Got my Z M Coupe!!!!!!
19 December 2004, 01:53 PM
#1
Scooby Regular
Thread Starter
Join Date: Mar 2003
Posts: 464
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Got my Z M Coupe!!!!!!
I finally found the right car, 34k miles, S54 engine (Current M3 engine) and most importantly a BMW warranty.
All i can say is wow, as some of you know i used to have an 03Sti PPP, but this car is a total beast. It has relentless speed, i did not think cars came much faster than my Scooby, but boy was i wrong. My friends 550 does 1/4 mile in 12.6 and this little beast does it in 12.65. If you ever get a chance to go in one of these i highly recommend you do. Puts to shame my friends M3.
Here are some pics.
All i can say is wow, as some of you know i used to have an 03Sti PPP, but this car is a total beast. It has relentless speed, i did not think cars came much faster than my Scooby, but boy was i wrong. My friends 550 does 1/4 mile in 12.6 and this little beast does it in 12.65. If you ever get a chance to go in one of these i highly recommend you do. Puts to shame my friends M3.
Here are some pics.
19 December 2004, 02:51 PM
#7
Scooby Regular
Thread Starter
Join Date: Mar 2003
Posts: 464
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
The 2 different cars command very different prices. Both cars are superb, but the S54 comes with much needed traction control and a newer engine (Only 4bhp change though 321 -325bhp) The other big factor is that all the S54's still have warranty's and hence cost more. You couls also buy froma dealer but Hexagon have bought them all and charge silly prices.
S50 = £18k-£23k
S54 = £25k-£30k
It is a sellers market with the S54's, i just got lucky becasue i only know of one other S54 for sale and that is up at £33k!!!
S50 = £18k-£23k
S54 = £25k-£30k
It is a sellers market with the S54's, i just got lucky becasue i only know of one other S54 for sale and that is up at £33k!!!
Trending Topics
19 December 2004, 02:59 PM
#9
Scooby Regular
Thread Starter
Join Date: Mar 2003
Posts: 464
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally Posted by neilsti
thats tidy, i would have one myself but need the room in my sti, five speed no tractoin control enjoy
19 December 2004, 03:18 PM
#12
Scooby Regular
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: SMACS member,Resident valeter/pc installer
Posts: 1,472
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
A well sorted N/a engine is a joy to drive.
They are little beasts and handle so well as they are coupes.
The perfect chassis for that M engine.
I`m jealous now.
*****
They are little beasts and handle so well as they are coupes.
The perfect chassis for that M engine.
I`m jealous now.
*****
19 December 2004, 04:09 PM
#14
Scooby Regular
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Logged Out
Posts: 10,221
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally Posted by churchwa
I finally found the right car, 34k miles, S54 engine (Current M3 engine)
Originally Posted by churchwa
the S54 comes with much needed traction control
Lovely car too.
19 December 2004, 05:35 PM
#15
Scooby Newbie
Join Date: Aug 2004
Posts: 28
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally Posted by Spoon
Neilsti - Did you not spot the clue?
Lovely car too.
Lovely car too.
19 December 2004, 09:52 PM
#18
Scooby Regular
Thread Starter
Join Date: Mar 2003
Posts: 464
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Yes i did have a Mustang but i got shot of it about 3 weeks ago, beautiful car but was too much like hard work living with it.
Gutmann, i am surprised you have not found then that quick in a straight line, i find it mind blowingly quick.
Much faster in a line than my STi PPP, i find myself doing illegal speeds all too quickly.
Gutmann, i am surprised you have not found then that quick in a straight line, i find it mind blowingly quick.
Much faster in a line than my STi PPP, i find myself doing illegal speeds all too quickly.
19 December 2004, 10:01 PM
#19
Scooby Regular
Join Date: Feb 2004
Posts: 8,425
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I love them Churchwa. You wouldnt believe how many of them are at the nurburgring every weekend.
Much faster than your sti ppp in a straight line? .... maybe the ones i have played with were off cam or something .. Something very spitfire aeroplane about them but cool as txts all the same.
The guy on the top gear ring report hadda blue one which he sadly crashed, real nice fella too, glad he was ok.
Much faster than your sti ppp in a straight line? .... maybe the ones i have played with were off cam or something .. Something very spitfire aeroplane about them but cool as txts all the same.
The guy on the top gear ring report hadda blue one which he sadly crashed, real nice fella too, glad he was ok.
19 December 2004, 11:45 PM
#20
Scooby Regular
Join Date: Mar 2004
Posts: 813
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I used to have an S54, and got up to silly speeds on a stretch of the the A322 dual carriageway, followed by a classic 5 door Sub (green met, about six months ago - anyone here?). There was negligilble difference tbh. Lovely car though.
20 December 2004, 10:19 AM
#21
Scooby Regular
Join Date: Feb 2001
Posts: 946
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
You could buy these for a bargain 4 years ago before they appeared on Top Gear and then the bandwagon started rolling. Prior to then they had received mixed reviews in road tests e.g. Autocar
In June 2000 I looked at a 99T with a few extras and 15 k on the clock for £25k from Sytners. Couple of years later and the prices actually went up.
You can pick them up for about 15k but your looking at leggy cars with many many owners.
They tend to change hands v frequently as alot of owners dont get on with them.
In June 2000 I looked at a 99T with a few extras and 15 k on the clock for £25k from Sytners. Couple of years later and the prices actually went up.
You can pick them up for about 15k but your looking at leggy cars with many many owners.
They tend to change hands v frequently as alot of owners dont get on with them.
20 December 2004, 10:57 AM
#22
Scooby Regular
Thread Starter
Join Date: Mar 2003
Posts: 464
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally Posted by wilf
You could buy these for a bargain 4 years ago before they appeared on Top Gear and then the bandwagon started rolling. Prior to then they had received mixed reviews in road tests e.g. Autocar
In June 2000 I looked at a 99T with a few extras and 15 k on the clock for £25k from Sytners. Couple of years later and the prices actually went up.
You can pick them up for about 15k but your looking at leggy cars with many many owners.
They tend to change hands v frequently as alot of owners dont get on with them.
In June 2000 I looked at a 99T with a few extras and 15 k on the clock for £25k from Sytners. Couple of years later and the prices actually went up.
You can pick them up for about 15k but your looking at leggy cars with many many owners.
They tend to change hands v frequently as alot of owners dont get on with them.
Have a look at EVO Mag, Car Mag and Top Gear who all think they are one of the all time great cars.
As for changing hads, i really don’t see that happening at all. Take a look at http://www.z3mcoupe.com for some more informed opinions.
It is logically faster than my old STi because it is lighter, has more power and rear wheel drive. (less tranny loss)
Admittedly grip from standstill might not be as good due to lack of 4WD.
20 December 2004, 11:00 AM
#23
Scooby Regular
Join Date: Feb 2004
Posts: 8,425
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
They are a strange looking animal but for some reason I really like them. Seen a couple of real hardcore ones with proper track preparation and they look real menacing.
Fair play to you matey.
Fair play to you matey.
20 December 2004, 02:22 PM
#24
Scooby Regular
Join Date: Jul 1999
Location: South London
Posts: 727
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Had my //M for nearly 5 years now, so not really changing hands often
Had a modded Scoob for nearly 6 years.
The //M is faster in a straight line then most Scoobs, but does'nt feel it as it's so refined. I think the lap record is 8min 22 secs around the Ring, so not too bad.
Ultimately the //M is a handful, esp the S50 and needs real skill to drive quickly. If you see them going slowly around a track it's probably because the drivers don't have the ***** to drive them quickly
Sonu
Had a modded Scoob for nearly 6 years.
The //M is faster in a straight line then most Scoobs, but does'nt feel it as it's so refined. I think the lap record is 8min 22 secs around the Ring, so not too bad.
Ultimately the //M is a handful, esp the S50 and needs real skill to drive quickly. If you see them going slowly around a track it's probably because the drivers don't have the ***** to drive them quickly
Sonu
20 December 2004, 06:04 PM
#26
Scooby Regular
Join Date: Feb 2001
Posts: 946
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Sorry wasnt running them down just my experience having looked seriously at buying on 3 occasions. I looked at quite a few M Coupes with multi owners and contacts in the trade have confirmed this view.
Re the road tests - if you look for original mag tests were luke warm - back in 2000 they were a steal as most people hadnt woken up to what a decent motor they were for the money.
Re the road tests - if you look for original mag tests were luke warm - back in 2000 they were a steal as most people hadnt woken up to what a decent motor they were for the money.
21 December 2004, 11:03 AM
#28
Scooby Regular
Join Date: Dec 2001
Location: Just far enough from sunny Liverpool
Posts: 6,963
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I drove an S50 when they first came out. Good thing they have big side windows as you need them to steer
Reminded me of a legends race car- totally loopy.
I did find it fairly hard to 'press on' though, which is where the Impreza excels itself.
Every time you hit the loud pedal to go forwards, it responds immediately, but always seems to say 'ok we'll go forwards, but I'll just need to go sideways for about half an hour first'
One of the most fun cars I've ever driven though
Reminded me of a legends race car- totally loopy.
I did find it fairly hard to 'press on' though, which is where the Impreza excels itself.
Every time you hit the loud pedal to go forwards, it responds immediately, but always seems to say 'ok we'll go forwards, but I'll just need to go sideways for about half an hour first'
One of the most fun cars I've ever driven though
