Z3M versus Z4M
Discussion
Just browsing the Z3Ms on sale, particularly the beautifully ugly coupe version, and the prices are stratospheric... I remember nearly buying one many years ago, with about 75,000 miles on it, for around £12,000 - I think if I had done, even with another 50k miles on it, I'd be looking at having doubled my money whilst enjoying it for a decade plus.
Do we think the Z4 is destined for similar insanity?
Prices will settle and then start to rise, but I think the Z3 M Coupe is particularly sought after because it's just so unusual.
BMW did do a cooking Z3 Coupe on the continent, but in the UK, all Z3 coupes were the M version, and are consequently very rare. The Z4 Coupe sold well as a 3.0si, so the Z4M Coupe doesn't stand out as much.
My prediction for the Z4M Coupe would be to look at the Z3 M Coupe's mechanically identical, but cosmetically unremarkable sister, the Z3 M Roadster - much cheaper than the coupe now. This is roughly where I think Z4M Coupe prices will sit.
But then, nobody can really tell...
BMW did do a cooking Z3 Coupe on the continent, but in the UK, all Z3 coupes were the M version, and are consequently very rare. The Z4 Coupe sold well as a 3.0si, so the Z4M Coupe doesn't stand out as much.
My prediction for the Z4M Coupe would be to look at the Z3 M Coupe's mechanically identical, but cosmetically unremarkable sister, the Z3 M Roadster - much cheaper than the coupe now. This is roughly where I think Z4M Coupe prices will sit.
But then, nobody can really tell...
)I think prices for most collectable/classic cars have softened a bit just lately.
Early Z3Ms are very "analogue" in that they don't even have Traction Control whereas later ones do! Which may be a draw to some buyers, but probably not me! (I don't think I have enough talent for that). They did offer a 2.8i Coupe in Europe, but not in the UK.
But I think Z4M prices are being influenced by Z3M prices as they are the next best option on a lower budget.
And hopefully Z4 3.0Si prices follow the Z4M trend, as I have a 3.0Si Coupe!
Personally I think the Z4MC looks better than the Z3MC, but it's just a personal preference.
Anyway, FWIW less than 700 Z4MCs were registered in the UK so even they are pretty rare.
Early Z3Ms are very "analogue" in that they don't even have Traction Control whereas later ones do! Which may be a draw to some buyers, but probably not me! (I don't think I have enough talent for that). They did offer a 2.8i Coupe in Europe, but not in the UK.
But I think Z4M prices are being influenced by Z3M prices as they are the next best option on a lower budget.
And hopefully Z4 3.0Si prices follow the Z4M trend, as I have a 3.0Si Coupe!
Personally I think the Z4MC looks better than the Z3MC, but it's just a personal preference.
Anyway, FWIW less than 700 Z4MCs were registered in the UK so even they are pretty rare.
Mr Tidy said:
I think prices for most collectable/classic cars have softened a bit just lately.
Early Z3Ms are very "analogue" in that they don't even have Traction Control whereas later ones do! Which may be a draw to some buyers, but probably not me! (I don't think I have enough talent for that). They did offer a 2.8i Coupe in Europe, but not in the UK.
But I think Z4M prices are being influenced by Z3M prices as they are the next best option on a lower budget.
And hopefully Z4 3.0Si prices follow the Z4M trend, as I have a 3.0Si Coupe!
Personally I think the Z4MC looks better than the Z3MC, but it's just a personal preference.
Anyway, FWIW less than 700 Z4MCs were registered in the UK so even they are pretty rare.
With the Z3 I am (bizarrely) only interested in the M and only in the M coupe, because of it's looks and rarity. I think the Z4 is a much more visually appealing car in all its forms, but - for some reason - I can't help thinking that if I got a Z4 coupe (M or otherwise) I would continually lament my lack of roofless capability in a way that I strangely wouldn't with the Z3.Early Z3Ms are very "analogue" in that they don't even have Traction Control whereas later ones do! Which may be a draw to some buyers, but probably not me! (I don't think I have enough talent for that). They did offer a 2.8i Coupe in Europe, but not in the UK.
But I think Z4M prices are being influenced by Z3M prices as they are the next best option on a lower budget.
And hopefully Z4 3.0Si prices follow the Z4M trend, as I have a 3.0Si Coupe!
Personally I think the Z4MC looks better than the Z3MC, but it's just a personal preference.
Anyway, FWIW less than 700 Z4MCs were registered in the UK so even they are pretty rare.
This is, I know, completely bizarre.
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