Z4 M Are they any good?

[FortJefferson]

What do we think boy's and girl's. Are they any good.
Tell me why I should swap my S4 for one.

PS. It's a roadster.

Edited by FortJefferson on Sunday 8th October 12:45

[StuB]

Drive one and tell us!

[Zod]

It would be more exciting than your S4. It's a very different car. try it though to see for yourself.

[FortJefferson]

Hi Zod, I've just found this www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?p=1&f=72&t=217289&h=0 thead. Mixed opinions when it came out, but nobody seems to have one. When we bought the S4 a couple of years ago we needed the, 4 door saloon thing, but my wife now has a company car (BMW) so could go for somthing a little less practical. John.

[FLYING SCOTSMAN]

I have one. Are you refering to the Roadster or coupe? Either way it will not surprise you to know that the engine makes this car, not quite as fluid as the Boxster I drove but far more involving. Check out z4rum.com for (slightly biased) opinions! There don't seem to be many around and used prices are dropping quite quickly, the aformentioned site has a club members for sale at £33500! Worth a test drive.

[Zod]

FortJefferson said:

Hi Zod, I've just found this www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?p=1&f=72&t=217289&h=0 thead. Mixed opinions when it came out, but nobody seems to have one. When we bought the S4 a couple of years ago we needed the, 4 door saloon thing, but my wife now has a company car (BMW) so could go for somthing a little less practical. John.

The engine is fantastic. People who have them love them. There is a Z4M section at bm3w.co.uk where you could get some expert views.

[FortJefferson]

Top Gear said:

Lotus Exige S 1.25.1
Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder 1.25.7
Lamborghini Gallardo 1.25.8
BMW Z4 M 1.26.0
Porsche Cayman 1.26.2
Lotus Exige 1.26.4
Chevrolet Corvette 1.26.8
Mercedes CLS 55 AMG 1.26.9
Porsche 911 GT3 1.27.2
TVR 350C 1.27.5
BMW M3 CSL 1.28.0
Marcos TSO GT2 1.28.2
Dodge Viper SRT-10 1.28.5

I've just copied this from Top Gear lap times. Bloody fast 'aint they.

Edited by FortJefferson on Monday 9th October 15:09

[framps]

I've heard they are excellent. Get one. I also think Fifth Gear is excellent, love this new series.

[Polarbert]

Funnily enough I was 'building' one on the bmwusa.com website today. I think I would have one, there was one at Vmax yesterday and it looked very nice.

I am very impressed by them, and I don't even know how they drive!

[Polarbert]

framps said:

I also think Fifth Gear is excellent, love this new series.

OOOOOOkay... Whatever your on... keep it well away from me.

[obiwonkeyblokey]

Ive got one, cant compare it to an S4 however I ahve had plenty of TVRs in the past.
Its not as kick in the back fast initially as a Griff, in fact it feels more like a speed six cerb I used to have. No surprise really as the are both straight sixes of similar weight. I think the depreciation will make them a good buy in a short while ( I bought mine new through the business) I cant compare to boxter etc as I have never had a real desitre to own one.

Go to youtube and search for the hammond road test from top gear and also the one from fifth gear where jason plato drove one through germany.

I like the holligan element of the power with the reinement if required to drive around town. I also totally creamed a Z4 3.0 the other day, its that much quicker!

by the way the one in my profile is the 2.5 my wife and I used to have. Our new roadster is Interlagos blue.

Edited by obiwonkeyblokey on Tuesday 10th October 11:12

[Rev Dogbolter]

Bretheren,

I have had my Z4M Roadster now for five months. I initially found it a "joyous" sporty car to drive. More recently I have discovered the Sport Button and what happens when you keep the engine between 5000 and 8000rpm whilst driving around the parish administering the faith. Holy Commolly. It transforms into a totally involving true SPORTS car. Do njot be afraid of revving that engine (after running of course and a word of advice on running....don't be too gentle, seriously)

I found a track day with some tuition a must and built confidence to where you can push the beast which would be danergous to initial explor on a public road. For me, I would have this car anyday, a car that challenges you and delivers rather than the Porche Boster S et al that feels like its on autopilot.

Keep the faith and keep the revs up.

The Reverend Philius P Dogbolter