Never thought I would own a BMW

[GrayZ4C]

Hi all, Just joined this forum and brought with me my recently aquired 2007
Z4C. This was a big thing for me as I NEVER would have thought anyone would see me in a BMW. I am a diehard Porsche guy (one's still in the garage!) and 6 months ago if someone told me that I would own one I would have asked what they were drinking.

Over the past 3 months this forum helped tip the scales toward the Z4C over a Porsche and I just wanted to say thanks.

BTW, I love the car, so much I bought it twice. But that's another story.

thanks again

[inTgr8r]

Very nice, Congrats

...bought it twice?

[ahmed_fawzy]

Nice, but if it was an M you would've been 10x happier.

[Finnegan]

Pics? You can't leave a statement like "bought it twice" out there buddy! What's the story???

In any case, congratulations and enjoy!

[r4gs]

congrats and welcome! now, what about paying for it twice over???

[mikeinsf]

Originally Posted by ahmed_fawzy

Nice, but if it was an M you would've been 10x happier.

Let the man enjoy his new ride!
Even if he'd have enjoyed it 10x more with an M badge on it.

[txz4]

Originally Posted by ahmed_fawzy

Nice, but if it was an M you would've been 10x happier.

well maybe not ten times... so did i buy mine twice too?

for the record i never thought i would own a BMW either... just never was into them until i owned my first z4.

[mikeinsf]

Originally Posted by txz4

well maybe not ten times... so did i buy mine twice too? for the record i never thought i would own a BMW either... just never was into them until i owned my first z4.

I felt that way about the Z4. I never much appreciated them until I stopped and took a look at them a couple of months ago. Now I think the Z4 is one of the most beautiful cars on the road.

[ANUSTART]

I didn't think I'd own one either. Congrats on the great looking ride! Now, tells us about this buying twice thing.

[GrayZ4C]

Originally Posted by Finnegan

Pics? You can't leave a statement like "bought it twice" out there buddy! What's the story???

In any case, congratulations and enjoy!

Kind of a stupid story but you asked-

The 2 seater verses a 4 seater choice was a big problem for me. We are a family of 3 and this would be my daily driver. So after months of trying to pick a car my wife said if you want the BMW just buy it. So I did, but I felt really bad picking a car that can't haul the family around. That and the fact that my wife never thought I would really do it. (side note, the "but honey you told me to buy it" didn't help one bit) So for 5 days I drove the car around and thinking a family man would not buy a car like this, bad choice, and called the dealer. He was happly to take the car back, and he it, but I lost my Mercedes that I traded for the BMW.

So for the next 14 days I drove my classic 911 until I could find a family (ish) car. And everyday I looked at the empty passenger and back seats. Not once did the 911 have to move more than 1 person. Her SUV did all the heavy moving and my car (whatever it was) just went to work and back. This and fact that I missed that Z4C so much she begged me to go back and get it. I tried to explain that this isn't a pair of jeans we are talking about, but with out me knowing she called the dealer and the next day we bought the car again.

Now, as if someone upstairs was trying to tell me that everything is good, two days later, when my son and I went to Sebring the last 2 seats they had up stairs were right above the BMW pit crew and M3GT's. I didn't know that until we sat down and I heard "daddy look, BMW"

[inTgr8r]

lol... I can relate to that.
Awesome story!!

[GrayZ4C]

Originally Posted by mikeinsf

Let the man enjoy his new ride!
Even if he'd have enjoyed it 10x more with an M badge on it.

Thought about a M but I was concerned about the ride as a daily driver. I saw a Z4C on the road one day (and never seen another one since) and that's what brought me to BMW, who knows where I will end up.

[damikmak]

Congrats on your new piece of german engineering! Sorry M owners but the 3.0si coupe rocks!!

[G1HQ]

Welcome ..and enjoy..

[bhoch]

Originally Posted by ahmed_fawzy

Nice, but if it was an M you would've been 10x happier.

This is about as stupid of a statement as one can read on this forum.


Congrats on your "new to you" Z4C. These cars ar a lot of fun, no matter what version.

[Shipkiller]

Originally Posted by bhoch

This is about as stupid of a statement as one can read on this forum.


Congrats on your "new to you" Z4C. These cars ar a lot of fun, no matter what version.

Sounds like ///M envy....

[Huz-Z]

Originally Posted by bhoch

This is about as stupid of a statement as one can read on this forum.


Congrats on your "new to you" Z4C. These cars ar a lot of fun, no matter what version.

DITTO! Duno why some folks want to bash the 3.0si. I could say negative things about the M, but why would I be a jerk to the folks here who enjoy their M?

I think the consensus is that the 3.0si is peppier around town, while the M excels on the highway and track. And at the engine speeds you would likely be using around town, the power and torque of the two cars are vey similar. The 3.0si will be cheaper to own through its better gas mileage and maintenance costs (such as brakes which are cheaper on the 3.0si). And clearly, the M owners are happy with their choice.

As I have posted here before, here is a link to a good review of the 3.0si. As you can see, its no slouch:

http://www.auto123.com/en/bmw/z4/200...00&artid=90628

Here are a few quotes. Eh -ahem:

"Having driven the less powerful Z4 and been quite content with its gusto, I was absolutely elated burying my foot into the 3.0si. This engine pulls ferociously- especially on the highway where passing power is frankly startling."

And:

"Keeping the engine above this threshold produces formidable performance, not to mention an exhaust note capable of terrifying owners of domestic muscle cars"

and:

"The exhaust note when the engine revolutions above 4,500 rpm will make your spine shiver".

M's are dandy and so is your 3.0si. Congratulations and enjoy it!!

[bhoch]

Originally Posted by Shipkiller

Sounds like ///M envy....

haha.. good one.. but.. No. I came from a 400 RWH Car to my Z4 and still get to drive round with and chat with friends that have 600+ RWHP cars, so..nope no ///M envy from me.

Personally I think the ///M is a GREAT car and yep.. I do plan on owning one some day in the future. Heck, I would purchase an M6 vert tomorrow if I had the dollars. But, I do not have envy of an ///M. I just get a little tired of the ///M or your car sucks kind of attitude that seeps into threads from time to time. I don't really believe people mean that when it's posted, but it comes off that way from time to time.

[chickdr]

Originally Posted by GrayZ4C

Thought about a M but I was concerned about the ride as a daily driver. I saw a Z4C on the road one day (and never seen another one since) and that's what brought me to BMW, who knows where I will end up.

As an aside, this is a common misconception about the Z4M. With its "regular" tires vs the run flats on the non M cars, the M rides great. There really isn't any advantage in ride(especially if your car has the sport package).

That being said your car looks great. Love the red interior. Enjoy!

[crfine88]

Great story on the double purchase

Your coupe is beautiful!

[Karacticus]

What I'd really like to see is the profiles of your coupe and that Datsun Z there in your picture side by side-- always felt there was a strong similarity.

[3002 tii]

Originally Posted by ahmed_fawzy

Nice, but if it was an M you would've been 10x happier.

way to sh*t on someone's parade