Tristan 338 Report post Posted March 12, 2013 Just curious as to all your opinions. Looking forward to hearing Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E30-323ti 66 Report post Posted March 12, 2013 (edited) Z4M Coupe. Looks hawt. Newer interior / iDrive??? Bigger Brakes (IIRC M3 CSL size rotors). Stiffer front knuckles. Looks hawt still. I wouldn't have thought they were in the same price range as the typical E46 M3? More like E90/92 M3 $$$? Can't say I've looked too hard. Edited March 12, 2013 by E30-323ti Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tristan 338 Report post Posted March 12, 2013 Z4M Coupe. Looks hawt. Newer interior / iDrive??? Bigger Brakes (IIRC M3 CSL size rotors). Stiffer front knuckles. Looks hawt still. I wouldn't have thought they were in the same price range as the typical E46 M3? More like E90/92 M3 $$$? Can't say I've looked too hard. They're similar pricing. Thanks for your input. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E30-323ti 66 Report post Posted March 12, 2013 They're similar pricing. Thanks for your input. wow, so they are, quite surprised. would so take this Z4-M over something like this E46 M3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_ethrty-Andy_ 2132 Report post Posted March 12, 2013 Z4 in dark blue or black. no contest, driven niether. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tristan 338 Report post Posted March 12, 2013 Yep, that ones pretty cheap Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
qube 3570 Report post Posted March 12, 2013 I'd stick with m3... No hate on z4m. I think it looks awesome and I'm sure it's a better car *ahem* but an e46 was my dream car since I was 15... Only problem is now they are hard to find in good condition and now my new dream car is a 2013 M4.. Sigh... But yea only reason if stick with m3 over a z4m is I hate small cars.... But then again that blue z4m... Omg... So good lol. (No helpful input to the thread whatsoever) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tristan 338 Report post Posted March 12, 2013 2 seats would be the biggest drawback for me. I can't see myself getting a Z4 M but was curious as to what other people thought. The price and mileage is attractive though! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hybrid 1043 Report post Posted March 12, 2013 Basically have a look at your life and how you use the car daily, how long your going to keep the car. Any future plans starting families etc Can you get a good run out of it in the z4 ? if not maybe look at the m3. I said to the wife yesterday, f**k it lets just ditch all plans and get the z4m haha. (was joking obviously) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M3_Power 636 Report post Posted March 12, 2013 (edited) I said to the wife yesterday, f**k it lets just ditch all plans and get the z4m haha. (was joking obviously) You could have also added - "hey it's a practical car because it has a hatch back honey!!" This one is a no brainer for me ... Z4M - fantastic looking car and for the money that one on trademe is asking, I don't know why anyone would want an E46 M3 plagued with subframe issues and easily 8x more km travelled. Hell, you don't see the outside of the car when you are in it driving it and enjoying it. Plus it's faster than the E46 M3 and sounds just as fantastic. Edited March 12, 2013 by M3_Power Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
evil_elmo 0 Report post Posted March 12, 2013 being a e46 m3 owner, i wouldnt recommend one unless you dont mind spending silly amounts of money on it as for the Z4M....not my cup of tea, that shape Z4 still screams mid life crisis or hair dresser Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeffbebe 1559 Report post Posted March 12, 2013 as for the Z4M....not my cup of tea, that shape Z4 still screams mid life crisis or hair dresser +1! Bet it's an awesome car to drive... But I couldn't bring myself to get in it, even though I'm about due for a midlife crisis. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tristan 338 Report post Posted March 12, 2013 Haha, agree with the above comments but I can't argue with value. This is becoming more and more attractive! I like Tom's comment. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hybrid 1043 Report post Posted March 12, 2013 dunno man, looks pretty badass to me. A soft top is midlife crisis ... not the m-coupe. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
liyi_92 37 Report post Posted March 13, 2013 +1 for M3. Been my dream car for a long time now too! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Neal 544 Report post Posted March 13, 2013 Thought about both before settling on m3 for two main reasons. First was rear seats and the second was having a contained boot for adding heavy stereo gear. However ,Rear seat wise I've used it twice in two years other than for joy rides for family and friends. If four doors are required the wife's car is used. ( we have a 5 month old and the m3 doesn't really work for her yet ) The stereo gear comment is more about running a sub and the boot protection offered should the car roll. Don't want to be taken out by 30 kilos of sub box. Performance wise it comes down to the person behind the wheel as I don't remember having problem staying with one of a track day. Conversely neither car seemed any better or worse corner , acceptation or braking. There isn't much difference from what I could tell Styling wise , mcoupe is better in my opinion , the s54 used incorporates all of the lesions learnt from the earlier versions and uses later electronics. There aren't many mcoupes so they area bit more excusive. Also a newer model of car. I don't believe they have the hair dresser look of the z3 convertable Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1rotty 40 Report post Posted March 13, 2013 For pure appeal the z4 wins hands down...the m3 is average by comparison Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E30-323ti 66 Report post Posted March 13, 2013 being a e46 m3 owner, i wouldnt recommend one unless you dont mind spending silly amounts of money on it as for the Z4M....not my cup of tea, that shape Z4 still screams mid life crisis or hair dresser +1! Bet it's an awesome car to drive... But I couldn't bring myself to get in it, even though I'm about due for a midlife crisis. -2 I think you guys might have confused it with a roadster/convertible....... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Neal 544 Report post Posted March 13, 2013 I'd do the 15,000km mcoupe . A lot of car and not many km's for the price Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
euroriffic 609 Report post Posted March 13, 2013 Everyone has an M3, not many have a Z4M. They do look pretty badass and no way a hairdressers car imo. but it all depends on how practical it is for you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mungous 1 Report post Posted March 13, 2013 BMW M cars have generally appealed to those who prefer to "hide their light under a bushel" - an M3 could pass by most people and they'd have no idea what an awesome performance car it is. I like that about it. Same with my M5. The Z4M would appeal to those who prefer to shout about their performance car a bit more (and don't mind having no back seat). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeffbebe 1559 Report post Posted March 13, 2013 -2 I think you guys might have confused it with a roadster/convertible....... What self-respecting hairdresser would have a convertible that would mess up their do every time they drive to a wine bar? They'd love a little tiny coupe with no back seats. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hi-Tek 3 Report post Posted March 14, 2013 (edited) as for the Z4M....not my cup of tea, that shape Z4 still screams mid life crisis or hair dresser I agree, would much prefer an E46 M3. Sure I appreciate the awesomeness that is under the body, CSL stuff etc, but there's really nothing at all that appeals to me about the shape. As Elmo has said, I would feel pretty fking queer pulling up to the lights in this thing. The Z3 M Coupe was a little riskier than the Z4 which I can appreciate. Edited March 14, 2013 by Hi-Tek Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hodray 0 Report post Posted April 21, 2013 +1 for M3. Been my dream car for a long time now too! +2 m3 all the way...not a huge fan of any of the zed cars, they look um gay Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michael. 2313 Report post Posted April 21, 2013 Z4 Coupe would be my pick. A cool looking machine. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
