Detroit Z4 pics - nice!

[ay8306]

Based on the spy shots, I thought I would end up hating the looks of this car, particualrily the hood. But seeing the finished product I have to admit that it has grown on me much faster than I thought it would. In fact, I really like the hood line comming down over the fenders right to the weel arch. I have mixed feelings about the tin top. I really enjoy the classic roadster look (and experience) of my 'ragtop' Z4, but I could also appreciate the improved side/rear visibility that the tin top offers.

The interior is different story though. I still think that the retro style knobs and controls look like they came off on 1960's kitchen stove!


Bottom line - the changes are not compelling enough to make me want to go out and trade in my current ride right now, but in 3-4 years when I am likely to be ready to replace my '06, then this car will definately be on my short list.

[GP20]

So the storage bin in front of the gear lever is simply a hole? There's no door to cover it?

[Wondermike]

GP20, there is if you select the smoking pack, which gives you the cover just like the current model.

[Ciro]

Its nice, very nice. But something is missing that caught my eye immediately with the current M coupe.

current M is probably the closest thing BMW will ever come to making a 'muscle car' or a pure driving car.
i liken it to a 63 vette, ferrari 250 gt berlinetta. It was kept real.

buy another

[ovrkll]

Haven't seen it mentioned anywhere, but what is that gaping hole on the side next to the radio? A/C vent?

I know that the lower one is a mount for the "Cupholder", and to me, detracts from the smooth lines of the center console.

[powerontap]

Haven't seen it mentioned anywhere, but what is that gaping hole on the side next to the radio? A/C vent?

I know that the lower one is a mount for the "Cupholder", and to me, detracts from the smooth lines of the center console.

looks like a vent for the 15" subwoofer hiding inside the dash...

[Rick Hunter]

Haven't seen it mentioned anywhere, but what is that gaping hole on the side next to the radio? A/C vent?

I know that the lower one is a mount for the "Cupholder", and to me, detracts from the smooth lines of the center console.

Maybe it's a mount for the optional purse holder

... well... this new Zed WAS designed by a woman.

[adambmw]

As meantioned before the placement of the Z4 badge on the rear looks terrible!!!

[patrice03]

So the storage bin in front of the gear lever is simply a hole? There's no door to cover it?

as a free option you can get an ashtray there (with "door" to cover it)

[mikedav]

Have you noticed at all how prior / current 3er owners love the car to bits while us current Z4 owners are on the fence or mildly dislike the look of the front end?

I like the new front end....

The rear is a little feminine but I think it's because these are quite plain jane models / colours. It looks better in black, but I would probably want more of a sporty look...the M model when it finally turns up would probably do it for me. The interior is light years ahead of ours