Recent content by banger

Say what you want about the way we speak, at least we drive on the "right" side of the road!!!

My other ride is a Mercedes Benz ML-350. The odd feeling comes when I am cornering and reach out for the shifter. Feels odd not to find one for a downshift. Worst experience though was many years ago, driving my then girlfriends 1974 Chevrolet Nova, coming down the highway. I went to change...

B.T.W. referencing the Datsun 260Z mentioned above. $5,400.00 US, "New in the Box". Boy have times changed.

My new Z-4, Is probably my favortie. But, I must confess to a fondness to my 1974 Datsun 260Z, 4 speed. It was a hot car in its day, and had some of the same qualities.

O.K., newbie question. I have a 2008 Z-4, 3,0si, sport package, premium package car. As I look at rims/wheels advertised on the various site, I see the 18" rims with the 8.0 front and 8.5" rears. So far so good. What do I look for as far as offsets. Example I see a number of sets...

Monday June 16, 2008 An update to an update. Today I SMILE!!! Those of you who have read this thread, know that I have been somewhat (read as very) disappointed in BMW service so far. Today I bought my Z-4 back on an appointment to correct these problems. The results.... NO PROBLEMS...

Twice now people have asked the very legitimate question of, Which dealership? I am reluctant to answer this question at this time other than to make some of you feel better by simply stating that the dealership is located in New Jersey. Why you ask. BECAUSE I DON'T TRUST THEM !!! They have...

The promised update. Thursday June 12, 2008 As some will recall, I last posted on Friday June 6, that the service manager had become involved and was handling the matter. I was directly advised that the "new' installation kit was on order and would be in on Tuesday June 10, and that I could...

Is there a site, or topic to look for, that provides the information needed to allow for the key recognition feature, running lights, blue tooth, etc.. The owners manual makes reference, but lacks the details, instead referring one to the dealership. I am not even sure I know all that the...

Please help a new guy understand. Is it possible to repair run flat tires? If so what are the "rules", type of puncture, size, location, etc.? T.I.A.

AN UPDATE. The situation bothered me all night. Consider for a moment that I have a new nearly $50,000 vehicle and I had a difficult night. This is not good. In the morning, I returned to my dealer. During this visit I came to meet the Service manager. All set for an argument, he looks at the...

An open question to all the members. Who do I complaint to? It seems that if it is this one dealer, they NEED a kick in the butt. It seems to me that if you charge a premium price, you should deliver premium service. (that what I THOUGHT I was buying). Remember everyone, They (BMW) is not...

I'm new to BMW, so the question, "What gives"? Perhaps I am spoiled coming from a long relationship with Mercedes Benz, but they seem like a bunch of amateurs. Today I take my new Z-4 in to have a Sirius radio installed, (like the service, use it in my Benz). So I am picking up a loaner car...

As I have mentioned in a prior post, I am new to this forum and Z-4's in general, so bear with me. I just picked up a 3.0 si, including the sport package. Now the question. my dealer offered me a warranty on the tires and rims for approx. $900 U.S.. These are the 108 wheels and the 18"...

Hello, I am new to this forum and Z-4 in general. Just a few days ago, I picked up my new 2008 Monaco blue, beige interior, 3.0si, manual transmission, Z-4. When I bought it home, naturally the neighbors stated that they thought the car was beautiful, (no surprise), and probably expected. But...