Which M car would you rather have?

nmulax · 01-02-2008, 07:48 PM

and yeah... if I went with the M3; I would slowly work my way towards a CSL car.

hl0m4n · 01-02-2008, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by nmulax

and yeah... if I went with the M3; I would slowly work my way towards a CSL car.

well if thats the case HIT ME UP!!! full csl conversion with oem csl parts or you can have the first street legal GTR

im here for ya

vladinecko · 01-03-2008, 12:20 AM

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Originally Posted by nmulax

hl0m4n is talking about the remaining '07 Z4 M cars.

then we're talking about the same thing

nmulax · 01-03-2008, 12:30 AM

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Originally Posted by vladinecko

then we're talking about the same thing

yeah, and since the '08 models are hitting the dealers, the remaining 2007 Z4s are being discounted heavily. BMWNA is offering $7500 off on the Z4 M.

vladinecko · 01-03-2008, 12:47 AM

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Originally Posted by nmulax

yeah, and since the '08 models are hitting the dealers, the remaining 2007 Z4s are being discounted heavily. BMWNA is offering $7500 off on the Z4 M.

my understanding was (i actually wanted to get one about a month ago) that 07s had to be sold before the year was over. the reason they were discounting them was that they would then have to sell them as used. i'm not really sure if that's actually true but that's what people said in one of the other threads.

vladinecko · 01-03-2008, 12:53 AM

http://www.zpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=95906

check out post #21

nmulax · 01-03-2008, 01:46 AM

According to Edmunds.com, the discount was in effect until today (1/2/08); but I've heard rumors that it's continuing until the end of January as well.
This might be true, since I contacted about 5 dealers today, and none mentioned an end to the BMWNA $7,500 discount.

LACA335i · 01-03-2008, 02:06 AM

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Originally Posted by mantis

actually to BMW too M means M3

truth that.. however, m3 body gross weight are more heavier than z4. i think z4 m is like 3230 lbs vs m3

x5love · 01-03-2008, 03:39 AM

1) I prefer new cars to used cars (assuming the M Coupe is new)

2) I would choose E46 if it was your DD, but since this car will eventually be the fun weekend car, i find the M Coupe better suits that position.

Rick Hunter · 01-03-2008, 04:16 AM

Test drive them both. That'll give you a definitive answer.

For me, it was a no brainer. M Coupé was my choice... it's just more raw. And how many Coupés have you seen on the road? It's rare!

Oh, and one more thing... I use it as my daily driver.

BYZBYZ · 01-04-2008, 05:52 AM

absolutely z4 m coupe!! light car, about 2 fly..

footie · 01-04-2008, 06:10 AM

On the track the Z4M Coupe wins by a mile (tried both at Rockingham) but on the road, at least here in the UK the M3 would be my only choice. But if the roads I drove on happened to be good then I reckon the Z4M could be an option.

Hawkeye · 01-04-2008, 10:07 AM

Z4MC for sure! I love the sporty drive. I also love a new car over a used one... if it is an M you know someone else drove it hard before you!

If it was the new M3 coming out I would get it... sell it, buy an M Coupe and keep the profit. The Z4 is just so much fun to drive! It is my daily driver as well

epbrown · 01-04-2008, 01:48 PM

Provided your E90 is paid off, I'd jump on the Z4MC. You're right that you won't find better deals on one than now, and with your E90 as trade you'd be getting a heck of a car for little money out of pocket. My current plan is to pay mine off by April, use it as my dd and look for a nice but inexpensive car to get me through next winter (likely a cheap X3).

BK · 01-04-2008, 04:11 PM

If you don't mind my asking, if you are still considering the M coupe, why did you decide against the Exige?

I voted M coupe above, BTW.

TheAcAvenger · 01-04-2008, 04:19 PM

If I had realized how close in price a Z4M is in price to my loaded 335i, I would've spent a whole lot more time considering it. In their prime, I would say the E46 M3, but its 2008, Z4M for the win

nmulax · 01-04-2008, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by BK

If you don't mind my asking, if you are still considering the M coupe, why did you decide against the Exige?

I voted M coupe above, BTW.

Well I rented an Elise over Thanksgiving weekend, and the thing was an absolute blast to drive. Plus I've never had people react in such a positive manner to my car – constant thumbs-ups and at the gas station it always drew a crowd.

BUT...
The thing was an total bitch getting in and out of (I'm 6'2"), plus any longer then 45 minutes, and you're ready to get out for a bit. It's a great car, and I want one someday. Just not know when it's my only car.
The M coupe is close in terms of handling, but much more refined.

Oh, and I've made my choice. If the loan goes through, then M Coupe here I come.

Neema · 01-04-2008, 10:12 PM

Z4 M

x5love · 01-04-2008, 11:07 PM

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Originally Posted by nmulax

Oh, and I've made my choice. If the loan goes through, then M Coupe here I come.

Congratulations!

In my opinion you made the right choice!

doba_s · 01-05-2008, 03:03 AM

335i .... or ///M3 ...

BK · 01-05-2008, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by nmulax

Oh, and I've made my choice. If the loan goes through, then M Coupe here I come.

Congratulations! Disappointing to hear that the Elise is tough on the driver, but I guess I'm not surprised. I love the M coupe and hope it goes through for you!

Dammmittt · 01-05-2008, 10:56 AM

I'm biased, but if speed is what matters most to you...get the Z4MC.

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E46 M3 coupe	54	49.09%
Z4 M coupe	56	50.91%
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01-02-2008, 07:48 PM	#23
nmulax Brigadier General 393 Rep 4,320 Posts Drives: '07 Z4 M Coupe Join Date: May 2006 Location: Metro-Detroit iTrader: (5) Garage List 2007 Z4M Coupé [7.66]	and yeah... if I went with the M3; I would slowly work my way towards a CSL car. __________________
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01-03-2008, 12:53 AM	#28
vladinecko Brigadier General 299 Rep 3,924 Posts Drives: '11 E92 M3 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2011 BMW M3 [9.00] 2008 BMW 335i [0.00] 2006 BMW 330i [0.00] 1994 BMW 325i [0.00]	http://www.zpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=95906 check out post #21 __________________ 2011 E92 M3 - IB/Beige/Sycamore Wood/6MT/EDC/ZPP2/Nav/PDC/Heated Seats/iPod-USB/Enh. Audio 2008 E92 335i - Montego Blue/Black/Gray Poplar/6MT/ZPP/ZSP/Nav/PDC/Heated Seats/HDRadio/iPod-USB - *Sold* 2006 E90 330i - Mystic Blue/Black/Aluminum/6MT/ZPP/iDrive/PDC/Heated Seats/Sat. Prep - *Sold* 1994 E36 325i - Boston Green/Beige/Automatic/ZPP/Heated Seats/Premium Sound - *Sold*
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01-03-2008, 01:46 AM	#29
nmulax Brigadier General 393 Rep 4,320 Posts Drives: '07 Z4 M Coupe Join Date: May 2006 Location: Metro-Detroit iTrader: (5) Garage List 2007 Z4M Coupé [7.66]	According to Edmunds.com, the discount was in effect until today (1/2/08); but I've heard rumors that it's continuing until the end of January as well. This might be true, since I contacted about 5 dealers today, and none mentioned an end to the BMWNA $7,500 discount. __________________
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01-03-2008, 03:39 AM	#31
x5love Captain 80 Rep 715 Posts Drives: 08 E92 335i Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: CA iTrader: (0)	1) I prefer new cars to used cars (assuming the M Coupe is new) 2) I would choose E46 if it was your DD, but since this car will eventually be the fun weekend car, i find the M Coupe better suits that position.
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01-03-2008, 04:16 AM	#32
Rick Hunter Skull Squadron Leader 309 Rep 2,031 Posts Drives: '07 M Coupé & '16 435xi GCoupé Join Date: May 2007 Location: The Emerald City iTrader: (20)	Test drive them both. That'll give you a definitive answer. For me, it was a no brainer. M Coupé was my choice... it's just more raw. And how many Coupés have you seen on the road? It's rare! Oh, and one more thing... I use it as my daily driver. __________________
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01-04-2008, 05:52 AM	#33
BYZBYZ Private First Class 10 Rep 113 Posts Drives: E90 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Mars iTrader: (0)	absolutely z4 m coupe!! light car, about 2 fly..
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01-04-2008, 06:10 AM	#34
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01-04-2008, 10:07 AM	#35
Hawkeye Brigadier General 2065 Rep 4,365 Posts Drives: '07 Z4 Coupe, '21 X3, '16 GMC Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Iowa iTrader: (0) Garage List 2016 GMC Sierra SLT [10.00] 2008 Yamaha R6 [9.00]	Z4MC for sure! I love the sporty drive. I also love a new car over a used one... if it is an M you know someone else drove it hard before you! If it was the new M3 coming out I would get it... sell it, buy an M Coupe and keep the profit. The Z4 is just so much fun to drive! It is my daily driver as well __________________ 2007 Z4 3.0si Coupe • 6 MT • Black Saphire Metallic • PP • SP 2016 GMC Sierra SLT Z71 Premium Plus 4x4 2017 Harley StreetGlide • Denim Black • V&H Tune 2021 BMW x30i • Phytonic Blue Metallic • Fully loaded
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01-04-2008, 01:48 PM	#36
epbrown Colonel 63 Rep 2,128 Posts Drives: BMW M Coupe, Porsche Boxster S Join Date: May 2007 Location: Chicago, IL iTrader: (0)	Provided your E90 is paid off, I'd jump on the Z4MC. You're right that you won't find better deals on one than now, and with your E90 as trade you'd be getting a heck of a car for little money out of pocket. My current plan is to pay mine off by April, use it as my dd and look for a nice but inexpensive car to get me through next winter (likely a cheap X3).
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01-04-2008, 04:11 PM	#37
BK Smiling politely 176 Rep 7,931 Posts Drives: 330i Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Washington DC iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330i [9.00]	If you don't mind my asking, if you are still considering the M coupe, why did you decide against the Exige? I voted M coupe above, BTW. __________________ E90 330i Black Sapphire 6MT \| 991.1 C4 Platinum Silver 7MT
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01-04-2008, 04:19 PM	#38
TheAcAvenger Brigadier General 137 Rep 3,132 Posts Drives: 2018 R35 GTR / 2007 E92 335i Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: 757 > Nova > Denver iTrader: (1)	If I had realized how close in price a Z4M is in price to my loaded 335i, I would've spent a whole lot more time considering it. In their prime, I would say the E46 M3, but its 2008, Z4M for the win __________________ 2018 R35 GT-R Cicio800 \| 2007 E92 335i - RB Turbos, TC Kline DA Coils, HPA M3 Suspension, Quaife LSD, Stoptech BBK, JB4, FuelIT, AR Downpipes, RDSport Quads, Stett OC, Helix IC, Volk TE-37, Vorsteiner V-35, OSS Headlights \| Retired - 2015 F82 M4
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01-04-2008, 10:12 PM	#40
Neema Major General 825 Rep 7,246 Posts Drives: a few BMWs Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: SoCal iTrader: (12)	Z4 M __________________ LTMW Widebody+1M front bumper+Slek CF Lip\|M3 Hood\|StopTech BBK\|M-Sport Rear Bumper+DD CF Diffuser\|Custom Recaro Seats\|KW V2\|BavX LS3\|M3 Side Skirts+Custom CF Lip\|BBS CHR 19x10.5+BBS Lugs\|LCI Taillights\|RD Sport Anti-Sway Bars\|GIAC S2\|ER Intercooler+CF Shroud+Charge Pipe\|Tial BOV\|Injen Intake\|MS downpipes\|Custom Exhaust\|BMS Oil Catch Can\|M3 DCT wheel+TiD CF Paddles\|BMW CF Trunk Spoiler\|Aluminum Pedals
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01-05-2008, 03:03 AM	#42
doba_s Major General 423 Rep 6,100 Posts Drives: X7 l Cayenne l 997.2RS Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Danville iTrader: (26)	335i .... or ///M3 ...
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01-05-2008, 10:56 AM	#44
Dammmittt My favorite sign. 182 Rep 4,338 Posts Drives: 2007 M Coupe Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Der Autobahnen iTrader: (0)	I'm biased, but if speed is what matters most to you...get the Z4MC. __________________ 07 ///M Coupe (Premium Package) Black Saphire Ext. Imola Red Int. Best Website EVER!
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