M Differences???

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ZERO

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Hi guys.

I have a lovely 2.0 e85. My boss is jealous and is looking at getting a Z4 himself. He's looking at one locally, it's not on the interweb so I haven't seen anything about it.

He's said it's a Z4M. Similar age as my 07. And has 380bhp.

I've been looking through the FAQ on here, there's the BMW info packs for all the models except the Z4M. All I can see is that it should have a 3.2 engine.

What are the main differences please? What should I tell him to look for, to make sure he's not just buying a 3.0 with a few M stickers on!? He's really not technically minded, and I don't want him to get ripped off.

Thanks
 
Hi guys.

I've put this on the M specific section but figured I may get more replies here as it's a bigger area.

I have a lovely 2.0 e85. My boss is jealous and is looking at getting a Z4 himself. He's looking at one locally, it's not on the interweb so I haven't seen anything about it.

He's said it's a Z4M. Similar age as my 07. And has 380bhp.

I've been looking through the FAQ on here, there's the BMW info packs for all the models except the Z4M. All I can see is that it should have a 3.2 engine.

What are the main differences please? What should I tell him to look for, to make sure he's not just buying a 3.0 with a few M stickers on!? He's really not technically minded, and I don't want him to get ripped off.

Thanks
 
Hmm, the M cars don't have 380hp-it's more like 335ish? How much is the car priced at? 4 tailpipes at the back, 6 throttle bodies, floating discs, seats with no seams on the side bolsters.
Someone with an M will add to this list. I think your mate needs to take someone with him :thumbsup:
Rob
 
It won't have 380hp unless it's been quite heavily modded

In terms of things to look for to check it's an M....Four exhausts is always a good start and having the correct 3.2 S54 engine
 
You could try typing the registration number and make into this site:

https://vehicleenquiry.service.gov.uk/ViewVehicle

If you want to know what it should come back with, you can use my Reg no: P50RMR (which is an M Roadster).

If the boss gets an M, then you will have to as well!
 
Thanks.

A good few things to look for. Using the reg is a great idea, even putting it into Confused.com should state if it's an M. I didn't think of that.

Yorkie - That made me laugh. That's the reason I can't afford an M, and have settled for the 2.0. That and the increase in tax and insurance.

I did think 380bhp was far too high. I thought it would have been around the 330 mark. Sales guys will say anything for a sale won't they!
 
ZERO said:
A good few things to look for. Using the reg is a great idea, even putting it into Confused.com should state if it's an M. I didn't think of that.
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Or just use the EuroCarParts reg/car finder.

ZERO said:
I did think 380bhp was far too high. I thought it would have been around the 330 mark. Sales guys will say anything for a sale won't they!
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Some people believe all the hype from the aftermarket companies, and will add the 10bhp from the exhaust, to the 10bhp from the filter, to the 10bhp from the intake, to the 10bhp from the chip = 40bhp additional.
 
A simple and obvious feature is the two raised creases down the bonnet ZERO - though it's not unknown for folk to fit M front ends on their Zeds I think a bonnet change isn't that common.
 
ZERO said:
Hi guys.

I have a lovely 2.0 e85. My boss is jealous and is looking at getting a Z4 himself. He's looking at one locally, it's not on the interweb so I haven't seen anything about it.

He's said it's a Z4M. Similar age as my 07. And has 380bhp.

I've been looking through the FAQ on here, there's the BMW info packs for all the models except the Z4M. All I can see is that it should have a 3.2 engine.

What are the main differences please? What should I tell him to look for, to make sure he's not just buying a 3.0 with a few M stickers on!? He's really not technically minded, and I don't want him to get ripped off.

Thanks
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338bhp S54 engine
LSD
Hydraulic steering
Different brakes, suspension, axles, bonnet, front bumper, rear bumper, diffusers, twin back boxes, dials, wheels.
All came with Xenons, electric memory seats.

Lots of info here;
http://www.bmwmregistry.com/model_faq.php?id=23
http://www.bmwmregistry.com/model_faq.php?id=24
 
Make sure it's had the running in service at 1200+/- 600 miles, then oil and brake fluid every 2 years max if it hasn't hit the Inspection indicators :driving:
 
LostBoy_84 said:
ZERO said:
Hi guys.

I have a lovely 2.0 e85. My boss is jealous and is looking at getting a Z4 himself. He's looking at one locally, it's not on the interweb so I haven't seen anything about it.

He's said it's a Z4M. Similar age as my 07. And has 380bhp.

I've been looking through the FAQ on here, there's the BMW info packs for all the models except the Z4M. All I can see is that it should have a 3.2 engine.

What are the main differences please? What should I tell him to look for, to make sure he's not just buying a 3.0 with a few M stickers on!? He's really not technically minded, and I don't want him to get ripped off.

Thanks
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338bhp S54 engine
LSD
Hydraulic steering
Different brakes, suspension, axles, bonnet, front bumper, rear bumper, diffusers, twin back boxes, dials, wheels.
All came with Xenons, electric memory seats.
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Quite different from the 2ltr.

As above. Plus
None runflats
225/45r18 front
255/40r18 rear

The more obvious visual signs...
Bonnet Creases. Brake cooling ducts in front bumper, 4x exuast pipes.
Drilled CLS Brake disks. Though if it's modded to 380bhp then the brakes should have been upped too.
Lift the bonnet and you should see a cherished shiny engine under there. The bright work is a joy to look after and look at on the N54.
And of course it's covered in little ///M badges. 8)

(Like a 1 series ///M Sport :cry:)
 
monkadill said:
Yorkie Z said:
Drive it for ten minutes. If it runs out of fuel it's an M :thumbsup:
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Drive for 10 minutes, never will you go back to the standard Z :evil:
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The names are actually an ancient Mayan code that respresents the reaction they elicit. Simply multiply the last letter in the name by the number:

Z4 = ZZZZ
Z4M = MMMM

Dan Brown eat your heart out. I got dem code breaking skillz...
 
Most has been covered to be fair
A quick one is pop boot and see if has a box in top right for battery due top twin boxes..

Bonnet as said as v expensive mod
And a very very very simple one
Put lights on
M dials are lit up in white all others orange:)
M in there as well on odo:)
Plus next to a standard z4 M actually sits higher
Until lowered;)
 
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