Hi From a Newbie

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Hello Z4 forum peeps. I have just agreed to buy an '04 Z4 3 litre. Gotta wait a week to collect it so thought I would introduce myself on here and ask what should I look out for when I get it? what upgrades are available (if needed) all things a newbie should know really.

Very ta,

Phil
 
Hi & Welcome :thumbsup:

First thing is if it has run flat tyres, ditch them ASAP, that transforms the car, as for upgrades, some of that depends what extras the car already has on it.

Certainly having the weather for it :D
 
Hi and welcome - 3.0 good buy :thumbsup: .... but is it the E85 roadster or the E86 coupe? ....... and you know we expect to see photos when you get it - or better still from the viewing
 
Hi and welcome.

Looking forward to the pics almost as much as you are looking forward to collecting the car! :)
 
Welcome to the forum OP. :thumbsup:

If your car is an 04 plate it will be an E85 - the Coupe didn't go on sale until 2006.

Everyone seems to recommend swapping to non-runflat tyres, if that hasn't already been done.

It's also well worth getting the roof motor moved into the boot, because where BMW put them they just get drowned by the roof drains. :roll: There are 4 or 5 forum members around the country who can do this for you for sensible money (I believe new motors cost loads).

Other than that all you need to do is enjoy it - and post some photos!
 
Hi & welcome.
'04 E85 roadster is a great value little car these days. Bought mine last year & can't fault her, such fun :driving:. I did have to have the roof motor resurrected & moved to the boot though. So much cheaper than the stealers though thanks to the help & advice available on here :thumbsup: .
Good luck with your new car & don't forget the photos. They are compulsory on here :D .
 
Mr Tidy said:
If your car is an 04 plate it will be an E85 - the Coupe didn't go on sale until 2006.
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and that's why I like this site - you learning something every day!
 
Hi and welcome aboard :thumbsup:
Take a look at this link may be of help - https://z4-forum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=21281#p300458
 
Wow, thanks for all the useful replies guys. The checklist by Taz is great. I will post pics up when I get it but I do know that the car is fitted with non run flats already, plus, the hood motor has been relocated to the boot.

This might be daft question, bear with me as i’m Only a newbie:roll:
Is there a hardtop available on the market for the convertible Z4?

Finally, any members on here live in Bucks, Oxon or South Northants? Wouldn’t mind a meet-up at some point this summer.
Cheers for now,

Phil
 
Squadron Leader said:
Is there a hardtop available on the market for the convertible Z4?
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There certainly is, it was a BMW option. While they crop up for sale on here from time to time, they tend to be priced no lower than £700! :roll: Which suggests they are rather popular. :lol:
 
Welcome to the forum, I live near High Wycombe, sounds like you are at the top of the county. Don't forget the photos, it's the law :wink:
 
Hi everyone. Finally got my Z home on Sunday and gave her a wash today before it got too hot - so as requested, here is a pic. I have to say, I love it. What a beast :P
 

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