Coupe vs Roadster
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ZED_NOT_ZEE
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Coupe looks better than roadster with the top up. Roadster looks better than the coupe when it's top is down.
With that said, given the choice I'd probably go Coupe. I do enjoy the feeling of open top driving but where I live it can only really be enjoyed for half the year, if that. Plus of those days sometimes it's still too cold or raining where I can't enjoy the open top. If I lived in a southern state like Florida or Nevada I'd definitely choose Roadster over Coupe. Although I noticed something funny in Las Vegas. (I was there 2 weeks ago for 1 week). The Z4's, SLK's and S2000's were all driving around with the top up and windows closed---I assume the owners found it TOO hot to drive around top down.
With that said, given the choice I'd probably go Coupe. I do enjoy the feeling of open top driving but where I live it can only really be enjoyed for half the year, if that. Plus of those days sometimes it's still too cold or raining where I can't enjoy the open top. If I lived in a southern state like Florida or Nevada I'd definitely choose Roadster over Coupe. Although I noticed something funny in Las Vegas. (I was there 2 weeks ago for 1 week). The Z4's, SLK's and S2000's were all driving around with the top up and windows closed---I assume the owners found it TOO hot to drive around top down.
personally i agree the coupe from certain angles looks much better then the roadster... also more secure.. and cheaper to insure.
However the E85 was designed as a roadster.... its the opposite to all those saloons/ hatchback come convertibles - such as an astra, focus etc... while they work very well as a convertible they just are not as good as their original design.
However the E85 was designed as a roadster.... its the opposite to all those saloons/ hatchback come convertibles - such as an astra, focus etc... while they work very well as a convertible they just are not as good as their original design.
aquazi said:
yeah, from UNDERNEATH
Coupe = undoubtedly a beautiful car, but in comparison to a roadster
a mere afterthought 
(note my signature tho - I'd rather talk Ti vs. carbon frames
)Roadster looks better imo, even with the hood up. Just a shame the colour choice and demographic over in the UK is so limited in what they like as a roof colour. The fellow on here with an Olivine Green Z4 and the tan roof for example, is an amazing looking combo.
I drove to work with the lid down, went out at lunch with it down, will be driving home with it down. Mmmmm. 1hr a day of nice sun shine when otherwise you would be stuck in a roofed car. Even in winter it's nice for the fresh air that you don't get in an office at that time of year.
That said, I do think the roadster with the roof down but windows up looks gay. Anyone driving around like is a big jessy! Even more gay with that wind deflector in too :evil:
Dave
I drove to work with the lid down, went out at lunch with it down, will be driving home with it down. Mmmmm. 1hr a day of nice sun shine when otherwise you would be stuck in a roofed car. Even in winter it's nice for the fresh air that you don't get in an office at that time of year.
That said, I do think the roadster with the roof down but windows up looks gay. Anyone driving around like is a big jessy! Even more gay with that wind deflector in too :evil:
Dave
Taz x said:kipperonabike said:Coupe = undoubtedly a beautiful car, but in comparison to a roadster
it came after so its a design upgrade/improvement
Just like the 350z ragtop that came along after the Coupe then?
I do think the Coupe is probably one of if not the best looking car built for decades but when ever the sun comes out I just love getting he top down on the roadster which makes my mind up.
Being serious though the 350z roadster is hideous! :thumbsdown:
Roadster owners will say the roadster is better, coupe owners will say the coupe is better. The important thing to remember is that the roadster owners are wrong.
I am of course joking, both have their merits. If you've owned a roadster for some time why not try something different - ie a coupe. If you don't like it in 12 months time then just trade in again!
As for cabin space, I'm 6 foot I don't have any problems in mine, and that's with the sports seats, although I do have the seat as far back as it goes. I think I'm right in saying the coupe has slightly more cabin height than the roadster (obviously only with roof up - otherwise it's unlimited!).
I am of course joking, both have their merits. If you've owned a roadster for some time why not try something different - ie a coupe. If you don't like it in 12 months time then just trade in again!
As for cabin space, I'm 6 foot I don't have any problems in mine, and that's with the sports seats, although I do have the seat as far back as it goes. I think I'm right in saying the coupe has slightly more cabin height than the roadster (obviously only with roof up - otherwise it's unlimited!).
I also view them as two different cars (aesthetically anyway) - especially the rear profile, very different. Ive always liked the Z4 roadster, and if i wanted to get a roadster, that would be the one for me.
However, I was looking to buy a coupe, and so looked at alsmost all of them and came to the conclusion that the Z4 was best coupe based on:
2 seats only: No more airport pickups and favours for mates. Also, get the cockpit rather than cabin feel - I really like that
big boot: I like going to france and trips round the UK. sometimes take my PC to lan events too
amazing looks: coupes are all about sleek design, i dont think it gets any better. In terms of the classic tintop sports car, Z4coupe really blends traditional principles with modern design, I've always liked cars like the DB4:
...but obviously price and ownership complications make that impractical for a daily runner. with the Z4 coupe I get the long bonnet, fast back, straight six design principles but with easy BMW ownership (and a pretty reasonable car to run!)
Rarity: there arnt many rarer production cars on the road in the UK! No so likely to see a DB4 but I see way more DB9's etc than Z4 coupes!
On a side note, I cant get a roadster because I use gas permeable contact lenses and have issues with grit getting under them. Even with the windows down it can be a pain on dry days. Plus I like listening to music alot when i drive.
Just my tuppence, tried to keep it objective
However, I was looking to buy a coupe, and so looked at alsmost all of them and came to the conclusion that the Z4 was best coupe based on:
2 seats only: No more airport pickups and favours for mates. Also, get the cockpit rather than cabin feel - I really like that
big boot: I like going to france and trips round the UK. sometimes take my PC to lan events too
amazing looks: coupes are all about sleek design, i dont think it gets any better. In terms of the classic tintop sports car, Z4coupe really blends traditional principles with modern design, I've always liked cars like the DB4:
...but obviously price and ownership complications make that impractical for a daily runner. with the Z4 coupe I get the long bonnet, fast back, straight six design principles but with easy BMW ownership (and a pretty reasonable car to run!)
Rarity: there arnt many rarer production cars on the road in the UK! No so likely to see a DB4 but I see way more DB9's etc than Z4 coupes!
On a side note, I cant get a roadster because I use gas permeable contact lenses and have issues with grit getting under them. Even with the windows down it can be a pain on dry days. Plus I like listening to music alot when i drive.
Just my tuppence, tried to keep it objective
mason storm
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I went from an '05 roadster to an '09 Coupe and so far love it, I think if I had gone for another roadster it would have been to similar to my previous car. Although I must say I do wonder if i will start to miss the roadster on my road trip in 2 weeks time. I'll let you know how I feel after that
I use contact lenses with shades and have no issues with hood down driving 
then again I only wear contacts for sports (MTB 4TW!) or on sunny days, rest of the time its face furniture.
We looked at a Z4 Coupe and plumped for the E92 so the Z4 kind of had to be a Roadster, wind in the hair
. Not much beats it 8)
then again I only wear contacts for sports (MTB 4TW!) or on sunny days, rest of the time its face furniture.We looked at a Z4 Coupe and plumped for the E92 so the Z4 kind of had to be a Roadster, wind in the hair
. Not much beats it 8)