139 123
5th 171 151
6th 206 182
FWIW I consider the 4.1 to be one of the best mods I've done to my car. It makes it so much more involving on the road because you're stirring the box more, and the in-gear torque increase makes it feel a chunk peppier too. On track I find it great as well; miles better punch coming out of corners, avoids any real need for that awkward shift into 2nd, and 5th is actually a useful gear with a 4.1!

Only mentioning this because if you can confirm conclusively that you have the 4.1 it's (imo) a decent selling point for the car.
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