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Originally Posted by 86Zed
Saw a few of these at the dealer yesterday, wish I had time to give it a spin. I doubt anyone is cross shopping the E85/E86 platform and the new Z to be honest. Our local BMWCCA is full of Sunday roadster cruise n shine enthusiasts and they will always go purchase the latest Z.
Given its underpinnings, it should be a decently fun car - lamenting the absence of MT like most here.
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I actually recently ended up in a situation where I was cross shopping between the Z4 M and the Z4 M40i
Dealership offered a very convenient deal on the M40i but ultimately settled on the Z4 M after a few test drives
Z4 M40i is a great car but like with all tbe new BMWs the driving experience feels very artificial. It handles well, is very fast and has an amazing interior but it just is not that engaging. It's also quite big in size and more of a GT than a sports car.
I'll be crucified for this, but if anything, I feel like the 'hairdresser' stereotype is much more pronounced on the new Z4 line. It's like a posh and sturdy little missile you and your bestie girlfriend ride together in when going to the mall.
Z4 M whether coupe or roadster will always be 'special' both due to limited production and characteristics (NA, Hydraulic steering etc.). Z4 M40i in 5-6 years time will just be another BMW and I really can't see it holding much value. I also feel like the Supra partnership will be another big factor that devalues the car in time. It's a great car, I'm not saying it's bad, but it has nothing really special going for it to become iconic in the long-run. Arguably, I also believe a Z4 M in decent condition and with decent mileage will in 5-10 years time be worth much much more than the M40i.