I'm thinking about a coupe.......

[takedown8]

It's an extremely easy decision. This applies to every single person: if you find yourself thinking the coupe might be better, then buy the coupe. Those of us who truly love the roadster and driving top down would never even consider getting a coupe.

 

[no fit state]

I love the look of the Coupe and quite possibly would of bought one had they been in my price range. Would I swap mine for one now....Not sure as I love being able to put the hood down and go for a spin in the Sun

The only answer I can see, is I'd need both now :driving:

 

[Wondermike]

:rofl: :rofl: :withstupid: Are you drinking heavily again?

Lol, nope. I've actually been fairly sober as of late.

Actually I agree with Aebous on that one, I love the look of the roadster with the hard top on, I prefer the look of the rump that way, than with the coupe.

Disclaimer - haven't been drinking yet either

 

[wasupdu]

Z4 roadster > Z4 coupe

 

[mikedav]

I love the look of the roadster with the hard top on, I prefer the look of the rump that way, than with the coupe.

Really? IMO, the hard top is pointless - its a roadster, unless its raining the roof should be down. Cold? Put the heater on. Its the same for the M3 Vert hard top and the Boxster hard top - you get the ugly, awkward shape of the canvas roof without the ability to open it...the worst of both worlds.

I was given a Z4 3.0 Si Roadster while they were prepping my car; loved driving it with the roof down, adds a whole new dimension to the experience while feeling strangely familiar. But then I'd get out of it... I just do not like the looks, particularly the bump in the bootlid and the hood. I think the coupe roofline just works - adds much needed weight above the waistline giving it a Triumph GT6 / TVR quality. It looks so different, people often stop me to ask what it is and are suprised when i say a Z4. If the roadster looked like the coupe with the roof up I would be all over it.

Having said that I would never have considered the roadster, I don't think many of us (though there are some) who cross shop the two - you either want a Boxster / Z4 or a Cayman / Z4 Coupe. Both are great cars in there own way.

 

[Ski]

I would like the experience of testing a Boxster at some point..

 

[ga41]

The way i see it is if you can afford to buy an impractical 2 seat sports car you might as well make it a convertible! Depends where you live though.

Anyway i find the coupe a more impressive looking car (note not better looking, they're both nice) but with the nice weather here and all a roadster is a must and i'm surprised the silly Cypriots dont buy more of them!

 

[mikedav]

but with the nice weather here and all a roadster is a must and i'm surprised the silly Cypriots dont buy more of them!

England buys more soft tops than Italy, France and Spain put together apparently. I have always put this down to a summer in Spain in a convertible not being much fun at all, as you end up permanently burned...? In the UK on the other hand, 8-12 weeks of blazing hot weather in a good year, tops, and the rest of the year its either mild or rubbish, making it the perfect climate for a roadster!

 

[Rick Hunter]

I love the look of the roadster with the hard top on, I prefer the look of the rump that way, than with the coupe.

Really? IMO, the hard top is pointless - its a roadster, unless its raining the roof should be down. Cold? Put the heater on. Its the same for the M3 Vert hard top and the Boxster hard top - you get the ugly, awkward shape of the canvas roof without the ability to open it...the worst of both worlds.

I was given a Z4 3.0 Si Roadster while they were prepping my car; loved driving it with the roof down, adds a whole new dimension to the experience while feeling strangely familiar. But then I'd get out of it... I just do not like the looks, particularly the bump in the bootlid and the hood. I think the coupe roofline just works - adds much needed weight above the waistline giving it a Triumph GT6 / TVR quality. It looks so different, people often stop me to ask what it is and are suprised when i say a Z4. If the roadster looked like the coupe with the roof up I would be all over it.

Having said that I would never have considered the roadster, I don't think many of us (though there are some) who cross shop the two - you either want a Boxster / Z4 or a Cayman / Z4 Coupe. Both are great cars in there own way.

Werd. 8)

Would have been the Cayman for me then.

 

[ChrisMac]

I'm kinda wondering if I may go for an M coupe or maybe a 3.0 si coupe.

Well, my opinion for what it's worth (well under 2 cents on the open market) is to go for the 3.0si Coupé. Yeah, Ok, I am biased, I just bought one and don't wanna look like a dumb ass by saying buy something else. But... with all due respect to roadster owners, and IMHO, the whole look of the coupé just gels so nicely. The rear just balances out the longish bonnet so well, and has a chunky, purposeful look.

As for the Z4M... honesty, I'd go with the 3.0si. Nothing against the bigger brother, but for me it just isn't worth the extra cost, the 3.0's real-world speed is sooo close to the M as to be perfectly acceptable.

Still, you pay your money and you take your choice.

 

[ovrkll]

the 3.0's real-world speed is sooo close to the M as to be perfectly acceptable.

May want to rephrase that a bit,,,,the 3.0si is fairly quick, but in a flat race, the //M is noticeably quicker, especially at higher speeds. :driving:

 

[sapphire_nick]

I really wanted an M coupe but I do so much town driving and the big difference in MPG consumption meant that the coupe si was the one for me.

Is the M really that much quicker? I notice that the 0-62mph was a difference of .7 secs but I imagine that the gap does widen at greater speeds.Would be interested to know the difference at 55-75mph (or the next speed tier!) :evil:

 

[ChrisMac]

the 3.0's real-world speed is sooo close to the M as to be perfectly acceptable.

May want to rephrase that a bit,,,,the 3.0si is fairly quick, but in a flat race, the //M is noticeably quicker, especially at higher speeds. :driving:

Which is why I said "real-world speed" as opposed to flat racing.

 

[inTgr8r]

It's an extremely easy decision. This applies to every single person: if you find yourself thinking the coupe might be better, then buy the coupe. Those of us who truly love the roadster and driving top down would never even consider getting a coupe.

..

 

[enfield]

inTgr8r, weren't you talking about returning your Roaster at the end of the lease and picking up a used M Coupe?? :fuelfire:

 

[ovrkll]

Which is why I said "real-world speed" as opposed to flat racing.

Another difference between the UK and here, the average speed on the highway in this area is 80mph, so the extra horses can be put to use quite often

 

[enfield]

^^^ but that is illegal and can get you a ticket!

 

[mikedav]

Another difference between the UK and here, the average speed on the highway in this area is 80mph, so the extra horses can be put to use quite often

LOL. I drive in the US / Canada quite often and highway speeds are definitely considerably higher here...just don't get caught doing them LOL.

Is the M really that much quicker? I notice that the 0-62mph was a difference of .7 secs but I imagine that the gap does widen at greater speeds.Would be interested to know the difference at 55-75mph (or the next speed tier!) :evil:

I've driven both, the 3.0 is quick, the M quicker still. ...though 0.7 seconds difference to 60 is alot more than it sounds.

The Z4M does 30 - 70 MPH in 4.4 secs...someone time their 3.0 as I cannot find figures...!

 

[epbrown]

The difference is big -.7sec is 3 or 4 car lengths.