So the search for a Z4M continues and I have a lead on one that might just fit the bill! But being private means I'll need to temporarily scrape together the cash to buy it with until I can get my current Zed sold, which is causing me to second guess spending that much money on a 2006 car.
After having a browse of other options I see that a 2007 3.0si, which has a 5.7 sec 0-100, can be had for around the low $30ks. The Z4M roadster equivalent is still up in the mid $50ks (funnily enough Z4MCs are down in the $40ks). While I can afford the Z4M, the difference is still a big chunk of money I should be putting towards smarter investments (i.e. ones that hopefully appreciate).
So the question is, does the Z4M and its >1 second 0-100 advantage really command 180% of the cost of a 3.0si? Obviously it's not just the engine, but also the sound, the LSD and the brakes. The cost of servicing the S54 is a little higher too, but that's not too big a deal and registration/insurance wise they're fairly similar.
I love my 2.5i but I just want some more acceleration and enjoyment. I assume that being the pinnacle of the Z4, the M is what would make me happiest. Obviously the best thing would be to try out each of the cars and compare, however as evidenced by this thread, they're far from common here in Oz so it's a bit hard to do (would have to fly interstate)!
Thoughts?
After having a browse of other options I see that a 2007 3.0si, which has a 5.7 sec 0-100, can be had for around the low $30ks. The Z4M roadster equivalent is still up in the mid $50ks (funnily enough Z4MCs are down in the $40ks). While I can afford the Z4M, the difference is still a big chunk of money I should be putting towards smarter investments (i.e. ones that hopefully appreciate).
So the question is, does the Z4M and its >1 second 0-100 advantage really command 180% of the cost of a 3.0si? Obviously it's not just the engine, but also the sound, the LSD and the brakes. The cost of servicing the S54 is a little higher too, but that's not too big a deal and registration/insurance wise they're fairly similar.
I love my 2.5i but I just want some more acceleration and enjoyment. I assume that being the pinnacle of the Z4, the M is what would make me happiest. Obviously the best thing would be to try out each of the cars and compare, however as evidenced by this thread, they're far from common here in Oz so it's a bit hard to do (would have to fly interstate)!
Thoughts?
