pics finally

antennahead · 04-25-2011, 09:30 PM

Finally got around to taking some pics. I've had the car about a month now. It's a blast to drive. Moved over from a 2009 370Z. That was a fun car as well, but there is no denying the M Roadster here on the coast with the great weather we have............... top down it is

John

porshah · 04-25-2011, 09:38 PM

Looks great!

r4gs · 04-25-2011, 09:41 PM

she's a beaut!

how about a mini-comparo against the 370z?

antennahead · 04-25-2011, 10:15 PM

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Originally Posted by r4gs

she's a beaut!

how about a mini-comparo against the 370z?

Well, they are definitely different, and my 370 was a coupe. I am a car guy first and a brand/model guy second................. I appreciate a lot of different cars for their different strengths. The 370 is a lot of car for the money. They made great improvements in the interior as well over the 350. The design and materials were upgraded. That said, it is still not quite the Z4 level, but again, a vast difference in MSRP. The 370 power wise is about the same, IMO, as the Z4 M ................. but again, the S54 is a much smoother engine. I think the 370 got a lot of abuse from the press in the NVH category, and again, IMO, the engine was not as bad as they made it out to be. Where it started to get "buzzy" was around 5500 to 6000 RPM. Still, it had nice low end torque. The M has a lot of technical and electronic bells and whistles that the 370 did not. I know some question whether it has too many for a pure sports car like the M Roadster and Coupe............... to each his own I guess. I was ready for a convertible, and I made some enemies at the 370 forum with this comment, but I really did not like the lines of the 370 vert. It looked like an afterthought to me. Styling is very subjective however, and some like it. The M Roadster is a classic, great design and lines, reminds me of a modern design paying homage to a retro look and attitude from the '50's, that classic roadster design every dude in that era wanted to drive.

Don't know if this was what you were looking for, I may have digressed a little

tekmoe · 04-25-2011, 10:32 PM

Great looking M!

antennahead · 04-25-2011, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by tekmoe

Great looking M!

Thanks. It has a few blemishes that bug me, but overall still looks good. I have a small blemish in the soft top, small burn type spot that has black paint on it to seal and stop any material running. The seatbacks have a spot each where the former owner rubbed the material off when removing the removable mesh wind deflector on and off.............. and the soft touch rubbery material around the steering wheel is coming off, plus the ashtray cover is scratched. I touched up the seatbacks with that fabric repair kit you can buy at autoparts stores............. it actually did a fair job of making it look far less noticable. The steering wheel accents I will most likely replace with new ones, as well as the ashtray assembly. The soft top I will have to live with until the fabric wears out, just too expensive to replace for that one spot IMO. I'd like to smack the former owner for all these ills, there is no excuse not to take care of a great machine like this, and the blems under his ownership were all avoidable as far as I am concerned.

r4gs · 04-25-2011, 11:24 PM

^thanks for the quick comparo. i asked because i had an extended test drive alone in a nismo 370z last summer and felt underwhelmed. the small things like the rev-match manual (it's an on/off button but detracts from the joy of a proper manual one has to learn and master), the silly looking dials, the forgettable and barely audible aural experience (muted exhausts, bland engine note) and the feeling of a big, unwieldy car size wise. i'll admit tt for its msrp, it's a lot of car for the money. however, i definitely understood why i'd personally still opt to pay the m car premium.

the joy is in the details, and the m excels down to every last one

have to agree tt the 370z roadster looks absolutely horrible.

santov · 04-26-2011, 03:06 AM

Nice pics!

I had a 2003 G35 coupe with the Brembo brakes. It was such a great car to me for over 80k miles. My wife has a Infiniti FX35 and that V6 has been great too (actually the whole car, 113k miles and no problems).

When I started shopping I was positive I was going to get a 370Z roadster. I couldn't find a used one in my budget and when I sat in the coupe I felt like a "fat guy in a little suit". The dials on the center stack and the plasticky dashboard were a turn off.

In the end my used Z4 was a perfect fit and I'm happy. Congrats and welcome to the family!

crfine88 · 04-26-2011, 08:08 AM

Very nice

esqu1re · 04-26-2011, 08:38 AM

Nice car!! Great mini review. I agree that the 370z is a great value for the amount of performance compared to the z4m's MSRP. However, I think the z4m at today's prices is a great performance value as well. I'm almost certain you purchased the z4m at a price cheaper than a new 370z convertible---and as you said, smoother engine, better materials...etc. Can't be beat!

Nikki · 04-26-2011, 11:25 AM

Gorgeous! Congrats!

inTgr8r · 04-26-2011, 11:32 AM

sweet looking Roady, congratZ

Nhopkins1394 · 04-26-2011, 12:00 PM

The car looks great!

What size tires are you running on the rear?
Maybe the image just makes them look wide!

VinnieAces · 04-26-2011, 12:26 PM

congrats! also +1 on horrible look for 370 roadster, 350 roadster looked disgusting imo too but the 370 coupe looks amazing, not quite as smooth as our M's but still they have a nice design

may i ask why you didnt consider the coupes?

chickdr · 04-26-2011, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by VinnieAces

congrats! also +1 on horrible look for 370 roadster, 350 roadster looked disgusting imo too but the 370 coupe looks amazing, not quite as smooth as our M's but still they have a nice design

may i ask why you didnt consider the coupes?

He said he was "ready for a convertible" and I can understand why as it looks like he is near the coast of SC with the palm trees in the photos... Perfect locale for a 'vert.

pelerojo · 04-26-2011, 05:39 PM

Welcome. we look forwrd to seeing you at some the Low Country / Piedmont events. Just in time as the Zfest is back in in the neighborhood!

antennahead · 04-26-2011, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by esqu1re

Nice car!! Great mini review. I agree that the 370z is a great value for the amount of performance compared to the z4m's MSRP. However, I think the z4m at today's prices is a great performance value as well. I'm almost certain you purchased the z4m at a price cheaper than a new 370z convertible---and as you said, smoother engine, better materials...etc. Can't be beat!

Yep, at today's pricing the Z4M is a no brainer!

antennahead · 04-26-2011, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by pelerojo

Welcome. we look forwrd to seeing you at some the Low Country / Piedmont events. Just in time as the Zfest is back in in the neighborhood!

Thanks, I need to get off of my duff and join

antennahead · 04-26-2011, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by chickdr

He said he was "ready for a convertible" and I can understand why as it looks like he is near the coast of SC with the palm trees in the photos... Perfect locale for a 'vert.

Actually I am on the coast .............. I have water behind my house at high tide

chickdr · 04-27-2011, 07:41 AM

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Originally Posted by antennahead

Actually I am on the coast .............. I have water behind my house at high tide

Well "there you go" as some comedian says all the time....

Z4MHawk · 04-27-2011, 05:19 PM

Awesome color! You may want to paint or buy a set of grills that color match your ride. I did, and I like the "no chrome" effect.

Also, I have been thinking of changing out the mesh wind deflector between the roll bars for plexiglass. Very clean.

Z4dugh · 04-27-2011, 05:35 PM

Cool, nice colour, looks in fantastic shape!
Enjoy, and welcome to the club!

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antennahead Captain 73 Rep 820 Posts Drives: 2007 Z4MR silver grey Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Charleston, South Carolina iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 Z4 M Roadster [5.00]	pics finally Finally got around to taking some pics. I've had the car about a month now. It's a blast to drive. Moved over from a 2009 370Z. That was a fun car as well, but there is no denying the M Roadster here on the coast with the great weather we have............... top down it is John Attached Images
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r4gs Viper Driver 36 Rep 1,311 Posts Drives: F-16 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Singapore iTrader: (2)	she's a beaut! how about a mini-comparo against the 370z?
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tekmoe Captain 55 Rep 844 Posts Drives: ///M Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Texas iTrader: (0)	Great looking M!
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r4gs Viper Driver 36 Rep 1,311 Posts Drives: F-16 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Singapore iTrader: (2)	^thanks for the quick comparo. i asked because i had an extended test drive alone in a nismo 370z last summer and felt underwhelmed. the small things like the rev-match manual (it's an on/off button but detracts from the joy of a proper manual one has to learn and master), the silly looking dials, the forgettable and barely audible aural experience (muted exhausts, bland engine note) and the feeling of a big, unwieldy car size wise. i'll admit tt for its msrp, it's a lot of car for the money. however, i definitely understood why i'd personally still opt to pay the m car premium. the joy is in the details, and the m excels down to every last one have to agree tt the 370z roadster looks absolutely horrible.
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santov Lieutenant 64 Rep 483 Posts Drives: 2007 Z4 3.0si White over Beige Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Bay Area, Calif iTrader: (8)	Nice pics! I had a 2003 G35 coupe with the Brembo brakes. It was such a great car to me for over 80k miles. My wife has a Infiniti FX35 and that V6 has been great too (actually the whole car, 113k miles and no problems). When I started shopping I was positive I was going to get a 370Z roadster. I couldn't find a used one in my budget and when I sat in the coupe I felt like a "fat guy in a little suit". The dials on the center stack and the plasticky dashboard were a turn off. In the end my used Z4 was a perfect fit and I'm happy. Congrats and welcome to the family!
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crfine88 Colonel 441 Rep 2,747 Posts Drives: E86M Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Cave Creek AZ. iTrader: (19)	Very nice __________________ LINK TO 07 IR PHOTO JOURNAL:http://www.zpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1303735 LINK TO 06 IB MOD JOURNAL:http://www.zpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=403119
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esqu1re Lieutenant Colonel 41 Rep 1,855 Posts Drives: M Coupe Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: East Coast iTrader: (0)	Nice car!! Great mini review. I agree that the 370z is a great value for the amount of performance compared to the z4m's MSRP. However, I think the z4m at today's prices is a great performance value as well. I'm almost certain you purchased the z4m at a price cheaper than a new 370z convertible---and as you said, smoother engine, better materials...etc. Can't be beat! __________________ ///M Coupe: RPI Scoop, OE Strut, CDV, Volk RE30, SS Brake Lines, Stromung Exhaust
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Nhopkins1394 Accountant, 1st Class 8 Rep 237 Posts Drives: 2006 Z4 3.0si Roadster, Black Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Irving, TX where the Cowboys used to play! iTrader: (0)	New ///M The car looks great! What size tires are you running on the rear? Maybe the image just makes them look wide! __________________ "I was always told if you drive a roadster with the roof up, the storm outside better have a name", Mikedav, UK
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VinnieAces Lieutenant Colonel 92 Rep 1,603 Posts Drives: Imola Red Z4MC Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Ontario, Can iTrader: (2) Garage List 2006 Z4 M Coupe [8.00]	congrats! also +1 on horrible look for 370 roadster, 350 roadster looked disgusting imo too but the 370 coupe looks amazing, not quite as smooth as our M's but still they have a nice design may i ask why you didnt consider the coupes? __________________ ///M - Some Mods 'N Stuff
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pelerojo Private 1 Rep 77 Posts Drives: '06 Z4M Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Charlotte, NC iTrader: (1)	Welcome. we look forwrd to seeing you at some the Low Country / Piedmont events. Just in time as the Zfest is back in in the neighborhood!
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Z4MHawk Private First Class 3 Rep 165 Posts Drives: '06 Z4 M Roadster Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: tulsa iTrader: (0)	Awesome color! You may want to paint or buy a set of grills that color match your ride. I did, and I like the "no chrome" effect. Also, I have been thinking of changing out the mesh wind deflector between the roll bars for plexiglass. Very clean. __________________ '06 Z4 ///M Roadster: Silver Gray Metallic; Gray soft top. Zeckhausen CDV. ESS VT1 445 Supercharger. APEX ARC8's. Dunlap Direzza Star Spec's. Strong Struts. Royal Purple. RPI Exhaust w/ DKF hangers.
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