My Old Man's new Z4si!!

oneshare325 · 10-15-2006, 01:48 PM

My old man pick this baby up 3 or 4 days ago, and all I can say is WOW! I posted a thread a while back about trading my 3 with him in a year or so, and I was undecided then! But now...Totally ready to switch! I love my 3, but right now (and in a year or so) I don't really need 4 doors, and you are supposed to own a convertable once in your life, why not when you are young and can enjoy it! He bought it for 49, msrp was 51500. It is an 07' si with EVERYTHING but M sport seats. (my pops didn't like them) Silver Gray, Black and Alum. First off, the 255hp motor is a beast in this thing, (didn't push it over the 4k rpm break in limit, but but still nice on the low end), it has a Great exhaust tone! cabin is comfotable and is spacious for a small car, paddle shifters are sweet, stereo is much better then the stnd 325 stereo! wheels are ok (when I get it, I will switch them out), Handles 10 times better then my 3, i understand i don't have ZSP, but I still don't think ANY 3 has a chance around a corner against this thing! No iDrive, but its NAV is sweet! Pops up and down out of the dash! As you can tell I think it is awesome!

So I am going to love my 3 for another year or so, and swap with the old man! He plans to trade my 3 for an SL.

just4kickz · 10-15-2006, 01:54 PM

very nice

haha but i'm kinda into hardtop convertibles... i want a hardtop s2000

325 Baller · 10-15-2006, 01:57 PM

nice lookin car. How bout those m5 and m6 behind it, did you guys get to test them lol

oneshare325 · 10-15-2006, 02:13 PM

He drove an M5 about a month ago (I was trying to talk him out of the SL), He loved the engine but hates the SMG, I loved it though, but he is 56 and and wanted a smooth automatic, that is why he didn't get the M roadster, no automatic option!!

Maybe a Hardtop M6 would get him out of his SL 55!!

Kit523 · 10-15-2006, 02:26 PM

more pictures!!

BMW320i · 10-15-2006, 02:45 PM

hey nice pics oneshare

and congrats on the new baby at home

hurry up and switch!!!

hey doesnt the Si has 260 somthing hp???

oneshare325 · 10-15-2006, 03:52 PM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fh2eepAUpeo

Couldn't figure out how to imbed it, but here is a video of the nav poping up and down!

sungmin · 10-15-2006, 03:59 PM

haha ur dad has the badass look going on. i think ward posted recently that you could get 7k off msrp for the 3.0si presently or something like that.

oneshare325 · 10-15-2006, 04:08 PM

yea 06's....not the same deal on a custom ordered 07

Leonardo629 · 10-15-2006, 04:10 PM

buddy of mine just picked up pretty much the exact same car, just minus the NAV...and you are correct..the thing is beast to drive...more cornering potential than my 3 with ZSP as well.

good call!

remmib · 10-15-2006, 05:09 PM

He sure looks cool in that car

oneshare325 · 10-15-2006, 09:09 PM

He is letting me have the car for the day tomorrow, So I will snap a few for pics with my 3 too...Great car, The M must be one Hell of a roadster, cause this one is a beast!!

SapphireBlackG01 · 10-16-2006, 01:51 AM

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Originally Posted by oneshare325

My old man pick this baby up 3 or 4 days ago, and all I can say is WOW! I posted a thread a while back about trading my 3 with him in a year or so, and I was undecided then! But now...Totally ready to switch! I love my 3, but right now (and in a year or so) I don't really need 4 doors, and you are supposed to own a convertable once in your life, why not when you are young and can enjoy it! He bought it for 49, msrp was 51500. It is an 07' si with EVERYTHING but M sport seats. (my pops didn't like them) Silver Gray, Black and Alum. First off, the 255hp motor is a beast in this thing, (didn't push it over the 4k rpm break in limit, but but still nice on the low end), it has a Great exhaust tone! cabin is comfotable and is spacious for a small car, paddle shifters are sweet, stereo is much better then the stnd 325 stereo! wheels are ok (when I get it, I will switch them out), Handles 10 times better then my 3, i understand i don't have ZSP, but I still don't think ANY 3 has a chance around a corner against this thing! No iDrive, but its NAV is sweet! Pops up and down out of the dash! As you can tell I think it is awesome!

So I am going to love my 3 for another year or so, and swap with the old man! He plans to trade my 3 for an SL.

I don't understand why BMW insists on ugly-ass factory wheels.

The 750i and the Z4 Coupe are the only cars that come with out-of-the-box decent wheels.

BMW320i · 10-16-2006, 05:41 AM

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Originally Posted by xxpaintmepunkxx

I don't understand why BMW insists on ugly-ass factory wheels.

The 750i and the Z4 Coupe are the only cars that come with out-of-the-box decent wheels.

strange, i find BMW to have the Best OEM wheels among its rivals, I mean Merc, Audi, Lexus doesnt have those nice-looking OEM wheels...

and the Z4 in this thread has nice wheels IMO...

Oz · 10-16-2006, 10:10 AM

Isaw a black new Z4si with these wheels and I must say they look awesome.

new2the3 · 10-16-2006, 10:53 AM

More pictures! :rocks:

StewtheBassman · 10-16-2006, 11:02 AM

I read about that car last night before bed. It is a very nice car with great power and agility!

Go for it before you have kids!!

oneshare325 · 10-16-2006, 01:23 PM

Took the car out this morning about 10, and just got back! I had a Great day with it!! Can't wait until I "inherit" (trade) it!

oneshare325 · 10-16-2006, 01:26 PM

The taillights are really similar to the e90's (with those three lines!) Also I can see the dash light for rear fogs...but yet again no button! Why would they put the light there since they are made in the states?? Do you guys think there are rear fogs, and i only need to order a new switch???

StewtheBassman · 10-16-2006, 01:34 PM

Probably yes on the rear fogs!!

Does your lovely better half like this car? That is what is more important LOL!

oneshare325 · 10-16-2006, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by StewtheBassman

Probably yes on the rear fogs!!

Does your lovely better half like this car? That is what is more important LOL!

HAHA, I drive it alittle too fast for her, i think she likes they styling on my 3 a little better, but she hasn't driven the z4 yet. She always says she likes the look of the 3 over any bmw, but I used to think she was just being nice!

StewtheBassman · 10-16-2006, 01:59 PM

uh-oh! trouble on the horizon!!!

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oneshare325 Brigadier General 199 Rep 4,178 Posts Drives: E90 325i, E82 135i Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Arlington, VA iTrader: (11) Garage List 2018 BMW M3 [0.00] 2006 325i [0.00]	My Old Man's new Z4si!! My old man pick this baby up 3 or 4 days ago, and all I can say is WOW! I posted a thread a while back about trading my 3 with him in a year or so, and I was undecided then! But now...Totally ready to switch! I love my 3, but right now (and in a year or so) I don't really need 4 doors, and you are supposed to own a convertable once in your life, why not when you are young and can enjoy it! He bought it for 49, msrp was 51500. It is an 07' si with EVERYTHING but M sport seats. (my pops didn't like them) Silver Gray, Black and Alum. First off, the 255hp motor is a beast in this thing, (didn't push it over the 4k rpm break in limit, but but still nice on the low end), it has a Great exhaust tone! cabin is comfotable and is spacious for a small car, paddle shifters are sweet, stereo is much better then the stnd 325 stereo! wheels are ok (when I get it, I will switch them out), Handles 10 times better then my 3, i understand i don't have ZSP, but I still don't think ANY 3 has a chance around a corner against this thing! No iDrive, but its NAV is sweet! Pops up and down out of the dash! As you can tell I think it is awesome! So I am going to love my 3 for another year or so, and swap with the old man! He plans to trade my 3 for an SL.
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oneshare325 Brigadier General 199 Rep 4,178 Posts Drives: E90 325i, E82 135i Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Arlington, VA iTrader: (11) Garage List 2018 BMW M3 [0.00] 2006 325i [0.00]	He drove an M5 about a month ago (I was trying to talk him out of the SL), He loved the engine but hates the SMG, I loved it though, but he is 56 and and wanted a smooth automatic, that is why he didn't get the M roadster, no automatic option!! Maybe a Hardtop M6 would get him out of his SL 55!!
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oneshare325 Brigadier General 199 Rep 4,178 Posts Drives: E90 325i, E82 135i Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Arlington, VA iTrader: (11) Garage List 2018 BMW M3 [0.00] 2006 325i [0.00]	http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fh2eepAUpeo Couldn't figure out how to imbed it, but here is a video of the nav poping up and down!
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sungmin playing the field 3 Rep 153 Posts Drives: Lunch is for Wimps Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: sactown iTrader: (2)	haha ur dad has the badass look going on. i think ward posted recently that you could get 7k off msrp for the 3.0si presently or something like that.
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Leonardo629 Lieutenant Colonel 168 Rep 1,792 Posts Drives: 2013 M3 Coupe Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Taiwan iTrader: (10)	buddy of mine just picked up pretty much the exact same car, just minus the NAV...and you are correct..the thing is beast to drive...more cornering potential than my 3 with ZSP as well. good call!
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oneshare325 Brigadier General 199 Rep 4,178 Posts Drives: E90 325i, E82 135i Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Arlington, VA iTrader: (11) Garage List 2018 BMW M3 [0.00] 2006 325i [0.00]	He is letting me have the car for the day tomorrow, So I will snap a few for pics with my 3 too...Great car, The M must be one Hell of a roadster, cause this one is a beast!!
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oneshare325 Brigadier General 199 Rep 4,178 Posts Drives: E90 325i, E82 135i Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Arlington, VA iTrader: (11) Garage List 2018 BMW M3 [0.00] 2006 325i [0.00]	More Pics as requested Took the car out this morning about 10, and just got back! I had a Great day with it!! Can't wait until I "inherit" (trade) it!
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oneshare325 Brigadier General 199 Rep 4,178 Posts Drives: E90 325i, E82 135i Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Arlington, VA iTrader: (11) Garage List 2018 BMW M3 [0.00] 2006 325i [0.00]	The taillights are really similar to the e90's (with those three lines!) Also I can see the dash light for rear fogs...but yet again no button! Why would they put the light there since they are made in the states?? Do you guys think there are rear fogs, and i only need to order a new switch???
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StewtheBassman Major General 199 Rep 6,381 Posts Drives: 2011 X5d 421,000kms Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hudson, Quebec iTrader: (1)	Probably yes on the rear fogs!! Does your lovely better half like this car? That is what is more important LOL! __________________
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