Purchasing advice, please

[lfyost1]

Hello,
I'm looking at options regarding picking up an M roadster. Being new to this brand and quest I have many questions. I'm viewing available 2006 and 2007 models available in the U.S.
Wondering how important is seeking a vehicle with the 'sport' package, or the 'premium' package? Does the 'premium' package include the suspension and other features or the 'sport' package?
This will be a pleasure driving car for my wife and I.
I'll very much appreciate replies and any further recommendations.
Thank you.

 

[Jembo]

Let me just check - are you talking about a badged up ‘M sport’ model from any era or the 3.2 343 ponied manual produced between 06-08?

If it’s the former, just remember the more goodies you pay for at the beginning, the happier she’ll (& u) will be and the easier it’ll be come time to sell... if it’s the latter suggest unless your Mrs has family Michelle Mouton or Sabine Schmitz blood in her veins, pick a different toy

 

[lfyost1]

Most of the ones I'm seeing available have a 3.2 L in the specs.

 

[Ole gits rule]

Most of the ones I'm seeing available have a 3.2 L in the specs.

That the full blooded M model - make sure she is happy to drive it, it is pretty powerful

 

[lfyost1]

She would be the passenger.
I appreciate the cautionary advice.
Most of the recreational cars I've had have been British... a few MGs,TRs, and an XKE series II. I've ridden in a Z4, but not been behind the wheel yet. I'm seeing that the M series hold their value better than the standard models.
I had been seeking a Honda S2000 but at 6'+ I don't fit well.

 

[Ole gits rule]

Msport cars are normal engined with a trim upgrade - "M" cars are a totally different beast - go buy and enjoy the ride, you may surprise a few with the power at the traffic light gran prix

 

[lfyost1]

We live very rural and it's a full half hour drive to find a stoplight!

 

[mmm-five]

If it’s a proper Z4M then there is no such thing as a ‘sport’ or ‘premium’ package.

They all came as standard with the sport seats, M-specific suspension, double-crease bonnet/hood, 340mm front brakes, etc, etc.

The only differences between them will be customer options fitted when purchased, or retro-fitted since…be that extended/individual leather, pro hi-if/nav, hard top, coil-over suspension, carbon airbox, louder exhaust.

 

[Ole gits rule]

We live very rural and it's a full half hour drive to find a stoplight!

Well you may scare a few combines and the odd pickup

 

[lfyost1]

The dealer descriptions contain those phrases (Sport - Premium) and there's a website that lists features by those names, so I'm a bit confused.

 

[lfyost1]

The web site I've been looking at :
https://www.carfax.com/Used-BMW-Z4M_w67

 

[Ole gits rule]

I am no expert on the e85 but surely most of those sport and premium items would be standard on an M and things like sport button / alloys / AC / Charcoal filter / OB computer / power roof were on every Z4

 

[Argyll Andy]

I am no expert on the e85 but surely most of those sport and premium items would be standard on an M and things like sport button / alloys / AC / Charcoal filter / OB computer / power roof were on every Z4

Also didn’t think an M could run 17’ wheels because of the size of the brakes. Also didn’t think keyless entry was available on them either but like you I’m no expert on them

 

[Mr Tidy]

Hi and welcome to the forum anyway.

But I'm a bit confused by those screen shots. :?

Mainly because the 2006/07 Z4M cars all had staggered 18" alloy wheels as standard, 8J fronts and 9J rears. They all had heated mirrors and leather M-Sport seats, plus the Roadsters all had a power top. But as far as I know keyless entry was never available, even as an option although heated seats were optional.

I think those option packages might refer to the later post 2009 E89 Z4 somehow.

But the Carfax site wouldn't accept my VIN - probably because mine is a UK car!

 

[mmm-five]

Sounds more like a non-M roadster spec sheet - as the sport button does bugger all to the hydraulic steering on an M.

 

[Ole gits rule]

I am no expert on the e85 but surely most of those sport and premium items would be standard on an M and things like sport button / alloys / AC / Charcoal filter / OB computer / power roof were on every Z4

Also didn’t think an M could run 17’ wheels because of the size of the brakes. Also didn’t think keyless entry was available on them either but like you I’m no expert on them

Maybe the OP needs to post a link to the actual car he is looking to buy which will give a few of the wiser ones something to gauge their comments on

 

[lfyost1]

Sorry for the delay. It is a holiday in the States to commemorate the battle fallen.
Here are some links to the adverts that I am following:
https://www.carfax.com/vehicle/5UMBT93596LE89516
https://www.carfax.com/vehicle/5UMBT93526LE89504
https://www.carfax.com/vehicle/5UMBT93536LY52583
https://www.carfax.com/vehicle/5UMBT93587LY52970
https://www.carfax.com/vehicle/5UMBT93526LE89731

These links should be adequate to provide the information alluded to.
If not, please advise.

 

[mmm-five]

Is it Carfax telling you about these 'specifications' or is it the dealer/seller advert providing these 'specifications'?

You've still not actually provided links to the adverts, and I believe Carfax is a car history checking site, not a sales platform (something equivalent to HPI/Parkers in the UK) where a Carfax subscription is required to use your links?

All I can tell from the VIN numbers is that they're Z4Ms - the rest of the spec is either 'fluff' by the dealer - or simply the way Carfax displays it's information...as we've already said that a lot of these 'premium' and 'sport' items are standard fit.

Here are the build sheets of those you've posted, so you can see what sort of things the Z4M usually has - but remember the options listed here include items that are completely standard on all Z4Ms:
5UMBT93596LE89516
5UMBT93526LE89504
5UMBT93536LY52583
5UMBT93587LY52970
5UMBT93526LE89731

 

[lfyost1]

Carfax is now a sales platform. A major one. There are dealer website links on each listing.
I continue to appreciate all the comments and insights.
Layne

 

[Argyll Andy]

Carfax is now a sales platform. A major one. There are dealer website links on each listing.
I continue to appreciate all the comments and insights.
Layne

Hi Layne, when we click on any of your links it takes us to the following screen, nothing else, they’re all the same