Tried a Z4 today
Discussion
Ah another sxoc'er ;o)
I found the 3.0se I drove to be quite good compared to my S1 s14a, ok it wasn't as quick but a nicer package all round and went round corners well enough - very easy to drive!
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Had a passenger ride in a Z4m roadster (at 24 they wouldn't let me pilot it myself) and that was brilliant... I'm now torn between a 3 yr old 3.0 for say £18k or 30k for a 1 year old zm4 from a dealer -- the devil on my shoulder says get the z4m as you only live once ;o)
I haven't driven the newer facelift 3.0 and wonder what that is like in comparison
Adam_D
I found the 3.0se I drove to be quite good compared to my S1 s14a, ok it wasn't as quick but a nicer package all round and went round corners well enough - very easy to drive!
)Had a passenger ride in a Z4m roadster (at 24 they wouldn't let me pilot it myself) and that was brilliant... I'm now torn between a 3 yr old 3.0 for say £18k or 30k for a 1 year old zm4 from a dealer -- the devil on my shoulder says get the z4m as you only live once ;o)
I haven't driven the newer facelift 3.0 and wonder what that is like in comparison
Adam_D
AdamD said:
Gimlet said:
Go get an Alpina Roadster S.
I do like these 
Does anyone know what sound system they come with as standard?
Getting twinges of regret now the weathers improved having traded mine in a couple of months a go.
Mmm do they sound quite tasty then? In some ways the Z4m rasp is not as nice as the bassey burble of the normal 3.0, is the 3.4 roadster like the former or the later
In terms of audio equipment I would hope that they had something better than the entry level z4 system, do they come with the middle of the range 10 speaker setup - they seem quite well specified apart from that but havent been able to find any information on this
I will have to find a alpina to look at, I have yet to see or have a ride in one yet but quite interested as money is burning a hole in my pocket ;o)
I had been pitting the 3.0z vs a nissan 350z however the 3.0 was nicer drive and easier to pilot (the 350z is quite a bulky car for a 2 seater). Just which that the 3.0 had more grunt so the alpina may make the decision very easy indeed)
Feel free to pm or email me to tell me more
Kind regards,
Adam_D
In terms of audio equipment I would hope that they had something better than the entry level z4 system, do they come with the middle of the range 10 speaker setup - they seem quite well specified apart from that but havent been able to find any information on this
I will have to find a alpina to look at, I have yet to see or have a ride in one yet but quite interested as money is burning a hole in my pocket ;o)
I had been pitting the 3.0z vs a nissan 350z however the 3.0 was nicer drive and easier to pilot (the 350z is quite a bulky car for a 2 seater). Just which that the 3.0 had more grunt so the alpina may make the decision very easy indeed
)Feel free to pm or email me to tell me more
Kind regards,
Adam_D
Just put a deposit on 3.0L Z4 today; 2003 first gen only 8000 miles..for less than £17k - it's a unmarked little beaty . Anyway I bought it for some track fun & another trip to the 'ring'. What's the advise on most effective upgrades i.e exhaust, brakes [although these seemed very strong] engine chips etc.. ?
I test drove a 2007 BMW Z4 3.0SI coupe last week and absolutely loved it.
The engine sound was deep and addictive, helped by the twin exit exhaust which i thought should be like the M-series exhaust (quad) as standard with the 3.0 -
The older style only had the 2.2 engines along with the 3.0 but now they've refreshed the model with a 2.0 engine producing 150 bhp which averages 37mpg which in my opinion isn't bad. They've also brought out the 2.5 which i think replaced the 2.2 - its more powerful and also more economical so avoid the 2.2 engine. They've kept the 3.0 and included the 3.0SI which adds a few more ponies but only averages 31mpg (approx).
Ive currently got an Audi A4 oil burner so unfortunately have to opt for the 2.0 which is the most economical but might stretch to the 2.5 - Due to the distance im travelling, id struggle to justify the 3.0 -
Looking at what comes standard with both 2.0 and 2.5 models, the 2.5 only gets bigger wheels and slightly nicer seats, oh and 20 bhp more ish so i dont think its worth it myself - any other opinions or suggestions on alternitive cars?
The engine sound was deep and addictive, helped by the twin exit exhaust which i thought should be like the M-series exhaust (quad) as standard with the 3.0 -
The older style only had the 2.2 engines along with the 3.0 but now they've refreshed the model with a 2.0 engine producing 150 bhp which averages 37mpg which in my opinion isn't bad. They've also brought out the 2.5 which i think replaced the 2.2 - its more powerful and also more economical so avoid the 2.2 engine. They've kept the 3.0 and included the 3.0SI which adds a few more ponies but only averages 31mpg (approx).
Ive currently got an Audi A4 oil burner so unfortunately have to opt for the 2.0 which is the most economical but might stretch to the 2.5 - Due to the distance im travelling, id struggle to justify the 3.0 -
Looking at what comes standard with both 2.0 and 2.5 models, the 2.5 only gets bigger wheels and slightly nicer seats, oh and 20 bhp more ish so i dont think its worth it myself - any other opinions or suggestions on alternitive cars?
L14MNV said:
I test drove a 2007 BMW Z4 3.0SI coupe last week and absolutely loved it.
The engine sound was deep and addictive, helped by the twin exit exhaust which i thought should be like the M-series exhaust (quad) as standard with the 3.0 -
The older style only had the 2.2 engines along with the 3.0 but now they've refreshed the model with a 2.0 engine producing 150 bhp which averages 37mpg which in my opinion isn't bad. They've also brought out the 2.5 which i think replaced the 2.2 - its more powerful and also more economical so avoid the 2.2 engine. They've kept the 3.0 and included the 3.0SI which adds a few more ponies but only averages 31mpg (approx).
Ive currently got an Audi A4 oil burner so unfortunately have to opt for the 2.0 which is the most economical but might stretch to the 2.5 - Due to the distance im travelling, id struggle to justify the 3.0 -
Looking at what comes standard with both 2.0 and 2.5 models, the 2.5 only gets bigger wheels and slightly nicer seats, oh and 20 bhp more ish so i dont think its worth it myself - any other opinions or suggestions on alternitive cars?
There is little real world difference in economy between the 2.5 & 3.0. The 3.0 is very torquey, and doesn't need to be worked very hard to move at a decent rate, gearing is longer too. We average 29.6 according to the trip computer, which is impressive for a car of this performance. I'd very surprised if you could achieve a genuine 37mpg out of the 2.0 in normal driving.The engine sound was deep and addictive, helped by the twin exit exhaust which i thought should be like the M-series exhaust (quad) as standard with the 3.0 -
The older style only had the 2.2 engines along with the 3.0 but now they've refreshed the model with a 2.0 engine producing 150 bhp which averages 37mpg which in my opinion isn't bad. They've also brought out the 2.5 which i think replaced the 2.2 - its more powerful and also more economical so avoid the 2.2 engine. They've kept the 3.0 and included the 3.0SI which adds a few more ponies but only averages 31mpg (approx).
Ive currently got an Audi A4 oil burner so unfortunately have to opt for the 2.0 which is the most economical but might stretch to the 2.5 - Due to the distance im travelling, id struggle to justify the 3.0 -
Looking at what comes standard with both 2.0 and 2.5 models, the 2.5 only gets bigger wheels and slightly nicer seats, oh and 20 bhp more ish so i dont think its worth it myself - any other opinions or suggestions on alternitive cars?
No idea where you go the idea the Si is more powerful - its the base model (Si or Sport), both share the same 267bhp engine.
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