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Made the transition from Z4 to X4

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Made the transition from Z4 to X4

Post by bluestreak56 » Sun Nov 01, 2015 7:04 pm

Hi all, I'm a newbie to this forum, but a very active Z4Forum user and yesterday traded my E86 in for the F26:

6 years ago, I signed up to the z4 forum to show my admiration for the Z4 Coupe, I was only 24 at the time and had only owned 1 BMW before then (E36 320i SE Saloon).

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I knew at the time that I wouldnt be able to afford one or the insurance for a few years and sure enough 2 years later in 2011 I got the bug again and started my search. It was a tough time because buying the Z4 meant I had to sell my E24 635Csi and my 92 VW Scirocco 16v.

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It took me 4 months to find the right car, sell both of mine and do a deal on it, eventually ending up on the 1st Feb 2012 with Dead End:

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It was my 3rd real coupe and I loved it. Although always more of a garage queen, the zed had a few upgrades over that time.

Almost 5 months ago, I got married and with the mrs also having a 3 door car, decided one had to change. Unfortunately with the change of my job role it had to be the zed and so Transformation time it was again..

Goodbye pics (sorry about the angles etc)

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So say hello to Dead End's replacement to be named: Trailbreaker

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Points to anyone who can guess the Model, Trim, Exterior & Interior colours and bonus points to anyone who can get any of the optional extras!

All moved in next to my dads A7:

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Re: Made the transition from Z4 to X4

Post by Horizon » Sun Nov 01, 2015 7:33 pm

Stirling Grey 2.0d Msport X4?
Hi and welcome to the X side. You have had some nice cars over the years.
I like the X4 interia/ dash, glad they havnt done the sticky up screen on the IDrive, much prefer the binnacle type.
Hope you enjoy your new motor
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Re: Made the transition from Z4 to X4

Post by pvr » Sun Nov 01, 2015 7:38 pm

Welcome indeed, but we go back a few years ….

Very nice colour and wheels - not seen many about yet.
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Re: Made the transition from Z4 to X4

Post by X5Sport » Sun Nov 01, 2015 7:46 pm

Hello and :hi:
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Re: Made the transition from Z4 to X4

Post by bluestreak56 » Sun Nov 01, 2015 10:01 pm

Thanks for the warm welcome guys,

Its the Sophisto Grey Xirallic Paint and yes 20D M Sport X4 Sports Auto.
Has the Ivory White with Black interior and Fineline Anthracite Wood finish.
Other options are:
M Sport Plus Pack (20" M Double-spoke style 310 M 2VX Alloys, Sun protection glass, Loudspeaker system – harman/kardon, high beam assist, adaptive headlights, )
Media package – BMW Professional Nav with large screen display
Exterior mirrors – folding, automatically dimming
Seat adjustment – front, electric with driver memory
5 Year Service Pack
Climate Comfort windscreen

The only thing missing that I wanted was the Reversing Camera which is being dealer retro-fitted.

The black grilles were courtesy of the previous owner!

Glad to see a familiar face PVR - no cheating now on the z4forum!
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Re: Made the transition from Z4 to X4

Post by Don Coffey » Mon Nov 02, 2015 4:28 am

Hi and welcome,

Nice colour choice, I had the same on my 520d albeit the interior was called oyster then, it was essentials the same colour.

Enjoy the car and becoming an active member of this forum.

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Re: Made the transition from Z4 to X4

Post by bluestreak56 » Wed Nov 04, 2015 5:28 pm

Thanks all - one thing Ive already noticed is there is no sunglasses holder as per my old E86 .. I've tried storing them in the arm rest but they get crushed by my phones! Any other suggestions?
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Re: Made the transition from Z4 to X4

Post by Reusch » Wed Nov 04, 2015 6:35 pm

sunglasses holder as per my old E86 .. I've tried storing them in the arm rest but they get crushed by my phones! Any other suggestions?

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Re: Made the transition from Z4 to X4

Post by Lee4.8is » Thu Nov 05, 2015 10:42 am

Hello and welcome to xdrivers, that's a lovely motor and I bet you are very chuffed with it, I am also on the Z4 forum!  :)

Enjoy the new motor  8)
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Re: Made the transition from Z4 to X4

Post by bluestreak56 » Fri Nov 06, 2015 11:56 pm

Cheers Lee & thanks Reusch!  :))

I found this description ( Motor Trend review located here: http://www.motortrend.com/new_cars/04/bmw/x4/) to be precisely me:

"The tortured logic behind the X4 probably goes something like this: If you think a 3 Series wagon is too carlike, an X3 too much like a boring SUV, a 3 Series Gran Turismo practical but not sporty enough, a 4 Series Gran Coupe sporty but not practical enough, and you definitely don't want to drive a 3 Series sedan like everyone else, then the X4 is the perfect vehicle for you."
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Re: Made the transition from Z4 to X4

Post by bluestreak56 » Sun Feb 07, 2016 7:35 pm

First wash of the year, came up a treat  :)

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Re: Made the transition from Z4 to X4

Post by Pinewood » Thu Feb 11, 2016 11:44 pm

Nice car. As I am the proud owner of an X3, could you tell me how it cost to have the reversing camera retro fitted by the $tealership?
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Re: Made the transition from Z4 to X4

Post by bluestreak56 » Fri Feb 12, 2016 9:19 am

The list cost was supposed to be around £1400 inc labour and parts, I managed to get them down to around £800 but presumably every dealer is different and I had to fight hard with them
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