Should I get a Z4m?

Kolkim · 11-08-2015, 09:07 PM

I fell in love with the Z4M as soon as I saw a Coupe for the first time and knew I had to own one. I have the means to get one however I don't know if I should.. yet. You see I'm in the Canadian Forces and I'm posted for the next 5 years in a small town in Canada. I'd modify the car but I'm 4 hours from a city. I can do medium level DIY and I'm not sure if my local mechanic will work on BMWs. I live in flatlands so there are only straight roads, nowhere to test the handling so I would love to supercharge as speed is king here. The roads here aren't the best and they're covered in snow for half the year with temperatures down to -50 celcius and this would be my DD.

The paint on my Civic was fine for years when I lived back home but in the 6 months I've been here there are now paint chips all over the front bumper and hood from rocks on the road. I'm just scared I will get one of the 1800 coupes in North America and it die prematurely from the roads and snow

Vanne · 11-08-2015, 09:37 PM

definitely NOT!!! run.. RUN you fool!! run while you still can.

seriously .. yes.. its the most awesome thing EVER.

PLCZ4MC · 11-09-2015, 01:14 AM

Don't do it. You are going to destroy that Z. Nuuuuuu. A DD nuuuuuu. Walk away I know is tempting and is a awesome art work in a car but don't ruin the artwork xD.

Westersund · 11-09-2015, 04:39 AM

If you can, buy one and garage it. Prices will only go up from here it seems.

wdb · 11-09-2015, 05:36 AM

^^^ What he said. Buy a beater AWD car or 4WD truck, put winter tires on it, and don't worry what happens to it. Get the Z4 for those other days. In your situation there won't be too many of them, true. But your situation will change, and when it does you'll still have a pristine Z4MC that's worth at least what you paid for it.

Huz-Z · 11-09-2015, 08:21 AM

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Originally Posted by wdb

^^^ What he said. Buy a beater AWD car or 4WD truck, put winter tires on it, and don't worry what happens to it. Get the Z4 for those other days. In your situation there won't be too many of them, true. But your situation will change, and when it does you'll still have a pristine Z4MC that's worth at least what you paid for it.

Ditto!

inTgr8r · 11-09-2015, 09:18 AM

^ whs
In your situation I think you need a daily beater.

Kolkim · 11-09-2015, 03:40 PM

I don't think I could drive a beater like an impreza ot something knowing I have that in my garage. Also, I live in a condo without a garage lol. Just outdoor parking with great weather :X

dubsesd · 11-09-2015, 03:45 PM

i dont think a z4m is ready for you lol.....

i think you need either a garage to keep it inside and dd it in less torturous conditions or buy a beater. hold off for now and wait...you wont nejoy the car all beat up and damaged driving through blizzards

Steeler · 11-09-2015, 04:58 PM

All the above

Sounds like you have good reasons NOT to get an M right now

an3ony · 11-09-2015, 05:47 PM

I picked up a very low mileage Z4MC this past year, and had every intention of driving it daily (35 mile commute round trip, suburbs) within three months I realized what a disservice I was doing to the car. Paint chips aside, the never-ending anxiety of other drivers, pedestrians, vandals and the inconvenience of space limitations forced my hands to buy an inexpensive "primary driver". Now I use my MC on fridays and weekend fun times.

If you can get one, by all means, do so, but maybe think about keeping the civic for the workhorse.

Kolkim · 11-09-2015, 07:15 PM

I knew it. I just wanted someone else to say it to me ��
I wish I was posted in the better parts of Canada

CBS · 11-10-2015, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Kolkim

I knew it. I just wanted someone else to say it to me ��
I wish I was posted in the better parts of Canada

Sorry to hear it but you may have made the right decision.

Me however, I would probably have bought one since there were very few made and finding a nice one is getting harder. I would also buy a civic.

Good luck!

Kolkim · 11-13-2015, 10:29 AM

I decided on a 335xi as my dd here as I still want a fast BMW and put on 3M for the front although I won't mind as much if that paint chips.

One day I will get that beautiful Z4MC

CBS · 11-14-2015, 07:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Kolkim

I decided on a 335xi as my dd here as I still want a fast BMW and put on 3M for the front although I won't mind as much if that paint chips.

One day I will get that beautiful Z4MC

A 335xi is a great platform, performance and practicality - you should enjoy it!

Cheers,

Chris

Westersund · 11-14-2015, 08:34 AM

The E9X 335Xi is a really sturdy platform, should be even sturdier than the E46 330Xi and there's guy in Sweden putting out over 800 HP with the stock drivetrain. The engine is fully built though and the clutch is beafier of course.

If you decide to go bananas that is.

NickyC · 11-14-2015, 09:18 AM

The Z4M is my favorite car of all time. Mine is basically 10 years old now and it's more fun to drive day after day. As long as you find a good example and maintain it correctly, you will be overjoyed with your purchase.

Spaceman Spiff · 11-15-2015, 11:31 PM

Get a non-M and DD it. They're cheap enough at this point to not have to worry about paint chips, etc, and as long as your roads are cleared winter driving on snow tires should be fine. I had my 2.5 in Boston for three years and drove it year-round with no issues.

Twixboy · 11-17-2015, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Spaceman Spiff

Get a non-M and DD it. They're cheap enough at this point to not have to worry about paint chips, etc, and as long as your roads are cleared winter driving on snow tires should be fine. I had my 2.5 in Boston for three years and drove it year-round with no issues.

The 2.5 only came as a ragtop. Did you have a garage at both your house and at work? That's pretty rare except in those large office parks off Rt-128. I've been wavering back and forth on this myself. Put it away for storage or get winter wheels... that is the question.

Spaceman Spiff · 11-17-2015, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Twixboy

The 2.5 only came as a ragtop. Did you have a garage at both your house and at work? That's pretty rare except in those large office parks off Rt-128. I've been wavering back and forth on this myself. Put it away for storage or get winter wheels... that is the question.

Yep 2003 ragtop and no garage. I just parked it on the street, and dug it out after each snowstorm.

I was in grad school at the time and didn't HAVE to drive every day, which helped. Still I drove around 3-4 times a week at least, and never had a problem is snow. They do a good job clearing it up pretty much immediately after each storm.

That said, winter driving in Boston is definitely not recommended if you treasure the car. To me it was a fun car to drive year-round, at a price point that didn't justify buying a beater just to keep the Z in pristine condition.

11-08-2015, 09:07 PM	#1
Kolkim Registered 3 Rep 4 Posts Drives: Civic SI Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Alberta iTrader: (0)	Should I get a Z4m? I fell in love with the Z4M as soon as I saw a Coupe for the first time and knew I had to own one. I have the means to get one however I don't know if I should.. yet. You see I'm in the Canadian Forces and I'm posted for the next 5 years in a small town in Canada. I'd modify the car but I'm 4 hours from a city. I can do medium level DIY and I'm not sure if my local mechanic will work on BMWs. I live in flatlands so there are only straight roads, nowhere to test the handling so I would love to supercharge as speed is king here. The roads here aren't the best and they're covered in snow for half the year with temperatures down to -50 celcius and this would be my DD. The paint on my Civic was fine for years when I lived back home but in the 6 months I've been here there are now paint chips all over the front bumper and hood from rocks on the road. I'm just scared I will get one of the 1800 coupes in North America and it die prematurely from the roads and snow
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Vanne Down Under!! 1621 Rep 4,294 Posts Drives: 2007 Z4MC Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Dubai iTrader: (4)	definitely NOT!!! run.. RUN you fool!! run while you still can. seriously .. yes.. its the most awesome thing EVER. __________________ 2007 EuroSpec Z4///MC - Building/Developing Z4 GT3 Powered by
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PLCZ4MC Proud E86M Owner 79 Rep 650 Posts Drives: 07 Z4M Coupe Monaco Blue Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: South California iTrader: (4)	Don't do it. You are going to destroy that Z. Nuuuuuu. A DD nuuuuuu. Walk away I know is tempting and is a awesome art work in a car but don't ruin the artwork xD.
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11-09-2015, 04:39 AM	#4
Westersund Captain 496 Rep 874 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Hallstahammar iTrader: (1)	If you can, buy one and garage it. Prices will only go up from here it seems.
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11-09-2015, 05:36 AM	#5
wdb dances with roads 4722 Rep 4,096 Posts Drives: '07 E86, '02 996, '95 Seven Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: the perimeter iTrader: (4)	^^^ What he said. Buy a beater AWD car or 4WD truck, put winter tires on it, and don't worry what happens to it. Get the Z4 for those other days. In your situation there won't be too many of them, true. But your situation will change, and when it does you'll still have a pristine Z4MC that's worth at least what you paid for it.
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11-09-2015, 09:18 AM	#7
inTgr8r Lieutenant General 2426 Rep 11,667 Posts Drives: M2 Comp Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Toronto iTrader: (10)	^ whs In your situation I think you need a daily beater. __________________ '21 M2C Hockenheim Silver '18 718 Cayman S Lava Orange (sold) '13 E92 M3 Santorini Blue (sold) '07 Z4 M Coupe Alpine White (sold) Last edited by inTgr8r; 11-09-2015 at 05:26 PM..
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Kolkim Registered 3 Rep 4 Posts Drives: Civic SI Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Alberta iTrader: (0)	I don't think I could drive a beater like an impreza ot something knowing I have that in my garage. Also, I live in a condo without a garage lol. Just outdoor parking with great weather :X
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dubsesd #dubspec 6332 Rep 5,201 Posts Drives: G05 X5/ 2016 F80 M3 INDVL Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Ottawa iTrader: (2)	i dont think a z4m is ready for you lol..... i think you need either a garage to keep it inside and dd it in less torturous conditions or buy a beater. hold off for now and wait...you wont nejoy the car all beat up and damaged driving through blizzards __________________ LCI ///F80 M3 Individual Atlantis Metallic / Black Full / Carbon Cermics / 6MT MPE / M Performance & Carbon package / KW v3 / 20" HRE R101LW / 20" HRE 527s / Michelin PSS / 20% tint / 3d Design / Streckenn splitters / OEM GTS hood / EAS Carbon seatbacks / Carbon RKP sideskirt / Bootmod3 / M Performance Tri color alcantara / AWE S Flow instagram: @ dubsesd
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an3ony Private First Class 39 Rep 182 Posts Drives: 2011 135i Join Date: May 2012 Location: Saugus, MA iTrader: (1)	I picked up a very low mileage Z4MC this past year, and had every intention of driving it daily (35 mile commute round trip, suburbs) within three months I realized what a disservice I was doing to the car. Paint chips aside, the never-ending anxiety of other drivers, pedestrians, vandals and the inconvenience of space limitations forced my hands to buy an inexpensive "primary driver". Now I use my MC on fridays and weekend fun times. If you can get one, by all means, do so, but maybe think about keeping the civic for the workhorse.
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Kolkim Registered 3 Rep 4 Posts Drives: Civic SI Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Alberta iTrader: (0)	I knew it. I just wanted someone else to say it to me �� I wish I was posted in the better parts of Canada
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Kolkim Registered 3 Rep 4 Posts Drives: Civic SI Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Alberta iTrader: (0)	I decided on a 335xi as my dd here as I still want a fast BMW and put on 3M for the front although I won't mind as much if that paint chips. One day I will get that beautiful Z4MC
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11-14-2015, 08:34 AM	#16
Westersund Captain 496 Rep 874 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Hallstahammar iTrader: (1)	The E9X 335Xi is a really sturdy platform, should be even sturdier than the E46 330Xi and there's guy in Sweden putting out over 800 HP with the stock drivetrain. The engine is fully built though and the clutch is beafier of course. If you decide to go bananas that is. Last edited by Westersund; 11-14-2015 at 08:42 AM..
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NickyC Lieutenant General 17474 Rep 10,662 Posts Drives: M4 CS. Former G82, x2 F82, F80 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Jacked out of my mind iTrader: (23)	The Z4M is my favorite car of all time. Mine is basically 10 years old now and it's more fun to drive day after day. As long as you find a good example and maintain it correctly, you will be overjoyed with your purchase.
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11-15-2015, 11:31 PM	#18
Spaceman Spiff Captain 86 Rep 847 Posts Drives: R8, 996 C2, Z4MR (sold) Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: SF Bay iTrader: (1)	Get a non-M and DD it. They're cheap enough at this point to not have to worry about paint chips, etc, and as long as your roads are cleared winter driving on snow tires should be fine. I had my 2.5 in Boston for three years and drove it year-round with no issues.
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