Z4 Facelift or not

[007-Z4]

Ok the big question is get a facelift or not, My ZED is 2003, Maldives Blue, Beige int, Black top. I have been shopping for the parts locally and via the net---and it looks like the BMW kit will look the best and the pricing is better than the other 3rd party vendors.
At this time the BMW Aero front bumper is a given, I also think the side skirts are a must to finish the look??

Does anybody have more pictures to show this combination with front and skirts and or just front alone??

Ok now for the dumb question, do you think making this modification would hurt resale valve??

This forum rocks-------Thanks to all in advance for helping me with my new/used z4

Bob

 

[DHK]

IMHO the M bumper looks much better comparing to Aero Kit.
As far as I know any mod will hurt your resale value. I'm not sure if the genuine BMW parts will bring the value down.

 

[Ski]

I have the OEM sides and the rear but not the front, and I like the way it is..

 

[cj10jeeper]

Bob,
Interesting mod. Maybe I'll just comment on the resale value bit.

If you take a standard car and add an aerokit and side skirts then you're creating what may be perceived as a car prepped for driven hard and tweeked, track oriented or something that it is not. Perfect for your current desire and style, but one that might hurt values or at least narrow the market to an enthusiast who wants this done.

If you simply fitted a facelift OEM front on and pre facelift and changed to clear lights that would give the car a fresher 'new model'' look, but still standard and could only make it slightly more saleable than stock. Certainly would not increase value as the 'book' of age, mileage, model would hold that.

Dealers just want absolute standard at trade in - they cannot value anything else so tend to go low and cautious.

Just my opinion having done a facelift to the latter description and had offers to buy.

 

[Ski]

To answer your PM Bob, these are crap pics from last year, haven't dug her out from the winter yet, but..
Rear Aero..


Front OEM..


Sides Aero..