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Post by TMP » Sun Sep 10, 2017 8:47 am

Hey all, great forum you have here :)

So, my M2 was demoted to my weekend fun car in June with the arrival of my new daily. As a daily the M2 is awesome, but its a digital M car that tries to be analogue and its not cutting the mustard as the weekend car. Depreciation is not helping either, even now it has very limited milleage!

So I want to go back to M basics (manual, hydraulic steering, NA engine) and I think the Z4M roadster will be the sweet spot between fun and depreciation free enjoyment. Yes, I also want that warm feeling that even when I am not using it, its not pisshing cash all over the drive :D

I have read the 'what to look for' threads, so very useful. What may be usual as a sticky is a schedule example, maybe every 10k miles of things what should be replaced - like engine mounts / springs etc?

So just saying hi, and keen to hear any feedback for a possible new owner and if you know of any cherished Z4MR's up for sale. Will also post a wanted in the for sale section as well
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Post by mr wilks » Sun Sep 10, 2017 8:58 am

Certainly a plum time to buy , unusually rich pickings to suit all budgets

viewtopic.php?f=41&t=100073

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Post by srhutch » Sun Sep 10, 2017 9:46 am

You'll open a can of worms re schedule of work. Tbh follow the service schedule and the rest is opinion.

In saying that even the service schedule gets argued over :lol:
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Post by Marlon » Sun Sep 10, 2017 10:17 am

srhutch wrote: Sun Sep 10, 2017 9:46 am You'll open a can of worms re schedule of work. Tbh follow the service schedule and the rest is opinion.

In saying that even the service schedule gets argued over :lol:
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is there anything - I mean anything - that doesn't get argued over here :D
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Post by TMP » Sun Sep 10, 2017 10:48 am

mr wilks wrote: Sun Sep 10, 2017 8:58 am Certainly a plum time to buy , unusually rich pickings to suit all budgets

viewtopic.php?f=41&t=100073

viewtopic.php?f=41&t=99614

https://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds ... ry/7336194
Ooo thanks, had seeng the blue one but 90k miles and self servicing put me off.

The Silver one is lovely, especially as it has been on here with two previous owners. It would be perfect if it had the red interior. But I also assume I need to accept I may have to compromise, or wait a looooong time.

That Ph black one is new, and yeah quite a safe, Bet with bmw warranty. Black and black bores me as colour combo though. Maybe I need to think about finding a way to get red seats in somehow :D

And thoughts on this one? viewtopic.php?f=41&t=99997&p=1464008#p1464008

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Post by TMP » Sun Sep 10, 2017 10:49 am

srhutch wrote: Sun Sep 10, 2017 9:46 am You'll open a can of worms re schedule of work. Tbh follow the service schedule and the rest is opinion.

In saying that even the service schedule gets argued over :lol:
Haha really! Your car isn't for sale is it, perfect spec and colour combo :thumbsup:

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Post by Bing » Sun Sep 10, 2017 5:00 pm

TMP wrote: Sun Sep 10, 2017 10:49 am
srhutch wrote: Sun Sep 10, 2017 9:46 am You'll open a can of worms re schedule of work. Tbh follow the service schedule and the rest is opinion.

In saying that even the service schedule gets argued over :lol:
Haha really! Your car isn't for sale is it, perfect spec and colour combo :thumbsup:
You've got more chance of wrestling the throne from the Queen than getting your hands on Steve's car :lol:

Good luck with your search :thumbsup:
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Post by Angelus666 » Sun Sep 10, 2017 5:14 pm

Everything is for sale for the right price! Actually, I wonder what number people would accept to sell their car...???

OP, I've been hearing the M2 has started to hit the rocks on depreciation...what's the trade in looking like now on early cars?

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Post by Beedub » Sun Sep 10, 2017 7:00 pm

Angelus666 wrote: Sun Sep 10, 2017 5:14 pm Everything is for sale for the right price! Actually, I wonder what number people would accept to sell their car...???

OP, I've been hearing the M2 has started to hit the rocks on depreciation...what's the trade in looking like now on early cars?
Totally agree..... id sell mine if the right offer came along now, no doubt.... but theirs probably very few people that would be willing to pay what i want, hence why i t think it will be always with me.
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Post by VRSteve » Sun Sep 10, 2017 7:54 pm

Angelus666 wrote: Sun Sep 10, 2017 5:14 pm Everything is for sale for the right price! Actually, I wonder what number people would accept to sell their car...???
I'd sell mine if someone offered me reasonable money for it.
Had it 4 years now, and its the longest I've owned any car.
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Post by Pastry » Sun Sep 10, 2017 8:04 pm

VRSteve wrote: Sun Sep 10, 2017 7:54 pm
Angelus666 wrote: Sun Sep 10, 2017 5:14 pm Everything is for sale for the right price! Actually, I wonder what number people would accept to sell their car...???
I'd sell mine if someone offered me reasonable money for it.
Had it 4 years now, and its the longest I've owned any car.
I think about selling mine as sometimes I don't drive it for 2-3 weeks.... but then I drive it like today and hell no :driving: :D
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Post by VRSteve » Sun Sep 10, 2017 8:06 pm

Pastry wrote: Sun Sep 10, 2017 8:04 pm
VRSteve wrote: Sun Sep 10, 2017 7:54 pm
Angelus666 wrote: Sun Sep 10, 2017 5:14 pm Everything is for sale for the right price! Actually, I wonder what number people would accept to sell their car...???
I'd sell mine if someone offered me reasonable money for it.
Had it 4 years now, and its the longest I've owned any car.
I think about selling mine as sometimes I don't drive it for 2-3 weeks.... but then I drive it like today and hell no :driving: :D
Yeah I know what your saying, but if I sold it I'd replace it with a TVR or an SEight, so I'd not be without a toy!
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Post by srhutch » Sun Sep 10, 2017 8:44 pm

Bing wrote: Sun Sep 10, 2017 5:00 pm
TMP wrote: Sun Sep 10, 2017 10:49 am
srhutch wrote: Sun Sep 10, 2017 9:46 am You'll open a can of worms re schedule of work. Tbh follow the service schedule and the rest is opinion.

In saying that even the service schedule gets argued over :lol:
Haha really! Your car isn't for sale is it, perfect spec and colour combo :thumbsup:
You've got more chance of wrestling the throne from the Queen than getting your hands on Steve's car :lol:

Good luck with your search :thumbsup:
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Post by D4dawg » Sun Sep 10, 2017 8:46 pm

Well you say??
Haha it would have to be a damned good offer
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Post by Angelus666 » Sun Sep 10, 2017 9:50 pm

D4dawg, your car is phenomenal, a 10 year old car that's better than new...I'd be very surprised if BMW wouldn't buy that to stick in a museum somewhere....#kudos

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