[{"id": 2478107, "authorName": "yotafan", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/yotafan/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Awesome car, what is with Carfax? They seem less and less reliable, issues popping up on other vehicles on BaT.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1535579663, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2478130, "authorName": "s8ilver", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/s8ilver/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have a similar discrepancy on my Z3M's report. Morons and fat-fingered entries, or mileage guestimates due to laziness. I've got a 25k entry before a 12k entry, and then the mileage continues as normal.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1535580042, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2478163, "authorName": "Number_Six", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/number_six/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "CARFAX are riddled with errors and there is no recourse to correct said errors and no law controlling these reports. Use them as a guide only and make sure you read the entire report and compare with service records and other reporting services.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1535580401, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2478274, "authorName": "alagol", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alagol/", "bidAmount": 5000, "content": "$5,000 bid placed by alagol", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1535581697, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2478444, "authorName": "Secretservice", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/secretservice/", "bidAmount": 5100, "content": "$5,100 bid placed by Secretservice", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1535583171, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2478677, "authorName": "alagol", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alagol/", "bidAmount": 5200, "content": "$5,200 bid placed by alagol", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1535587433, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2478708, "authorName": "Secretservice", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/secretservice/", "bidAmount": 5300, "content": "$5,300 bid placed by Secretservice", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1535588246, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2478744, "authorName": "alagol", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alagol/", "bidAmount": 5400, "content": "$5,400 bid placed by alagol", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1535589300, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2478800, "authorName": "JDW52001", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jdw52001/", "bidAmount": 5501, "content": "$5,501 bid placed by JDW52001", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1535590841, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2478813, "authorName": "alagol", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alagol/", "bidAmount": 5601, "content": "$5,601 bid placed by alagol", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1535591047, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2478815, "authorName": "JDW52001", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jdw52001/", "bidAmount": 5702, "content": "$5,702 bid placed by JDW52001", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1535591103, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2478823, "authorName": "alagol", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alagol/", "bidAmount": 5803, "content": "$5,803 bid placed by alagol", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1535591352, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2478827, "authorName": "JDW52001", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jdw52001/", "bidAmount": 5904, "content": "$5,904 bid placed by JDW52001", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1535591392, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2478828, "authorName": "alagol", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alagol/", "bidAmount": 6005, "content": "$6,005 bid placed by alagol", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1535591414, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2478830, "authorName": "JDW52001", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jdw52001/", "bidAmount": 6106, "content": "$6,106 bid placed by JDW52001", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1535591442, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2478831, "authorName": "alagol", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alagol/", "bidAmount": 6207, "content": "$6,207 bid placed by alagol", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1535591456, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2478834, "authorName": "JDW52001", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jdw52001/", "bidAmount": 6308, "content": "$6,308 bid placed by JDW52001", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1535591474, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2478836, "authorName": "alagol", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alagol/", "bidAmount": 6409, "content": "$6,409 bid placed by alagol", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1535591489, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2478837, "authorName": "JDW52001", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jdw52001/", "bidAmount": 6510, "content": "$6,510 bid placed by JDW52001", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1535591506, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2478839, "authorName": "alagol", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alagol/", "bidAmount": 6611, "content": "$6,611 bid placed by alagol", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1535591520, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2478840, "authorName": "JDW52001", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jdw52001/", "bidAmount": 6712, "content": "$6,712 bid placed by JDW52001", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1535591554, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2478841, "authorName": "alagol", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alagol/", "bidAmount": 6813, "content": "$6,813 bid placed by alagol", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1535591561, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2478842, "authorName": "JDW52001", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jdw52001/", "bidAmount": 6914, "content": "$6,914 bid placed by JDW52001", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1535591573, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2478843, "authorName": "alagol", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alagol/", "bidAmount": 7015, "content": "$7,015 bid placed by alagol", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1535591581, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2478844, "authorName": "JDW52001", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jdw52001/", "bidAmount": 7116, "content": "$7,116 bid placed by JDW52001", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1535591596, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2478845, "authorName": "alagol", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alagol/", "bidAmount": 7217, "content": "$7,217 bid placed by alagol", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1535591603, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2478846, "authorName": "JDW52001", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jdw52001/", "bidAmount": 7318, "content": "$7,318 bid placed by JDW52001", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1535591615, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2478847, "authorName": "alagol", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alagol/", "bidAmount": 7419, "content": "$7,419 bid placed by alagol", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1535591629, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2478848, "authorName": "JDW52001", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jdw52001/", "bidAmount": 7520, "content": "$7,520 bid placed by JDW52001", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1535591640, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2478850, "authorName": "alagol", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alagol/", "bidAmount": 7621, "content": "$7,621 bid placed by alagol", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1535591654, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2478851, "authorName": "JDW52001", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jdw52001/", "bidAmount": 7722, "content": "$7,722 bid placed by JDW52001", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1535591661, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2478852, "authorName": "alagol", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alagol/", "bidAmount": 7823, "content": "$7,823 bid placed by alagol", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1535591679, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2478853, "authorName": "JDW52001", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jdw52001/", "bidAmount": 7924, "content": "$7,924 bid placed by JDW52001", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1535591691, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2478855, "authorName": "alagol", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alagol/", "bidAmount": 8025, "content": "$8,025 bid placed by alagol", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1535591723, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2478856, "authorName": "JDW52001", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jdw52001/", "bidAmount": 8126, "content": "$8,126 bid placed by JDW52001", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1535591739, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2478860, "authorName": "alagol", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alagol/", "bidAmount": 8227, "content": "$8,227 bid placed by alagol", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1535591787, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2478861, "authorName": "JDW52001", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jdw52001/", "bidAmount": 8328, "content": "$8,328 bid placed by JDW52001", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1535591812, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2478864, "authorName": "alagol", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alagol/", "bidAmount": 8429, "content": "$8,429 bid placed by alagol", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1535591895, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2478869, "authorName": "JDW52001", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jdw52001/", "bidAmount": 8530, "content": "$8,530 bid placed by JDW52001", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1535591920, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2478874, "authorName": "alagol", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alagol/", "bidAmount": 8631, "content": "$8,631 bid placed by alagol", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1535591971, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2478876, "authorName": "JDW52001", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jdw52001/", "bidAmount": 8732, "content": "$8,732 bid placed by JDW52001", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1535591996, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2478881, "authorName": "alagol", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alagol/", "bidAmount": 8833, "content": "$8,833 bid placed by alagol", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1535592266, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2478884, "authorName": "JDW52001", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jdw52001/", "bidAmount": 8934, "content": "$8,934 bid placed by JDW52001", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1535592313, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2478899, "authorName": "alagol", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alagol/", "bidAmount": 9035, "content": "$9,035 bid placed by alagol", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1535592679, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2478900, "authorName": "JDW52001", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jdw52001/", "bidAmount": 9136, "content": "$9,136 bid placed by JDW52001", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1535592713, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2478907, "authorName": "lmargolis", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lmargolis/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Quite the evening.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1535592868, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2478915, "authorName": "alagol", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alagol/", "bidAmount": 9237, "content": "$9,237 bid placed by alagol", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1535593035, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2478917, "authorName": "JDW52001", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jdw52001/", "bidAmount": 9338, "content": "$9,338 bid placed by JDW52001", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1535593064, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2478919, "authorName": "Chrisvonn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chrisvonn/", "bidAmount": 14444, "content": "$14,444 bid placed by Chrisvonn", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1535593168, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2478920, "authorName": "alagol", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alagol/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@-PM- how many keys come with the car? do you have the original window sticker? do you know what the original msrp was? Any missing items that you know of?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1535593257, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2478963, "authorName": "A-bone", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/a-bone/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Chrisvonn has broken up the lover's spat. \r\n\r\nNow back to your originally scheduled program.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1535595092, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2479427, "authorName": "Secretservice", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/secretservice/", "bidAmount": 14700, "content": "$14,700 bid placed by Secretservice", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1535634249, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2479481, "authorName": "MOPARmisfit", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/moparmisfit/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Good luck with Carfax. I had an issue where the company that serviced my BMW fat fingered the mileage. They knew it was their mistake. They called Carfax to fix it, and Carfax refused.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1535635688, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2479525, "authorName": "V.D.", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/v.d.-user/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "JD and AL, that\u2019s the way to bid.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1535636812, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2479531, "authorName": "Detroitghost", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/detroitghost/", "bidAmount": 15000, "content": "$15,000 bid placed by Detroitghost", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1535636987, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2479555, "authorName": "Roadrunner_CT", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/roadrunner_ct/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I would love to read some feedback on these cars in general, that my favorite part of the comments... learning all the quirks, issues, and joys certain models bring with them.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1535637440, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2479698, "authorName": "Cwmil70", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cwmil70/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "In the description it was stated that the speedometer/odometer was converted to km for Canadian registration then converted back to miles. It would explain the apparent discrepancy.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1535640598, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2479699, "authorName": "JDW52001", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jdw52001/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Yeah. That was fun, but enough playing.\r\n\r\n@Roadrunner - I can't speak to the M, but have a Z4, 2.5 w/5-speed. Put about 6,000 miles on it 6 months. So, still a bit new to me. I bought it from a local small used dealer that specializes in doing good presale prep and clean up. Between this and perhaps the nature of the car, the only issue I have had was a window regulator broke (dealer fixed for cost of parts :)). \r\n\r\nOverall, I've had a blast with the car. It's full stock. Very easy daily driver. Suspension is not too sporty, but not too cushy. The only 2 things I would really like are a few more ponies and a better exhaust note (mine sounds almost as tame as Camry). Enter the thought of upgrading to an M.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1535640671, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2480796, "authorName": "mcaden", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mcaden/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "One my favorite Richard Hammond reviews of all time - Porsche Boxster S vs BMW Z4 M Roadster, enjoy:\r\n\r\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0FTcr2IFeg0&t=310s", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1535655294, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2480885, "authorName": "Sixtyvalve", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sixtyvalve/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have this exact car (CSL Wheels and No Nav) with 21k miles...Curious where it ends up. Good Luck.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1535656457, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2481545, "authorName": "wdb", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wdb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I\u2019m not aware of 19\u201d wheels being an option for 2007. Was it a Canadian thing?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1535663680, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2481804, "authorName": "Secretservice", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/secretservice/", "bidAmount": 15250, "content": "$15,250 bid placed by Secretservice", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1535666683, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2485212, "authorName": "ClassicBritish", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/classicbritish/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@wdb those are not stock rims for the Z4 M. Stock were 18\". These are style 442 in case anyone is wondering. They do look good on the car! It may also explain the mismatch lug nuts if the offset is different.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1535757882, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2485639, "authorName": "Bricklin2117", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bricklin2117/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The cooler more sharp edged Z4 with the M package! Low miles-I have no idea why as I would have to drive this everywhere!!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1535775276, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2486026, "authorName": "carjmark", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carjmark/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Excuse my naivete but if the speedometer was changed twice what happened to the odometer at each change? Obvious question is if speedometer (vs. ECU) stores mileage, then we'd have to add the mileage on each, or were these documented resets at dealers etc. with documentation?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1535811430, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2487395, "authorName": "wdb", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wdb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Roadrunner_CT I have a Z4 M Coupe and can comment on that. It's a very enjoyable drive! Enough power to get into trouble, spirited and confident handling, that wonderful inline 6 cylinder song. With the roadster you get to hear even more of it. \r\n\r\nMy coupe is comfortable enough for long drives, although that is not a strong suit of the car. I also have a Z4 3.0si coupe, and that car is honestly better for daily driving or extended distances. The M feels impatient under those conditions. It is constantly urging the driver to lay into the gas pedal a bit deeper, take the next exit, get off the highway and into the twisties! That is where Z4M's really shine.\r\n\r\nThese are underappreciated gems. Buy one before folks find out how wonderful they are.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1535919161, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2487646, "authorName": "Roadrunner_CT", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/roadrunner_ct/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@wdb what about reliability? Or known/common issues? Anything to report there? How are the engines? Any Vanos or bearing issues?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1535936136, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2488957, "authorName": "Sixtyvalve", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sixtyvalve/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Roadrunner_ct\r\n\r\nThe only issue I\u2019ve had in 10 years with mine has been the ABS module. But that\u2019s a part that is used on many makes and models. Pretty bulletproof cars.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1536001556, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2489349, "authorName": "simbad", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/simbad/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "As the mileage has such appeal on this car would be great to try to get a proper suggestion of what happened on the discrepency. Was it still in km on that Carfax entry was the first one kmnor miles? And are here service records hat show the history of mileage. It\u2019s on of the key selling points so any help to avoid any ambiguity here would be really useful. I totally get Carfax can be useless. But it has that issue when one comes to resell and it\u2019s a factor in purchasing. Seller can you help with more detail?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1536007168, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2489356, "authorName": "wdb", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wdb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "You'll hear stories about VANOS and rod bearing issues. Both should be considered wear items. The frequency of maintenance should be in direct proportion to how hard the car is driven. A really, really good idea with any S54 powered car is to go easy until the oil temperature is up.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1536007283, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2490155, "authorName": "alagol", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alagol/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Seller @ - PM - there are questions and comments from the crowd that need to be addressed. Will you engage before this auction's end? It will surely help you get a better price", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1536026486, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2490350, "authorName": "Joswar01", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/joswar01/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "2007 Z4M roadster owner here. Just bought one 2 months ago. \r\n\r\nThis is an interesting car. My previous toy was an Elise. Night and day different. And yet, they deliver similar smiles. \r\n\r\nThe Z4M is rowdy. I need to put louder pipes on it, for sure. The stock pipes are appropriate for church services and library book shelving. However...the stock handling and steering are spot on. \r\n\r\nThis car handles in a way I\u2019ve never felt before. Go into a corner hot, ease off, then hammer it, and it squats, grips, and flings you out of the corner like the back has been lifting weights and taking steroids. The front just stays stuck. The back hugs the earth and beg you to try to send it sideways. It\u2019s unique. It\u2019s analog. And these cars (with louder pipes) deserve attention. \r\n\r\nI\u2019m hooked. There\u2019s no way you won\u2019t be as well. I\u2019ve been DD\u2019ing it for 2 months and can say it\u2019s comfortable and up for any shenanigans you desire.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1536041947, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2492049, "authorName": "kpop", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kpop/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Former '06 Z4M roadster owner chiming in. I've owned 15 cars in the past 10 years including an E90 M3 6MT, several early STIs, and most recently a B7 RS4 that resides in my collection today. The Z4M is easily one of my top 3 favorite cars I've owned. It's raw, pure, and a handful, but that's what makes it so much fun on a good back road. I never tracked any of my cars and can't comment on how it would do on a track, but it's at least a $30k-$35k driving experience with the top down on a cool morning listening to that wonderful BMW inline six.. These cars, being the last to use the S54 N/A motor and with a proper manual transmission, will hold their value well, if not appreciate, over the coming years. \r\n\r\nAssuming the mileage is legit, this car seems like a definite \"buy\" all day long, especially anything south of $30k. Not a fan of these wheels, though. The new owner should try to find original Z4M wheels to complete the package.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1536095368, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2492074, "authorName": "KByington", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kbyington/", "bidAmount": 16000, "content": "$16,000 bid placed by KByington", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1536095628, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2492369, "authorName": "hedgehog", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hedgehog/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I own a '99 Boxster base model and a '15 Z4 with the 2-turbo four. I daily drive the Z4. The six cylinder engine would get me into too much trouble. Even with the four cylinder engine at least once a week I find myself north of 100 on the way home and that's in the hills. We also have a place at 7500' in the Sierras. If I go there by myself, I take the Z4- the turbos love altitude and it's a kick to take it up the curves. If the wife comes along, we take the Porsche. It's easier to approach the limits with the Porsche. I haven't yet found the limits with the Z4. I'd need to track it to do that. Just gotta say I love both of them, just differently, kind of like my sons.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1536099389, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2492378, "authorName": "hedgehog", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hedgehog/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "P.S.- There are better wheels.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1536099489, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2492851, "authorName": "-PM- (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/-pm-/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hi guys!\r\nSorry for the delayed response. \r\nI thought I had my settings set to where I would receive an email notification when a comment or question was asked; but have not received any emails, besides direct messages from buyers. Strange. \r\n\r\nRegarding the carfax mileage: anytime a vehicle is brought into Canada, it must pass a thorough inspection by the DOT. One of the requirements is that the vehicle odometer/dash be set to KM instead of miles. BMW provides this service free at any dealership. \r\nWhen the vehicle is brought back into the states, it once again has to pass what\u2019s known as a Level 1 inspection, and the odometer/dash has to be set to miles, before a US title is issued. However the owner had an oil/filter change done at the Big O facility before taking it to BMW to have the odometer/dash reset to miles; which is why the recorded odometer reading at Big O is in KM. He stated that the oil change was done with Mobil 1 full synthetic. However, after bringing the car home, I also drained the oil and filled it with fresh Mobil 1 0w-40, just to be sure I knew exactly what\u2019s in the crankcase. I did not replace the filter, as it only had a couple hundred miles since the recorded oil change. The oil was completely clean when drained, but once again, I still did it just to know what it\u2019s running.\r\nThe only other thing not mentioned in the listing is that at full lock, the tire will slightly rub the liner (due to the bigger wheel/tire size). This is hardly an issue, since it is quite rare to be turning at full lock.\r\nAny other questions, please feel free to ask her or send a message. Thanks!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1536112558, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2492913, "authorName": "kpop", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kpop/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@-PM- Curious as to your reasoning behind using Mobile 10W-40 when BMW recommends the S54 use 10W-60.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1536114413, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2492946, "authorName": "-PM- (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/-pm-/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Mobil 1 0w-40 is what BMW uses as their oil (relabeled) for the S54. \r\nHonestly I mostly use Rotella T6 5W-40 on my BMW past/present engines, including S54, a race S54, S52, a race S50, multiple M60\u2019s and M52/54\u2019s, N54, and even a few W11\u2019s (Mini Cooper). The T6 is a fantastic oil with BMW engines, and I have used it for a number of years now. The reason I went with Mobil 1 for this car is to keep it all as OEM as possible.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1536115455, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2493014, "authorName": "Joswar01", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/joswar01/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Were the M badges taken off the sides of the car? There should be M badges behind the BMW badges on the car's sides.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1536119203, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2493022, "authorName": "-PM- (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/-pm-/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "As far as I know, all M cars can be ordered with or without specific badges from the factory, based on buyer preference. I assume this one came without the side ones.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1536119500, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2493150, "authorName": "kpop", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kpop/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@-PM- I\u2019m sure other M-owners can confirm, but that\u2019s incorrect. BMW recommends Castrol TWS 10w-60, not Mobile 1 0W-40. Not saying one is better than the other, but I\u2019d love to see a link from BMW to prove otherwise.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1536137873, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2493167, "authorName": "Steven6734", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/steven6734/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Kpop is correct. Look at the hood up image of the M engine; the BMW sticker clearly recommends 10w-60.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1536142161, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2493400, "authorName": "-PM- (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/-pm-/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is what I have been taught since the early 2000\u2019s, straight from the mouth of BMW techs and tuners. I have always followed their recommendations instead of stickers, and have never had any oil related issues with any of my BMW vehicles (sans an oil pump failure on a S52, due to a loose nut on the gear...common). Even reputable lubricant manufacturers such as RedLine question BMW\u2019s recommendation for 10w-60, and instead recommend a 40 weight, even in AZ weather.\r\nIf it is a concern, the engine has only seen about 300 miles on this oil, and can be drained and filled with any desired oil.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1536154727, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2493572, "authorName": "Sixtyvalve", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sixtyvalve/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@-PM- \r\n\r\nI own one of these and 6 other BMW's.\r\n\r\nI have to disagree with the Oil choice. These engines have super tight tolerances and 10W-60 Is needed so there is an oil film when the oil is very hot and at high RPM. 0W-40 will be ok most of the time, but when at the higher end of the temperature range and at High RPM it will not give protection. \r\n\r\nSo, this wouldn't stop me from buying this car since i'm sure its fine for the most part but the next owner should use 10W-60 as recommended by BMW.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1536159994, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2493656, "authorName": "Syrupflow", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/syrupflow/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "As an owner of both an E46 M3 and an M roadster, I have to agree with @Sixtyvalve on the oil choice for M cars. Non-M cars might tolerate changing oil preference, but M division preference is 10W-60. I'm as big a fan of Rotella T6 as anyone and its what I put in both of my Abarths, but I've always been directed to \"stick to the script\" on M cars.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1536161826, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2493687, "authorName": "-PM- (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/-pm-/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I would agree that it\u2019s all up to preference. I personally choose to follow experience (self and fellow BMW enthusiasts, as well as seasoned BMW techs and tuners) over sticker recommendations. For example, we had a track purpose built S54 with race bearings (much tighter clearances than stock) with close to 12k (high rpm, high heat) track-only miles, running T6 5w-40 only, with zero oil related issues. I remember the oil analysis coming back with excellent results as well. Countless others with same or similar setups could also tell the same story. For everyday low to mid rpm use, it matters much less whether you use 40w, 50w, or 60w. There are plenty of never-ending debates all over that even state that lower viscosity is better for low to mid rpm use. Unless you\u2019re heading into the FI direction. I would highly recommend going with 0w or 5w (max) on any BMW engine operating in cold climates with temps that regularly fall below 0F. Another reason for the choice of oil, since the buyer could be from a colder area of the world.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1536162654, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2493701, "authorName": "-PM- (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/-pm-/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Quick side note: I have come across guys running 0w-60 motorcycle oil (4 stroke) in their boosted S54\u2019s, that swear by it. I don\u2019t have any personal experience with it, so I won\u2019t say much about it. But that is also an option.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1536162951, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2493729, "authorName": "jdoege", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jdoege/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Not just any 10W60, either. What is presently recommended for the S54 engine is Castrol 12064 EDGE SUPERCAR 10W-60 Advanced Full Synthetic Motor Oil. It is the latest version of the oil originally and explicitly formulated for this engine, so says BMW engineers. That said, I'm sure a few hundred miles on any other oil is of no concern. GLWTA", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1536163715, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2493812, "authorName": "-PM- (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/-pm-/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Really did not want to turn this into an oil debate haha. \r\nBut I guess we can all conclude with this:\r\nThe S54 is a tight tolerance engine (compared to most commercial engines).\r\nTighter tolerances require lower viscosity oil for proper coverage. \r\nTighter tolerances create more heat. \r\nHigher viscosity oil protects (and cools) better in high heat. \r\nSo finding the balance is key.\r\nWhile 60w viscosity is better in higher heat, it will not provide the coverage that 40w will; the wear on bearings/cams/etc will be greater. And 40w will degrade faster in high heat than 60w.\r\nI think BMW recommends the 60w on the sticker, with the thought that everyone is going to be running the M engines at full throttle, at high rpms all the time, which creates a lot of heat. However, this is the real world.\r\nIn the end, it all depends on what you\u2019re using the car for and what your preference is.\r\nI personally have found 40w to work wonderfully even in high heat, high rpm race conditions in the S54 engine. So there is no way it can be worse in normal daily driving conditions.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1536165655, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2493844, "authorName": "Satch_Carlson", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/satch_carlson/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "About them wheels: Them is not Z4 M roadster wheels. I know this because mine came with pimped-out chromies (long story) but I got them to swap for E46 M3 take-offs. That was in 2008, and I have spent the last ten years buying Style 224s, first a set in chrome (hey, they were cheap!) and finally a set of original Style 224s because\u2014\r\n\r\nWell, I don't know why, since the car is sitting on Dinan wheels. But the Style 224s look pretty good hanging on the wall.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1536166183, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2493879, "authorName": "-PM- (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/-pm-/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Correct. As stated in the listing, they are 19\u201d Style 442 M Wheels", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1536166788, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2493945, "authorName": "Sixtyvalve", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sixtyvalve/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@satch_carlson Which Dinan wheels? Got a web link?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1536168403, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2494043, "authorName": "Spdfrk63105", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/spdfrk63105/", "bidAmount": 16500, "content": "$16,500 bid placed by Spdfrk63105", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1536169956, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2494298, "authorName": "speedracer_rob", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/speedracer_rob/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Any fluid leaks? Any functional concerns (top, windows, A/C, heater, lights, etc) - all works properly?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1536172211, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2494330, "authorName": "-PM- (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/-pm-/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@robhennick no leaks whatsoever. Everything is fully functional. The electric/hydraulic top motor was replaced this summer. It is a brand new unit and was sealed airtight to prevent any moisture buildup (factory design flaw).", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1536172462, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2494397, "authorName": "speedracer_rob", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/speedracer_rob/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "No pics under the car. I assume no rust or other concerns?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1536173208, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2494419, "authorName": "trizzuth", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trizzuth/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@satch_carlson you notice they are not original Z4 M wheels, but don't catch the different lug bolts? Seller, why are there different lug bolts on 2 of the wheels, one set black, one set chrome?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1536173547, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2494427, "authorName": "trizzuth", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/trizzuth/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "And just for the record on the oil conversation around here, BMW recommends 10W-60 AND 5W-30 for the S62 motor. I've seen both in various OE literature/manuals. I run 10W-60 in mine since that was what it was running when I bought it.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1536173649, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2494449, "authorName": "-PM- (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/-pm-/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Car is too low for any pictures that don\u2019t come out dark and grainy.\r\nNo rust whatsoever. Everything has been fully disclosed in the description and comments.\r\nI couldn\u2019t tell you the reason for the different colored lug nuts. I never even noticed it. I assume they were changed at BMW when the original owner upgraded to the current 442 M wheels. Perhaps due to a slightly different offset.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1536173895, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2494497, "authorName": "CKL4410", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ckl4410/", "bidAmount": 18888, "content": "$18,888 bid placed by CKL4410", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1536174605, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2494569, "authorName": "Chrisvonn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chrisvonn/", "bidAmount": 20000, "content": "$20,000 bid placed by Chrisvonn", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1536175630, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2494748, "authorName": "Sixtyvalve", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sixtyvalve/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "$8k away from the reserve?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1536177880, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2494824, "authorName": "argote", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/argote/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Probably not over reserve yet. $20K for this model/mileage is a steal.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1536178595, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2494829, "authorName": "bkember", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bkember/", "bidAmount": 20500, "content": "$20,500 bid placed by bkember", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1536178730, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2494832, "authorName": "Zachary", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zachary/", "bidAmount": 20750, "content": "$20,750 bid placed by Zachary", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1536178767, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2494836, "authorName": "Chrisvonn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chrisvonn/", "bidAmount": 21000, "content": "$21,000 bid placed by Chrisvonn", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1536178827, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2494838, "authorName": "Zachary", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zachary/", "bidAmount": 21250, "content": "$21,250 bid placed by Zachary", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1536178869, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2494840, "authorName": "cgcmk3", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cgcmk3/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice to see some action ...", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1536178889, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2494841, "authorName": "Chrisvonn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chrisvonn/", "bidAmount": 22000, "content": "$22,000 bid placed by Chrisvonn", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1536178912, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2494845, "authorName": "Zachary", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/zachary/", "bidAmount": 22250, "content": "$22,250 bid placed by Zachary", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1536178935, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2494852, "authorName": "Chrisvonn", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/chrisvonn/", "bidAmount": 23000, "content": "$23,000 bid placed by Chrisvonn", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1536179009, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2494855, "authorName": "ecl1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ecl1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I wonder how much the replacement lugs nuts will cost the buyer?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1536179048, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2494857, "authorName": "Sixtyvalve", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sixtyvalve/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ECl1 50$", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1536179070, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2494860, "authorName": "143MotorSports", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/143motorsports/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'll be disappointed to see anything less than 50 for this", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1536179077, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2494862, "authorName": "-PM- (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/-pm-/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Definitely a steal at the current price! \r\nLug bolts for two wheels would be $50-$60, in either color.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1536179114, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2494864, "authorName": "Anonymous", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Reserve not met on 9/5/18 at $23,000", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1536179131, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 2494868, "authorName": "eima77", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eima77/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Disappointing Outcome \nStunning Vehicle\n@-PM-\nBest to you in the future with sale of this beauty. Was nice seeing on BaT", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1536179305, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2494883, "authorName": "-PM- (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/-pm-/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks everyone!\r\nWon\u2019t be able to let it go for the ending bid unfortunately.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1536179455, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2494935, "authorName": "Satch_Carlson", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/satch_carlson/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Sixtyvalve say: \" Which Dinan wheels? Got a web link?\"\n\nUm, no: Stevie D didn't develop much for the Z4 M roadster (although he rather famously supercharged the Z3 version). He did prototype a Dinan exhaust, but then decided not to produce it. \"The people who buy these cars,\" he said, \"think they're perfect the way they are.\" Which ticked me off, because I rilly, rilly wanted that exhaust! \"Ah, Satch,\" said Steve, \"I can always build you an exhaust!\"\n\nAs for the Dinan wheels, I got them at a friendly discount because they had been sitting around for some time; I think the original price was something like $1,200 per wheel.\n\n@trizzuth adds: \"You notice they are not original Z4 M wheels, but don\u2019t catch the different lug bolts?!\"\n\nUm, well, no; I didn't exactly have to blow up the image to see the wheels. You mean BMW wheel bolts are available in different colors?! Can I get red?\n\n@-PM- had a more reasonable reserve, I think. My car is ready for its 60,000-mile valve adjustment and end-to-end fluid changes, and it will again be rather embarrassingly perfect. Damn thing simply does not miss a beat. It's been back and forth across the country four or five times, and even managed an autocross trophy or two. It is a car I would consider selling, if I had to, but at this point somebody would have to tempt me with a huge pile of cash; the MSRP on my car was over $57,000, and I have never considered it to be priced above what it delivers.\n\nFinally, @Joswar01 says: \"Were the M badges taken off the sides of the car? There should be M badges behind the BMW badges on the car\u2019s sides.\"\n\nHeh. The first thing I did when I got the Z4 home was to remove all the M badges. If you need M badges, you can get them on a 2 Series Tourer, for God's sake. I figure the people who know the car do not need no stinkin' badges, and the ones who need badges probably wear clothes with the designer label on the outside.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1536180490, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2495715, "authorName": "wdb", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wdb/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I had no idea those wheels were worth that much.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1536194133, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2495999, "authorName": "jvsight", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jvsight/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@-PM- if your still interested in selling shoot me a private msg. I have some additional questions but traveling and missed this auction, thx", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1536205819, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2496017, "authorName": "-PM- (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/-pm-/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@jvsight I would be open to discuss it, but I do not see any way to send you a private message. Clicking on your name just brings up your bid and comment history. No option to send a message.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1536206665, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2498757, "authorName": "-PM- (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/-pm-/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@jvsight can you send me a message instead? Thanks.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1536273252, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2499300, "authorName": "jvsight", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jvsight/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@-PM- contact info?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1536289156, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2499326, "authorName": "-PM- (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/-pm-/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@jvsight doesn't look like I can post my email here. Tried twice. pmclb00 at the most common provider that starts with a G haha", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1536289894, "type": "comment"}]