LS swapped my Z4

"EL_ULY" (uly)
03/09/2019 at 13:35 • Filed to: None

V8 time beh beh!....

Welp, my Z4 went full German Engineering on me.

Many problems later, I went on the internet and decided it was time for LS swap radness. Here are the V8 results...

Oh yes. “LS” 460 which runs on a 32v “V8" making 380Hp and 370TQ

I went on the internet and found it at a Lexus dealers near by. $16,980, haggled them down to $10k after trade of the bimmer.

Only has 75,000 miles on it. One owner, dealer maintained its whole life no accidents. Grandparent spec car.

The dealer gave me an extra key, new rotors, seat reconditioning, exterior touch up and prep and best of all, Lexus is giving me an entire new interior for FREEEE!!! New leather door panels and complete dash. That is about $26,000 in parts for freeeee!!!

Bye my German trouble roadster and hello Y ukuza Yacht.

DISCUSSION (52)

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > EL_ULY
03/09/2019 at 13:39

HammerheadFistpunch > EL_ULY
03/09/2019 at 13:48

I just saw that on the front page. Helluva deal. You are going to like that motor...so silky and such great power delivery .

WilliamsSW > EL_ULY
03/09/2019 at 13:49

V8 L U X U R Y

Congrats!

EL_ULY > HammerheadFistpunch
03/09/2019 at 13:50

I remember PDI’ing these cars and servicing them when I worked at the dealer in San Antonio. Any time I pulled an RO for an LS, I always though, “man, one day i’m going to have one these ” Yay depreciation!

EL_ULY > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
03/09/2019 at 13:50

indeeeedyyyy!

EL_ULY > WilliamsSW
03/09/2019 at 13:52

thanx buuuuuudddy!

Gerry197 > EL_ULY
03/09/2019 at 13:57

Lol, you get me there for a second. I was looking at used Z4s for a fun weekend car, what model and issue went down on your Z4?

Discerning > EL_ULY
03/09/2019 at 14:02

Noice!

I like it

Demon-Xanth knows how to operate a street. > EL_ULY
03/09/2019 at 14:04

Here I was expecting to see one of these....

Kinja'd!!!

random001 > EL_ULY
03/09/2019 at 14:05

Cl ickbait, but daaaaaaaammmmmnnnnnnn

EL_ULY > Gerry197
03/09/2019 at 14:07

they are actually not bad cars maintenance wise. 100% would buy another one in the future. Surprisingly simple machines that are well balanced and nimble AF. My problem was just lack of use. I hadn’t run it the last 3 months and hardly ever before that. My wife and I were just too busy for those awesome weekend adventures we had in this car before.

Kinja'd!!!

It needed tires. The electric roof motor took a dump. It needed brakes. I did all the typical BMW stuff to it (entire cooling system, battery, valve cover gaskets, etc). It also developed an issue that was diagnosed as it needing a new throttle body. I could of got her running again but it didn’t makes since since I just didn’t drive it ever. Climate was the main thing. N o use spending the money on those few issue s plus the regular ware items. I was just going to sell it when I stumbled across the LS. Made sense just to take it in to them as a down payment.

Z4 > Miata

Spaceball-Two > EL_ULY
03/09/2019 at 14:10

Very nice! Congrats!

EL_ULY > random001
03/09/2019 at 14:10

clickbaiting Oppo since 2013? Damn, i don’t even remember haha

EL_ULY > Demon-Xanth knows how to operate a street.
03/09/2019 at 14:11

oh man that would have been mega radness!!!!

EL_ULY > Discerning
03/09/2019 at 14:11

thanx bud!!!

Shour, Aloof and Obnoxious > EL_ULY
03/09/2019 at 14:12

Gratz! That would have been fantastic buy at a higher price, but you managed the deal of the century, it seems.

Tapas > EL_ULY
03/09/2019 at 14:17

My God, that is glorious!

I k new about the Lexus, but you had me fooled with the LS swap lol

We are the V8 Sedan Gang

By the way, what happened to the Z 4's engine?

EL_ULY > Shour, Aloof and Obnoxious
03/09/2019 at 14:18

haha thanx bud. All the peeps at the dealership I work for said pretty much the same thing

EL_ULY > Spaceball-Two
03/09/2019 at 14:18

Thanks spaceball!

Svend > EL_ULY
03/09/2019 at 14:20

Very nice indeed.

Why/how is Lexus ponying up on a new interior?

Will they let you have the old interior to clean and sell?

EL_ULY > Tapas
03/09/2019 at 14:20

throttle body issue. Didn’t makes since spending the money on it and some other things it needed over just trading it in on the Yakuza Yacht.

RedPir8Roberts > EL_ULY
03/09/2019 at 14:21

Very nice. These were under my radar until I saw one in a pretty rare but gorgeous maroon color. They look to be the ultimate highway cruiser. And you totally got me with the “LS swapped” tag! Envious of your negotiation skills, sounds like you really did well.

daender > EL_ULY
03/09/2019 at 14:21

Nice but it needs a set of not-bland wheels. It needs JDM VIP-style wheels but maintain factory diameter (and maybe +.5 to +1 versus factory width) do you don’t have to run rubber band tires.

EL_ULY > Svend
03/09/2019 at 14:24

thanks buddy!

It’s a warranty campaign through Lexus directly. Hammerhead said they did it as well on his GX470. Since it’s done that way, they hold on to the parts.

This will get “y ou ”’d the proper way. Slowly aquireing all the things i need to keep the Yakuza Yacht shiny

EL_ULY > RedPir8Roberts
03/09/2019 at 14:30

Thanx buddy. It cruises exceptionally well.

lol been clickbaiting oppo since 2012 I think :]

Best poker face was genuinely not being interested in buying. Just stopped by to check it out but dealerships really don’t want to hold on to pre- owned “ cars” . They need those out of the lot so that they can make money selling more pre- owned SUVs and crossovers. They don’t budge on those prices haha :] SUV’s and crossovers e specially are HOT sellers, not large V8 grandparent cars.

Matt Nichelson > EL_ULY
03/09/2019 at 14:35

Congrats on the new ride. Can’t say I blame you. When I eventually get rid of mine I am done with BMW. I hate it because I am a huge fan, but the quality is garbage.

EL_ULY > Matt Nichelson
03/09/2019 at 14:43

thanks buddy!

I’ve owned 5 bmw and vowed never to get another each time haha

SpeedSix > EL_ULY
03/09/2019 at 14:47

Curious to hear about the new interior on Lexus’ dime.

And congratulations!

Chariotoflove > EL_ULY
03/09/2019 at 14:51

Haha! Nice bait and switch on us!

Very different from the Z4 experience, but it’s nice to change things up and enjoy a different aspect of motoring for a while. This should definitely help isolate you from the Houston traffic bullshit and make things more serene.

random001 > EL_ULY
03/09/2019 at 14:51

I love the new ride, man.

gettingoldercarguy > EL_ULY
03/09/2019 at 14:55

You are a master at baiting your fellow Oppos... Congrats?

EL_ULY > gettingoldercarguy
03/09/2019 at 14:57

haha thanx bud :]

EL_ULY > random001
03/09/2019 at 14:57

thanks BR!!!

EL_ULY > Chariotoflove
03/09/2019 at 15:01

thankx Chariotoflove

Heck yeah man. Too many assholes in general traffic but in the Z4, i’ve had people spit on me, purposely roll coal on me, call me f* g and all sorts of other shit.

The double insulated glass in this thing helps eliminate the vulgarity of my neighbors for sure :]

EL_ULY > SpeedSix
03/09/2019 at 15:01

Yeah it’s some sort of deal through Lexus warranty. Hammerhead fistpun ch had the same thing on his GX470

Svend > EL_ULY
03/09/2019 at 15:05

Nice, if Lexus are going to do it for no cost to you, who’s going to say no.

White takes a little more care, no so much because it shows all the dirt, but because it can take a bit of effort to make it really shine as opposed to a white or dull white.

Careful cleaning the car in bright sun light, you can get pink spots in your eyes and damage your eyes in the glare.

EL_ULY > Svend
03/09/2019 at 15:08

Oh wow, noted. I’ll make sure to do all cleaning in the garage then now that I finally cleared it out and have room.

Kinja'd!!!

Yo ur thoughts on ceramic spray for the exterior?

Svend > EL_ULY
03/09/2019 at 15:22

Cleaning is okay in the sun, white doesn’t really get hot, and you can wear sunglasses. It’s the drying and protecting that takes more static time.

Ceramic coa ting or sealant spray?

Gyeon do some great, easy to apply stuff such as Gyeon Cure as a standalone sealant or drying aid.

Chemical Guys White Wax and Jet Seal P aint Sealant have consistently gotten good reviews for white cars over the years.

EL_ULY > Svend
03/09/2019 at 15:27

Oh ok cool. I’ll have to find some of that. The reason i’m asking is because I have some of this stuff:

Kinja'd!!!

Not sure when exactly to apply this though

BrianGriffin thinks “reliable” is just a state of mind > EL_ULY
03/09/2019 at 15:41

Nice ride, what year?

Svend > EL_ULY
03/09/2019 at 15:52

I’ve not come across that one before, apparently it’s quite new

Interesting science, making what once was a small applicator applied product into a larger sprayable, quick flash off product.

I’d apply like any other coating, ie after a good polish, then isopropy alcohol/panel wipe, wipe down. Then in this instance, you apply by spraying onto a small towel cloth, do the whole panel and then buff with another cloth.

EL_ULY > BrianGriffin thinks “reliable” is just a state of mind
03/09/2019 at 15:55

thanks bud!

BrianGriffin thinks “reliable” is just a state of mind > EL_ULY
03/09/2019 at 16:14

I was reading up a bit about the recall...is it extended out more than ten years now? How were they able to cover yours?

I’m now shopping 07 LS’...

fintail > EL_ULY
03/09/2019 at 16:46

I am surprised the interior thing isn’t bigger. I remember the leather and some soft trim on early 90s models disintegrated like it was made of crepe paper.

Congrats, enjoy!

EL_ULY > fintail
03/09/2019 at 16:53

thanks buddy.

It wasn’t a thing when I worked for them for sure. I’ll know more deets once I take it in.

EL_ULY > BrianGriffin thinks “reliable” is just a state of mind
03/09/2019 at 17:02

oh wow didn’t know that. The dealer was going to do the repairs but said they were going to get it all replaced. Maybe a VIN break sort of thing

Gerry197 > EL_ULY
03/09/2019 at 17:14

Nice, they are pretty affordable, seen a few nice ones with manuals I have considered pulling the trigger on.

I have an E90 and E46, so I’m familiar with the typical BMW stuff I have to deal with :)

Manny05x > EL_ULY
03/09/2019 at 22:55

Congrats. So awesome seeing oppo get large sedans, i have a thing for them.

shop-teacher > EL_ULY
03/10/2019 at 00:30

Niiiiice!!

pip bip - choose Corrour > EL_ULY
03/10/2019 at 06:18

NICE ONE!

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > EL_ULY
03/11/2019 at 13:48

Opulence. You has it.

EL_ULY > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com
03/11/2019 at 15:28

thanks buuuudy

Opulence for pennies lol :]