Once again, another awesome video . Sorry to read you’re selling it. Got the same year Z4M myself and took a lot of your advices into considerations. Really enjoyed your approach to ownership. Keep them coming til you sell, please. 😋 Looking forward to your next toy. Cheers and keep driving.
Glad I'm not the only one who detests parking lot autocross. The infield at Lime Rock is awsome but admittely I've only ever driven it in a kart, which I would still highly recommend. Best of luck with the next step.
Totally agree with you on what the car offers and how it still delivers a great experience - it’s why I’ve had mine 10 years. It’s not without its quirks, that’s for sure, but the package as a whole is pretty compelling in todays world. It’ll be a tough car to replace without spending a small fortune, another reason I’ve had mine so long!
It’s exactly why I’ve kept mine so long, to replace it with something “similar” but better basically requires a jump to Porsche or something like an M2 Comp.
@@BuzzytheBlue I had a Z4M from 2008-2010 and I regretted not buying it off lease. I had an M2 Comp for 2.5 years also until Feb when it got totaled by a guy that ran a red. I never felt the same way about the M2 Comp. I am about to look at a used Z4M so we'll see if it's rose-colored glasses or not. If I don't get it, I will end up with a G87 M2.
Great video man, and super excited to see you starting this next journey. Will absolutely be following along. Not sure if I missed this, but are you putting it on Cars & Bids or Bring a Trailer?
Thanks man! Not really certain at this point, I don't think it's the right example for an auction honestly. Given the modifications and slightly higher miles I think I'll just list it myself. In a future video I may even open it up to viewers at my "friend price" before I list it publicly.
Really bummed to hear you're selling and even surprised you're hoping to replace with a Boxster S. Would like to hear more about that. I have an '06 Blue M Roadster with Stromung axle back exhaust. It's so awesome and I tell myself all the time I'll never sell but one never knows. I actually thought of maybe going to a Boxster Spyder in 5yrs or so but I can't think that would be that much more fun. Will be interested to hear from you when you get a BS...sorry couldn't resist. I'm sure you'll do a reflective video comparing the experience
It would actually be a Cayman for me, I’m sure I’d love a Boxster to continue the top down experience, but my time with the roadster has really made me want something that I can use more frequently. My thought is to get a Cayman S and use it as an everyday car, as opposed to my M which was exclusively a special occasions/fun outing car.
Hi , question about the rod bearing , i am seeing a m roadster with 100k miles at a private dealer so there’s no service record , let say if the rod bearing already has wear on it , do I just install some new once in it and call it a day ? Does a wear out bearing cause any internal damage even a new sets won’t fix ?
They can technically be seen as a “wear item”. While they can and often do last well over 100k miles, that’s about when I’d want to replace them. Afterward you can do oil analysis with each oil change to monitor the health of the new bearings. Given that the new bearings should get you to about 200k miles I kinda doubt you’d ever need to do them again. For your last question, no a worn bearing doesn’t cause damage continually, but a worn bearing could eventually spin, potentially causing huge damage that new bearings would NOT fix. So it’s a “do them beforehand to eliminate that risk” kinda thing.
best luck on your next car! just found out your channel and this video. i was searching for bmw z4 thinking about buying one im looking a bmw z4 roadster 3.0i manual with 89k miles. in new england. how much would you pay for it? test drive and is very well take care and kept in garage. owner sells it because of knee injury one more thing how much are you sellig yours? thanks for your video and great information
I bought a Z4M partly because of this channel. This car... smiles and drama and approachable limits. Looks like an intake, suspension and short shifter, in that order. Thanks for the material and suggestions. Good times, @BuzzytheBlue.
I get the sentiment but my car has been maintained way better than average 😂 I have enjoyed it yes but I’ve also got like $7,000+ of maintenance receipts, rod bearings included. (And that’s all preventative, it’s never flat out broken on me) It’s only issue is that I don’t have the time to use it lol
Once again, another awesome video . Sorry to read you’re selling it. Got the same year Z4M myself and took a lot of your advices into considerations. Really enjoyed your approach to ownership. Keep them coming til you sell, please. 😋 Looking forward to your next toy. Cheers and keep driving.
Thank you, I really appreciate that. I’ll be sad to see it go but I’m definitely looking forward to whatever comes next.
Thanks for answering the questions!
Glad I'm not the only one who detests parking lot autocross. The infield at Lime Rock is awsome but admittely I've only ever driven it in a kart, which I would still highly recommend. Best of luck with the next step.
Totally agree with you on what the car offers and how it still delivers a great experience - it’s why I’ve had mine 10 years.
It’s not without its quirks, that’s for sure, but the package as a whole is pretty compelling in todays world. It’ll be a tough car to replace without spending a small fortune, another reason I’ve had mine so long!
It’s exactly why I’ve kept mine so long, to replace it with something “similar” but better basically requires a jump to Porsche or something like an M2 Comp.
@@BuzzytheBlue I had a Z4M from 2008-2010 and I regretted not buying it off lease. I had an M2 Comp for 2.5 years also until Feb when it got totaled by a guy that ran a red. I never felt the same way about the M2 Comp. I am about to look at a used Z4M so we'll see if it's rose-colored glasses or not. If I don't get it, I will end up with a G87 M2.
Great video man, and super excited to see you starting this next journey. Will absolutely be following along.
Not sure if I missed this, but are you putting it on Cars & Bids or Bring a Trailer?
Thanks man! Not really certain at this point, I don't think it's the right example for an auction honestly. Given the modifications and slightly higher miles I think I'll just list it myself. In a future video I may even open it up to viewers at my "friend price" before I list it publicly.
@@BuzzytheBlueI like that idea! 😎
@buzzytheblue, have you sold the car? I’m interested in your CF plenum. Thanks man!
@@paolasanchezd not yet, but I won’t be selling the airbox separately, sorry!
Really bummed to hear you're selling and even surprised you're hoping to replace with a Boxster S. Would like to hear more about that. I have an '06 Blue M Roadster with Stromung axle back exhaust. It's so awesome and I tell myself all the time I'll never sell but one never knows. I actually thought of maybe going to a Boxster Spyder in 5yrs or so but I can't think that would be that much more fun. Will be interested to hear from you when you get a BS...sorry couldn't resist. I'm sure you'll do a reflective video comparing the experience
It would actually be a Cayman for me, I’m sure I’d love a Boxster to continue the top down experience, but my time with the roadster has really made me want something that I can use more frequently. My thought is to get a Cayman S and use it as an everyday car, as opposed to my M which was exclusively a special occasions/fun outing car.
You are are lucky to live in a scenic part of the country! Coastal CT?
Yes! Or at least a short drive from coastal CT I should say.
The E86 Coupe is so much better looking IMO!
To each their own, I like both!
Hi , question about the rod bearing , i am seeing a m roadster with 100k miles at a private dealer so there’s no service record , let say if the rod bearing already has wear on it , do I just install some new once in it and call it a day ? Does a wear out bearing cause any internal damage even a new sets won’t fix ?
They can technically be seen as a “wear item”. While they can and often do last well over 100k miles, that’s about when I’d want to replace them. Afterward you can do oil analysis with each oil change to monitor the health of the new bearings. Given that the new bearings should get you to about 200k miles I kinda doubt you’d ever need to do them again. For your last question, no a worn bearing doesn’t cause damage continually, but a worn bearing could eventually spin, potentially causing huge damage that new bearings would NOT fix. So it’s a “do them beforehand to eliminate that risk” kinda thing.
best luck on your next car!
just found out your channel and this video. i was searching for bmw z4 thinking about buying one
im looking a bmw z4 roadster 3.0i manual with 89k miles. in new england. how much would you pay for it?
test drive and is very well take care and kept in garage. owner sells it because of knee injury
one more thing how much are you sellig yours?
thanks for your video and great information
Thank you! I don't really know the market for the non-M Z4s very well, I'll be looking to get around $26,000 or so for my M.
Are you gonna sell any of the mods?
Nah selling the car as it is
@@BuzzytheBlue toto bad would have loved that intake...lol. Just got my car and a shame you are selling yours as I am also in NE.
Is it still the stock clutch.
Yes actually, part of me was always hoping it would need to be done so that I could do a lightweight flywheel lol
@@BuzzytheBlue I also have a m- hood if you would like to go back to stock
@@eddielstrong4318 May be interested in that, do you have one on a car that you want to trade, or just selling it?
@@BuzzytheBlue I have one on a car and two in primer
What color is your car. I have a sapphire black
what are you looking at replacing it with ?
For now, nothing unfortunately. Eventually a 981 Cayman S is the most likely choice.
I bought a Z4M partly because of this channel. This car... smiles and drama and approachable limits. Looks like an intake, suspension and short shifter, in that order. Thanks for the material and suggestions. Good times, @BuzzytheBlue.
Sold my 2006 Imola Red Z4M in 2019. Regret it every single day.
After driving it like a maniac, now sell it to a sucker to fix😂
I get the sentiment but my car has been maintained way better than average 😂 I have enjoyed it yes but I’ve also got like $7,000+ of maintenance receipts, rod bearings included. (And that’s all preventative, it’s never flat out broken on me) It’s only issue is that I don’t have the time to use it lol