Matt’s E85 Z4 3.0 Si (PVR’s old car)

[MattYorkshire]

Today I have changed the rear brake light for a clear one, just like found on the M cars. I think it makes the rear look a little more up to date with the LED light. I like it. Small and nimble fingers required to change them though :lol:

 

[Mr Tidy]

Looking even better Matt with the clear brake light, and I much prefer black grilles too.

I always thought the grey slats looked a bit cheap and nasty.

 

[MattYorkshire]

Looking even better Matt with the clear brake light, and I much prefer black grilles too.

I always thought the grey slats looked a bit cheap and nasty.

Yep totally agree! Small changes can and do make a big difference.

 

[pvr]

And there I was thinking I needed to upgrade to an M to get the black grill and clear rear third brake light :lol:

Car looking good Matt

 

[Mr Tidy]

Look on the bright side. The M solves the problem of misted up fog-lights and reflectors on the front bumper.

 

[pvr]

I just replaced those fogs with new ones :lol:

Agree on the reflector though, worth every penny of the M not to have that :lol:

 

[MattYorkshire]

And there I was thinking I needed to upgrade to an M to get the black grill and clear rear third brake light :lol:

Car looking good Matt

Thanks, I’m taking good care of the car. Just been for some Vpower at the local Shell. That’s all I’ll use

 

[pvr]

Yep, only had vpower in the last two years as well. Never use anything else in any of the cars.

 

[MattYorkshire]

The more I drive this car the more I love it. That N52 3 litre engine really is fantastic. Super smooth but likes to rev too.

Comparing it to my previous Z4s, all the 2 litre car, there is no comparison. It like a different car entirely.

 

[Mr Tidy]

It's good to know you are loving it, and you're right about the N52 engines being fantastic. I loved them so much in my Coupes I've had a 330i with the same engine as my daily for almost 6 years.

 

[MattYorkshire]

Hi all,

My Z4 will be going up for sale as I’ve ordered a new company car.

The highlights:

93k miles with Full service history - Detailed below:

Sept 2007 @ 0 miles
Nov 2009 @ 13,968 miles
Oct 2012 @ 31,405 miles
May 2014 @ 50,398 miles
Sept 2015 @ 65,868 miles
Oct 2017 @ 79,410 miles
Oct 2018 @ 82,420 miles
Oct 2020 @ 88,327 miles
Oct 2022 @ 91,282 miles
Jan 2025 @ 93,625 miles

3.0 litre Si
Xenon’s
Cruise control
HiFi speakers
Apple car play integration into the OEM screen
CSLs wrapped in Michelin tires
Two tone red leather seats (heated and memory)
Option to turn off passenger airbag (required for child seat)
MOT to January 2026

Other receipts detail some other bits:

Nov 23 - New anti roll bars, shock absorbers, top mounts and springs

June 23 - New rear pads, discs, handbrake cable, brake fluid, lambda sensor

March 23 - New wheels

Nov 19 - New drive shafts

Oct 17 - New DSC unit

May 21 - New battery

Recent brakes and suspension under PVRs ownership.

Open to sensible offers in the region of £7,200

Regards, Matt

 

[MattYorkshire]

Photos:

 

[enuff_zed]

Flippin' 'eck. That was quick. :roll:

 

[john-e89]

PM’d Matt.

 

[MattYorkshire]

I know! If there isn’t a buyer I’ll keep it in the garage. I’ve a Tesla already have have just ordered a new electric Mini JCW as my company car. So I’ve no ‘need’ for the Z4 at the moment. Would be a shame to let her go though.

Just drove home from work, roof down, sunshine, glorious.

 

[enuff_zed]

I know! If there isn’t a buyer I’ll keep it in the garage. I’ve a Tesla already have have just ordered a new electric Mini JCW as my company car. So I’ve no ‘need’ for the Z4 at the moment. Would be a shame to let her go though.

Just drove home from work, roof down, sunshine, glorious.

I should keep it as a back up for when someone torches your Tesla. But I guess you can't sell that now that they are worth nothing and no-one wants one.

 

[MattYorkshire]

Hahaha!!!!!

 

[Mr Tidy]

Shame you are selling so soon, but GLWTS.

Mind you it's such a stunning 3.0Si I doubt you'll need luck!

 

[Pondy]

Is that one the 'Scottish car' that Paul had?

Never been a fan of the E85 (or E86) looks TBH, but that does present very well with the CSLs, red and black seats and shiny exhaust tips (THE most important part of a car IMO).

GLWTS.

 

[MattYorkshire]

And it’s now sold. But, to a forum member which is fantastic and I know it’s going to be looked after and improved on

My last photo taken last night on a final drive. It will be missed.