Finally! New BMW/Z4 Owner

rt30000 · 08-31-2012, 03:32 PM

After nearly a decade of drooling over the Z4 I finally picked up mine! It was the exact config I wanted with the exception of motor (30i vs 35i). Here are some quick pics...
2009 Z4 sDrive30i 20k mi, manual, Kansas red int, xenon lights, cold weather package, navigation etc.

rking117 · 08-31-2012, 03:40 PM

Love the apline white and red interior. Enjoy the car it is a lot of fun!!!

Romer · 08-31-2012, 04:59 PM

Nice

The 30i has plenty of horses. I have no regrets on making that choice myself

Vintage · 08-31-2012, 06:07 PM

a heck of a car - I love the 3.0 NA at 255 hp with MT; a true driver's car with plenty of power and silky smooth responsiveness; plus, it is a safe bet that your motor will have much less maintenance issues and costs than my wife's N54

AsiaKid · 08-31-2012, 10:20 PM

does even the xenon light have yellow angel eyes?

rt30000 · 09-01-2012, 06:52 AM

Yes, they are yellowish not the bright white ones. I know I can change them, just haven't looked into it much yet.

Alpha_Zulu · 09-01-2012, 08:36 AM

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Originally Posted by rt30000

Yes, they are yellowish not the bright white ones. I know I can change them, just haven't looked into it much yet.

Yeah I hate the stock day running lights. Those H8 bulbs go from a bright yellow to a dim yellow as in your picture. Here's what I replaced mine with.

http://store.ijdmtoy.com/E82-E87-E60...el-eyes-s7.htm

Was quick and easy to install.

daninsyd · 09-01-2012, 10:08 AM

Sweet ride!

Wiles · 09-01-2012, 12:16 PM

Love the color combo.

congratulations.

Get ready for a lot of questions when getting gas.

nicknaz · 09-01-2012, 01:41 PM

Nice car! Love the WRX wagon in the background as well.

ChuckB · 09-02-2012, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by rt30000

After nearly a decade of drooling over the Z4 I finally picked up mine! It was the exact config I wanted with the exception of motor (30i vs 35i). Here are some quick pics...
2009 Z4 sDrive30i 20k mi, manual, Kansas red int, xenon lights, cold weather package, navigation etc.

I think you will find that with no turbo adding 200 lbs over the front axle, the 30i is very compliant on the twisties....

oldkingdom · 09-02-2012, 01:44 PM

Congrats! Love the color combo.

az34 · 09-02-2012, 03:47 PM

congrats buddy, very nice car you'll love it.

NL-J · 09-05-2012, 05:22 AM

Sweet! Enjoy the Z

ZheHbKa · 09-05-2012, 06:57 AM

congrats! enjoy!

rt30000 · 09-05-2012, 11:22 AM

Thanks! I have been! I have to go out to the garage every few hours to make sure its real :P

dave 48 · 09-07-2012, 07:43 PM

Great looking car .I have a 2011 with the same powertrain.I love the car and it has enough power.You don;t want to chew up those rear tires too fast.You will love this car .W

BMWE934me · 09-29-2012, 12:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Alpha_Zulu

Yeah I hate the stock day running lights. Those H8 bulbs go from a bright yellow to a dim yellow as in your picture. Here's what I replaced mine with.

http://store.ijdmtoy.com/E82-E87-E60...el-eyes-s7.htm

Was quick and easy to install.

Don't want to jack the thread, but just say thanks for your post.

BMWE934me · 09-29-2012, 12:35 AM

Your Z looks great. I just bought mine and came close to going with an Alpine white. My M3 was alpine white and I liked it alot. I hope you are enjoying it as much as I am mine!

Baremeg55 · 09-29-2012, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Vintage

a heck of a car - I love the 3.0 NA at 255 hp with MT; a true driver's car with plenty of power and silky smooth responsiveness; plus, it is a safe bet that your motor will have much less maintenance issues and costs than my wife's N54

Okay, just winding up my neighbor to my Northeast a bit.... If that is your wife's car, why don't we see here posting on this forum, and where are the photos??? Again, JK..... Actually, how often do you drive the Zed?

Baremeg55 · 09-29-2012, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by rt30000

Thanks! I have been! I have to go out to the garage every few hours to make sure its real :P

So, now that you've had the Z for a month, how do you like it? Are you using it as a daily drive, or recreational? And......is your wife jealous yet or filed for divorce. You do know (if married) you gotta pay her some attention too!!!

ac323 · 10-05-2012, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by rt30000

After nearly a decade of drooling over the Z4 I finally picked up mine! It was the exact config I wanted with the exception of motor (30i vs 35i). Here are some quick pics...
2009 Z4 sDrive30i 20k mi, manual, Kansas red int, xenon lights, cold weather package, navigation etc.

you didnt opt for sports seats???

cheers

08-31-2012, 03:32 PM	#1
rt30000 New Member 1 Rep 24 Posts Drives: 09 Z4 sDrive30i Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Ohio iTrader: (0)	Finally! New BMW/Z4 Owner After nearly a decade of drooling over the Z4 I finally picked up mine! It was the exact config I wanted with the exception of motor (30i vs 35i). Here are some quick pics... 2009 Z4 sDrive30i 20k mi, manual, Kansas red int, xenon lights, cold weather package, navigation etc.
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08-31-2012, 03:40 PM	#2
rking117 Lieutenant Colonel 118 Rep 1,668 Posts Drives: Z4 3.0i & 320i Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	Love the apline white and red interior. Enjoy the car it is a lot of fun!!!
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Romer BMW and Toyota Enthusiast 73 Rep 212 Posts Drives: 2019 Z4 sDrive30i Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Centennial, CO iTrader: (0)	Nice The 30i has plenty of horses. I have no regrets on making that choice myself __________________ 2019 Z4 sDrive30i, 1973 FJ40 Land Cruiser, 2014 URJ Land Cruiser and 2016 Kimberley Kamper
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Vintage Colonel 378 Rep 2,588 Posts Drives: BMW G80 (MT), 718 Spyder Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Austin, Texas iTrader: (0)	a heck of a car - I love the 3.0 NA at 255 hp with MT; a true driver's car with plenty of power and silky smooth responsiveness; plus, it is a safe bet that your motor will have much less maintenance issues and costs than my wife's N54
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AsiaKid Lieutenant 54 Rep 560 Posts Drives: GTR/Gallardo Spyder/X5 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Hong Kong iTrader: (0)	does even the xenon light have yellow angel eyes?
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09-01-2012, 06:52 AM	#6
rt30000 New Member 1 Rep 24 Posts Drives: 09 Z4 sDrive30i Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Ohio iTrader: (0)	Yes, they are yellowish not the bright white ones. I know I can change them, just haven't looked into it much yet.
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daninsyd Second Lieutenant 28 Rep 260 Posts Drives: e92 335i Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: australia iTrader: (0)	Sweet ride!
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Wiles Private First Class 53 Rep 178 Posts Drives: Z4 3.5i MSport manual, 2020X3M Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Midwest USA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 BMW Z4 [0.00]	Love the color combo. congratulations. Get ready for a lot of questions when getting gas.
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09-01-2012, 01:41 PM	#10
nicknaz Lieutenant General 3187 Rep 10,509 Posts Drives: C6Z Join Date: May 2008 Location: NorCal iTrader: (0)	Nice car! Love the WRX wagon in the background as well.
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09-02-2012, 01:44 PM	#12
oldkingdom Executive Producer 22 Rep 370 Posts Drives: '15 F82 M4 (YAS/Silverstone) Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (0) Garage List 2015 BMW M4 [0.00] 2012 BMW Z4 35is [8.00] 2007 e92 335i [0.00]	Congrats! Love the color combo. __________________ J Ryan RETIRED: '86 e30 325e, '89 e30 M3, '02 330ci, '05 330ci ZHP, '07 e92 335i, '07 e92 335i, '12 e89 Z4 35is, '5 f82 M4 CURRENT: Porsche 911s
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09-02-2012, 03:47 PM	#13
az34 Major 54 Rep 1,014 Posts Drives: 2009 z4sdrive35i 2008 x5 3.0i Join Date: May 2011 Location: montréal iTrader: (0)	congrats buddy, very nice car you'll love it.
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09-05-2012, 05:22 AM	#14
NL-J First Lieutenant 21 Rep 313 Posts Drives: F82 M4 Join Date: May 2010 Location: NL iTrader: (0)	Sweet! Enjoy the Z __________________ www.vierenzestig.nl
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09-05-2012, 06:57 AM	#15
ZheHbKa Lieutenant Colonel 77 Rep 1,793 Posts Drives: the Wind Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: NYC iTrader: (0) Garage List 2014 BMW 335 Xi [10.00]	congrats! enjoy! __________________ 2014 F30 335 X-Drive \| 6-MT \| Alpine White/Coral Red \| ZMM ZDH ZDA \|
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09-05-2012, 11:22 AM	#16
rt30000 New Member 1 Rep 24 Posts Drives: 09 Z4 sDrive30i Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Ohio iTrader: (0)	Thanks! I have been! I have to go out to the garage every few hours to make sure its real :P
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09-07-2012, 07:43 PM	#17
dave 48 dave48 0 Rep 5 Posts Drives: 2011 z4 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	Great looking car .I have a 2011 with the same powertrain.I love the car and it has enough power.You don;t want to chew up those rear tires too fast.You will love this car .W
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09-29-2012, 12:35 AM	#19
BMWE934me Major 64 Rep 1,097 Posts Drives: '11 335i E93 Alpine White Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: New Braunfels, TX iTrader: (35) Garage List 2011 BMW 335i [10.00]	Your Z looks great. I just bought mine and came close to going with an Alpine white. My M3 was alpine white and I liked it alot. I hope you are enjoying it as much as I am mine!
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