z4 M or M COUPE?

vantage · 05-12-2006, 11:57 PM

Honestly, this is like choosing between different cars almost. The Z4 M Roadster and the Coupe have completely different personalities. The Roadster FEELS like a sports car, it has a presence that shouts out at everyone. The Coupe, is more practical, especially in Canadian weather, but for some reason i've never really decided whether i like it or not. It's got a certain appeal, no doubt about it, but it's not exactly the best looking car in the world. Anyone else having this dilemma?

Ghunger · 05-13-2006, 12:19 AM

It's an easy decision for me. I prefer the look of the coupe and with the fact that it's more practical and usually coupe's handle a bit better than their roadster counterparts, coupe wins.

BMW320i · 05-13-2006, 02:57 AM

Well, i think that the 2 cars r very different, but still, 1 might think of buying one of them n still wounder...
if u want the looks of power (and the actual power), go ahead n take the coupe.
but if u like the show car, the roadster grabs much more attention, n i really like the idea that u can choose bwtween the open air and or the internal quiteness. thats an advantage in the roadester...

ALPINE6SPD · 05-13-2006, 10:03 AM

M coupe as its cheaper, looks better, and is a better handling car.

GuillaumeSoete · 05-14-2006, 01:54 PM

Coupé without a doubt. Far safer, and stiffer aswell...
Furthermore, I am partial to "M Coupés"

Guillaume

325 Baller · 05-14-2006, 02:16 PM

Coupe, i love the M coupe its a thing of beauty.

Greeney · 05-14-2006, 03:19 PM

M Coupe is a sexy beast.

Carnage · 05-14-2006, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Greeney

M Coupe is a sexy beast.

Ditto. The coupe looks amazing. I would seriously consider trading my car in for one if the right deal came along...

ward · 05-14-2006, 11:03 PM

you should seriously drive them before you sign up for one of either

I have a Z4 3.0 (from back when the 3.0 was the big motor) and have taken it to the track a few times and autocrossed too..

when I test drove the M roadster I really, really, really wanted to like it

The power in that car is AMAZING

BUT

the steering wheel was too fat for my tastes (minor)
the handling was twitchy, spooky, and a bit unsettling at the limit (major)

I really wanted to like that car, but it just didn't seem to be a polished product. It seemed like the car was just a hodgepodge of m3 bits tossed onto the Z4 to hype it up a little bit. Early reviews from mags, and performance numbers would tend to back up my feelings from the test drive. I had a friend (boxster S owner) with me and he drove it too and we both came back with the same conclusions.

very impressive power, not easy/fun to drive near the limit

You really get the feeling that they're handicapping that M roadster and coupe so that it won't just destroy even the new E90 M3 in every measureable performance measure.

After test driving the M roadster I had zero desire to upgrade.

vladinecko · 05-14-2006, 11:28 PM

i would definitely go for the coupe. my dilemma is different, however. i can't decide whether to get the regular coupe or the M one. i figured in 4 years (when i'm ready to upgrade/swtich) i'll have this question figured out.

but as ward said, i'd test drive both of them and i'm sure you'll have no problems deciding which one you like better.

BMW320i · 05-15-2006, 04:27 AM

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Originally Posted by ward

After test driving the M roadster I had zero desire to upgrade.

Hmmmmmmmmmmm, i didnt get u, u mean u hated both?? the roadster and the coupe???

n when u test drove the car, didnt the extreame power changed ur mind a little bit, or made u forget all the negative side??

plus i saw 5th gear's episode about the M roadster, nn they sid that the car is fun 2 drive, maybe everybody has his own way 2 evaluate "FUN"

ward · 05-15-2006, 09:59 AM

we don't have the coupe available yet

the extra power didn't make up for the car feeling less composed at speed than my Z4, the M roadster was really twitchy and didn't feel stable near the edge. I don't think it's not fun, but it's not a rounded package

the sum of the M roadster is less than the sum of it's parts in my book

still a fun car though,

too bad BMW handicaps it to keep the M3 the top dog, kind of like porsche with the cayman and 911

BMW320i · 05-15-2006, 10:20 AM

yah u have this concept with many car manufacturers, because they need that, thier aim in the end is sales right??
i find it ok if BMW does that 2 keep the M3 in the top (although i feel it has nothing 2 do with the Z4 M) but every car manufacturer has his own good reasons 2 built cars in different ways...

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vantage New Member 9 Rep 25 Posts Drives: None Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	z4 M or M COUPE? Honestly, this is like choosing between different cars almost. The Z4 M Roadster and the Coupe have completely different personalities. The Roadster FEELS like a sports car, it has a presence that shouts out at everyone. The Coupe, is more practical, especially in Canadian weather, but for some reason i've never really decided whether i like it or not. It's got a certain appeal, no doubt about it, but it's not exactly the best looking car in the world. Anyone else having this dilemma?
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Ghunger Major 56 Rep 1,024 Posts Drives: 330i Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Seattle, WA iTrader: (0)	It's an easy decision for me. I prefer the look of the coupe and with the fact that it's more practical and usually coupe's handle a bit better than their roadster counterparts, coupe wins. __________________ 330i Monaco Blue, Terra /w aluminum trim, SP, PP, CA, PDC, Nav, Folding Seats, Sat Prep European Delivery Blog Picture Gallery
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BMW320i Colonel 187 Rep 2,916 Posts Drives: '06 AW 320i Join Date: May 2006 Location: Muscat, Oman iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 320i [0.00]	Well, i think that the 2 cars r very different, but still, 1 might think of buying one of them n still wounder... if u want the looks of power (and the actual power), go ahead n take the coupe. but if u like the show car, the roadster grabs much more attention, n i really like the idea that u can choose bwtween the open air and or the internal quiteness. thats an advantage in the roadester... __________________ 19" velocity CSL replicas staggured // Continental sport contact 2: rear: 255/35/19, Front: 235/35/19 // Blacklines // rear OEM spoiler // y-connector // 30% v-kool tint all around // Black Roof/Mirrors // H&R Sport springs // H&R TRAK+ 15mm spacers // *BMW never makes ordinary cars . . .*
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ALPINE6SPD Lieutenant General 161 Rep 10,407 Posts Drives: 2010 BMW 328i Sport Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Highland Lakes NJ iTrader: (2)	M coupe as its cheaper, looks better, and is a better handling car. __________________ 2010 AW e90 328i: 6 speed, Black Leather, Dark Wood trim, ZPP, ZCW, ZVP,ZSP, Nav, Xenon BMW Performance CF Rear spolier and Gloss black grills 2008 Candy White MKV GTI 2.0T 6 Speed Manul Gone 2008 AW X3 3.0si: 6 speed Returned 2006 AW e90 330i: 6 speed Dinan Stage 1 Returned
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05-14-2006, 01:54 PM	#5
GuillaumeSoete Second Lieutenant 28 Rep 282 Posts Drives: 1M Coupé & Tesla 85 Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Belgium iTrader: (0)	Coupé without a doubt. Far safer, and stiffer aswell... Furthermore, I am partial to "M Coupés" Guillaume
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325 Baller Colonel 285 Rep 2,576 Posts Drives: X3 28i Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Boca Raton, Florida iTrader: (1) Garage List 2006 325i [0.00]	Coupe, i love the M coupe its a thing of beauty. __________________ ----------------------------------------------------
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Greeney Brigadier General 225 Rep 3,856 Posts Drives: Jerez E90 M3 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Westchester, NY / Fort Lauderdale, FL iTrader: (4)	M Coupe is a sexy beast.
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05-14-2006, 11:03 PM	#9
ward Major General 163 Rep 6,158 Posts Drives: F Join Date: May 2005 Location: T iTrader: (0)	you should seriously drive them before you sign up for one of either I have a Z4 3.0 (from back when the 3.0 was the big motor) and have taken it to the track a few times and autocrossed too.. when I test drove the M roadster I really, really, really wanted to like it The power in that car is AMAZING BUT the steering wheel was too fat for my tastes (minor) the handling was twitchy, spooky, and a bit unsettling at the limit (major) I really wanted to like that car, but it just didn't seem to be a polished product. It seemed like the car was just a hodgepodge of m3 bits tossed onto the Z4 to hype it up a little bit. Early reviews from mags, and performance numbers would tend to back up my feelings from the test drive. I had a friend (boxster S owner) with me and he drove it too and we both came back with the same conclusions. very impressive power, not easy/fun to drive near the limit You really get the feeling that they're handicapping that M roadster and coupe so that it won't just destroy even the new E90 M3 in every measureable performance measure. After test driving the M roadster I had zero desire to upgrade.
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05-14-2006, 11:28 PM	#10
vladinecko Brigadier General 302 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]	i would definitely go for the coupe. my dilemma is different, however. i can't decide whether to get the regular coupe or the M one. i figured in 4 years (when i'm ready to upgrade/swtich) i'll have this question figured out. but as ward said, i'd test drive both of them and i'm sure you'll have no problems deciding which one you like better. __________________ 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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05-15-2006, 09:59 AM	#12
ward Major General 163 Rep 6,158 Posts Drives: F Join Date: May 2005 Location: T iTrader: (0)	we don't have the coupe available yet the extra power didn't make up for the car feeling less composed at speed than my Z4, the M roadster was really twitchy and didn't feel stable near the edge. I don't think it's not fun, but it's not a rounded package the sum of the M roadster is less than the sum of it's parts in my book still a fun car though, too bad BMW handicaps it to keep the M3 the top dog, kind of like porsche with the cayman and 911
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BMW320i Colonel 187 Rep 2,916 Posts Drives: '06 AW 320i Join Date: May 2006 Location: Muscat, Oman iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 320i [0.00]	yah u have this concept with many car manufacturers, because they need that, thier aim in the end is sales right?? i find it ok if BMW does that 2 keep the M3 in the top (although i feel it has nothing 2 do with the Z4 M) but every car manufacturer has his own good reasons 2 built cars in different ways... __________________ 19" velocity CSL replicas staggured // Continental sport contact 2: rear: 255/35/19, Front: 235/35/19 // Blacklines // rear OEM spoiler // y-connector // 30% v-kool tint all around // Black Roof/Mirrors // H&R Sport springs // H&R TRAK+ 15mm spacers // *BMW never makes ordinary cars . . .*
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