gordy Posted March 13, 2014 Share Posted March 13, 2014 Had my 313 hr for a couple of years, its been a great car and having fitted milltek/stillen y pipe/berk hfc's/uprev map/ mpss and alpine+hertz audio the car go's and sounds so much better than the standard car but feel it's maybe time for a change. So has anyone got any experience driving/living with the z4m coupe vs 350z as i've always liked the look of them, press reviews of the car say its a bit flawed but owners past and present seem to love them, i'm aware the suspension needs fettling to get them to handle/ride well on our @*!# UK roads. Cheers, gordy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leosille Posted March 13, 2014 Share Posted March 13, 2014 Must say I'm a fan of how they look and on paper they do seem to have some go. I believe they share the E46 M3 engine? Unfortunately I couldn't tell you how the drive as I've never had the chance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R35LEE Posted March 13, 2014 Share Posted March 13, 2014 Z4M is a great car. I nearly got one for my Mrs but opted for an S2000 instead. The Z4 is quick and they handle great, go and try one out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMballistic Posted March 13, 2014 Share Posted March 13, 2014 No idea but I'd rather the Zed any day tbh. You could also try asking here to see if they have any views on the differences if any of them have owned a Zed previously; http://www.z4-forum.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stutopia Posted March 13, 2014 Share Posted March 13, 2014 Don't know what they're like behind the wheel, but I saw one blitz a track day at croft in the wet. It hammered round and looked like the fastest thing out there all day long, and there were a couple of 911s, an M5 and an AWD R32 out too, so not exactly slouches. If you test drive and like it, I'd guess they're all kinds of fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhackyWill Posted March 13, 2014 Share Posted March 13, 2014 Good car. Z4M, again needs to have history and been well looked after, All Z4 look the same, so no real street cred, bit like 911, they all look the same but if your into cars then you can tell the difference.in models Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gordy Posted March 13, 2014 Author Share Posted March 13, 2014 Cheers guys, there's a grey one at local bmw dealership, might have a look tomorrow, I guess a test drive would answer my queston if I really want one or stick with my trusty zed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spursmaddave Posted March 13, 2014 Share Posted March 13, 2014 My Mrs is looking at a Z4 too, but not a Z4M Sent from the golf club... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhackyWill Posted March 13, 2014 Share Posted March 13, 2014 Cheers guys, there's a grey one at local bmw dealership, might have a look tomorrow, I guess a test drive would answer my queston if I really want one or stick with my trusty zed There is such a massive difference between the M Tec and a standard Z4, but they almost all look the same so I find it hard to justify the extra cost of an M Tec Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhackyWill Posted March 13, 2014 Share Posted March 13, 2014 Here's my mates Z4 in Japan with a BGW.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gordy Posted March 13, 2014 Author Share Posted March 13, 2014 Tbh I really want to try out the m power engine, its got a reputation as one of the best performance engines. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dynamic Turtle Posted March 13, 2014 Share Posted March 13, 2014 If it's any use as a point of reference, the non-turbo 2012 3.0L Z4 (Non-M, folding hard top) I spent a few hours in last weekend suffered from horrendous wind and tyre noise, but the ride was surprisingly subtle for 19" alloys on runflats. It was pretty much neck & neck with my Zed (DE running 285bhp) around Snetterton but had standard clutch/brake/chassis so the M version will probs be considerably quicker than a DE. Nice car but a bit femme - too much tech and not enough engine drama / too businesslike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djb55 Posted March 13, 2014 Share Posted March 13, 2014 Z4 ... typically German, very bland interior, boring but functional. Sent from my GT-I9300 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarnie Posted March 13, 2014 Share Posted March 13, 2014 (edited) I've been drooling over this for a few weeks...........really trying to resist; Edited March 13, 2014 by Sarnie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gordy Posted March 13, 2014 Author Share Posted March 13, 2014 (edited) Great colour and stance, always liked imola red, and csl mods......yum, bit steep on price though, £22400 Edited March 13, 2014 by gordy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoogyRev Posted March 13, 2014 Share Posted March 13, 2014 Great colour and stance, always liked imola red, and csl mods......yum, bit steep on price though. +1 on this . . I have always found the dash to be a bit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarnie Posted March 13, 2014 Share Posted March 13, 2014 Great colour and stance, always liked imola red, and csl mods......yum, bit steep on price though, £22400 Yup some of the mods are pretty expensive. I love it!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dynamic Turtle Posted March 13, 2014 Share Posted March 13, 2014 The CSL wheels are a visual improvement but it's still looks like any other Z4 which is a good or bad thing depending on which way you're inclined... The prices of Z4M has risen a bit over the last 12 months, I guess due to the few of them they sold over here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meeerrrk Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 Excellent in my opinion! Has to be the coupe though, the normal z4m isn't as good. Amazing engine, proper manual box and great chassis. They are holding their value for the last few years...I keep looking! Having owned and loved an e46 m3 for a few years, the z4m was something I always wanted to move onto but the situation never came about Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricey Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 Z4 was uncomfortable and whilst fast justnot very interesting getting there. Bland interior as said above. The M however is supposed to be something else. SMD check the oil housing for leaks if getting the 3 litre......its about the only problem it has but its very common. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spursmaddave Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 Z4 was uncomfortable and whilst fast justnot very interesting getting there. Bland interior as said above. The M however is supposed to be something else. SMD check the oil housing for leaks if getting the 3 litre......its about the only problem it has but its very common. Cheers matey, what spec did you have again? Year/Engine etc Not really sure what she wants, she moans the MX-5 is a bit gutless but I told her she has to thrash it, only 5 gears you see.... when I drive it with her in the car she tells me off, but I just say that is the way it should be driven... At the moment this is kind of a very rough list 350z (313) been there done that 370z she likes them I don't Z4 nice looking just ride issues GT86 not particularly quick XKR newer style Hopefully she is changing jobs this year and will be doing very little mileage, but I prefer this option Keep the MX-5 and I get an XFR Sent from the golf club... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricey Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 I think mine was a 2003 plate with the 3l straight 6 230bhp jobbie. I think its called the M54 engine. Mine was pretty highly spec'd but honestly it just felt a bit cheap. Inside wasn't great quality and looked bland. Runflats can be slung but they were spring tingling. It was quick but for a 3l straight 6 needed to be worked to get it moving. Look good value for an early model but your also getting a Boxster for the same money which the 3.2 is supposed to be a peach of a car and the 2.7 is very economical for the power and speed. As Dan always says get a higher miler and your less likely to see an IMS(?) issue. Dblock always used to say that parts were crazy cheap considering they were porker. Eurocarparts stock half of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rabbitstew Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 (edited) I think going from a tuned 313 HR to a Z4M might be a disappointment depending upon what you want from your next car. When I was looking at getting a zed, the Z4 & Z4M were on my hot list of similar cars to consider. On paper there is very little between the 313 and the Z4M in performance, and from having a bit of "fun" against one on a long drive on the road, in practice, on the road there definitely wasnt anything in it. If your 313 is tuned up a bit, then you may even find its quicker. Performance aside, the other reason I went for the 313 is rarity. Around my way, I see dozens of Z4`s every day and they look nothing special. People dont even look twice at them. The Z4M is rarer. In fact when I was looking at 313 Roadsters I found they were as rare as each other. Only 3 or 4 within 100 miles of my house for sale. The other thing I didnt like was the look/styling/inteior and feel of the car. Sure, it felt solid and well built, and typical bmw, but it didnt really turn me on. The zed on the other hand felt like it was a naughty, fun hooligan car from the moment I sat in it. Finally the price was another major factor. The Z4M was more expensive. All in all, that was my personal opinion on them. Ive nothing against BMW`s, I currently drive a 123d M-Sport Coupe and the build quality of that is a million times better than my 313 zed was. The Z4M and M Sport cars in general do have very good reviews and are renown for their handling and performance. The Z4M also may well be a good investment. I lost 6k a year on my zed, and I cant see you loosing that on a Z4M. So, if your considering one, only way to tell really is to take a couple for a spin and see what you think! Edited March 14, 2014 by rabbitstew 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spursmaddave Posted March 15, 2014 Share Posted March 15, 2014 Cheers Ricey, not really too bothered about it being uber fast, main reason I have said to Mary not to look at 370's is it is just overkill really, she just wants something with a bit more poke than rhe MX-5 thats all, I really dont understand it myself I love it, so much fun to drive Sent from the golf club... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
370Ad Posted March 15, 2014 Share Posted March 15, 2014 I test drove a 56 plate Z4M before getting the 70. It was nice but for the same price I could have got a 3 year newer, half mileage jap car with a nicer interior. Was a no brainier really! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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