z3m coupe Vs Z4 3.0Si coupe
Discussion
chrisdurham said:
Hi guys,
heres an interesting comparison - both can be had for around the 10 to 11k mark.
which would it be? is there much performance difference now? ive read that the 3.2M engines never really put out the quoted 321 bhp? would there be much in it real workd driving?
What's its purpose? How many miles p.a.? heres an interesting comparison - both can be had for around the 10 to 11k mark.
which would it be? is there much performance difference now? ive read that the 3.2M engines never really put out the quoted 321 bhp? would there be much in it real workd driving?
The M will always be worth at least £10k, but it'll cost a bit more to run (servicing, fuel, insurance). It's a great second car, a modern classic and a more engaging drive.
The Z4C will continue to depreciate for a good while yet but provides a good looking, quick and practical daily driver.
Gruber said:
What's its purpose? How many miles p.a.?
The M will always be worth at least £10k, but it'll cost a bit more to run (servicing, fuel, insurance). It's a great second car, a modern classic and a more engaging drive.
The Z4C will continue to depreciate for a good while yet but provides a good looking, quick and practical daily driver.
Spot on.The M will always be worth at least £10k, but it'll cost a bit more to run (servicing, fuel, insurance). It's a great second car, a modern classic and a more engaging drive.
The Z4C will continue to depreciate for a good while yet but provides a good looking, quick and practical daily driver.
hello,
mileage pa would probably be about 6k. I already have a chimaera 4.3 as the fun weekend car and a small economical diesel for all the short trips and shopping etc, but want something in between the two.
One priority would be low depreciation - but want something thats quick and rare enough to keep me interested for some of the work commutes and weekend blasts but not too fragile that it needs lots of work doing all the time.
i suppose looking for the tvr performance with modern reliability :-)
mileage pa would probably be about 6k. I already have a chimaera 4.3 as the fun weekend car and a small economical diesel for all the short trips and shopping etc, but want something in between the two.
One priority would be low depreciation - but want something thats quick and rare enough to keep me interested for some of the work commutes and weekend blasts but not too fragile that it needs lots of work doing all the time.
i suppose looking for the tvr performance with modern reliability :-)
chrisdurham said:
Hi guys,
heres an interesting comparison - both can be had for around the 10 to 11k mark.
which would it be? is there much performance difference now? ive read that the 3.2M engines never really put out the quoted 321 bhp? would there be much in it real workd driving?
They were never quoted with 321bhp - it's 321psi which is about 315bhp.heres an interesting comparison - both can be had for around the 10 to 11k mark.
which would it be? is there much performance difference now? ive read that the 3.2M engines never really put out the quoted 321 bhp? would there be much in it real workd driving?
Get the Z3 - far more interesting
chrisdurham said:
is there much performance difference now? ive read that the 3.2M engines never really put out the quoted 321 bhp? would there be much in it real world driving?
A good S50B32 is still a spectacular engine and the very best do make the rated power ( 321PS / 316.6bhp ) but 300 is probably nearer the norm for one now; imho a fairly tired one with only 290-295 is still going to be about 10% quicker than a Z4. Z3 every time.............
Edited by Crackie on Monday 1st October 22:04
chrisdurham said:
hello,
mileage pa would probably be about 6k. I already have a chimaera 4.3 as the fun weekend car and a small economical diesel for all the short trips and shopping etc, but want something in between the two.
One priority would be low depreciation - but want something thats quick and rare enough to keep me interested for some of the work commutes and weekend blasts but not too fragile that it needs lots of work doing all the time.
i suppose looking for the tvr performance with modern reliability :-)
In that case, Z3MC without doubt. The 3.0 Z4C will be a disappointment to you. It's a great car, but it's no "german tvr".mileage pa would probably be about 6k. I already have a chimaera 4.3 as the fun weekend car and a small economical diesel for all the short trips and shopping etc, but want something in between the two.
One priority would be low depreciation - but want something thats quick and rare enough to keep me interested for some of the work commutes and weekend blasts but not too fragile that it needs lots of work doing all the time.
i suppose looking for the tvr performance with modern reliability :-)
Also, I see the Z4M roadster is available for £11k these days. That's perhaps worth a look as well?
Gruber said:
chrisdurham said:
hello,
mileage pa would probably be about 6k. I already have a chimaera 4.3 as the fun weekend car and a small economical diesel for all the short trips and shopping etc, but want something in between the two.
One priority would be low depreciation - but want something thats quick and rare enough to keep me interested for some of the work commutes and weekend blasts but not too fragile that it needs lots of work doing all the time.
i suppose looking for the tvr performance with modern reliability :-)
In that case, Z3MC without doubt. The 3.0 Z4C will be a disappointment to you. It's a great car, but it's no "german tvr".mileage pa would probably be about 6k. I already have a chimaera 4.3 as the fun weekend car and a small economical diesel for all the short trips and shopping etc, but want something in between the two.
One priority would be low depreciation - but want something thats quick and rare enough to keep me interested for some of the work commutes and weekend blasts but not too fragile that it needs lots of work doing all the time.
i suppose looking for the tvr performance with modern reliability :-)
Also, I see the Z4M roadster is available for £11k these days. That's perhaps worth a look as well?
Gruber said:
In that case, Z3MC without doubt. The 3.0 Z4C will be a disappointment to you. It's a great car, but it's no "german tvr".
Also, I see the Z4M roadster is available for £11k these days. That's perhaps worth a look as well?
Thumbs up from me for the Z4M it's a good alternative to a tvr I know you have one already, but the zed is a good drivers car aswell & currently good value, they are quiet though after a tvr.Also, I see the Z4M roadster is available for £11k these days. That's perhaps worth a look as well?
If you can stretch a few more K, would defiantly take a look at the Z4M. I always fancied a TVR, but was never brave enough to take the plunge, driven a few though. The Z4M is not a TVR, but it's so much more than the Z4 3.0I, completely different car on a track, or at maximum attack and much more special IMHO. Z3M also special, but BMW moved the game on, a lot and in the right direction, with the Z4M. ie It's better put together, a little faster, a little bit sharper and better looking(to me any way).
Good luck searching.
Good luck searching.
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