35is in terms of driving fun

[Jaw]

As someone who went for the M, I suppose all I can really do is state why I chose it over the '35.. To me it came down to a case of cruising pleasure vs driving pleasure.

With it's turbo setup, softer suspension, dual clutch box and electronic steering, to me the e89 was a beautiful and able cruiser, but a bit large to properly throw about in the corners and get a thrill from beyond sticking it in a straight line.

Whereas I went in the M, quick fold roof, felt more sat over the rear axle, steering felt more direct, the general experience felt much more roadster like, more raw, more exciting. It had an old school charm about it that I fell in love with whereas the Z4 felt more built for pacey comfort.. Just my opinion.

[szatras]

I wouldn't worry about depreciaton in my case.

The thing is: I can buy Z4MR (2006-2007 MR with about 50000-60000 km on it) on swiss market for about 30k swiss Francs.

The thing is, that I can buy 35is on german market for about 33k swiss francs (after import to Switzerland I get german TAX back which is 19%). It doesn't work with Z4MR because it's too old - so it is better to find one in Swizterland.

So, after ca. 5 years of owning 35is, making 5000-6000 km per year, I really doubt, that they'll be cheaper than ~24-25k or so. Now on swiss market they cost about 40-45k.

[AndyJ]

Hi. I've also owned both and recently purchased a new IS. No point in going over the basics as that's been done a lot already, I found the differences quite marked and they were broadly as follows.

Z4MR

Much better steering. More precise, better weighted. Took me a couple of weeks to get used to the E89 steering after buying my first 35i.
Great engine / Exhaust.

IS

Metal Folding Roof
Far superior interior.
Much better Tech / integration with my Tech.
Feels heavier - but this isn't all bad
Feels much more grown up.
More relaxed suspension that wasn't trying to break my spine over dodgy road surfaces. Adaptive suspension works very well.
Just a far more relaxed environment / feel. VERY capable GT that's good at everything.
DCT gearbox - sublime.
Great sounding exhaust / engine too - but a very different sound. More old school F1 than Raspy M. Great popping when backing off.
Looks far more modern.
Valencia Orange available.

[Jaw]

^I just had to google valencia orange. wow.

[szatras]

Thank You for Your opinions

Hmm Valencia Orange looks great - but I'm not as brave as You are;) for me grey colour would be perfect but we will see:)

[Jasey]

Thank You for Your opinions

Hmm Valencia Orange looks great - but I'm not as brave as You are;) for me grey colour would be perfect but we will see:)

Red is the only way to go





Valencia is not a bad second place though - too many Grey / black / white cars on the roads

[dario]

I have a colour comparison for you.





the Valencia with the black roof is uncommon and adds a difference, but its an expensive option IMHO.

[Obs-Com]

IMO (for what it's worth) 35is any day!
Been across to the Alps twice in mine and again this year and it eats up the alpine roads with ease.
In Sports+ the DCT is amazing. If fun is what you want you'll get it and have a GT as well for a smooth and comfortable cruise if required as the Adaptive Suspension (even with run flats which I prefer on mine) is fab.
Valencia Orange is the colour without doubt. Go for it!