John32 Posted November 27, 2005 Report Share Posted November 27, 2005 Well less that 1 week of Z4 ownership and some "generous and giving person" has keyed it. Lost for words Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorburn Posted November 28, 2005 Report Share Posted November 28, 2005 Thats terrible Hope it isn't too hard to get sorted out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewNiceMrMe Posted November 28, 2005 Report Share Posted November 28, 2005 Horrible news John. Sorry to hear that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s4_sat Posted November 28, 2005 Report Share Posted November 28, 2005 well at least they gave you about a week, my car got done on the night i got it delivered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil330 Posted December 2, 2005 Report Share Posted December 2, 2005 Crikey thats awful, where u guys live? No garage? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al_H Posted December 2, 2005 Report Share Posted December 2, 2005 thats why i like the S4 discreet, someone who knows nothing about cars would just think it was an Audi estate. Still i like having a gated private gravel drive with secure garage, also at work we have a secure car park for the staff cars. maybe its just the token that comes with owning a BMW No offence intended i do like BMW's, the M models are to die for! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John32 Posted December 3, 2005 Author Report Share Posted December 3, 2005 Fairly sure it did not happen at home or work but still Spoilt the 1st week, but the second has gone without a hitch and the smile is growing. Will have to try and write a 'mini' review soon - but the bottom line is John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewNiceMrMe Posted December 6, 2005 Report Share Posted December 6, 2005 John, out of interest did your dealers tell you of the new Z4 coming out? I just wondered if they'd said something to you when you ordered yours. It arrives in the UK in the Spring and I wondered if you'd known about it. I know dealers were offering good deals on outgoing Z4's because of the forthcoming replacement but didn't know if this had been a consideration when you bought yours. Here is the full detail: Engines Topping the new range is the Z4 3.0si, featuring BMW’s innovative magnesium alloy in-line six-cylinder engine. Featuring Valvetronic valve lift and VANOS valve timing, the Z4 3.0si develops 265hp at 6,600rpm and 315Nm of torque at 2,750rpm. These impressive statistics help power the car from zero to 62mph in 5.7 seconds and, if left unchecked, continues to a maximum electronically limited top speed of 155mph. However, these levels of performance aren’t at the expense of economy, with the 3.0si delivering 32.8mpg over the combined cycle. Two in-line six-cylinder 2.5-litre variants will be offered – the Z4 2.5si and 2.5i. Based on the same engine, but differentiated by output, the 2.5si offers 218hp and 250Nm of torque from its 2,497cc powerplant. This gives the power to sprint from standstill to 62mph in 6.5 seconds and on to a top speed of 149mph, while still delivering 33.6mpg on the combined cycle. By contrast, the 2.5i delivers 177hp and 230Nm of torque. The only engine carried over from the out-going range is the four-cylinder Z4 2.0i that was launched in April 2005. Produced at BMW’s Hams Hall plant near Coventry, the 1,995cc engine features BMW’s Valvetronic and VANOS technologies to develop 150hp at 6,200rpm and 200Nm of torque at 3,600rpm. The lighter weight of this engine helps deliver sharp performance, with the Z4 2.0i dispatching the zero to 62mph sprint in 8.2 seconds before hitting a top speed of 137mph. Transmission Like the Z4 M Roadster, all new Z4 models come as standard with a six-speed gearbox. Alternatively, customers purchasing 2.5si and 3.0si models can specify a six-speed automatic gearbox which, for the first time, features paddles on the rear of the steering wheel to select the appropriate gear manually. Sport models Sport models are available to enhance the ‘standard’ Z4 line-up, featuring 18-inch M double spoke or optional composite alloy wheel, M Sports seats covered in Active Sports leather upholstery, three-spoke M leather steering wheel and M Sports suspension. Sport models will add further appeal to those demanding a particularly sporting drive. Design At launch in 2003, the BMW Z4 instantly became one of the company’s most distinctive designs. This design positioned the car as much more of a driver’s car dynamically than the Z3 it replaced. This performance focus remains, with subtle enhancements rather than wholesale changes. From the front, the shoulder line extends all the way to the front air dam rather than stopping at the bonnet edge, a wider air intake dominates the lower valance and the kidney grille receives minor changes. Additionally, the headlights have been re-designed and now include corona light rings as standard on all cars specified with xenon lamps (standard on M Roadster models). From the side, US-style side reflectors are integrated into the front wheel arches that also house new alloy wheel designs. From the rear, all-new tail lamps feature Z8-style horizontal light conductor rods and BMW’s Brake Force Display braking system while a second spoiler lip adorns the rear air dam. Finally, all Z4 Roadster models feature a new colour choice including Monaco Blue, Flamenco Red, Silver Grey and Deep Green. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John32 Posted December 6, 2005 Author Report Share Posted December 6, 2005 Dealer knew less than me about the new models the power of the internet Read the news about it over on z4um a while back in amongst the rush of people signing up for Z4M's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MOSE Posted December 6, 2005 Report Share Posted December 6, 2005 Sad thing about all of this is that if you caught the person who did it and KEYED them across the face, you would get prosecuted. Justice in this country STINKS! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewNiceMrMe Posted December 6, 2005 Report Share Posted December 6, 2005 Talking of which, I've been offered first refusal on my dealers Z4M before it is specced. £42k for 343bhp in a Z4....thats a lot of money but for a lot of power! A Z4 with an M3 engine......oucccccccccch! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John32 Posted December 6, 2005 Author Report Share Posted December 6, 2005 I have got over the pain now and enjoying having a drivers car again. Looking into having the scratch sorted and a 'lifeshine' type treatment applied at the mo. On that front I have to say that the preperation of the car was laughable from BMW including waxing bugs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John32 Posted December 6, 2005 Author Report Share Posted December 6, 2005 [ QUOTE ] A Z4 with an M3 engine......oucccccccccch! [/ QUOTE ] It also sounds like the 'M' boys have taken all that is bad with the Z4 and sorted it.... Unlike the ‘standard’ Z4 that uses an electromechanical steering system, the new Z4 M Roadster uses a hydraulic power assistance system. The ‘standard’ car also uses Run-flat tyres as opposed to the M Roadster’s non-Run-Flat items - both features that M, as a separate division, believes give the car its own ‘M’ character. These features are reinforced by BMW M’s floating compound high-performance braking system, originally conceived for the BMW M3 CSL, resulting in a 62mph to zero stopping distance of just 34 metres. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbomz3 Posted December 11, 2005 Report Share Posted December 11, 2005 That's shocking matey , can't say as i'm shocked though , as of the 3rd of october i don't come on here or my usual haunts anymore , some scumbag as relieved me of my pride and joy , not to mention my hard earned . Yes the thieving git/s stole my m roadster , i'm gutted , they left me my '93 cavalier , thanks a bunch . A very tearful JJ . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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