New (old) Z4 owner - New 2009 2010 BMW Z4

Romer · 06-23-2012, 03:01 PM

I had a 2003 2.5i Z4 for 4 years. Sold it about a year ago due to other needs. I have been missing the Z4 and was looking at buying a 2007, then I sat in a 2009 and I just couldnt buy the older style anymore, it seemed inferior in all ways.

The new Z4 is better looking IMOP
The interior is much more refined and more like a luxury car
The top gives you the choice of a coupe or a convertible, and how it stows is pretty cool

The stereo is better, I can use Mp3 CDs or even a memory stick
Some told me I should drive the 35i and I would never look back. I drove the 30i and It had more power then I would ever need. I don't plan on driving the track, so street performance is all I needed

I decided I wanted the Deep Sea Blue with the Tan Seats

I searched across the country and found the best deal in Houston on a 2009 30i sdrive with 14 months left on the Manufacturers warranty PLUS the certified warranty

I flew down to Houston and drove it the 1100 miles home and I still very jazzed about it. This along with my Land Cruiser gives me the perfect set of toys for what I want to do.

The seats are much more comfortable. The ride seems better and the power is much better.

I like the option for a memory stick or ipod. After putting in a memory stick, I wonder why waste the expense of an ipod. I had to check back and make sure the memory stick powered down

This is a much better vehicle then the 2003 I had. I like the fact it's more luxurious as well as better performing.

Romer · 06-23-2012, 03:05 PM

Seems like I lost a piece of trim coming back. What is the prpose of the missing cover

flpnout · 06-23-2012, 03:16 PM

Congrats on Z4 purchase! That's the headlight pop washer if your car is equipped with Cold Weather Package. If not, then it's just a cover you can get here: Part # 51117231092
http://www.bmwmercedesparts.com/part...&siteid=215771

NL-J · 06-23-2012, 03:19 PM

Nice, congrats

I also have the 30i, lovely machine

The cover that is missing, is for the headlight washer. Quite a trip btw. to bring it home

Romer · 06-23-2012, 03:29 PM

Thanks!

cdeslandes · 06-23-2012, 10:09 PM

Nice color combo!

(I chose the same!)

Romer · 06-24-2012, 11:16 AM

I played with the Memory stick and put all the songs at the root directory and works great on Random. No need for an ipod

I do have some questions. Looking at my Vin I have the following two options

S693A Preparation BMW satellite radio
S697A Area-Code 1 for DVD

That makes me think it's pre-wired for Sat Radio and maybe a DVD/CD Changer. I only saw an option for a CDchanger. I don't have NAV or iDrive so what is the DVD region code 1 (for us) option on the VIN. Is there any information on whats pre-wired for this and where the connectors are.

From a search I see its pre-wired to add the GPS with clear instructions and also pre-wired for the alarm.

I also would like to know if there is an option to add the capability to control the roof with the remote. That would be a nice option to add if its easy and I would like to be able to do this myself if possible

06-23-2012, 03:01 PM	#1
Romer BMW and Toyota Enthusiast Drives: 2009 Z4 sDrive30i Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Centennial, CO Posts: 68 iTrader: (0)	New (old) Z4 owner I had a 2003 2.5i Z4 for 4 years. Sold it about a year ago due to other needs. I have been missing the Z4 and was looking at buying a 2007, then I sat in a 2009 and I just couldnt buy the older style anymore, it seemed inferior in all ways. The new Z4 is better looking IMOP The interior is much more refined and more like a luxury car The top gives you the choice of a coupe or a convertible, and how it stows is pretty cool The stereo is better, I can use Mp3 CDs or even a memory stick Some told me I should drive the 35i and I would never look back. I drove the 30i and It had more power then I would ever need. I don't plan on driving the track, so street performance is all I needed I decided I wanted the Deep Sea Blue with the Tan Seats I searched across the country and found the best deal in Houston on a 2009 30i sdrive with 14 months left on the Manufacturers warranty PLUS the certified warranty I flew down to Houston and drove it the 1100 miles home and I still very jazzed about it. This along with my Land Cruiser gives me the perfect set of toys for what I want to do. The seats are much more comfortable. The ride seems better and the power is much better. I like the option for a memory stick or ipod. After putting in a memory stick, I wonder why waste the expense of an ipod. I had to check back and make sure the memory stick powered down This is a much better vehicle then the 2003 I had. I like the fact it's more luxurious as well as better performing. Attached Images __________________ 2009 Z4 sDrive30i and a 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser - Lifted, locked and a few other toys
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06-23-2012, 03:05 PM	#2
Romer BMW and Toyota Enthusiast Drives: 2009 Z4 sDrive30i Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Centennial, CO Posts: 68 iTrader: (0)	Seems like I lost a piece of trim coming back. What is the prpose of the missing cover Attached Images __________________ 2009 Z4 sDrive30i and a 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser - Lifted, locked and a few other toys

06-23-2012, 03:16 PM	#3
flpnout Major Drives: 2009 135i 2010 Z4-35i 2013 M3 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 1,188 iTrader: (4) Garage List 2010 E89 Z4 [4.75]	Congrats on Z4 purchase! That's the headlight pop washer if your car is equipped with Cold Weather Package. If not, then it's just a cover you can get here: Part # 51117231092 http://www.bmwmercedesparts.com/part...&siteid=215771 __________________ http://youtu.be/Y60zQcNcAhY?hd=1 2010 BMW Z4-35i AW/Red, 6-spd MT, Dinan: Stage 3, Flywheel, & FMIC, Eisenmann Race Exhaust, KW v3, H&R Sway Bars, ACS Type 8 Forged Wheels w/ Michelin PSS, Alpine HID. 2013 E92 M3 Speed Yellow/Black ZCP 6-spd MT, Loaded.

06-23-2012, 03:19 PM	#4
NL-J Second Lieutenant Drives: E89 sDrive30i Join Date: May 2010 Location: NL Posts: 292 iTrader: (0)	Nice, congrats I also have the 30i, lovely machine The cover that is missing, is for the headlight washer. Quite a trip btw. to bring it home __________________

06-23-2012, 03:29 PM	#5
Romer BMW and Toyota Enthusiast Drives: 2009 Z4 sDrive30i Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Centennial, CO Posts: 68 iTrader: (0)	Thanks! __________________ 2009 Z4 sDrive30i and a 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser - Lifted, locked and a few other toys

06-23-2012, 10:09 PM	#6
cdeslandes Captain Drives: 2010 Z4 s35i Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Connecticut Posts: 648 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2013 Volvo XC90 [0.00] 2010 BMW Z4 sDrive35i [5.00]	Nice color combo! (I chose the same!) __________________ 2010 BMW Z4 s35i 2013 Volvo XC90

06-24-2012, 11:16 AM	#7
Romer BMW and Toyota Enthusiast Drives: 2009 Z4 sDrive30i Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Centennial, CO Posts: 68 iTrader: (0)	I played with the Memory stick and put all the songs at the root directory and works great on Random. No need for an ipod I do have some questions. Looking at my Vin I have the following two options S693A Preparation BMW satellite radio S697A Area-Code 1 for DVD That makes me think it's pre-wired for Sat Radio and maybe a DVD/CD Changer. I only saw an option for a CDchanger. I don't have NAV or iDrive so what is the DVD region code 1 (for us) option on the VIN. Is there any information on whats pre-wired for this and where the connectors are. From a search I see its pre-wired to add the GPS with clear instructions and also pre-wired for the alarm. I also would like to know if there is an option to add the capability to control the roof with the remote. That would be a nice option to add if its easy and I would like to be able to do this myself if possible __________________ 2009 Z4 sDrive30i and a 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser - Lifted, locked and a few other toys

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