Z4 M

Blacky · 06-18-2009, 05:47 AM

I am in the market for a new car and have been looking around.
I have always liked the Z4 M's but they have always been out of my price range (expensive in Aust.). These have really fallen out of favor in the local market so there are some good bargains to pick up.

Therefore I have an opportunity to pick up a new / used (200km) Z4 M coupe at a considerable saving off list price, so it is super attractive.

So for those who have one, feel free to provide some insight into your experiences good and bad????
Pro's
Con's

Thanks

PS: Present drive 130 5 door and very happy

pvr · 06-18-2009, 08:47 AM

It is the last M in the Z series for a long time I guess, so worth getting hold off. Over here (UK), the values have shot up over the last 6 months (by about 20% more then late last year).

wrh3 · 06-18-2009, 08:53 AM

Probably the last purist M as well. Not a lot of electronics (compared to the current M3) and with the NA inline 6. I think BMW will most likely be going the turbo route for future M cars so NA motors, especially the inline 6 will be a thing of the past.

The Z4MC was a bargain to me for the performance you get, even more so now on the pre-owned market. After seeing the new Z4 I am even happier to have mine and may even pick up a Z4MR for my wife to drive in few years.

krnnerdboy · 06-18-2009, 10:06 AM

traded my 2006 997 for this....nuff said

There is nothing out there that gets this performance for this price and to have the chance to do it all over again there is nothing I would change except bargain a little more

SittingBull · 06-18-2009, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by krnnerdboy

traded my 2006 997 for this....nuff said

There is nothing out there that gets this performance for this price and to have the chance to do it all over again there is nothing I would change except bargain a little more

crfine88 · 06-18-2009, 06:11 PM

This is my Fourth M(Z3MR w/S54, E46 M3 vert, Z4MR, Z4MC), and is my favorite hands down. Fun in the twistys, and not to bad for speed. Very balanced.

The one complaint I get from passengers is that it is dificult to get in and out of. I say who cares. Once your in, the seat hug you just right.

Do it!
you will not be disapointed

Erhan · 06-18-2009, 06:43 PM

Well it's hell of a car. You won't get anything like that from BMW for (I think) at least 5 years. But you should test drive it. It has quiet stiff ride etc, which some people don't like.

In this month's Roundel magazine, in the news sections, I read that 5th gen M3 will have a 6 cylinder turbo engine. Worst part is (which I don't (want to) believe) it may be a V6

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Blacky Lieutenant 14 Rep 472 Posts Drives: Join Date: Mar 2006 iTrader: (0)	Z4 M - Should I buy one? I am in the market for a new car and have been looking around. I have always liked the Z4 M's but they have always been out of my price range (expensive in Aust.). These have really fallen out of favor in the local market so there are some good bargains to pick up. Therefore I have an opportunity to pick up a new / used (200km) Z4 M coupe at a considerable saving off list price, so it is super attractive. So for those who have one, feel free to provide some insight into your experiences good and bad???? Pro's Con's Thanks PS: Present drive 130 5 door and very happy
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pvr Private 17 Rep 95 Posts Drives: F85 X5M Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	It is the last M in the Z series for a long time I guess, so worth getting hold off. Over here (UK), the values have shot up over the last 6 months (by about 20% more then late last year).
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wrh3 Car Guy 31 Rep 796 Posts Drives: 2005 MCS, 2013 Corvette 427 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: ATL, GA iTrader: (10)	Probably the last purist M as well. Not a lot of electronics (compared to the current M3) and with the NA inline 6. I think BMW will most likely be going the turbo route for future M cars so NA motors, especially the inline 6 will be a thing of the past. The Z4MC was a bargain to me for the performance you get, even more so now on the pre-owned market. After seeing the new Z4 I am even happier to have mine and may even pick up a Z4MR for my wife to drive in few years. __________________ Bill- 2005 Mini Cooper S, 2013 Corvette 427 www.billswebspace.com/bmwindex BMW CCA Member # 389948
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krnnerdboy Colonel 190 Rep 2,431 Posts Drives: v10 m6 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: so cal iTrader: (10)	traded my 2006 997 for this....nuff said There is nothing out there that gets this performance for this price and to have the chance to do it all over again there is nothing I would change except bargain a little more __________________ F80 m3, 997 gt3, 14 ram ctd, f15 x5, drz400sm Gone:z4m, boss 302, c6 z06, m6,z3m
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crfine88 Colonel 441 Rep 2,747 Posts Drives: E86M Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Cave Creek AZ. iTrader: (19)	This is my Fourth M(Z3MR w/S54, E46 M3 vert, Z4MR, Z4MC), and is my favorite hands down. Fun in the twistys, and not to bad for speed. Very balanced. The one complaint I get from passengers is that it is dificult to get in and out of. I say who cares. Once your in, the seat hug you just right. Do it! you will not be disapointed __________________ LINK TO 07 IR PHOTO JOURNAL:http://www.zpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1303735 LINK TO 06 IB MOD JOURNAL:http://www.zpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=403119
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Erhan Colonel 87 Rep 2,464 Posts Drives: Cooper S Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Seattle iTrader: (0)	Well it's hell of a car. You won't get anything like that from BMW for (I think) at least 5 years. But you should test drive it. It has quiet stiff ride etc, which some people don't like. In this month's Roundel magazine, in the news sections, I read that 5th gen M3 will have a 6 cylinder turbo engine. Worst part is (which I don't (want to) believe) it may be a V6
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