Detroit Z4 pics - nice!

So i went down today to see it in person. I'm sad to say that my opinion of it is worse than before. I apologize for the poor quality pics, I only used my iPhone.
I know the car is bigger than before, but it really doesn't seem like it, especially the interior which seems to have lost some space. The seats will need to be fully back for most people to be comfortable. Forget about packing golf clubs or two overnight bags in the trunk.

Smokin said:
I'm sure that BMW roundel is functional just as it is in the facelift Z4 coupes--it's where the keyhole for the lock is located and you tip it up at the top to open the trunk--gives you a handle. I like it.
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Right about the handle for opening or closing, but there is no keyhole. Very strange. :scratchhead: I just looked at my 2007 X5 which uses the same type of "key" and push button ignition as the new Z4 and there is no rear keyhole on it either.
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The new center console and armrest is bigger and takes away some interior room. The interior feels smaller. It was difficult to exit the car with the top up. You also need to open the center armrest to access cupholders. I would have liked to try out the i-drive.
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In person this "fin" just looks silly. :thumbsdown: I'm not sure if it's functional.
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Interior storage compartment is gone and you have a "ski-bag" type trunk expander. Too small for skis.
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The "brow" on the headlights appears to be a frosted glass looking plastic under the glass headlight cover. Same as the side indicators. I noticed the same thing on the new 7 series. It really stands out more in person than in photos, especially on the darker cars.
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The engine compartment is compact with the larger motor. I'm not sure why they brought the hood-line (bonnet) down to the wheels.
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They have totally updated this car but in doing so, changed some of the things i love about the current model. I'm sure they'll find a market for it.
 
Thanks for the pics, rabman5 & Bimmerbri!!

Wow... there's virtually minimal interior compartment space in the new Z4. :thumbsdown: There's no way the center armrest compartment can hold anything near what the E85 center console could.

rabman said:
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Engine compartment definitely looks compact... big difference compared to the E85. One thing I like is that it looks like the headlights can be changed overhead vs. through the wheel wells.

BUT... from the looks of it, the airbox will get in the way of a potential strut tower brace.
 
If my Z4M ever wanted to get a girlfriend, the E89 would be it.

The Z3 owners must be estatic about how the hood/bonnet extends to the sides of the front fenders given how much they bashed the E85's flat and boring hood when the E85 came out.
 
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. :thumbsup: 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! :thumbsdown:
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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.
 
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
 
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.
 
ovrkll said:
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.
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looks like a vent for the 15" subwoofer hiding inside the dash...
 
ovrkll said:
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.
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Maybe it's a mount for the optional purse holder :o

... well... this new Zed WAS designed by a woman. :roll:
 
Rick Hunter said:
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?
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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
 
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