Thinking about a late Z3 or early Z4 Roadster

[Gerald-TVR]

Title says it all realy, thinking of buying one of them but unsure which would be best to go for so advice guidance from experienced BMW drivers will help. Also guidance as to best spec etc and what to watch out for

Thanks in advance

Norman

[2 sMoKiN bArReLs]

You'll be quite shocked if you get one. I had an M Z3 3.2 for a while (waiting for factory to make next Chimaera). It took me a few days to work out what was odd. T'was the attitude of others! In TVR people go out of their way to let you out etc etc.

Because you're in a Beemer people automatically assume you're a knob!

I didn't like the cramped cabin, or the way I kept opening the windows with my elbow by mistake.

As you can tell, I wasn't that keen!

[Chingers]

I presume thats an "as well as" not an "instead of" otherwise you won't know what to do with all your spare time.
Still very pleased with the Z3.

[Shurv]

The cars are quite different.The Z4 is an all new model compared to the Z3. Z4 is a more advanced car,much better all round.

[anonymous-user]

2 sMoKiN bArReLs said:

You'll be quite shocked if you get one. I had an M Z3 3.2 for a while (waiting for factory to make next Chimaera). It took me a few days to work out what was odd. T'was the attitude of others! In TVR people go out of their way to let you out etc etc.

Because you're in a Beemer people automatically assume you're a knob!

I didn't like the cramped cabin, or the way I kept opening the windows with my elbow by mistake.

As you can tell, I wasn't that keen!

I think things have changed somewhat these days. Half the cars on the road are BMWs, they are more common than a Focus!

[CDP]

Unless it's an Z3M I'd pick the Z4.

[mikel003003]

glad im not the only tvr owner with a beemer, although mines a 5 series. as I understand it z4 is the better car than the z3 imho is better looking too?

[Kong]

2 sMoKiN bArReLs said:

You'll be quite shocked if you get one. I had an M Z3 3.2 for a while (waiting for factory to make next Chimaera). It took me a few days to work out what was odd. T'was the attitude of others! In TVR people go out of their way to let you out etc etc.

Because you're in a Beemer people automatically assume you're a knob!

I didn't like the cramped cabin, or the way I kept opening the windows with my elbow by mistake.

As you can tell, I wasn't that keen!

Are you a troll? The bloke comes to the BMW forum and asks for advice on which of two BMWs would be better and you say not to bother because nobody will let you out of a junction.

I'm not sure how a TVR owner can criticise another car for having a cramped cabin. As for accidentally lowering windows, my old TVR used to lower the windows by itself (then refuse to go back up again!).

I don't mean to be rude or start a BMW vs TVR debate, but that reply wasn't particularly helpful.

Edited by Kong on Monday 31st October 01:41

[14-7]

I want one of the ZM3 breadvans. Don't know what it is about them but phwoooar!

[HarryW]

Kong said:

2 sMoKiN bArReLs said:

You'll be quite shocked if you get one. I had an M Z3 3.2 for a while (waiting for factory to make next Chimaera). It took me a few days to work out what was odd. T'was the attitude of others! In TVR people go out of their way to let you out etc etc.

Because you're in a Beemer people automatically assume you're a knob!

I didn't like the cramped cabin, or the way I kept opening the windows with my elbow by mistake.

As you can tell, I wasn't that keen!

Are you a troll? The bloke comes to the BMW forum and asks for advice on which of two BMWs would be better and you say not to bother because nobody will let you out of a junction.

I'm not sure how a TVR owner can criticise another car for having a cramped cabin. As for accidentally lowering windows, my old TVR used to lower the windows by itself (then refuse to go back up again!).

I don't mean to be rude or start a BMW vs TVR debate, but that reply wasn't particularly helpful.

Edited by Kong on Monday 31st October 01:41

Another BM/TVR owner here, I think your reply ha also not answered the OP either

To the OP every generation is an improvement, despite what some die hards may say. On that basis I'd try both, see what you like best, then plum for the Z4

[Gerald-TVR]

HarryW said:

Kong said:

2 sMoKiN bArReLs said:

You'll be quite shocked if you get one. I had an M Z3 3.2 for a while (waiting for factory to make next Chimaera). It took me a few days to work out what was odd. T'was the attitude of others! In TVR people go out of their way to let you out etc etc.

Because you're in a Beemer people automatically assume you're a knob!

I didn't like the cramped cabin, or the way I kept opening the windows with my elbow by mistake.

As you can tell, I wasn't that keen!

Are you a troll? The bloke comes to the BMW forum and asks for advice on which of two BMWs would be better and you say not to bother because nobody will let you out of a junction.

I'm not sure how a TVR owner can criticise another car for having a cramped cabin. As for accidentally lowering windows, my old TVR used to lower the windows by itself (then refuse to go back up again!).

I don't mean to be rude or start a BMW vs TVR debate, but that reply wasn't particularly helpful.

Edited by Kong on Monday 31st October 01:41

Another BM/TVR owner here, I think your reply ha also not answered the OP either

To the OP every generation is an improvement, despite what some die hards may say. On that basis I'd try both, see what you like best, then plum for the Z4

To put it all into prespective my daily driver is a 320 (E46) touring

[2 sMoKiN bArReLs]

Kong said:

Are you a troll? The bloke comes to the BMW forum and asks for advice on which of two BMWs would be better and you say not to bother because nobody will let you out of a junction.

I'm not sure how a TVR owner can criticise another car for having a cramped cabin. As for accidentally lowering windows, my old TVR used to lower the windows by itself (then refuse to go back up again!).

I don't mean to be rude or start a BMW vs TVR debate, but that reply wasn't particularly helpful.

Edited by Kong on Monday 31st October 01:41

Fair enough.

[Kong]

HarryW said:

I think your reply has also not answered the OP either

Good point!

The Z4 is better in every single department so if budget allows then that's what I would recommend. Buying an early car shouldn't be of any particular concern either.

I still love the Z3 but in a different way, a late model with Alpina wheels is