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What Z4 shape is the best......
- road warrior
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If you ever think I'm off my rocker.. Just put me back in it and walk away... It's the kindest thing
My wife says I never listen - or something like that.
gone but not forgotton -Mean Steve - made a sound like a bear with his nuts in a trap.
My wife says I never listen - or something like that.
gone but not forgotton -Mean Steve - made a sound like a bear with his nuts in a trap.
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This is the winner. It’s a Toyota, which is a Z4 now.
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The one I could afford, E86 M's were just a stretch too far for meroad warrior wrote: ↑Sun Jan 20, 2019 5:19 pm perhaps the question should be - did you buy the car you can afford - or the one you wanted..
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Felix79 wrote: ↑Tue Jan 22, 2019 12:30 amMe too, I got the 2.0 for that reason, but I always loved the big six., of course education is a terrible thing, now I know about other zeds.. And I want... But I will keep this one. This is All I need and more than I dared hope for.road warrior wrote: ↑Sun Jan 20, 2019 5:19 pm perhaps the question should be - did you buy the car you can afford - or the one you wanted..
The one I could afford, E86 M's were just a stretch too far for me
If you ever think I'm off my rocker.. Just put me back in it and walk away... It's the kindest thing
My wife says I never listen - or something like that.
gone but not forgotton -Mean Steve - made a sound like a bear with his nuts in a trap.
My wife says I never listen - or something like that.
gone but not forgotton -Mean Steve - made a sound like a bear with his nuts in a trap.
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Back in the '70's and early '80s, I owned a 240Z and later an early 280Z. LOVED those cars, still do. They're starting to bring big bucks stateside, even in so-so condition.
When the E86 coupé was introduced, I about fell out of my chair. I never gave the E85 a second look when it came out, but the E86, to my eye, is just gorgeous - a modern-day 240Z. 12 years later, the styling has aged VERY well, and prices bounced off a bottom about 2-3 years ago and have been on the rise since over here.
For me, E86 all the way, and it's not close. I don't care for any of the more recent iterations at all. And I much prefer the S54 to some boosted "modern" powerplant, but that's an entirely separate discussion.
When the E86 coupé was introduced, I about fell out of my chair. I never gave the E85 a second look when it came out, but the E86, to my eye, is just gorgeous - a modern-day 240Z. 12 years later, the styling has aged VERY well, and prices bounced off a bottom about 2-3 years ago and have been on the rise since over here.
For me, E86 all the way, and it's not close. I don't care for any of the more recent iterations at all. And I much prefer the S54 to some boosted "modern" powerplant, but that's an entirely separate discussion.
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It's the same for me, but for me it was the mgb. The soft top Was The one for me, the gt was for girlies and hairdressers.
If you ever think I'm off my rocker.. Just put me back in it and walk away... It's the kindest thing
My wife says I never listen - or something like that.
gone but not forgotton -Mean Steve - made a sound like a bear with his nuts in a trap.
My wife says I never listen - or something like that.
gone but not forgotton -Mean Steve - made a sound like a bear with his nuts in a trap.
- Felix79
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The one thing I love about the E85/86 is the rear flick on the boot reminds me of how Rocket Bunny body kit's look, especially with their 240Z kit. I think the E86 M is one of the best looking BMW's Bangle ever did for BMW.
I was very close to getting myself a E86 3.0, but with my Impreza P1 having 330hp/330lbt , I felt I would find the 3.0 to be lacking the pace I had grown pretty use to, even though I had not been driving for a few years. There were naturally other reason why I wanted to get an M, one was the S54 and one was just how they looked. Now I've had my E85 M for a few months, I've warmed up to the looks and feel I'm not missing out too much from having to go with one. I am glad they are not heavier or have the same penalties that the E46 M3 Cab's had to deal with when compared with the Coupe version.
I just wish the hardtop for the E85 would have a sloping rear profile, so it looked almost like the E86 when fitted.
I was very close to getting myself a E86 3.0, but with my Impreza P1 having 330hp/330lbt , I felt I would find the 3.0 to be lacking the pace I had grown pretty use to, even though I had not been driving for a few years. There were naturally other reason why I wanted to get an M, one was the S54 and one was just how they looked. Now I've had my E85 M for a few months, I've warmed up to the looks and feel I'm not missing out too much from having to go with one. I am glad they are not heavier or have the same penalties that the E46 M3 Cab's had to deal with when compared with the Coupe version.
I just wish the hardtop for the E85 would have a sloping rear profile, so it looked almost like the E86 when fitted.
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+1!!!!
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You could get one of the unusual looking D.Moris Styling hardtops. They have a more sloping profile than the BMW one Or you could make a hardtop that looks like a coupe This guy on the forum did back in 2015 and a top job he made of it too viewtopic.php?f=2&t=74520&hilit=Hardtop ... e#p1094881
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I like the one at the bottom. I think you're right that the silver one looks a bit odd, as it's still a bit too short but I guess that's due to the boot lid getting in the way.
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I think the e86 is a good looker, but the e85 give the best of both worlds, good locks and roof down.
Both e85/e86 are fantastic designs, I constantly look at how all the body panel lines flow through the whole car.
Never been excited about the e89 personally.
G29 too fussy for me.
Both e85/e86 are fantastic designs, I constantly look at how all the body panel lines flow through the whole car.
Never been excited about the e89 personally.
G29 too fussy for me.
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You ever noticed the lines on the side of the E85/6 form the letter Z... was done on purpose though got lost afterwardsdhobbs wrote: ↑Fri Jan 25, 2019 12:22 pm I think the e86 is a good looker, but the e85 give the best of both worlds, good locks and roof down.
Both e85/e86 are fantastic designs, I constantly look at how all the body panel lines flow through the whole car.
Never been excited about the e89 personally.
G29 too fussy for me.
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Saw the new Z4 today. Very big! Beautiful tho'! Top spec Z4M is going to be about £76k
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Now if only that came with a retractable hard top.. !
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