Z4M Roadster - Low Mileage

[AndyT]

—UPDATE— finally got one

I’m still looking to purchase a low mileage Z4M Roadster with good history, although ive realised I’ll have to be more open on colours and specs than initially hoped. I was originally looking for one without the sat nav screen (as prefer the cleaner look) but with the upgraded stereo (speakers behind the seats etc) but not an issue, also didn’t want black but open to anything really, it’s the condition and history I’m most focused on.

I’ve had 2 e85 2.5 and a g29 M40i First Edition, but yet to have the full M experience and it’s an itch I’ve just got to scratch.

If anyone’s considering selling their pride and joy, let me know. I’m looking for the right one as would like to think it could be a keeper.

 

[Anakin]

Mine will be listed very soon, still working on the add/price and I need some photos.

E85 Z4M
Monaco Blue
43810 miles
Condition is excellent - the car has been garaged for most of its life and no expense spared on maintenance.
5 owners Im the 6th

E85 Z4M service history

Pre-delivery check
Running-in Check 1508 miles 10/05/06
Oil service 9100 miles 24/04/2007
Oil service 19162 miles 03/03/2008
Sold as BMW approved used 26039 miles 27/05/2011
Oil service 31227 miles 29/12/11
Inspection II 36981 miles 02/06/2014
Oil service 39059 09/07/2016
Inspection I 41773 07/06/2018
Oil Service 43316 miles 19/08/2020

Factory Spec
S230A EU Package, S302A Alarm System,S380A Hardtop-perp,S387A Wind deflector,S399A Softtop,electomech all-autom.S423A Floormats, S428A Warnings Triangle,S431interior mirror automatic-dip,S441A Smoker Package,S459A Seat Adjust,eletric, with mem, S494A Seat heating, S4MYA Int.Trim,leather,carbon struct,black, S521A rain sensor, S692A BMW 6 CD, L812AEngland/Irland version, S249A Multifunction steering wheel,S502A Headlightcleaning, S522A Xenon Lights, S534AAutomatic air con, S550A On-Board Computer, S662A Radio BMW Business CD, S710A M leather Steeringwheel, S711A M sport Seats, S785A White indicator lights, S853A English language version.

Brand New Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSports all round
Mot is until 27/082021

Bought it from a owner on here in oct '16

asking price £16500
feel free to ask me any questions ...

 

[AMC]

Interested

 

[Mr Tidy]

Don't know if this might fit the bill:- https://z4-forum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=41&t=128875

 

[AndyT]

Thanks, I’d just been looking at that one but slightly put off by the 5+ owners even though the other aspects seem good.

 

[Mr Tidy]

I wouldn't be too put off by 5 previous keepers in nearly 15 years - mine has had 7!

The earliest Z4Ms are 15 years old and the latest are almost 13 - in my 20s/30s I never had a car more than 2 years because there was always a desire for that next latest/greatest option. :lol:

And a change in circumstances like parenthood, new dog or longer commute doesn't always fit in with Z4 ownership!

 

[srhutch]

Thanks, I’d just been looking at that one but slightly put off by the 5+ owners even though the other aspects seem good.

You will struggle to find many with very few owners. I’m the 4th on mine and I’ve had it ten years nearly.

Also if you want DSP then most will come with Nav.

What do you class as low mileage?

 

[AndyT]

Thanks, I’d just been looking at that one but slightly put off by the 5+ owners even though the other aspects seem good.

You will struggle to find many with very few owners. I’m the 4th on mine and I’ve had it ten years nearly.

Also if you want DSP then most will come with Nav.

What do you class as low mileage?

Circa 40k or below ideally, and to be fair one like yours with a number of owners but where the last owner has had it 10 years so is a great as you as the current owner knows how it’s been looked after and a good chunk of the history.

Problem I have is I found one just before lockdown that had 1 previous owner and last owner for 14 years, not a single advisory on any mot and was mint, but COVID hit and played it safe and didn’t go through with it as everything at the time was uncertain, regret it now.

 

[AndyT]

I wouldn't be too put off by 5 previous keepers in nearly 15 years - mine has had 7!

The earliest Z4Ms are 15 years old and the latest are almost 13 - in my 20s/30s I never had a car more than 2 years because there was always a desire for that next latest/greatest option. :lol:

And a change in circumstances like parenthood, new dog or longer commute doesn't always fit in with Z4 ownership!

I do know as I struggle to keep 6 months even now never mind when in 20s, to fair it was about a year back then .

I think it’s because in my eyes I’d like this to be a keeper which I’ve not really contemplated before and as a weekend/special car so trying to drop on a good one while I can as they’re only going to get rarer and more expensive a good low mileage one.

I’ve seen one with 5k on it but extremely high price and I do want to drive it not just lock it away.

 

[tiglon]

Ultra-low mileage on a 15 year old car might give you more problems than one with 40k+. Cars like to be driven, so unless you're looking for something to put in storage as an investment (which clearly you're not) I would be wary of something that old with up to 20/30k on the clock.

Disclaimer: I know nothing about cars.

 

[AndyT]

I’m still looking to purchase a low mileage Z4M Roadster with good history, although ive realised I’ll have to be more open on colours and specs than initially hoped. I was originally looking for one without the sat nav screen (as prefer the cleaner look) but with the upgraded stereo (speakers behind the seats etc) but not an issue, also didn’t want black but open to anything really, it’s the condition and history I’m most focused on.

I’ve had 2 e85 2.5 and a g29 M40i First Edition, but yet to have the full M experience and it’s an itch I’ve just got to scratch.

If anyone’s considering selling their pride and joy, let me know.

Please message if you’re considering selling, I believe I have a healthy budget and willing to pay a premium for the right example (within reason), the funds are available so please get in touch.

Andy

 

[AndyT]

Well after a 480 mile round trip I’m now the proud owner of a 2007 Z4MR with 46k miles on the clock. Quite a bit higher miles than I was originally after but with full BMW service history at regular intervals (not like the majority of low mileage examples) and really good condition I couldn’t turn it down.

 

[Mr Tidy]

Well after a 480 mile round trip I’m now the proud owner of a 2007 Z4MR with 46k miles on the clock. Quite a bit higher miles than I was originally after but with full BMW service history at regular intervals (not like the majority of low mileage examples) and really good condition I couldn’t turn it down.

Great news Andy, that looks great.

Enjoy scratching that "M" itch - I still am. :lol:

 

[Ole gits rule]

Does indeed look very nice

 

[tomscott]

Looks lovely congrats welcome to the club

46k for a 14 year old car is like 3.2k a year so its not exactly high.... the lower it is the more likely its short little journeys and they don't do these much good really.

 

[AndyT]

Looks lovely congrats welcome to the club

46k for a 14 year old car is like 3.2k a year so its not exactly high.... the lower it is the more likely its short little journeys and they don't do these much good really.

To top it off, was an approved used in 2013 and has had fully comprehensive BMW warranty extended ever since, runs up until June next year