To coupe or not to coupe!

JonLeeper · Post by **JonLeeper** » Wed Jan 02, 2019 10:44 pm

So those of you who have been following my other thread will know that I'm about to splurge quite a bit of cash on completely refreshing my Zed's suspension. I've been thinking about this and having updated my costs spreadsheet find myself in a real conundrum. I love my car, don't get me wrong, the view in the mirrors of those hips makes me smile every day, but I also lost after a coupe. The shape of the back is just sublime. But I've never been in one. Now there is one in the classifieds at the moment which is going for £7900, with some of the mods I want to do already done. I've done the sums and, even allowing for a full Inspection 2 at the seaem price as mine cost which included £250 for Anne AFM, I could have all of the modifications I'm thinking about for my roadster and be £500 up on the deal. Then I'd have my roadster to sell as well! The problems are that I've never been in a coupe and it's an auto not a manual.

So is there anyone close to Rochester or Dover who had a coupe, preferably an auto, who wouldn't mind giving me a ride, or does anyone have any great advice?

I'm soooooo tempted......

Mr Tidy · Post by **Mr Tidy** » Wed Jan 02, 2019 11:27 pm

Well I can't really help much but for me it just had to be a Coupe because of the shape, and after over 4 years I still love my E86.

It's a shame you are so far away, as I've never been in a Roadster and would be interested to see how different they feel - although my Coupe is a manual.

FWIW if a manual Coupe might be an option there is a private advert for one on AutoTrader for £8,250 that recently had AP coilovers fitted and has CSL replica wheels - although it's in Alfreton so would be a bit of a trek!

buzyg · Post by **buzyg** » Wed Jan 02, 2019 11:30 pm

Your spot on driving one first.

Been in a few and they are quite different. The Auto would be a big change too. Personally I would definitely be having a drive in one before comiting, however tempting the figures are.

stupot1 · Post by **stupot1** » Wed Jan 02, 2019 11:45 pm

I would rather stare at the E86s backside than Kelly Brook's backside......and I really like kelly Brook!

JamieZ4C · Post by **JamieZ4C** » Wed Jan 02, 2019 11:58 pm

Easiest question ever. To coupe!

I live nowhere near unfortunately, and mine's a manual, but hoping you get a chance to drive one

stupot1 wrote: ↑Wed Jan 02, 2019 11:45 pm I would rather stare at the E86s backside than Kelly Brook's backside......and I really like Kelly Brook!

Tricky one, but I agree. Rachel Riley and I'll have to give it some serious thought...

Gwest44 · Post by **Gwest44** » Thu Jan 03, 2019 12:10 am

Bought mine purely on E86 looks alone - not only had I not seen it in person but also had never driven Z4.

6 months on my only regret is that I didn't do it sooner - can't wait for the next excuse to take it out (up in Leeds on Business tomorrow and no way I'm taking the SAAB) and still can resist the sneaky look back after parking.

Also so pleased I didn't go down the SORN route for winter but to be fair I had never really considered it - outside the looks this was the other reason I went down the coupe route

Zedtastic · Post by **Zedtastic** » Thu Jan 03, 2019 8:50 am

I always knew I wanted a coupe, but I was not sure whether to go manual or auto. The only way to be sure is try. I found the closest dealer to me that had an automatic for sale and took a test drive. I knew it wasn't the spec of car I wanted, but I just wanted to try an automatic.

WBB · Post by **WBB** » Thu Jan 03, 2019 1:42 pm

Coupe all day for me. I started with a 3.0 roadster, it was fantastic, i'm now on to my second coupe. This time i've gone for the auto after having manual in my other two Zeds. Even now, i don't think there are any cars out there in the price range which look as sexy as the Z4 Coupe.

I'm well chuffed with the auto box, too. Slightly more on the mpg than a manual, but nothing to cry about.

NickDE · Post by **NickDE** » Thu Jan 03, 2019 11:16 pm

Go for the coupe. The auto box is a load of fun. Try one.

Felix79 · Post by **Felix79** » Fri Jan 04, 2019 2:09 am

Did they use the SMG gearbox from/like the E46 M3 came with?

Talking from experience, the SMG boxes can be a bit Marmite. When on it, they seemed to work well enough, but at slower speeds they can feel jerky and I always found the one in my old man's M3 cab to be a tad slow and stupid. They are not "as" bad as people claimed, but compared to a traditional auto they lack the smoothness and the quickness a more modern DSG box offers.

R60BBA · Post by **R60BBA** » Fri Jan 04, 2019 2:53 am

Coupe - for spirited driving
Vert - for summer time crusin’.

Also recommend a manual box for both cars.

Take your pick.

stupot1 · Post by **stupot1** » Fri Jan 04, 2019 8:17 am

I have the auto, took me a while to get used to it, but I like it . The E86 is 2nd only to the e type for looks IMO

rally-chris · Post by **rally-chris** » Fri Jan 04, 2019 9:24 am

Felix79 wrote: ↑Fri Jan 04, 2019 2:09 am Did they use the SMG gearbox from/like the E46 M3 came with?

Talking from experience, the SMG boxes can be a bit Marmite. When on it, they seemed to work well enough, but at slower speeds they can feel jerky and I always found the one in my old man's M3 cab to be a tad slow and stupid. They are not "as" bad as people claimed, but compared to a traditional auto they lack the smoothness and the quickness a more modern DSG box offers.

No, the SMG was only an option on pre facelift roadsters. The only auto option in a facelift E85 and E86 coupe is a conventional 6 speed(?) torque converter auto.

tee.gilding · Post by **tee.gilding** » Fri Jan 04, 2019 12:09 pm

Coupe. All day, errday. But I may be biased on this one...

Phoenixboy · Post by **Phoenixboy** » Fri Jan 04, 2019 12:14 pm

us E89 owners enjoy the benefits of both options

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