Price reality check

epbrown · 04-21-2009, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Roffle Waffle

whats the episode number of the top gear episode with the new z4?

I think DDS is referring to their magazine review, not the show.

03BeastCharmer · 04-21-2009, 10:19 AM

Top Gear has been off the air since the end of February, and is on break until June 21st, so it has to be the magazine.

dds · 04-21-2009, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by erhanh

The thing is, new z4 is not the new model of the old z4. It is z5 or z6 or whatever you wanna call. I have no idea why BMW called it z4... Infact, it looks like it will drive like a 335 convertible, so why should I pay the same amount of money for a 2 seater?

I don't know, maybe I'm not making sense, but after z3 and z4, the new "z4" is just not making sense..

I sure hope to god that the E89 Z4 DOES NOT drive like a 335i Convertable, my friend has one and in no way does it come close to what a roadster feel and drive like, I really doubt it will drive the same way.

Erhan · 04-21-2009, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by dds

I sure hope to god that the E89 Z4 DOES NOT drive like a 335i Convertable, my friend has one and in no way does it come close to what a roadster feel and drive like, I really doubt it will drive the same way.

I kinda exaggerated. It will probably be better than 335 (since it is quite lighter than 335), but I think there is a good risk that it won't drive like a roadster.

jragan · 04-21-2009, 05:15 PM

It's a Lexus SC430 without the back seat. For the same price range, you could pick up a year old Cadillac XLR-V.

F360C · 04-21-2009, 05:28 PM

1. Wouldn't want the three stage suspension since it would only hold me back since it harder to change and I would have to deal with a warning light on the dash once I swapped it for some real suspension (TCK/KW Clubsport)

2. The z4 suspension is stiff but it works where it counts such as the track.

3. Folding hard top means more weight which is the enemy of handling and braking.

4. The interior is way better I will give you that!

5. exterior.... i like it more from some angles and less for others. Front is way better but not sold on the rear

I think GP20 said it best.... it comes down to if you want a crusier or a sports car.

ZStig · 04-22-2009, 12:15 AM

I think its going to sell much better than the current Z, giving BMW the incentive to build an M variant for the 2011 year or something

nonsns3 · 04-22-2009, 12:32 AM

Hopefully an M with a modest power bump but more importantly, loosing several hundred pounds.

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