RE: Tell Me I'm Wrong: BMW Z4 M Coupe
Discussion
Slightly disappointing article.
Looks? It's like a Ferrari 456 from the back (you may not think that's a good thing but I do). Performance? I must admit that it didn't seem much quicker than the 330i which I had at the time I drove one, but - guess what - I then began exploring the 5000-8000rpm territory more thoroughly, which is where this engine thrives. And then it becomes much faster.
Indeed it is more of a handful than a cayman, harder to use, much more work, etc., but to me that is little more of a stretch than accepting that a manual is more work than a DCT/DSG, that a high revving engine is more work than a turbo, or that a noisy car is a bit more annoying and tiring in certain circumstances than a refined one. Some of us enjoy a bit of a challenge.
Let's just accept that it's not the author's cup of tea. I think he did say however that there's not much to compare with it, and on that point - absolutely spot on, that's the essence of my defence of the car, and if that particular and unusual package of qualities suits you as a buyer, then like me you are faced with a great proposition.
Looks? It's like a Ferrari 456 from the back (you may not think that's a good thing but I do). Performance? I must admit that it didn't seem much quicker than the 330i which I had at the time I drove one, but - guess what - I then began exploring the 5000-8000rpm territory more thoroughly, which is where this engine thrives. And then it becomes much faster.
Indeed it is more of a handful than a cayman, harder to use, much more work, etc., but to me that is little more of a stretch than accepting that a manual is more work than a DCT/DSG, that a high revving engine is more work than a turbo, or that a noisy car is a bit more annoying and tiring in certain circumstances than a refined one. Some of us enjoy a bit of a challenge.
Let's just accept that it's not the author's cup of tea. I think he did say however that there's not much to compare with it, and on that point - absolutely spot on, that's the essence of my defence of the car, and if that particular and unusual package of qualities suits you as a buyer, then like me you are faced with a great proposition.
atesta1 said:
.... Been looking to buy something new for a while now, but a the price point its difficult to justify buying anything else!
That's the real downside to these things. You have to spend three times the money to get something better.... and then you ask yourself "is it really £30k better?" - to which the answer is no..... so you keep it another yearI frequently change cars and I am lucky enough to currently own and run 8 different cars (as diverse as a 997 GT3 CS and a Bentley Continental T!). My Z4M Roadster is one of them.
Many great cars have come and gone from my little "collection", including a Ferrari 360, a 993 RS, a 996 Turbo S, an Alpina E36 B8 4.6...
And yet the Z4M is the car I've kept the longest.
There are more exciting cars, there are more practical cars, yet my Z4M is the only car that NEVER annoys me in any way whatsoever. It does what it says on the tin, is good at everything, excellent at some things, and NEVER annoying. As an owner (rather than a road tester), that REALLY counts.
Here's the thing: it's not that amazing for an hour-long road test. HOWEVER, as an ownership proposition, it's very hard to beat.
And compared to an E46 M3? I prefer the Z4M due to:
- looks (I think the flame surfacing has aged very well)
- feels more special than a 3-series
- low seating position
- snug 2-seat cockpit
- rarity / exclusivity
- 100Kg less weight (no matter that one can feel the difference, it's just nice to know you're lugging 100Kg less weight)
- image (M3 = small time drug dealer)
Many great cars have come and gone from my little "collection", including a Ferrari 360, a 993 RS, a 996 Turbo S, an Alpina E36 B8 4.6...
And yet the Z4M is the car I've kept the longest.
There are more exciting cars, there are more practical cars, yet my Z4M is the only car that NEVER annoys me in any way whatsoever. It does what it says on the tin, is good at everything, excellent at some things, and NEVER annoying. As an owner (rather than a road tester), that REALLY counts.
Here's the thing: it's not that amazing for an hour-long road test. HOWEVER, as an ownership proposition, it's very hard to beat.
And compared to an E46 M3? I prefer the Z4M due to:
- looks (I think the flame surfacing has aged very well)
- feels more special than a 3-series
- low seating position
- snug 2-seat cockpit
- rarity / exclusivity
- 100Kg less weight (no matter that one can feel the difference, it's just nice to know you're lugging 100Kg less weight)
- image (M3 = small time drug dealer)
custardkid said:
Pulse said:
This thread doesn't help... Why did I sell my Z4M?...
... for an A1 TDI!!!what went wrong??
Custard
It was the cost of running it. I had what most would (and did) consider one of the best Z4M Roadsters out there (courtesy of the previous owner), which is why I regret selling it. I could pick up another Z4M, but not like that, and not for the price I did.
On top of that, I changed jobs which meant I was doing a lot more miles. By changing car, I've saved loads of money.
CooperS said:
healntoe said:
Saw these and just had to share here... Hope the owner doesn't mind...
Saw these last night on the forum you got them from. It does make me question why i'm currently searching boring hatchbacks to replace my Z4MC with..... (growing up isnt always fun)
KENZ said:
CooperS said:
healntoe said:
Saw these and just had to share here... Hope the owner doesn't mind...
Saw these last night on the forum you got them from. It does make me question why i'm currently searching boring hatchbacks to replace my Z4MC with..... (growing up isnt always fun)
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