De-lurking to show you my new ride!

NikkiZ4 · 08-17-2010, 11:16 AM

Hi Everyone!

I've been lurking in this forum(intimidated by some of the tech talk) since purchasing my new '09 Z4 sDrive 35i.
Options:Premium package, 7-speed double clutch transmission, sport seats, ipod integration.
My baby's just got past it 1200 miles break-in period.

I just wanted to thank everyone for their informative posts, I've learned so much about the car from this forum!

I tried to attach pictures but this is the notice I received "Your submission could not be processed because a security token was missing or mismatched."

Mr Breeze · 08-17-2010, 12:29 PM

Welcome from AZ and congrats on your new baby Zed4 !!!

Looking forward to seeing pics and joining in on the conversation!

Scott

Torn · 08-17-2010, 12:49 PM

congrats and welcome to the forums! Can't wait to see some pics of the baby!

mcbeee · 08-17-2010, 12:56 PM

Welcome, see you at Z-Fest in a couple of weeks maybe. (Santa Clarita, just north of LA)

NikkiZ4 · 08-17-2010, 02:16 PM

Thank you for the welcome Scott, Torn, & mcbee!
I'm gonna try posting pictures again.

KrisNL · 08-17-2010, 02:46 PM

Welcome Nikki, nice Z!

Mr. ///M3 RD · 08-17-2010, 02:54 PM

Welcome to the Forum Nikki, Lovely car nice wheels and great color combination. Enjoy your Z. We all do

NikkiZ4 · 08-17-2010, 02:55 PM

Thanks KrisNL! No pics with the top down yet as it's been too hot to drive with it down during the day. I've taken her out in the evenings for the drive on Pacific Coast Hwy from Santa Monica to Malibu and it's been great.

teezee · 08-17-2010, 02:58 PM

Great looking car, welcome!

Rafale · 08-17-2010, 03:02 PM

Gorgeous! Congrats!

NikkiZ4 · 08-17-2010, 03:03 PM

Hi Rolf-Deiter! Thank you

My local dealer had just 2 of the '09s left: a black with tan interior and the deep blue sea with white interior( 50 miles odometer). I think the blue shows off the sexy lines of the car and the white leather interior is such an nice contrast. Plus it happens to be the car shown on the cover of the Z4 brochure! I got a good deal on it too.

NikkiZ4 · 08-17-2010, 03:04 PM

Hi teezee
Hi Rafale

Dr Stig 2 · 08-17-2010, 05:08 PM

Welcome aboard from Australia!

Great taste you have shown there in the colour choice!

BlueZ4AZ · 08-17-2010, 05:17 PM

Welcome. Nice color combo.

I can tell you washed the car, then took the photo before driving it, as the rotors are rusty. Using the brakes the first couple of times while driving gets the temporary rust off.

NikkiZ4 · 08-17-2010, 05:44 PM

Hi Dr Stig 2 from Austalia, or should I say "G'day"
It's nice that my Z4 has a twin brother.

BlueZ4AZ, I did not even noticed the brake dust in the pictures

But you're right, it seems to be gone now.

BlueZ4AZ · 08-17-2010, 05:52 PM

It's rust in the pictures. Rust from the water that dries on the rotors after washing the car.

bill123 · 08-17-2010, 06:13 PM

Hello Nikki nice car

Mr. ///M3 RD · 08-17-2010, 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by NikkiZ4

Hi Rolf-Deiter! Thank you

My local dealer had just 2 of the '09s left: a black with tan interior and the deep blue sea with white interior( 50 miles odometer). I think the blue shows off the sexy lines of the car and the white leather interior is such an nice contrast. Plus it happens to be the car shown on the cover of the Z4 brochure! I got a good deal on it too.

Sounds familiar, I was in Germany in May of 2009 and my car (same exterior color) was displayed in the BMW Museum See Here So I fell in love with it

When I got back I found one (a 2008 Z4 30is) then traded it in last May for my now Z4 35i also saved a bunch of money. Always wise to purchase last years model. After all not much change between a 2009 and a 2010.

Drove that stretch of Coastal Highway (LA to Origin) 2 weeks ago on my mega US trip was much fun.

NikkiZ4 · 08-17-2010, 07:18 PM

Hi bill123, I see that you are from York,Uk. I have family in Bath and try to visit England as often as possible.

NikkiZ4 · 08-17-2010, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Rolf-Dieter

Sounds familiar, I was in Germany in May of 2009 and my car (same exterior color) was displayed in the BMW Museum See Here So I fell in love with it

When I got back I found one (a 2008 Z4 30is) then traded it in last May for my now Z4 35i also saved a bunch of money. Always wise to purchase last years model. After all not much change between a 2009 and a 2010.

Drove that stretch of Coastal Highway (LA to Origin) 2 weeks ago on my mega US trip was much fun.

Enjoyed looking at your pictures on the link. I just visited the northern Ca coast recently mid July, in a rental car because I didn't want to put so many miles on my new car yet. Did you visit the drive-through Redwood tree or Trees of Mystery? Did you drive the Lost Coast Hwy? We drove almost 1700 miles in 1 week.

HerrK · 08-17-2010, 11:13 PM

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Originally Posted by NikkiZ4

No pics with the top down yet as it's been too hot to drive with it down during the day. I've taken her out in the evenings for the drive on Pacific Coast Hwy from Santa Monica to Malibu and it's been great.

Nikki
Welcome to the forum & congrats on the beautiful new car. But com'on seriously this is SoCal, put the top down & turn on the AC - live on the wild side.

Mr. ///M3 RD · 08-18-2010, 07:51 AM

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Originally Posted by NikkiZ4

Enjoyed looking at your pictures on the link. I just visited the northern Ca coast recently mid July, in a rental car because I didn't want to put so many miles on my new car yet. Did you visit the drive-through Redwood tree or Trees of Mystery? Did you drive the Lost Coast Hwy? We drove almost 1700 miles in 1 week.

Yes I sure did Here have a peek

Some one took my picture. I drove thru the same tree 17 years ago with my then 1987 BMW 535is (that we still have in the family). The Coastal Highway is I think one of the nicest drives in North America. It was great fun. I'll do it again in a heartbeat

08-17-2010, 11:16 AM	#1
NikkiZ4 Enlisted Member 8 Rep 43 Posts Drives: 2009 z4 sdrive 35i Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Woodland Hills, CA iTrader: (0)	De-lurking to show you my new ride! Hi Everyone! I've been lurking in this forum(intimidated by some of the tech talk) since purchasing my new '09 Z4 sDrive 35i. Options:Premium package, 7-speed double clutch transmission, sport seats, ipod integration. My baby's just got past it 1200 miles break-in period. I just wanted to thank everyone for their informative posts, I've learned so much about the car from this forum! I tried to attach pictures but this is the notice I received "Your submission could not be processed because a security token was missing or mismatched."
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Mr Breeze Private First Class 22 Rep 140 Posts Drives: 2011 Z4 35is Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Scottsdale, AZ iTrader: (1)	Welcome from AZ and congrats on your new baby Zed4 !!! Looking forward to seeing pics and joining in on the conversation! Scott
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Torn Lieutenant 19 Rep 433 Posts Drives: 2014 GTR Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: North Jersey iTrader: (0)	congrats and welcome to the forums! Can't wait to see some pics of the baby!
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NikkiZ4 Enlisted Member 8 Rep 43 Posts Drives: 2009 z4 sdrive 35i Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Woodland Hills, CA iTrader: (0)	Thank you for the welcome Scott, Torn, & mcbee! I'm gonna try posting pictures again. Attached Images
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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)	Welcome Nikki, nice Z! __________________ 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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NikkiZ4 Enlisted Member 8 Rep 43 Posts Drives: 2009 z4 sdrive 35i Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Woodland Hills, CA iTrader: (0)	Thanks KrisNL! No pics with the top down yet as it's been too hot to drive with it down during the day. I've taken her out in the evenings for the drive on Pacific Coast Hwy from Santa Monica to Malibu and it's been great.
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08-17-2010, 02:58 PM	#9
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NikkiZ4 Enlisted Member 8 Rep 43 Posts Drives: 2009 z4 sdrive 35i Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Woodland Hills, CA iTrader: (0)	Hi Rolf-Deiter! Thank you My local dealer had just 2 of the '09s left: a black with tan interior and the deep blue sea with white interior( 50 miles odometer). I think the blue shows off the sexy lines of the car and the white leather interior is such an nice contrast. Plus it happens to be the car shown on the cover of the Z4 brochure! I got a good deal on it too.
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NikkiZ4 Enlisted Member 8 Rep 43 Posts Drives: 2009 z4 sdrive 35i Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Woodland Hills, CA iTrader: (0)	Hi teezee Hi Rafale
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BlueZ4AZ Go SU 33 Rep 902 Posts Drives: 2009 Z4 sDrive35i Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Chandler, AZ iTrader: (0)	Welcome. Nice color combo. I can tell you washed the car, then took the photo before driving it, as the rotors are rusty. Using the brakes the first couple of times while driving gets the temporary rust off.
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NikkiZ4 Enlisted Member 8 Rep 43 Posts Drives: 2009 z4 sdrive 35i Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Woodland Hills, CA iTrader: (0)	Hi Dr Stig 2 from Austalia, or should I say "G'day" It's nice that my Z4 has a twin brother. BlueZ4AZ, I did not even noticed the brake dust in the pictures But you're right, it seems to be gone now.
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BlueZ4AZ Go SU 33 Rep 902 Posts Drives: 2009 Z4 sDrive35i Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Chandler, AZ iTrader: (0)	It's rust in the pictures. Rust from the water that dries on the rotors after washing the car.
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bill123 Private First Class 6 Rep 131 Posts Drives: Z4 35iS Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: England iTrader: (0)	Hello Nikki nice car __________________ 35iS, Deep Sea Blue, 19" 326 alloys, etc
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NikkiZ4 Enlisted Member 8 Rep 43 Posts Drives: 2009 z4 sdrive 35i Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Woodland Hills, CA iTrader: (0)	Hi bill123, I see that you are from York,Uk. I have family in Bath and try to visit England as often as possible.
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