New Member - buying a Z4 Coupe
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raymond.harper
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I used to carry mine around in the glovebox, Ancel BM700, easily plugged in to see faults that don't trigger a warning light. The Z4 has a very complex electrical system, 31 modules, so you do need a scanner to check what is going wrong. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d1xggdQA2sEGaznod said:Fred Smith said:
My dealings with Heel & Toe motors have been good to excellent so far. I'll only know how good they really are if something goes wrong I guess. Fingers crossed.
raymond.harper
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Many happy hours spent going through the menus!Zedebee said:
North West Surrey
Good to know you enjoyed a long drive home, even on the M25!
I was surprised how economical they are for the performance you get after I bought my first one. Mine averaged about 33mpg over the 5 years I had them.
If you do manage to design an improved cup-holder I'm sure quite a few of us would be interested in having them - one of mine broke a couple of years ago.
A forum member compiled a detailed database of 3.0Si and M models and based on that it looks like only 12 Titan Silver manual Coupes with Estoril Blue Bi-Colour seats and brushed aluminium trim came to the UK.
Here's a link if you fancy whiling away some time:- http://perso.numericable.fr/tonyz4c/index30si.html
I was surprised how economical they are for the performance you get after I bought my first one. Mine averaged about 33mpg over the 5 years I had them.
If you do manage to design an improved cup-holder I'm sure quite a few of us would be interested in having them - one of mine broke a couple of years ago.
A forum member compiled a detailed database of 3.0Si and M models and based on that it looks like only 12 Titan Silver manual Coupes with Estoril Blue Bi-Colour seats and brushed aluminium trim came to the UK.
Here's a link if you fancy whiling away some time:- http://perso.numericable.fr/tonyz4c/index30si.html
At the summit of the picturesque fens
Absolute rubbish. That is NOT the way the car trade (IME) works in the modern era.Fred Smith said:
The car trade has nearly as bad a reputation as builders. It's been like that for decades. They try and 'look good' from reviews but they don't really care.
They buy them in and sell them for as much profit as they can, hoping there is no come-back. If there is, they generally try their best to wriggle out of any responsibility, or point people to the (waste of time) 3rd party warranties that most include as a nod to the 'peace of mind' nonsense. There is no such thing as 'prepping a car for sale' anymore. Unless you include putting the cheapest tyres on they can find to make it roadworthy if needed and giving it a wash.
Oh and BTW, I have owned a business for 33 years. I have never had a genuine complaint, as I care about what I do. I have never met a car salesman who cares about the cars they sell; ever.
Z450 said:
That seems more representative.
Pondew... sorry you have had such a bad experience.
I've had the (according to the forum in general) dreaded ABS, TCS and Handbrake warning lights come on this morning along with a nice beep!!!
This looks like a common issue relating to reluctor rings and ABS units! I did somehow manage to park up last night without putting on the handbrake
Good job it was on a reasonably level drive! I'll see if they are back on later when I drive home.
This looks like a common issue relating to reluctor rings and ABS units! I did somehow manage to park up last night without putting on the handbrake
Good job it was on a reasonably level drive! I'll see if they are back on later when I drive home.raymond.harper
Senior member
You can carry the reader in your glove box so when you get a problem it will tell you what is wrong. The electronics in a BMW are very complicated! https://www.amazon.co.uk/Creator-Battery-Registration-Scanner-Diagnostic/dp/B0BZRDWHS5/ref=sr_1_5_sspa?crid=2DC3DOYAIHLHN&keywords=creator+410&qid=1739192681&sprefix=creator+410%2Caps%2C117&sr=8-5-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9tdGY&psc=1Gaznod said:
Gaznod said:
Two days! I rest my case about dealers and their lack of care when selling used cars.Gaznod said:
BTW, my inputs in this thread are not intended to be personal to you! I just HATE car dealers nearly as much as I HATE estate agents.
Z450 said:
Agreed. Ideally a dealer would be incredibly careful to ensure as much as possible is checked and resolved before sale, but (1) it is a 16 year old car, or older, and there will always be things go wrong, and (2) as you say, it is ALL about how issues are dealt with.
Pondrew said:BTW, my inputs in this thread are not intended to be personal to you! I just HATE car dealers nearly as much as I HATE estate agents.
I'm generally not keen on them either. The warnings have not been back since so I'm hoping all is ok. I managed to get the Bluetooth hooked up so I can make and receive calls now. Only required me to dismantle the entire back end interior to get the passkey, but we got there in the end.