New UK Z4 owner

peterg1965 · 08-23-2010, 03:04 PM

After an absence of two and a half years from the brand, I have decided to buy another BMW

Having got the urge for a sporty roadster, I looked at Caymans and Boxsters (too expensive from OPCs) and stumbled across the Z4 last weekend when I happened to be in Williams BMW in Manchester, primarily to look at an E46 M3 convertible. I loved the M3 (it was a half hearted look though). I sat in a new Z4, was immediately taken by the look, shape, interior and the practicality of the retracting roof and I really liked the new iDrive and the latest pro nav, far better than the Nav in my old 335d.

I went away, researched prices, drove the Z4 M Sport and made my mind up. I looked at ex demo's and ex BMW management cars but they all stretched the budget. I discovered yesterday that BMW UK do special deals for UK military personnel and rang BMW Park Lane this morning to talk to their specialist. The deal was brilliant, I ordered this car for a 1 December delivery:

BMW Z4 sDrive23i M Sport manual
Alpine White
Red Coral Leather
19” M Star spoke style 326M
Comfort Pack
• Extended Lighting
• Interior and Exterior mirrors, folding and auto dimming
• Park Distance Control, front and rear
• Storage Compartment Pack
• Wind Deflector
• Cruise Control
Connectivity Package
• Bluetooth telephone connection
• Bluetooth telephone preparation with telematics
• USB Audio
Navigation system – BMW professional multimedia
Voice Control
BMW Assist
BMW Online Assist portal
Seat Heating
BMW Service Inclusive

This also includes the new ComBox option.

It may not be the fastest, or the best engine, but it is perfect for me, and seems to be the one that gets the best reviews. I decided on the 19"s, they look fantastic but am aware that I need to be avoiding pot holes! It looks like this:

Wraith. · 08-23-2010, 03:19 PM

Nice bold interior, congrats!

Mr. ///M3 RD · 08-23-2010, 04:20 PM

Fantastic, congratulations you will love it. Great color combination it will be a head turner.

KrisNL · 08-23-2010, 04:21 PM

Nice ride!!

Banton · 08-23-2010, 06:30 PM

Very nice!

Dr Stig 2 · 08-23-2010, 06:42 PM

enjoy - power isn't everything.
The 23i I test drove had everything you need. The added luxury bits make it just that mch better...

teezee · 08-23-2010, 08:52 PM

Congrats, you're going to love it!

T89 · 08-23-2010, 09:12 PM

Congrats!

T

Otago · 08-23-2010, 09:42 PM

Manual is a good choice for 23i & 30i models. Enjoy!

uhn2000 · 08-23-2010, 10:43 PM

Very hot! Congrats.

Memphis1 · 08-23-2010, 10:50 PM

http://carlocator.thetimes.co.uk/cla...zwgtluh&cc=2.1

this blue one is 2k more

http://www.motors.co.uk/search/?loca...carid=19945336

peterg1965 · 08-24-2010, 01:09 AM

Thanks all. I am really looking forward to getting it. It is an Oct/Nov build so has all the latest gizmo's - combox "6VC" and all the latest upgrades. I think I am being brave with the colour combo, but Alpine White seems to be a popular choice in the UK.

I will be getting an iPhone 4 shortly, hopefully it will be fully functional with all the bluetooth options, anyone know when BMW are releasing the iPhone4 snap in adaptor?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Memphis1

http://carlocator.thetimes.co.uk/cla...zwgtluh&cc=2.1

I nearly bought this one, had a deal on the table. It is a demonstrator and not available until end of September. The trade in valuation on my current drive was awful and the finance figure too high. I got a better and cheaper finance package on a brand new one and I have just sold my last car privately.

flpnout · 08-24-2010, 01:20 AM

You have great taste on color combo! It's a beauty!

And it is definitely an

KrisNL · 08-24-2010, 02:33 AM

iphone4 snap-in is not available soon I guess

Tamman69 · 08-26-2010, 02:49 AM

Gratz on your new purchase! Nice to see another 23i in the place. These lads with too much cash on their hands tend to swamp the area

I will be curious to see how you get along with Park Lane Dealership in the future. I also got a very nice deal due to working with the UK government abroad, probably with similar benefits. However once the sale was made the 'specialist' (Who is probably the same guy) is an absolute bugger to track down, and pretty hopeless regarding email enquiries.

Then again you probably won't be putting those 19" rims through tank tracks in the road and a pot-hole slalom course... Enjoy and welcome!!

bill123 · 08-26-2010, 05:04 AM

Nice car OP

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peterg1965 Brigadier General 164 Rep 4,190 Posts Drives: F30 335d M Sport, F15 X5 40d Join Date: May 2007 Location: The place of dark satanic mills, UK iTrader: (0)	New UK Z4 owner After an absence of two and a half years from the brand, I have decided to buy another BMW Having got the urge for a sporty roadster, I looked at Caymans and Boxsters (too expensive from OPCs) and stumbled across the Z4 last weekend when I happened to be in Williams BMW in Manchester, primarily to look at an E46 M3 convertible. I loved the M3 (it was a half hearted look though). I sat in a new Z4, was immediately taken by the look, shape, interior and the practicality of the retracting roof and I really liked the new iDrive and the latest pro nav, far better than the Nav in my old 335d. I went away, researched prices, drove the Z4 M Sport and made my mind up. I looked at ex demo's and ex BMW management cars but they all stretched the budget. I discovered yesterday that BMW UK do special deals for UK military personnel and rang BMW Park Lane this morning to talk to their specialist. The deal was brilliant, I ordered this car for a 1 December delivery: BMW Z4 sDrive23i M Sport manual Alpine White Red Coral Leather 19” M Star spoke style 326M Comfort Pack • Extended Lighting • Interior and Exterior mirrors, folding and auto dimming • Park Distance Control, front and rear • Storage Compartment Pack • Wind Deflector • Cruise Control Connectivity Package • Bluetooth telephone connection • Bluetooth telephone preparation with telematics • USB Audio Navigation system – BMW professional multimedia Voice Control BMW Assist BMW Online Assist portal Seat Heating BMW Service Inclusive This also includes the new ComBox option. It may not be the fastest, or the best engine, but it is perfect for me, and seems to be the one that gets the best reviews. I decided on the 19"s, they look fantastic but am aware that I need to be avoiding pot holes! It looks like this:
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Banton Enlisted Member 0 Rep 44 Posts Drives: ordered: '11 35is loaded Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Bainbridge Island, WA & Brentwood, CA iTrader: (0)	Very nice! __________________ 2011 Z4 35is Melbourne Red over Extended Walnut, 326M wheels, Premium Sound, Premium Package, Nav, Comfort Access and Heated Seats
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Otago Second Lieutenant 23 Rep 244 Posts Drives: 09 Z4 sDrive 30i manual Join Date: May 2009 Location: Hong Kong iTrader: (0)	Manual is a good choice for 23i & 30i models. Enjoy!
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Memphis1 Lieutenant Colonel 89 Rep 1,838 Posts Drives: Z4 SDrive 35i Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: CT iTrader: (0)	http://carlocator.thetimes.co.uk/cla...zwgtluh&cc=2.1 this blue one is 2k more http://www.motors.co.uk/search/?loca...carid=19945336 __________________
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KrisNL Hero of the Day 12 Rep 263 Posts Drives: Z4 sDrive 35i Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Amsterdam iTrader: (0)	iphone4 snap-in is not available soon I guess __________________ Ordered my X3 28i, High Executive, M Sport, Topview, Innovation Pack and a lot of extra's first week of June! - delivered September 13, 2014
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Tamman69 Private First Class 10 Rep 119 Posts Drives: Z4 2009 SDrive23i Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Gratz on your new purchase! Nice to see another 23i in the place. These lads with too much cash on their hands tend to swamp the area I will be curious to see how you get along with Park Lane Dealership in the future. I also got a very nice deal due to working with the UK government abroad, probably with similar benefits. However once the sale was made the 'specialist' (Who is probably the same guy) is an absolute bugger to track down, and pretty hopeless regarding email enquiries. Then again you probably won't be putting those 19" rims through tank tracks in the road and a pot-hole slalom course... Enjoy and welcome!!
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bill123 Private First Class 6 Rep 131 Posts Drives: Z4 35iS Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: England iTrader: (0)	Nice car OP __________________ 35iS, Deep Sea Blue, 19" 326 alloys, etc
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