Jonttt Imola II Red S54 Z3m Roadster Journal
Posted: Fri 04 Sep, 2009 20:04
Nov 2001 (51) Z3m S54 Roadster Imola Red with Imola Red / Black interior
pic as purchased:
Original eBay advert "for sale" pictures from which I bought the car (September 2009):
pic with current spec:
There were only 73 RHD S54 engined Z3m's ever produced and this is 1 of the 4 examples in Imola II Red.
46,000 miles @ Purchase
Private Purchase on Wednesday 2nd September 2009
Specification:
From BMW Database as delivered from the factory:
Type code CL92
Type M-ROADST (EUR)
E series E36 (7)
Series 3
Type ROADST
Steering RL
Doors 2
Engine S54
Colour IMOLAROT 2 (405)
Upholstery LEDER WALK NAPPA/IMOLAROT (Q6IM) Black/Red
Prod.date 2001-08-15
Standard equipment
S209A Differential lock 25%
S210A Dynamic stability control
S243A Airbag for front passenger
S314A Door mirror, driver lock, heated
S423A Floor mats velours
S494A Seat heating driver/passenger
S710A M sports steering wheel
S785A White direction indicator lights
S853A Language version, English
Options
S302A Alarm system
S354A Windscreen, green-tinted upper strip
S388A Softtop, black
S395A Rollover protection system
S398A Softtop, electromech. semiautom.
S428A Warning triangle and first aid kit
S441A Smoker package
S502A Headlight cleaning system
S530A Air conditioning
S540A Cruise control
S669A Radio BMW Business RDS
S674A Hi-Fi system Harman Kardon
S694A Provisions for BMW 6 CD changer
L812A NATIONAL VERSION GREAT BRITAIN
S818A Battery master switch
S863A Dealer List Europe
S877A Omission of non-combined operation
S880A Operating instructions, English
S925A Dispatch protection pack
Added after production:
* Raid "Daytona" sports airbag steering wheel [fitted 07-02-10]
* [JVC Audio System - including headunit with MP3 capabilty and 12 Disc boot-mounted CD Changer with MP3 capabilty fitted April 2004.] Changed to Becker Cascade Head Unit with iPod interface, Bluetooth hands free and Sat Nav
* Shorty Radio Aerial.
* 6 sets of alloy wheels:
- 18" Breyton Magic Racing Split Rim Alloys [fitted when bought SOLD Aug 2010]
- 18" AC Schnitzer Type II Race Spilt Rim Alloys
- 18" AC Schnitzer Type III Alloys [bought new 06/09/11]
- 18" AC Schnitzer Type III Race Split Rim Alloys
- 18* Hamann PG2 Alloys (bought August 2012)
- 18" Rondell 0021 Alloys (bought new August 2012)
- 17" OEM "Deep Dish" Alloys
* Storm Motorworks Titanium gear stick and cigarette blank
* AC Schnitzer "digital" gear stick
* AC Schnitzer "blackline" gear stick and Hand Brake Handle.
* AC Schnitzer Roll Hoops.
* AC Schnitzer Sport Suspension.
* AC Schnitzer Pedal Covers.
* AC Schnitzer Foot Rest for driver.
* [AC Schnitzer Floormats]. Changed to OEM floormats
* H&R uprated Anti Roll Bars front and rear [fitted 14-04-10]
* Stainless Steel Braided Brake Hoses front and rear [fitted 14-04-10]
* Stainless Steel Braided Clutch Hose [fitted 14-04-10]
* BMW Z8 Chrome Washer Jet Nozzles.
* Hoen Xenonmatch bulbs fitted to all lights both interior and exterior
* Halo Projector Headlights [fitted 22/10/09]
* Shadow Side Indicator and Front Sidelight units [fitted -7/10/09]
* Phillips Silvervision Indicator bulbs fitted at the sides, front and rear
* Eisenmann 76 mm Racing Exhausts [fitted May 2004].
* Live Engine Remap
* K&N Performance Air Filter.
* Strong Strut Alloy CL Front Strut.
* Strong Strut Alloy CL Rear Strut (not currently fitted).
* Strong Aero Ducts.
* Modified (lightened clutch pedal)
* Leatherz Imola Red Leather Top Box Cover [fitted May 2004]
* Leatherz Imola Red Leather Steering Wheel Tabs [fitted May 2004]
* Leatherz Imola Red Leather Door Armrests.
* Leather Centre Armrest / Cupholder [fitted 23/10/09]
* Black Hardtop.
* OEM Hardtop Cover.
* Black tonneau cover.
* OEM Window blanket.
* Toolset all present and complete.
* ///M Mobility kit sealed and complete.
* OEM Boot Rack fitted to spare boot lid.
* OEM BMW Fire Extinguisher (2001 model fitted 05/02/10)
* OEM Hard Case for Boot Rack (sourced Jan 2010)
* OEM Soft Case for Boot Rack Hard Case (sourced April 2010)
Prior to purchase:
The car was previously owned by a member on here (DavidM).
I purchased the car from an American who had purchased the car from David 3 years ago (with 36,000 miles). He had returned to America and left his brother in law to sell the car.
It was sold with Full documented BMW service history and all previous paperwork (MOT's, etc...), receipts for various additions and unusually all keys including valet key and the small plastic wallet key.
It was also supplied with a "spare" boot with OEM Luggage rack fitted, part worn rear tyre with repairable nail damage and original exhausts.
There is some history of the car on here but I managed to speak to David about the car and he informed me of the following:
- the car had failing of the fan and radiator whilst on a Zroadster road trip (highlander II) and was recovered by BMW under warranty for repair. This was repaired by BMW (recorded on the warranty documentation). What is not recorded on the warranty records is that at the same time BMW replaced the Shell Bearings (a recall item on S54 M3's but not S54 Z3m Roadster or Coupes) but they would not record the work as they did not want to publicise this fact.
- the car never suffered from the well documented Differential bracket / spot weld failure (all boot spot welds are still original and as new)
As can be seen above the car is highly specified on purchase but was presented for sale in what can only be described as an "unclean" state. On close inspection it was obvious that the car was in fantastic condition inside and out but first impressions were less than would be expected of such a high performance car. It probably goes some way to explain as to why the car remained unsold on AutoTrader for some time (plus the fact it was not advertised as a rare S54 example) and why I purchased at what I consider a fantastic price.
I intend to keep this car for a considerable amount of time (didn't I say that about my last S50 ///M version, but this was too good a purchase to miss) and will maintain this journal of my exploits.
Service History: (note - S54 service intervals are a lot longer than S50 engines)
09-10-01 [0 miles] Pre Delivery check (BMW Ocean Torbay)
12-11-01 [1,024] Runnig-in Check (BMW Ocean Torbay)
20-01-04 [12,221] Oil Service and Brake Fluid (BMW Ocean Torbay)
25-01-05 [24,522] Inspection I and Microfilter (BMW Whitehouse Ruxley)
17-02-06 [34,718] Brake Fluid (BMW Whitehouse Ruxley)
11-05-06 [36,913] Oil Service (BMW Henry Brothers Glasgow)
12-03-09 [47,210] Inspection II incl Diff Oil change; Microfilter; Alternator and Air Con Compressor belts (BMW Wollaston)
12-03-09 [47,210] Coolant Change (BMW Wollaston)
12-03-09 [47,210] Brake Fluid (BMW Wollaston)
12-09-09 [48,157] New Clutch and DualMass Flywheel (David Paul Warrington)
13-04-10 New MAF Sensor fitted
??-05-13 [c53,250] Oil Service, Brake and coolant fluid changes
09-07-13 [53,494] Air conditioning service and refill
24-07-13 [53,548] new drivers rear speed sensor and exhaust camshaft sensor fitted
pic as purchased:
Original eBay advert "for sale" pictures from which I bought the car (September 2009):
pic with current spec:
There were only 73 RHD S54 engined Z3m's ever produced and this is 1 of the 4 examples in Imola II Red.
46,000 miles @ Purchase
Private Purchase on Wednesday 2nd September 2009
Specification:
From BMW Database as delivered from the factory:
Type code CL92
Type M-ROADST (EUR)
E series E36 (7)
Series 3
Type ROADST
Steering RL
Doors 2
Engine S54
Colour IMOLAROT 2 (405)
Upholstery LEDER WALK NAPPA/IMOLAROT (Q6IM) Black/Red
Prod.date 2001-08-15
Standard equipment
S209A Differential lock 25%
S210A Dynamic stability control
S243A Airbag for front passenger
S314A Door mirror, driver lock, heated
S423A Floor mats velours
S494A Seat heating driver/passenger
S710A M sports steering wheel
S785A White direction indicator lights
S853A Language version, English
Options
S302A Alarm system
S354A Windscreen, green-tinted upper strip
S388A Softtop, black
S395A Rollover protection system
S398A Softtop, electromech. semiautom.
S428A Warning triangle and first aid kit
S441A Smoker package
S502A Headlight cleaning system
S530A Air conditioning
S540A Cruise control
S669A Radio BMW Business RDS
S674A Hi-Fi system Harman Kardon
S694A Provisions for BMW 6 CD changer
L812A NATIONAL VERSION GREAT BRITAIN
S818A Battery master switch
S863A Dealer List Europe
S877A Omission of non-combined operation
S880A Operating instructions, English
S925A Dispatch protection pack
Added after production:
* Raid "Daytona" sports airbag steering wheel [fitted 07-02-10]
* [JVC Audio System - including headunit with MP3 capabilty and 12 Disc boot-mounted CD Changer with MP3 capabilty fitted April 2004.] Changed to Becker Cascade Head Unit with iPod interface, Bluetooth hands free and Sat Nav
* Shorty Radio Aerial.
* 6 sets of alloy wheels:
- 18" Breyton Magic Racing Split Rim Alloys [fitted when bought SOLD Aug 2010]
- 18" AC Schnitzer Type II Race Spilt Rim Alloys
- 18" AC Schnitzer Type III Alloys [bought new 06/09/11]
- 18" AC Schnitzer Type III Race Split Rim Alloys
- 18* Hamann PG2 Alloys (bought August 2012)
- 18" Rondell 0021 Alloys (bought new August 2012)
- 17" OEM "Deep Dish" Alloys
* Storm Motorworks Titanium gear stick and cigarette blank
* AC Schnitzer "digital" gear stick
* AC Schnitzer "blackline" gear stick and Hand Brake Handle.
* AC Schnitzer Roll Hoops.
* AC Schnitzer Sport Suspension.
* AC Schnitzer Pedal Covers.
* AC Schnitzer Foot Rest for driver.
* [AC Schnitzer Floormats]. Changed to OEM floormats
* H&R uprated Anti Roll Bars front and rear [fitted 14-04-10]
* Stainless Steel Braided Brake Hoses front and rear [fitted 14-04-10]
* Stainless Steel Braided Clutch Hose [fitted 14-04-10]
* BMW Z8 Chrome Washer Jet Nozzles.
* Hoen Xenonmatch bulbs fitted to all lights both interior and exterior
* Halo Projector Headlights [fitted 22/10/09]
* Shadow Side Indicator and Front Sidelight units [fitted -7/10/09]
* Phillips Silvervision Indicator bulbs fitted at the sides, front and rear
* Eisenmann 76 mm Racing Exhausts [fitted May 2004].
* Live Engine Remap
* K&N Performance Air Filter.
* Strong Strut Alloy CL Front Strut.
* Strong Strut Alloy CL Rear Strut (not currently fitted).
* Strong Aero Ducts.
* Modified (lightened clutch pedal)
* Leatherz Imola Red Leather Top Box Cover [fitted May 2004]
* Leatherz Imola Red Leather Steering Wheel Tabs [fitted May 2004]
* Leatherz Imola Red Leather Door Armrests.
* Leather Centre Armrest / Cupholder [fitted 23/10/09]
* Black Hardtop.
* OEM Hardtop Cover.
* Black tonneau cover.
* OEM Window blanket.
* Toolset all present and complete.
* ///M Mobility kit sealed and complete.
* OEM Boot Rack fitted to spare boot lid.
* OEM BMW Fire Extinguisher (2001 model fitted 05/02/10)
* OEM Hard Case for Boot Rack (sourced Jan 2010)
* OEM Soft Case for Boot Rack Hard Case (sourced April 2010)
Prior to purchase:
The car was previously owned by a member on here (DavidM).
I purchased the car from an American who had purchased the car from David 3 years ago (with 36,000 miles). He had returned to America and left his brother in law to sell the car.
It was sold with Full documented BMW service history and all previous paperwork (MOT's, etc...), receipts for various additions and unusually all keys including valet key and the small plastic wallet key.
It was also supplied with a "spare" boot with OEM Luggage rack fitted, part worn rear tyre with repairable nail damage and original exhausts.
There is some history of the car on here but I managed to speak to David about the car and he informed me of the following:
- the car had failing of the fan and radiator whilst on a Zroadster road trip (highlander II) and was recovered by BMW under warranty for repair. This was repaired by BMW (recorded on the warranty documentation). What is not recorded on the warranty records is that at the same time BMW replaced the Shell Bearings (a recall item on S54 M3's but not S54 Z3m Roadster or Coupes) but they would not record the work as they did not want to publicise this fact.
- the car never suffered from the well documented Differential bracket / spot weld failure (all boot spot welds are still original and as new)
As can be seen above the car is highly specified on purchase but was presented for sale in what can only be described as an "unclean" state. On close inspection it was obvious that the car was in fantastic condition inside and out but first impressions were less than would be expected of such a high performance car. It probably goes some way to explain as to why the car remained unsold on AutoTrader for some time (plus the fact it was not advertised as a rare S54 example) and why I purchased at what I consider a fantastic price.
I intend to keep this car for a considerable amount of time (didn't I say that about my last S50 ///M version, but this was too good a purchase to miss) and will maintain this journal of my exploits.
Service History: (note - S54 service intervals are a lot longer than S50 engines)
09-10-01 [0 miles] Pre Delivery check (BMW Ocean Torbay)
12-11-01 [1,024] Runnig-in Check (BMW Ocean Torbay)
20-01-04 [12,221] Oil Service and Brake Fluid (BMW Ocean Torbay)
25-01-05 [24,522] Inspection I and Microfilter (BMW Whitehouse Ruxley)
17-02-06 [34,718] Brake Fluid (BMW Whitehouse Ruxley)
11-05-06 [36,913] Oil Service (BMW Henry Brothers Glasgow)
12-03-09 [47,210] Inspection II incl Diff Oil change; Microfilter; Alternator and Air Con Compressor belts (BMW Wollaston)
12-03-09 [47,210] Coolant Change (BMW Wollaston)
12-03-09 [47,210] Brake Fluid (BMW Wollaston)
12-09-09 [48,157] New Clutch and DualMass Flywheel (David Paul Warrington)
13-04-10 New MAF Sensor fitted
??-05-13 [c53,250] Oil Service, Brake and coolant fluid changes
09-07-13 [53,494] Air conditioning service and refill
24-07-13 [53,548] new drivers rear speed sensor and exhaust camshaft sensor fitted