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Update to include work to front brakes and price reduction for forum members only. I have to say I'm slightly surprised to have had no interest at all so far. What am I missing ?

With great regret I find I have to part company with my Coupe. My intention was to keep it and I have spent a fortune over the last couple of years restoring the chassis. Unfortunately I have managed to acquire a hip injury which makes getting in and out difficult so it has to go. No point in having it as an ornament ! Details and photos below. Although the car is based in West Wales, about 20 miles from Carmarthen, if distance is an issue I could meet a potential purchaser at my office in Chiswick or some other location more convenient for us both.

FOR SALE
BMW Z4 Coupe Si sport.
Price £10,950 negotiable. Spares by separate negotiation if required.
Production 13 December 2006; Registered 29 March 2007.
Registration originally WF07 LGK, now LGZ 3265 (original plates with car)
Mileage 84,076. (Will increase slightly). Mot to 6 April 2022
Colour SilverGrey Metallic
Interior - Oregon black leather; Piano black trim.
Sun protection glazing
Autodip mirrors
PDC
Msport electric seats (driver side memory) (not heated)
OEM Bluetooth phone preparation.
6 cd changer prep
Full-service history (not all BMW main dealer)
MOT record clear - any issues / advisories corrected.
No outstanding recalls
Non date number plate included.

Enhancements.
Morimoto 5.0 D2S bi-Xenon headlights (original halogen internals with car)
ZHP gear stick knob (original with car)
Rose jointed rear lower arms (originals - poor condition - with car)
Z4M lollipop and rear hub carrier bushes (OEM)
Powerflex diff and RTAB bushes
CDV removed.
Bluespeak Bluetooth streaming and telephone dongle
Additional sound deadening above exhaust back box and in tunnel
No leaks !

Known issues
Both sets of wheels sound but could do with a refurb
Very minor diff whine - only occasionally noticeable
Slight discolouration of offside mirror (doesn’t affect use)
Sound generator removed (will come with car)
Contisport RFT tyres (10k)

Spares available by separate negotiation
2nd set MV2 18" staggered wheels
Set lightly used Brembo brake disks F&R.
Various bushes, OEM and Powerflex
2 new handbrake cables
Spare LH drive shaft
Windscreen seal cover
Handbrake and Gear stick gaiters
Odds and ends

BMW Z4 E86 - LGZ 3265 - service and work record

Pre ML purchase (from service book): Work carried out by;

02-Apr-07 Pre delivery check: Westerly BMW Yeovill
09-Apr-09 oil service (16,297 mls) : Westerly BMW Yeovill
21-Apr-11 inspection 1, oil, inspection 2, brake fluid, micro, air and fuel filters (32,173 mls) : Westerly BMW Yeovill
?? Oil service, inspection 1 (45,750 mls) : Truscotts of Barnstaple (Peugeot)
13-Oct-14 Oil service, inspection 1 (51,536 mls) : Rowes Garage Liskeard. (Honda)
16-Apr-16 Oil service, inspection 2 (56,676 mls) : Rowes Garage Liskeard. (Honda)
06-Apr-18 inspection 1 / oil service (65,233 mls) : Rowes Garage Liskeard. (Honda)

16-Jan-19 Purchased @68,000 mls
14-Jan-19 Both Vanos actuators replaced : @purchase
Nr 6 ign coil replaced : @purchase
Both front fog lamps replaced : @purchase
Rear storage (cd player) locker cover replaced : @purchase

Work carried out since purchase
22-Feb-19 ZHP Gear knob : self
Sound generator removed (will come with car) :self
06-Mar-19 Replaced both front wishbones: West3 Acton
Front wishbone bushes (std)
F&R shocks / top mounts (std)
F&R springs (std)
Rear bushes
LH tie rod
Track rod end
Gear box oil
Rear roll bar and links
CDV removed
27-Mar-19 Replace brake backplate :West3 Acton
24-Apr-19 Contisport RFT tyres ( 73181 mls)
25-Apr-19 Supply drilled / grooved front disks, pads, sensor; Mintex
01-May-19 Supply drilled / grooved rear disks and pads, sensor; Mintex.
04-Jun-19 Z4M offset front wishbone bushes : West3 Acton
19-Jun-19 Bluemusic audio interface - stream only; From Amazon; now sold. : self
02-Jul-19 Front and rear wheel bearings; 3 backplates; labour only fit disks and pads F&R : West3 Acton
05-Dec-19 Morimoto D2S 5.0 bi-Xenon lights, nightbreaker laser HID and H7 bulbs, D2S ballasts / cables etc. Canbus LED sidelights (all from EM Tuning) : self
12-Mar-20 Replace rocker cover (warped)and gasket : West3 Acton
12-Mar-20 Oil service; air and pollen filters, plugs (81,016 mls) (Inspection 2 equivalent) : West3 Acton
19-Jun-20 Bluespeak audio and handsfree dongle; from Christian Wittich direct. : self
28-Aug-20 Powerflex subframe and differential bushes : West3 Acton
09-Oct-20 Replaced propshaft centering bush, centre bearing and Guibo flex disk, greased diff input flange : self
20-Oct-20 Powerflex RTAB bushes fitted; new bolts; rose joint rear lower arms; original arms and adjusters available but corroded.: Self
Diff oil replaced
02-Nov-20 Rear brake calipers replaced :self
Hel braided brake lines fitted to rear : self
LH rear metal brake pipe replaced (RH replaced pre-purchase) :self
18-Nov-20 Upper and lower rear hub bushes replaced; both now Z4M ball joints : self
06-Apr-21 Both cup holders replaced : self
15-Apr-21 New Brembo std disks and pads all round; Done in response to chasing a vibration which turned out to be a broken front pad: Now
all fine : self
30-Oct-21 Front brake calipers replaced: self
Front HEL brake lines fitted: self
Brake fluid changed: self

Sundry other works

Sound insulation to underside of tunnel, boot floor over exhaust box inside boot and underneath boot : self
Exhaust pipes to cats bolts replaced : West3 Acton
Battery replaced with newer : self
Various under body heatshield / cover fixings, hangers etc replaced : self
Both drive shafts and prop checked for balance : B A R propshafts Neath.
Alignments - various

Very comprehensive advert and well sorted car. My only question would be, is it still on its original water pump?

GLWTS.

Thanks for the comments, very helpful.
Re the water pump, I believe it is still original - I have not changed it and I have no record of it being changed by previous owners. I did discuss with the Independant I use - West3 in Acton, and they said they had come across very few failures. Closer to home, various relations of mine have run N52s sometimes to near 200k miles with no issues. You have to leave something for the next owner to do don't you, but I might be persuaded to throw in a pump to a purchaser from this forum if it makes a difference to closing a sale.

As a bit of further info, the ABS block does seem to be newer and there was mention of it in the MOT history. Again though I have no record of the change - I didn't get any previous paperwork when I bought the car sadly.

Just to confirm, having said I received no previous paperwork, I do have the service book, BMW manuals pack and 2 working keys.

Ok, so having had the car for sale on here for a week without any apparent interest other than Benderloch's helpful comment, I'm about to open it up to a wider market via Autotrader etc. I would also be grateful however for any other feedback on my original advert. I suspect distance to West Wales may be an issue for some and so for members here I would be happy to meet somewhere halfway if that assists. Needless to say I'll leave the advert on here in the meantime, and any sensible offers will get proper consideration.

Thanks in advance.

Bump with minor amendments.

Update with amendments price reduction

Spriteracer wrote: ↑Sun Oct 10, 2021 3:35 pm Ok, so having had the car for sale on here for a week without any apparent interest other than Benderloch's helpful comment, I'm about to open it up to a wider market via Autotrader etc. I would also be grateful however for any other feedback on my original advert. I suspect distance to West Wales may be an issue for some and so for members here I would be happy to meet somewhere halfway if that assists. Needless to say I'll leave the advert on here in the meantime, and any sensible offers will get proper consideration.

Thanks in advance.

I’d get the known issues sorted OP, namely the diff. No one wants to potentially spend £10k + on a car that needs a potential diff rebuild and a few other bits like water pump etc.

GLWTS it’s looks like it could be a great car for someone I am after a coupe but I am wanting a cheaper high mileage one to daily drive.

hopz121 wrote: ↑Tue Nov 09, 2021 12:17 pm

Spriteracer wrote: ↑Sun Oct 10, 2021 3:35 pm Ok, so having had the car for sale on here for a week without any apparent interest other than Benderloch's helpful comment, I'm about to open it up to a wider market via Autotrader etc. I would also be grateful however for any other feedback on my original advert. I suspect distance to West Wales may be an issue for some and so for members here I would be happy to meet somewhere halfway if that assists. Needless to say I'll leave the advert on here in the meantime, and any sensible offers will get proper consideration.

Thanks in advance.

I’d get the known issues sorted OP, namely the diff. No one wants to potentially spend £10k + on a car that needs a potential diff rebuild and a few other bits like water pump etc.

GLWTS it’s looks like it could be a great car for someone I am after a coupe but I am wanting a cheaper high mileage one to daily drive.

I would second that.
It might also be mention of chasing a Vibration from the brakes,as this Is not uncommon on the e85/86 and similar E46 3 series cars using same stuff,and the brakes warping,etc can be an issue.
Better to say if it's been sorted fully or not.

Other than that,it looks a nice car,and is priced about right, although others may say it should be below 10k, I think your price isnt far off.

Glwts

Thanks for that both. Very helpful. I did say in the add that the cause of the brake vibration turned out to be a broken pad but obviously not clearly enough. The diff whine is very minor and hardly noticeable. I mentioned it only to be as honest as I can and from what I read on here there are many worse out there. However I'll look and see if I can source the stronger auto version. Re the water pump, I was prepared to knock off the cost if it was raised, however if it is putting people off maybe I'll just do it anyway.

May we venture a humble opinion from the Antipodes? I'd press on and market the car elsewhere, sometimes the forum naysayers just do not appreciate the candid honesty that some sellers offer. A small whine from the diff? Its probably the RFT tyres moreso than a problem with differential. Waterpump, again another internet myth. And easily checked with a scanner. Stick to the price asked, the value of the E86 is only going one way, up
Great looking car in a smashing colour.

Hi also in Wales been looking for the right e86 .
If you could get the diff looked at I'd be interested in discussing a purchase with you

@BTZ461 - many thanks for the supportive post. Your comment on water pumps coincides with my Indy's opinion - he see hundreds of N52s in various guises and has changed very few pumps. Closer to home there have been at least 4 in my immediate family with no failures well beyond 150k miles. The trouble with forums is that although well meant, you hear far more about the bad cases than the non-cases.... The diff whine is occasional and very minor and I would not be doing anything about it were I keeping the car. The car is also advertised elsewhere now which I hope will provoke wider interest.

@d2olf - comment as above. As you may have seen on here it is pretty common and goes on and on without causing an issue. Can I suggest you come and see for yourself if you are not too far away.

A very comprehensive and refreshingly honest ad.
GLWTS.