First time owner - Finally!

[Z4ZeeGermans]

Hey there fellow Z4 enthusiasts!

After many years, I have bought my first car and a 2003 2.5 Z4 at that! It is such a cool car, can't wait to spend my weekends maintaining it

As the current market is a bit crazy all I could find was an example with 109k miles on the clock. Somehow the roof works without any issues and the motor is not relocated. The struts seem to work fine, but they're slightly rusted on the outside. I need to figure out how to integrate a bluetooth to the radio system. The buttons for wing mirror adjustment only works for downward movement... The engine and the brakes are very smooth, no issues with the clutch thankfully.

This is exciting! Hello again to all!

 

[bigwinn]

Oh man

You broke the cardinal rule

No photo!

Next you’ll be telling us you fitted a stubby aerial!

Welcome though… enjoy your new motor!

 

[Z4ZeeGermans]

It's been like 15 years since I posted on any forum, be gentle

 

[Zedebee]

Welcome to the forum. Don’t worry about the mileage if she’s been well looked after, plenty of higher milers on here. Nice daisies

 

[enuff_zed]

Good morning and welcome.
My better half has a 53-plate version of your car, with 102k on it. I don't think the engine mileage is a big issue tbh, but that mileage applied to suspension etc does take it's toll.
In the 16 months we've had ours I've overhauled the VANOS (much smoother running), upgraded the DISA valve for peace of mind, fitted a new expansion tank as the old one started to leak, new water pump (again, it started to leak), new starter motor as the old one died.
A couple of weeks ago I swapped out the rear shocks as it still had the originals on. They looked perfectly ok on inspection, but once off the car they were obviously as much use as two pieces of straw! The handling is vastly improved and I'm now gathering the bits to do the front end.
Sounds like a horrendous list but all these jobs are pretty straightforward and you know an old car is going to need stuff like this.
The good thing is, there's plenty of experience on the forum to help when you need it.
Enjoy your new toy.

 

[Z4ZeeGermans]

Thanks for the warm welcome guys!

Yeah I forgot to mention, I already have the expansion tank in mind as I know it'll get fragile over extended period of usage and it's relatively cheap and simple to take care of.

As I said, I've got my hands full. I am arranging my shopping cart for the tools at the moment (you know, a good torque wrench, bits, jacks etc.)

 

[enuff_zed]

Thanks for the warm welcome guys!

Yeah I forgot to mention, I already have the expansion tank in mind as I know it'll get fragile over extended period of usage and it's relatively cheap and simple to take care of.

As I said, I've got my hands full. I am arranging my shopping cart for the tools at the moment (you know, a good torque wrench, bits, jacks etc.)

Whereabouts are you?
Some tools you may only use once in a blue moon, so if there's a member nearby who's happy to help out it may save some initial outlay.
Main thing that springs to mind being a decent code reader.

 

[Z4ZeeGermans]

I'm currently in Grimsby. Though I am looking to move house somewhere in Suffolk soon. #!'^='!£#$! pandemic flung a spanner in all my plans...

And yeah, I downloaded some software (forgot the exact name) for that, and I have a spare laptop just fit for the occasion. All I need I'm hoping is the proper cable now.

 

[bigwinn]

I'm currently in Grimsby. Though I am looking to move house somewhere in Suffolk soon.

And yeah, I downloaded some software (forgot the exact name) for that, and I have a spare laptop just fit for the occasion. All I need I'm hoping is the proper cable now.

Ah!

Well as the better half comes from GY and we are always back there I’ll pop my hand up to help with owt if needed eh?

Plus we only live over in Lincoln so same applies- happy to help-

 

[Z4ZeeGermans]

I'm currently in Grimsby. Though I am looking to move house somewhere in Suffolk soon.

And yeah, I downloaded some software (forgot the exact name) for that, and I have a spare laptop just fit for the occasion. All I need I'm hoping is the proper cable now.

Ah!

Well as the better half comes from GY and we are always back there I’ll pop my hand up to help with owt if needed eh?

Plus we only live over in Lincoln so same applies- happy to help-

you got it mate!

 

[enuff_zed]

I'm currently in Grimsby. Though I am looking to move house somewhere in Suffolk soon.

And yeah, I downloaded some software (forgot the exact name) for that, and I have a spare laptop just fit for the occasion. All I need I'm hoping is the proper cable now.

Ah!

Well as the better half comes from GY and we are always back there I’ll pop my hand up to help with owt if needed eh?

Plus we only live over in Lincoln so same applies- happy to help-

you got it mate!

And depending where in Suffolk once you move, likewise from me.

 

[Z4ZeeGermans]

Alright, added both of you in my friends list on the forum. Cheers!

 

[Mr Tidy]

Hi and welcome to the forum.

As you posted a photo in your 2nd post I think you'll escape any attention from the photo police! :lol:

Smart looking car too.