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Z4M or 35is ?
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Z4M or 35is ?
Guys,
I am undecided between the two above. Have any of you come from the M, and are you happy you changed or would want the M back ideally ?
I am undecided between the two above. Have any of you come from the M, and are you happy you changed or would want the M back ideally ?
E89 35iS
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Z4M or 35is ?
Unless you want DCT why specifically 35is ?
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Z4M or 35is ?
Just as it is the best and fastest available in the range, manual or automatic is fine with me. It will be a weekend toy only.
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Z4M or 35is ?
Chalk and cheese. Drive both yourself, it will be the best way.
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Z4M or 35is ?
Iām biased, I have the 35is. I like the Z4M too.
Horses for courses really.....
Horses for courses really.....
Gone : 2013 35is, Melbourne Red, DCT, Nav, Comfort pack
Gone: 2007 2.5is, Montego Blue, Auto, Nav
Gone: 2007 2.5is, Montego Blue, Auto, Nav
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this.
very different cars.
V12 Vantage S - Hammerhead Silver, Manual, Lightweight Wheels, Exterior Carbon++, Carbon Buckets, AMR Performance Pack.
M135i LCI - ZF8, White, HK Audio, Adaptive
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GONE Z4 M Coupe, Imola, CSLs
GONE C63 AMG, Black, Performance Pack+, LSD, HK
M135i LCI - ZF8, White, HK Audio, Adaptive
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GONE Z4 M Coupe, Imola, CSLs
GONE C63 AMG, Black, Performance Pack+, LSD, HK
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As srhutch points out , there really is little to compare the ZM with any E89 , the newer car offers creature comfort , modern looks & a fine cabin but loses out in driver connection & ownership enthusiasm for the ///M brand .
If you do go the 89 route i would try both DCT & manual & remember that a remap soon puts the 35i ahead of the "Is" in terms of poke
If you do go the 89 route i would try both DCT & manual & remember that a remap soon puts the 35i ahead of the "Is" in terms of poke
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3 E89s
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5 Si roadsters
997 C4
TTRS
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MK7 Golf Gti
current Bmw 6 Gran Turismo
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Z4M or 35is ?
So no one goes from M to IS then ?
I much prefer the looks and contemporary vibe of the IS but have not driven it. The M is like a go cart, so enjoyable to throw around.
...my daily is a RS6, hence both these are more chuckable I am guessing
I much prefer the looks and contemporary vibe of the IS but have not driven it. The M is like a go cart, so enjoyable to throw around.
...my daily is a RS6, hence both these are more chuckable I am guessing
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Z4M or 35is ?
I have had an M roady,M coupe and a 35is.
E8x and E89 are very different.. It really does depend what you want.
If you want to get in,and go very quickly with minimum of fuss then get a 35is and have it mapped,400 bhp is easily achievable.
The DCT is great,they go around corners well with the EDC and the exhaust sounds very nice as standard on the Is....
An M coupe is a beautiful car,very special and still bring good money.I dare say the only downsides are the poor ride quality and it will cost considerably more to run than a 35is..
The M roady is much the same,but 3rd on my list...
E8x and E89 are very different.. It really does depend what you want.
If you want to get in,and go very quickly with minimum of fuss then get a 35is and have it mapped,400 bhp is easily achievable.
The DCT is great,they go around corners well with the EDC and the exhaust sounds very nice as standard on the Is....
An M coupe is a beautiful car,very special and still bring good money.I dare say the only downsides are the poor ride quality and it will cost considerably more to run than a 35is..
The M roady is much the same,but 3rd on my list...
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Z4M or 35is ?
If you have an RS6 for daily duties then I would be after something chuckable as a contrast.
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I would vote for the Z4M if is the second car - 35i/35is are quite refined driving experience IMOA.
E89 is a built to be a cruiser, it's quicker than Z4M - but the Z4M is more driver-focused.
As said above, go for a test drive and see what you prefer
E89 is a built to be a cruiser, it's quicker than Z4M - but the Z4M is more driver-focused.
As said above, go for a test drive and see what you prefer
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All I can say is... If it's weekend smiles per mile your after then go for the rag top ///M.
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I went from M to a 35is.
Wanted something more comfy. DCT is lovely
Wanted something more comfy. DCT is lovely
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Z4M or 35is ?
Have both. Buy an M///, run it for a year then sell up for a 35is or do it the other way round
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Thanks guys, I think I get it...I am kinda leaning towards the IS for looks.
So if the M is a 10/10 on the "fun scale" as an example,.... Then what would the IS score ?
"Fun" in this scenario means ability to grab it by the scruff of the neck and drive/ get the back out type stuff on twisty roads
So if the M is a 10/10 on the "fun scale" as an example,.... Then what would the IS score ?
"Fun" in this scenario means ability to grab it by the scruff of the neck and drive/ get the back out type stuff on twisty roads
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