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05-11-2010, 12:59 AM | #23 | |
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Before I saw my car in person, I thought for sure I would want to change the wood out or wrap it in carbon. No way in hell I'll do it now, the interior is just gorgeous with it in it and I wouldn't have it any other way.
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05-11-2010, 06:54 AM | #24 |
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FWIW, the wood trim panels are actually the second most expensive trim option according to realoem. The carbon leather trim is the most expensive, and aluminum is cheapest.
However, I personally like the contrast of aluminum with a black interior. Carbon leather looks nice and would probably be my second choice, especially with extended leather, but black leather w/ black leather trim just feels like SO MUCH BLACK. I had dismissed the wood as a viable option -- I could have lived with a darker wood grain, but the walnut seemed too orange, but I admit I have yet see it in person. It probably doesn't scratch as easily as the aluminum either. |
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05-12-2010, 12:08 AM | #25 | |
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I'm sure if the Z4M had been refined more away from it's parts bin roots, it's list price would probably have been $10K to $20K higher due to the limited volume. I'm not sure there would have been any significant benefit and more refinement may actually be a detriment. You just have to look at the evolution between the E39 and E60 M5 to see how refinement and capability triumphed over rawness and fun in a sports sedan. |
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05-19-2010, 12:51 PM | #27 | |
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09-06-2010, 01:14 AM | #28 |
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You know what, this thread has pretty much sealed the deal for me. I lusted after a Z4MC, but maybe it was my nostalgia for my old 2500m TVR passion, and even the 8C Competizione, but I could never put my finger on it. The first time I saw one I was driving the Gallardo SE up from San Diego and an Interlagos rolled up alongside me. The driver seemed miserable in traffic, I was in the carpool lane driving my dad and we drooled over his car. I remember friends telling me that the car did not live up to the M badge. Maybe I'll get a Z4MR as a daily beater so I am not killing my 7'er, but I am now going to look for a Cayman as a Targa and La Carrera toy.
Edit: though you can buy a TON of upgrades for the price difference, so a mod'd M vs a stock Cayman S... hmmm...
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09-06-2010, 07:56 AM | #31 |
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Welcome, and congrats! I bought mine new in 06 and am still smiling. I even smiled through the huge discounts offered 6 months after I bought mine My coupe just hit 40k the other day, and I love it as much or more than the day I bought it. enjoy!
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09-06-2010, 09:04 AM | #32 |
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I too think the wood looks much better in person than it does in pictures. I went to test drive a Z4 M with the wood trim and went into it assuming I would hate the look of it. But when I actually saw it in person it looked pretty good. I still ended up getting carbon leather in my car as it was my first choice (I like the sportier look of it) but do I think wood gets an unjustified bad wrap.
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09-06-2010, 07:39 PM | #33 | |
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Congrats to the OP. One more chance to finally see another Z4M on the road!
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I must be in the minority that actually does not want extended leather. I had the option but turned it down for Navi. I'm still interested to see how the extended leather holds up over time.
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12-26-2010, 04:56 PM | #34 |
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No extended leather!
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I like all 4 trims equally. I have the brushed alum. trim and its nice. I saw the other 3 in person and would be happy with any or all. Nice car!!!
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12-26-2010, 05:14 PM | #36 |
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Congrats on an awesome car!
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12-27-2010, 12:42 AM | #39 | |
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I think the wood gives the car an old school British roadster look. and I agree all the carbon trimmed cars just look WAY to dark inside with nothing to set the interior off. A note on the "boxster/cayman S" vs "z4m" discussion, after having driven both I think Richard Hammond of Top Gear summed it up best. "The Porsche flatters your ego, but the BMW steals your heart" |
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