Surprise for the wife

HANDSOME BOB · 03-24-2013, 05:33 PM

Evening fellas,

Ive just bought the wife a 2.0 M Sport.

They have got one enroute to the uk should be here in two wks,Had a great deal on it to.

However ive just noticed they are given it a face lift can anyone tell me if it will be the face lift model..It was built in feb.

Dealer told me its the new model as it comes with dab radio standard

Are there any major changes incase its the older model.

cheers

This is not her car,But this is what shes lookin for minus the splitter..But she wants black alloys.Your thoughts would be great.!!!

Rafale · 03-24-2013, 11:35 PM

The facelift is on the 2014 models. Just check the model year.

VailM3 · 03-25-2013, 12:38 AM

black wheels are so 2002. Dont do it as it tacky and tasteless. 2014 models should be sometime in early summer. May-June

supersebbo · 03-25-2013, 04:23 AM

AFAIK the facelift models begin manufacture in April so if yours in already on the way then it will likely not have the facelift.

But honestly - I wouldn't worry, the facelift is so incredibly minor (new headlights and new side gills) that you will barely notice, and if it was a dealbreaker, you can retrofit the lights, the gills might be slightly harder with the indicator lighting, but not impossible.

VailM3 · 03-25-2013, 04:33 AM

agreed, since its on the way and you got a "good deal" is 100% sure a pre-facelift. As seb states, if you want similar look you can swap out the bulbs for halos quite easily. Side markers I have yet to see someone do this or the part offered. Much like the one you are picking up I my Z4 is also white and the indicators mesh well on a white car.

Note that car in your pic also has either m-performance grills or carbon fiber ones. stock will have a chrome ring on them.

SchweiZ4 · 03-25-2013, 10:03 AM

Lucky wife ..

HANDSOME BOB · 03-25-2013, 12:26 PM

Thanks for your info guys..

Dealer is still sayin its the facelift model as they was havin it for there showroom...Either way im not that fussed as it is for the wife after all and to be honest the changes are very slight.

I hope she likes after all this shes going from a audi q5 to this.

The big question is are they any good,Sorry for sounding a newb,But I had never looked or sat behind the wheel until I bought this,From my 2 hour test drive I thought it was a great drive..Loved the the way it looked too.

Shes defo gunna want the wheels blacked too..Women ay.!

Thanks again for the info

VailM3 · 03-25-2013, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by ITS DIGGLER

Thanks for your info guys..

Dealer is still sayin its the facelift model as they was havin it for there showroom...Either way im not that fussed as it is for the wife after all and to be honest the changes are very slight.

I hope she likes after all this shes going from a audi q5 to this.

The big question is are they any good,Sorry for sounding a newb,But I had never looked or sat behind the wheel until I bought this,From my 2 hour test drive I thought it was a great drive..Loved the the way it looked too.

Shes defo gunna want the wheels blacked too..Women ay.!

Thanks again for the info

ditch the run flats if you can and swap to PSS makes the world of difference.

InsanePineapple · 03-25-2013, 06:34 PM

Congrats

Audi Q5 to a Z4 - that's a big size difference! I think she'll love it! It puts a smile on my face every time I see my car

Yeggman · 03-26-2013, 05:37 AM

Sorry, but it would be impossible to give you any advice without seeing a photo of your wife. ;-)

HANDSOME BOB · 03-26-2013, 09:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VailM3

ditch the run flats if you can and swap to PSS makes the world of difference.

Cheers will do.

HANDSOME BOB · 03-26-2013, 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by morfinx

Congrats

Audi Q5 to a Z4 - that's a big size difference! I think she'll love it! It puts a smile on my face every time I see my car

Im sure shes gunna love it...Collecting it Monday so will post some pics up soon.

HANDSOME BOB · 03-26-2013, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Yeggman

Sorry, but it would be impossible to give you any advice without seeing a photo of your wife. ;-)

Hahahahahah Love it..There ya go da wife.!!

Yeggman · 03-26-2013, 10:48 AM

You are a lucky man. And she is a lucky Lady. Enjoy the new Z

nicknaz · 03-26-2013, 11:41 AM

powder coat the wheel spokes black then clearcoat and leave the lip polished!

you could vinyl wrap the roof black as well (contrasting roof is an option on the facelifted model)

HANDSOME BOB · 03-26-2013, 12:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yeggman

You are a lucky man. And she is a lucky Lady. Enjoy the new Z

Cheers

HANDSOME BOB · 03-26-2013, 12:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nicknaz

powder coat the wheel spokes black then clearcoat and leave the lip polished!

you could vinyl wrap the roof black as well (contrasting roof is an option on the facelifted model)

Ye she already mentioned havin the roof done,Collecting it Monday so I dare say it will baak in a wk to hav all the mods done..!

HANDSOME BOB · 03-26-2013, 12:46 PM

This is my f10...Shes after the same sought of look I think..And there not my hanging baskets neither this was takein out side my mums house ha..!

z4z4z4 · 03-26-2013, 01:49 PM

We MUST start a Significant Other of the Month (SOTM) award somewhat like our COTM award.

HANDSOME BOB · 03-26-2013, 01:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sebbelcher

AFAIK the facelift models begin manufacture in April so if yours in already on the way then it will likely not have the facelift.

But honestly - I wouldn't worry, the facelift is so incredibly minor (new headlights and new side gills) that you will barely notice, and if it was a dealbreaker, you can retrofit the lights, the gills might be slightly harder with the indicator lighting, but not impossible.

Great bit of info....Like u said theres only mild changes im sure she will not notice them at all..

HANDSOME BOB · 03-26-2013, 01:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by z4z4z4

We MUST start a Significant Other of the Month (SOTM) award somewhat like our COTM award.

You have completely lost me....Sorry im a bit of a newb to the Z4 site....

HANDSOME BOB · 03-26-2013, 02:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by z4z4z4

We MUST start a Significant Other of the Month (SOTM) award somewhat like our COTM award.

Scrub that the penny as dropped...Had a hard day at work so my brain is not workin propa.!

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HANDSOME BOB Second Lieutenant 60 Rep 212 Posts Drives: 2018 X6 M50D Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: England iTrader: (0)	Surprise for the wife,Pics added Evening fellas, Ive just bought the wife a 2.0 M Sport. They have got one enroute to the uk should be here in two wks,Had a great deal on it to. However ive just noticed they are given it a face lift can anyone tell me if it will be the face lift model..It was built in feb. Dealer told me its the new model as it comes with dab radio standard Are there any major changes incase its the older model. cheers This is not her car,But this is what shes lookin for minus the splitter..But she wants black alloys.Your thoughts would be great.!!! Attached Images Last edited by HANDSOME BOB; 03-28-2013 at 12:54 PM.. Reason: picture
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VailM3 Captain 61 Rep 766 Posts Drives: 2011 Z4 35is Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Geneva Switzerland iTrader: (0)	black wheels are so 2002. Dont do it as it tacky and tasteless. 2014 models should be sometime in early summer. May-June
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supersebbo First Lieutenant 234 Rep 366 Posts Drives: iX3 Premier Pro (Dec 21) Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	AFAIK the facelift models begin manufacture in April so if yours in already on the way then it will likely not have the facelift. But honestly - I wouldn't worry, the facelift is so incredibly minor (new headlights and new side gills) that you will barely notice, and if it was a dealbreaker, you can retrofit the lights, the gills might be slightly harder with the indicator lighting, but not impossible. Attached Images
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VailM3 Captain 61 Rep 766 Posts Drives: 2011 Z4 35is Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Geneva Switzerland iTrader: (0)	agreed, since its on the way and you got a "good deal" is 100% sure a pre-facelift. As seb states, if you want similar look you can swap out the bulbs for halos quite easily. Side markers I have yet to see someone do this or the part offered. Much like the one you are picking up I my Z4 is also white and the indicators mesh well on a white car. Note that car in your pic also has either m-performance grills or carbon fiber ones. stock will have a chrome ring on them.
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HANDSOME BOB Second Lieutenant 60 Rep 212 Posts Drives: 2018 X6 M50D Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: England iTrader: (0)	Thanks for your info guys.. Dealer is still sayin its the facelift model as they was havin it for there showroom...Either way im not that fussed as it is for the wife after all and to be honest the changes are very slight. I hope she likes after all this shes going from a audi q5 to this. The big question is are they any good,Sorry for sounding a newb,But I had never looked or sat behind the wheel until I bought this,From my 2 hour test drive I thought it was a great drive..Loved the the way it looked too. Shes defo gunna want the wheels blacked too..Women ay.! Thanks again for the info
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HANDSOME BOB Second Lieutenant 60 Rep 212 Posts Drives: 2018 X6 M50D Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: England iTrader: (0)	This is my f10...Shes after the same sought of look I think..And there not my hanging baskets neither this was takein out side my mums house ha..! Attached Images Last edited by HANDSOME BOB; 03-26-2013 at 01:45 PM.. Reason: picture
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