View Full Version : Saw this at the back lot at Irvine BMW


The HACK
06-10-2006, 02:16 PM
Found this while walking through the backlot at Irvine BMW. According to Philippe Khan, the Internet Sales Manager, the car only has 3,500 miles and they acquired it through auction.

Anyway I took a few shots...

http://www.studio2321.com/carstuff/z8/DSC_0003.jpg

http://www.studio2321.com/carstuff/z8/DSC_0004.jpg

http://www.studio2321.com/carstuff/z8/DSC_0005.jpg

And a closer up of the hood. The seams looks from a brief glance to be even all around.

http://www.studio2321.com/carstuff/z8/DSC_0006.jpg

If I skip out on the 650iC AND the MZ coupe I may be able to afford this. :D

phrider
06-19-2006, 01:12 AM
We'll have fun modding this. Go get it. What year?

Roffle Waffle
06-20-2006, 08:44 AM
pics not working

lkwd318ti
06-20-2006, 04:59 PM
wow...thats cool, hopefully you can get it...

94325i
06-21-2006, 01:05 AM
how much is it??

SQ Bimmer
06-21-2006, 01:06 AM
Hawt!!

whoadude
06-21-2006, 04:25 PM
yeah I just saw this car today, its in the showroom now. Forgot to check the price though.

vsokolov
07-09-2006, 12:49 AM
i drove it once

benz2bimmer
07-09-2006, 04:38 PM
thats the color tht i love!

adam699
07-11-2006, 06:48 AM
Is it red, with red/black interior? (I can't see pics)


If so than I know for how much it went.

Orlandojaz
07-15-2006, 09:32 PM
There is a z8 for sale across from my work. Very clean looking car.

sogood
07-18-2006, 10:34 AM
On the way down for waterfest we had to get off the highway to get some gas, and as we are stopped waiting to turn into the gas station a z8 just strolls on by. I had my camera in my hands and started fumbling with it becuase I was so excited. I looked back and the light was red so I thought id be able to get a few pics, but he ended up turning right. :(

Bm6w
08-15-2006, 10:37 PM
I live in a small town in NJ and we have 6 of them. One owner said "were the z8 capitol of the world" haha

The HACK
08-22-2006, 05:40 PM
They have an Alpina Z8 roadster now on the back of the lot. Off-lease return, don't know if they're going to auction it or try and CPO it.

FifthStreetz
08-24-2006, 05:20 PM
whole nice find. ive only seen like 2 in person, one was parked another was on the George Washington Bridge...very unique.

gi0vanni88
08-24-2006, 05:22 PM
thats pretty cool man, my dads goes to auctions all the time, so many be he'll see it lol

Last E46 M3
08-28-2006, 08:13 PM
never seen them in person but what an unique ride :O

C P Squared
09-01-2006, 10:22 PM
thats a nice bimmer, never seen that kind of roadster is that, z8?

StarReaver
09-03-2006, 03:19 AM
Sick car overall, but it doesn't have LSD. How weaksauce is that?

///M Blitz
09-03-2006, 09:20 AM
Sick car overall, but it doesn't have LSD. How weaksauce is that?


While that's true (due to packaging issues) most owners that care have fitted their cars with the Quaiffe LSD. It's only $2,500, which for most Z8 owners is pocket change.

It's no big deal.

C P Squared
09-03-2006, 08:53 PM
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JCHenryAIA
09-06-2006, 02:06 PM
Have the bent frame issues been resolved?

krnz3
09-11-2006, 11:33 PM
:eek:

David A
09-12-2006, 10:22 AM
Have the bent frame issues been resolved?

Not really...BMW is offering a "performance" upgrade to us for $5,500 to fix a problem that they overlooked.

Anyway, that blue looks really nice...I just can't stand those wheels on the car. :dunno

IShotAManInReno
09-12-2006, 02:46 PM
Cool

The HACK
09-12-2006, 06:29 PM
Actually I looked at the blue one (sold) closely and it didn't exhibit any signs of the bent frames. Then again, it only had like 3,500 miles on it.

They also got an Alpina Z8 roadster in silver about a month back, someone returned it at the end of a lease. I don't see it anymore but if I go to the back of the lot again I'll take a look.

hwrdcur
09-26-2006, 11:19 PM
In Modesto CA, there is a never registered Alpina Z8, black with red interior. The owner drove it for 3k miles I believe, sale price is 139k......
Valley BMW 209 575-0269
Ask for Howard!

beamurrr
09-27-2006, 10:12 PM
sweet one, well im glad u ended up with the MZC :buttrock

jokestar
09-28-2006, 08:24 AM
Top Gear showed these cars to be shit...like horrible.

Dwimmerlaik
10-02-2006, 02:45 PM
Top Gear showed these cars to be shit...like horrible.

they are IMHO the most beautiful modern car I have ever seen. I dont see anything thats shitty about them. They wont keep up with Porsche 911s of the world, but they are spectacular none the less. Topgear also doesnt like the Corvette Z06, so yeah. Top gear is not the end all be all.

M Roadster
10-07-2006, 05:54 AM
I thought TopGear's conclusion was that it wasn't as fun as the M Roadster--it was more of a grand touring car.

bmwlovr
10-10-2006, 12:15 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5qqhuPYv-Jw

you decide

txBMW
10-17-2006, 05:25 PM
If anyone is interested - I have a BLACK/BLACK 10K ALPINA for sale!!!! -

Forged328
10-20-2006, 02:16 PM
tits!