Thinking about going to the Z4 M coupe

Rustycat · 09-06-2012, 08:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Shaung

Hello everyone,

My dearly loved E46 M3 was just totaled. Heart breaking really, 2004 with on 46K miles on her. My first thought was to just find another E46 M3 but I've had my eye on the Z4 M coupe since it came out. I know the S54 engine and it's short comings, as well as the E46 chassis. Aside for the Vanos issue, the S54 is a very tough motor. The E46 chassis has only one real short coming, the rear subframe. If these are addressed in a timely manner the car will be (major) problem free for a very long time. Lastly avoid the SMG transmission. I rarely hear about how problem free they are.

Anything big I should know about as I begin looking for a Z4 Moupe? Ripping subframes etc.

Thanks and I'm searching the forums as well.

If you want to contact me I'm thinking about putting my 06 coupe up for sale. White, low miles (35k) garage queen, with a number of good extras: set of extra Wheels, hardwired escort with laser shifters, Remus, Ipod etc.
I'm in the Tacoma area. Only driven in the rain a couple of times by accident, gggg.

Shaung · 09-09-2012, 10:56 AM

I've already agreed to purchase another member vehicle. I'll let everyone guess who it is..lol But am very interested in your exhaust and wheels if you willing to separate.

PM with details

ftlaudm3 · 09-12-2012, 02:30 PM

My similar solution (see sig)....couldn't afford the Z4M. Wanted a M roadster, but the Z4 3.0 fit my budget for my third vehicle. I looked at the Boxster S, but dealing with maint on a mid engine car killed it for me. Plus I want a 911. The Z4MC is timeless though. I liked the Z3MC (clown shoe) and the Z4MC blows it away in the looks department. Amazing car....

In my opinion though the E46 M3 is a better all around car. Just as fast, has backseat, Feels huge inside, and has a large trunk. I absolutely love my LSB color though so I am bias. Looks though favor the Z4MC. The steering wheel is perfect in the Z4MC. Fat and small. When I get back into my M3 I feel like the wheel can be used for a bus. Never thought that until I got use to the z4M wheel. No cruise control though on the wheel. But how often do you use that...

Good luck with your purchase. Sorry to hear about your E46. Look forward to pictures of the new car...

09-09-2012, 10:56 AM	#24
Shaung First Lieutenant 43 Rep 386 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Portland Oregon iTrader: (0)	I've already agreed to purchase another member vehicle. I'll let everyone guess who it is..lol But am very interested in your exhaust and wheels if you willing to separate. PM with details
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09-12-2012, 02:30 PM	#25
ftlaudm3 Enlisted Member 6 Rep 42 Posts Drives: E46 M3 LSB ; Z4 3.0i Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ft. lauderdale iTrader: (0)	My similar solution (see sig)....couldn't afford the Z4M. Wanted a M roadster, but the Z4 3.0 fit my budget for my third vehicle. I looked at the Boxster S, but dealing with maint on a mid engine car killed it for me. Plus I want a 911. The Z4MC is timeless though. I liked the Z3MC (clown shoe) and the Z4MC blows it away in the looks department. Amazing car.... In my opinion though the E46 M3 is a better all around car. Just as fast, has backseat, Feels huge inside, and has a large trunk. I absolutely love my LSB color though so I am bias. Looks though favor the Z4MC. The steering wheel is perfect in the Z4MC. Fat and small. When I get back into my M3 I feel like the wheel can be used for a bus. Never thought that until I got use to the z4M wheel. No cruise control though on the wheel. But how often do you use that... Good luck with your purchase. Sorry to hear about your E46. Look forward to pictures of the new car... __________________
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