BMW Z4 M Coupe. What do you think?
15 December 2006, 10:08 AM
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Much prefer it to the Z3 which was more than a little effeminate. Apart from a TVR or boxster S, it is probably one of my favourite open tops, RWD, great build quality, good depreciation and quite rare 
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16 December 2006, 06:39 PM
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Originally Posted by sti-04!!
Only a 5 speed ?
Why oh why do BMW insist on sticking Conti's on them I don't know - totally rubbish tyre.
16 December 2006, 07:15 PM
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BMW and tyres is a mystery.
I've binned the runflats off my Z, stuck on a set of KU31s (cheaper but which I thought I'd try having heard good things instead of the usual F1's I buy) and its sooooooo much better. Just stuck a can of Tyreweld in the boot!
I've binned the runflats off my Z, stuck on a set of KU31s (cheaper but which I thought I'd try having heard good things instead of the usual F1's I buy) and its sooooooo much better. Just stuck a can of Tyreweld in the boot!
16 December 2006, 07:22 PM
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Originally Posted by ScoobyJawa
BMW and tyres is a mystery.
I've binned the runflats off my Z, stuck on a set of KU31s (cheaper but which I thought I'd try having heard good things instead of the usual F1's I buy) and its sooooooo much better. Just stuck a can of Tyreweld in the boot!
I've binned the runflats off my Z, stuck on a set of KU31s (cheaper but which I thought I'd try having heard good things instead of the usual F1's I buy) and its sooooooo much better. Just stuck a can of Tyreweld in the boot!
16 December 2006, 08:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Nat21
They look good in White 
Should be in this one in a few weeks
Think it's the only White one in the country at the moment.
Should be in this one in a few weeks
Think it's the only White one in the country at the moment.
16 December 2006, 10:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Flatcapdriver
...and also immensely practical given the amount of boot space...
I looked at the Z4, but I thought it was a bit expensive, considering the 'old' engine and the sparse level of kit. Plus visually I didn't think it had the meaty 'M-ness'.
17 December 2006, 12:59 PM
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Boot in my 3l is huge - battery is under the floor
Not expensive anymore either, I picked mine up for 18k, 3 years old 36k miles fully loaded. The equivalent Boxster would have been 5 years old with 50k miles and no where near the same equipment level.
Not expensive anymore either, I picked mine up for 18k, 3 years old 36k miles fully loaded. The equivalent Boxster would have been 5 years old with 50k miles and no where near the same equipment level.
17 December 2006, 01:03 PM
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The Z3 coupe was a real looker, this is even tastier.
BTW, drove the Z4 Alpina at Milllbrook - it was a hoot, damp track in april giving it loads. Great car.
The Z4 makes a great looing Coupe, you can get the coupe in all engine guises out here. May get a 3.0l as a serious fun car and a Hummer H3 to run the kids about in.
Merry Christmas Neil ,your new car looks great, i do like the Z4's
BTW, drove the Z4 Alpina at Milllbrook - it was a hoot, damp track in april giving it loads. Great car.
The Z4 makes a great looing Coupe, you can get the coupe in all engine guises out here. May get a 3.0l as a serious fun car and a Hummer H3 to run the kids about in.
Merry Christmas Neil ,your new car looks great, i do like the Z4's
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17 December 2006, 05:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Dieseldog
The M has a big battery in the boot. The amount of space and shape are pretty poor. I couldn't get a large Samsonite suitcase in it - I could get 2 in my old Z3M Coupe.
http://static.flickr.com/55/15770201...af147a.jpg?v=0
I looked at the Z4, but I thought it was a bit expensive, considering the 'old' engine and the sparse level of kit. Plus visually I didn't think it had the meaty 'M-ness'.
http://static.flickr.com/55/15770201...af147a.jpg?v=0
I looked at the Z4, but I thought it was a bit expensive, considering the 'old' engine and the sparse level of kit. Plus visually I didn't think it had the meaty 'M-ness'.
As for meatiness - stick the 19" CSL rims on and be done with it.
17 December 2006, 05:35 PM
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Saw a black one on the road today - it looks great - really mean car. Sounded good too. Very nice by all accounts, but as Davyboy said - nearly 1500 Kg! That is an awful lot.
17 December 2006, 07:45 PM
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The weight figure BMW quote includes a 68kg driver, 7kgs of luggage and a 90% full fuel tank. This applies to all of their car's weight figures, with the exception of the CSL which weighed 1385kg without any options, such as air-con or the ultra heavy radio...
So for the Z4M Coupe, the actual wieght for the purposes of comparison with other cars, is going to be comfortably under 1400kgs.
Anyone who knows the density of V-Power multiplied by 90% of 55litres, could possibly tell us the exact weight to be deducted from the quoted 1485kgs, if they really care...
Steve.
So for the Z4M Coupe, the actual wieght for the purposes of comparison with other cars, is going to be comfortably under 1400kgs.
Anyone who knows the density of V-Power multiplied by 90% of 55litres, could possibly tell us the exact weight to be deducted from the quoted 1485kgs, if they really care...
Steve.
17 December 2006, 08:07 PM
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I bet they are a really great car to live with. Wonderful engine and meaty looks. You're going to get hammered on the depreciation so if you could find a used one (difficult I know) you'll be onto a winner. I still lust after the old Z3M Coupe
17 December 2006, 09:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Paul Habgood
The Z3 coupe was a real looker, this is even tastier.
BTW, drove the Z4 Alpina at Milllbrook - it was a hoot, damp track in april giving it loads. Great car.
The Z4 makes a great looing Coupe, you can get the coupe in all engine guises out here. May get a 3.0l as a serious fun car and a Hummer H3 to run the kids about in.
Merry Christmas Neil ,your new car looks great, i do like the Z4's
BTW, drove the Z4 Alpina at Milllbrook - it was a hoot, damp track in april giving it loads. Great car.
The Z4 makes a great looing Coupe, you can get the coupe in all engine guises out here. May get a 3.0l as a serious fun car and a Hummer H3 to run the kids about in.
Merry Christmas Neil ,your new car looks great, i do like the Z4's
Merry christmas to you and yours too chap - hope you have a blinder
You coming home for it or staying in much nicer weather?
17 December 2006, 10:27 PM
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I stupidly hesitated a couple of months ago when offered a Z4m, at a ridiculous price, on contract hire. Have regretted it ever since.
18 December 2006, 01:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Blueblaster
I bet they are a really great car to live with. Wonderful engine and meaty looks. You're going to get hammered on the depreciation so if you could find a used one (difficult I know) you'll be onto a winner. I still lust after the old Z3M Coupe
21 December 2006, 11:33 AM
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Originally Posted by ScoobyJawa
Cheers fella
Merry christmas to you and yours too chap - hope you have a blinder You coming home for it or staying in much nicer weather?
Merry christmas to you and yours too chap - hope you have a blinder
You coming home for it or staying in much nicer weather? Yes, mate and to you,YUP coming home on the 23rd, have not seen the family for just over two months, cannot wait
If you are anywhere near Northampton over Christmas and fancy a beer then PM me.
21 December 2006, 11:44 AM
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Originally Posted by Gixerman
Should have bought something newer by now, but just can't bring myself to sell it!!!!!
21 December 2006, 12:27 PM
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I like the new one, but its nowhere near as mad looking as the original which was proof to me that someone at BMW has a sense of humour, looks like a 70's Matchbox concept car or the Monkeemobile. Fantastic. The new one is a bit too sensible and good looking in comparison.
