Vanne's Z4///M Coupe. :D

[Vanne]

Okay, I've been on the lookout for an M coupe for a long time, and I finally tracked one down that was within my criteria. Spec/cost/service history/color and condition.

So without further adu, please allow me to introduce my latest stable mate for my little Z3..



And



Under the hood... Drool...



Inside...



leather carbon fibre throughout. And as you can see, in excellent condition..

Backside...



Need to seriously polish those pipes and expansion chamber.*
It needs a rather good wash and clean throughout, but the whole car is in excellent condition. ESP for this one as it does have a high mileage.. The 6 speed box is notchy to say the least but doesn't grind in any of the gears.. The horsepower is... Scary after jumping out of my 2.8z3. And it is sooo solid on the road, not as twitchy as my 3. Was doing 170 before I felt like I was doing 120.

The good, the engine is faultless as is the running gear. The interior is mint! The wheels are good and has new tires. The paint is in great nick, but could use a clay. The brakes are amazing.

The bad: needs a service (I knew this before buying and adjusted my offer accordingly) has a small ding in the front right guard, hardly noticeable, but annoying non-the-less. The rear side window sil rubbers should be replaced.*

Those of you that probably noticed, the export plates... Yep, got it out of Dubai and registered it yesterday in dxb.

Now I have to learn to drive a stick again, the ratios are a little closer than my old car. ; D

Cheers. Anyone have any must do maintenance info, that would be appreciated.

[elwesso]

First thing I'd do is change all the fluids. What kind of mileage is on the car? Do you have any history on the car you can post?

Looks nice, I really like the red/black interior.. Not usually a fan of red interiors, but that looks really nice!

[itdnwiwbp]

Looks nice! Welcome!

[silverfishZ4M]

I've always wanted to go to Dubai. Nice car!

[yousefnjr]

Originally Posted by silverfishZ4M

I've always wanted to go to Dubai. Nice car!

Bring money and don't go in the summer

Beautiful car OP, I'm jelly of that interior

[v3.2mc]

Originally Posted by Vanne

Has the extended leather...

am i blind...? i'm not seeing the extended leather.

very nice car! i imola, and carbon leather trim is certainly paired well with the red interior.

do you have any mods planned?

[RobMCoupe]

Hard to tell from the pics. it doesn't look like extended leather.

[a_riddler]

Very purrrdy! Welcome!

[txz4]

looks good!

just a tip, unless the rubber trim is cracked, i would try out some back to black on it before replacing. It really does make the black trim look brand new!

[ZStig]

Yeah, sorry man, thats not extended leather...

[3point0]

isn't it though? i think i can just make out stitch lines along the dash trim and on the centre tunnel trim, pics a bit wobbly so it could just be me

[SD ///M4]

Congrats on your new ride!

My car has Extended Leather and it does not have that seam on the passenger side console, right near the central locking button and just above the left passenger side seat bottom bolster, which I assume is a joint in the standard plastic trim. And the car has no carbon fiber, you might be referring to the carbon leather trim on the dash.

[dubsesd]

I have never seen an imola extended leather car. Or pictures for that matter

[3point0]

this pic (from somewhere else) shows the stitching on the normally aluminum dash trim panel that I was referring to

[3point0]

Originally Posted by dubsesd

I have never seen an imola extended leather car. Or pictures for that matter

ask you shall receive (well almost) this is a red Amarone (individual colour) extended leather

[beta]

Originally Posted by 3point0

this pic (from somewhere else) shows the stitching on the normally aluminum dash trim panel that I was referring to

That's the carbon leather dash. The M got three standard dash options: carbon leather, madeira walnut and brushed aluminum. Some countries had a few more options through the individual program.

[Nate4641]

http://www.bmwz4roadster.net/brochure/ME85-ME86.pdf

Unless if it is an individual option car, imola red leather wasn't an option for extended leather.

Great looking car though! Any plans for mods? I recommend some exhaust to let it sound how it should.

[Vanne]

Originally Posted by 3point0

this pic (from somewhere else) shows the stitching on the normally aluminum dash trim panel that I was referring to

Yep, that's the same as mine, but minus the aluminium. Ad you are all of course correct, no extended leather. My mistake.

I do have a few little mods that I am planning for her, but nothing major, my z3 has major mods and it does nothing for the resale value, not only that, but my 3's ride is pretty much track only, it's that hard. So will try to keep this as much stock as possible... Well kind off..

Mod 1 will be the short stubby antenna, and depending whee that leads, I really like the look of the deleted antenna..

I do have an issue with my window washer not working at all, there's no sound from the pump when the lever is activated, and all the blade fuses are intact..

I am also not sure if I have the headlight washers, but I do have 2 pumps in the resiviour. There are also tabs on the bumper where the headlight washers should be, but I can't pry them up.. Possibly the po has done away with them, but left the pump intact??? Or do they lock down so you cannot pry them up?

Ay idea on now to fix the washer for the windscreen? I don't care for the headlight washers, but the windscreen washer must work.

Txz4, any links to this black to back stuff your speaking of? Mine rather bad and cracked.. Any info on this would be cool.

Thanks for all the well wishes guys, great to be here, and hopefully enjoying the ride along the way.

What fluids would you guys recommend all around? Mileage wise I have 103k miles on the clock.

Fixing /removing oil slick from rear view mirror now...

Ohkay, fixed. No auto dim function, but for a hundred bucks I'd rather dim it myself. I have the same mirror on my z3, and that had the same issue.

I just ordered the bimmian 3 inch shorty rubber aerial. ; )

Cheers

[Vanne]

This is how the car came:


*DU91
*Type *M-COUPE (EUR)
*E series *E86 (M)
*Series *Z
*Type *COUPE
*Steering *LL
*Doors *2
*Engine *S54
*Displacement *3.20
*Power *252
*Drive *HECK
*Transmission *MECH
*Colour *IMOLAROT 2 (405)
*Upholstery *LEDERAUS. WALKNAPPA/IMOLAROT (LSIM)
*Options
Code
*Description (interface)
*Description (EPC)
S302A *ALARMANLAGE *Alarm system
S313A *AUSSENSPIEGELPAKET *Fold-in outside mirror
S354A *GRUENKEIL-FRONTSCHEIBE *Green windscreen, green shade band
S420A *SONNENSCHUTZVERGLASUNG *Sun protection glazing
S423A *FUSSMATTEN IN VELOURS *Floor mats, velours
S428A *WARNDREIECK *Warning triangle and first aid kit
S430A *INNEN-/AUSSENSPIEGEL AUT.ABBLENDEND *Interior/outside mirror with auto dip
S441A *RAUCHERPAKET *Smoker package
S459A *SITZVERSTELLUNG, ELEKTR.MIT MEMORY *Seat adjuster, electric, with memory
S470A *KINDERSITZBEFESTIGUNG ISOFIX *Isofix-System
S493A *ABLAGENPAKET *Storage compartment package
S4MYA *INT.LEIST. LEDER CARBONSTR. SCHWARZ *Int.trim,leather,carbon struct.,black
S508A *PARK DISTANCE CONTROL (PDC) *Park Distance Control (PDC)
S521A *REGENSENSOR *Rain sensor
S540A *GESCHWINDIGKEITSREGELUNG *Cruise control
Code
*Description (interface)
*Description (EPC)
S601A *TV-FUNKTION *TV function
S609A *NAVIGATIONSSYSTEM PROFESSIONAL *Navigation system Professional
S612A *BMW ASSIST *BMW Assist
S620A *SPRACHEINGABESYSTEM *Voice control
S633A *HANDY VORB. BUSINESS/BLUETOOTH-SCH. *Preparation, mobile phone, Business
S672A *CD WECHSLER 6-FACH *CD changer for 6 CDs
S677A *HIFI SYSTEM PROFESSIONAL *HiFi System Professional DSP
L822A *GOLF-AUSFUEHRUNG *GULF VERSION
S845A *AKUSTISCHE GURTWARNUNG *Acoustic belt warning
S853A *SPRACHVERSION ENGLISCH *Language version English
S861A *AENDERUNG CODIERDATENSATZ *Data record without EOBD
S864A *SERVICE KONTAKT-FLYER UEBERSEE *Retailer Directory Overseas
S876A *FUNKFREQUENZ 315 MHZ *Radio frequency 315 MHz
S880A *ENGLISCH / BORDLITERATUR *On-board vehicle literature English
S887A *ARABISCH / BORDLITERATUR *On-board vehicle literature Arabic
Code
*Description (interface)
*Description (EPC)
S8SMA *FAHRGESTELLNUMMER,V.AUSSEN SICHTBAR *Car ident. number visible from outside
S8SXA *PROVIDERSTEUERUNG TELEMATIK 1 *Prov.assignm.for Telematic/Online serv.
S925A *VERSANDSCHUTZPAKET *Transport protection package
S983A *MODELLJAHR EXPORT *Dummy-SALAPA
S9AAA *AUSSENHAUTSCHUTZ *Outer skin protection
*Standard equipment
Code
*Description (interface)
*Description (EPC)
S249A *MULITFUNKTION FUER LENKRAD *Multifunction f steering wheel
S4AAA *DACHHIMMEL ANTHRAZIT *Headlining anthracite
S502A *SCHEINWERFER-WASCHANLAGE *Headlight cleaning system
S522A *XENON-LICHT *Xenon Light
S534A *KLIMAAUTOMATIK *Automatic air conditioning
S548A *KILOMETERTACHO *Kilometer-calibrated speedometer
S710A *M LEDERLENKRAD *M leather steering wheel
S711A *M SPORTSITZE FUER FAHRER/BEIFAHRER *M Sports seats


It does mention leather, but I think it's referring to the dash.

[silverfishZ4M]

when you say rear side window sill rubbers what exactly do you mean? do you mean the vertical ones? what's wrong with them?

[Vanne]

Nope the horizontal ones from the small triangle windows in the back.. The fully cracked and deteriorated...

[silverfishZ4M]

i have bad news for you, BMW said you can't buy just the rubbers as they are attached to the window. You have to buy the whole window and it's somewhere around $250 (?)