Top Gear Z4M

[Huz-Z]

As Hammond says in the 3.0i review, its not about the numbers, its about the look, the sound, the feel of it.

Anyway, its stopped snowing so I'm going out now to shovel the driveway. Byuck!!!!

[ZStig]

the viper was driven poorly

[dazed^]

The Z4M had the wrong color top...


Thanks for the youtube link!

[RBull]

Originally Posted by mhughett

So the episode that features the Z4M roadster vs. the Boxter S finally came on TV today. I've seen it several times in the internet but never actually saw the show in which it appeared. However, I was disappointed that they did not show the track test like they do on all of the other cars they test. I know they did the test because the time of 1:26.0 is always on the board (not a bad time). But why didn't they show the stig doing the lap?

I believe the Z4M is being compared to the Boxster and not the Boxter S.

[mhughett]

Originally Posted by RBull

I believe the Z4M is being compared to the Boxster and not the Boxter S.

No, if you watch carefully, they are definitely comparing it to the Boxter S. But keep in mind that this was 2006 or 2007 and the Boxter S back then only made about 280 hp. The Boxter S today makes about 320hp.

[AbeFroman]

Originally Posted by fercho

I don't watch top gear any more because what they say about mexicans

I know you're probably kidding. But Mexicans should worry about the drug cartels and violence going on in their country instead of what a presenter from the UK is saying.

[RBull]

After reviewing again I agree it must be the S since they said the horsepower difference was 60 something. The UK numbers are a bit different.

Originally Posted by mhughett

No, if you watch carefully, they are definitely comparing it to the Boxter S. But keep in mind that this was 2006 or 2007 and the Boxter S back then only made about 280 hp. The Boxter S today makes about 320hp.

[fighting_fish]

Originally Posted by AbeFroman

I know you're probably kidding. But Mexicans should worry about the drug cartels and violence going on in their country instead of what a presenter from the UK is saying.

What a bad argument. So since there's problems everywhere in the world, we shouldn't worry about anything less important. What does this say about us, worrying about discontinued luxury cars when there's a laundry list of terrible problems in our countries (regardless of which country you're from).

Let's keep it on topic :P

[Huz-Z]

Here is another that I like to watch from time to time, featuring the 5th Gear guys with a Z4 3.0si and a Nissan 350Z.

Enjoy!

[esqu1re]

Impressive times for the z4m, beating a vanquish s.

[mfanatic325]

Originally Posted by chickdr

If you look at the video(and the time board) that was NOT a wet lap. The track was dry other than a few puddles on the sides. He also did not write a (W) on the time card, or say anything about it being in the wet. I agree though, with better tires it would likely be a couple of seconds quicker.

The puddles and windshield wipers being on led me to believe the track was wet

[AbeFroman]

Originally Posted by fighting_fish

What a bad argument. So since there's problems everywhere in the world, we shouldn't worry about anything less important. What does this say about us, worrying about discontinued luxury cars when there's a laundry list of terrible problems in our countries (regardless of which country you're from).

Let's keep it on topic :P

He's trolling, I responded with a troll post.

[1MOREMOD]

clarkson didnt seem to care too much for the z4m until it was on the track.

[epbrown]

Originally Posted by Roffle Waffle

the viper was driven poorly

The Viper/Z4M comparison wasn't done on Top Gear, but one of Clarkson's solo videos. There seemed to be some dramatic license taken.

On Top Gear, Clarkson was down on it as a counter-point to Hammond, who was a fan of the Z4 (and, like Jason Plato of 5th Gear, liked it enough to buy one); Clarkson hasn't been as negative in written or other reviews. I can't imagine he'd be comfortable at his size/weight, though.

[krusty]

Originally Posted by chriszeh

clarkson didnt seem to care too much for the z4m until it was on the track.

clarkson isn't a z4m kinda guy. He's an SLK type of person.

The Hammond is a Z4 E85/86 fan.

[mhughett]

Originally Posted by krusty

clarkson isn't a z4m kinda guy. He's an SLK type of person.

The Hammond is a Z4 E85/86 fan.

The interesting thing is that when Clarkson drove the new Z4 Sdrive35i, he much preferred this car to the E85/86 Z4. He also made the strange comment that drivers of the E85 Z4 were likely to be "wife-swappers". Clarkson is entertaining most of the time but does make some strange analogies.

[marinb]

Here are Clarkson's reviews of the Z4 M Roadster and M Coupe...

The roadster review is somewhat favorable:
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/dri...icle726903.ece

The coupe review is definitely not:
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/dri...icle625530.ece

[krusty]

Originally Posted by mhughett

The interesting thing is that when Clarkson drove the new Z4 Sdrive35i, he much preferred this car to the E85/86 Z4.

Exactly - because the E89 sDrive is much more like an SLK Merc (which is what Clarkson likes). The E89 has all the extr33m stuff toned down and fattened up, ... the original hot chilli pepper E85/6 made mild and comfy for a very different audience ... exactly why I don't like the E89. Such a compromise car.

[mikeinsf]

This is my favorite M Roadster segment, by Fifth Gear.

[esqu1re]

^Yup, the shift knob will come off once in a while. Ha.

[Punko]

Great vids

[Mr. ///M3 RD]

Originally Posted by fercho

I don't watch top gear any more because what they say about mexicans

Take it with a grain of salt, and think of it as a comedy show ... I still watch TopGear even have all the seasons on CD in spite of what some of the fellows say here and then about the Germans ...

I think it's a fun TV show if you into cars like most of us here ... so don't mind them, I'm sure there is no pun intended.