Z43.0si vs. Z4MC

Obviously, that dood doesn't know how to drive an M as a DD car. :idunno: He just needed a couple more days in the car to truly feel comfortable in the M.

Whatever... either car is a dream to drive and own, and the biggest difference anyone will feel is in the pocket when it comes maintenance time (i.e. M = :thumbsdown: )

Having driven both, I'd still lean towards the M variant. :D

Ship... just go out and do your own independent tests and report back :thumbsup:
 
Having both an si and an M - yes the z4m is not as simple to drive, but its supposed to be an enthusiasts car, not for chugging around in traffic.


The brakes on the z4m are no different than other decent performance brakes. The range rover sport has Brembos that are about as touchy as the z4m brakes. Coming to a standstill requires backing off the brake pedal just before coming to a stop, to avoid the brakes grabbing.
 
It's so stupid to compare cares even on owning it maybe a week.

You need a good few months to get an idea of what a car will be like as an all-rounder. Cripes, at first I thought my Z4 was stiff and low, and now it just feels normal, and everything else feels like it's going to roll over and rides like jelly!

You really do need to compare these cars in an environment where people are used to a wide range of cars, so journalists for magazines are the best bet for an impartial view and being able to settle into cars a bit more quickly.

I'd have an M if I could afford a decent Si lets put it that way!
 
"...This car is a badass trackstar. So enough suckling on the Z4M's d;ck..."

Ugh. I can't read that.

He's wrong on loads of levels though, the brakes have rubbish fade after a few laps but it is very easy to live with day to day.. biggest problem I get with the brakes is that I drive barefoot a lot (I'm a hippy) and sometimes around town it's easy to make them grab a lot.. entirely because you haven't got the ballast of shoes to keep it smooth.

Just buy one Mr Ship, join the club of those of us who don't feel we need to justify it over the si every week :thumbsup:
 
Mr Whippy said:
It's so stupid to compare cares even on owning it maybe a week.

You need a good few months to get an idea of what a car will be like as an all-rounder. Cripes, at first I thought my Z4 was stiff and low, and now it just feels normal, and everything else feels like it's going to roll over and rides like jelly!

You really do need to compare these cars in an environment where people are used to a wide range of cars, so journalists for magazines are the best bet for an impartial view and being able to settle into cars a bit more quickly.
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Amen to that.... :thumbsup:
 
IMO having driven a 3.0si for 3 year and now an "M" the "M" is a very comfortable daily driver. Like others have said he simply did not drive the car long enough to really get to know it... :driving:
 
Dude, go drive them yourself. If you're worried you're getting a car too close to the one you already have, get an M3 for variety. ANY M won't shine until it gets on a track.
 
With regards to the comments on the clutch I find the 3.0 to be the same as he describes the one in the M, I dont mind it being heavy cos I prefer that weighted feel, 1st to 2nd gear at low revs tho takes practice to get just right you have to just ever so gently ease off the clutch with no power on otherwise you jerk it in around like a learner would.

Which is why I always give it plenty of revs and slam it into gear :rofl:
 
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