THinking about trading in my Z4M Roady and my 328i for the new sdrive35i....300HP is close enough to the current M's 330. The folding tin top gives me both a coupe and a roady....and I don't really drive either of my current cars much anyway working from home.....and...I can probably do an even swap....both are very low mileage, the Z4M is an 06 and the 328i is an 07. And i'll save on insurance....What does everyone think?
Now we have seen what it looks like....
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Think I would definitely try one on a test drive first, especially coming from an //M! I don't think the driving will be as fun in the new version with the added weight and going to electronic steering, not to mention the turbo lag and other assorted "refinements" that are being held aside until a new //M version is built. I may be wrong of course.... 
After going through last summer w/o my Z4M, I'm definitely going to have a close look.
If it looks like the M variant is coming down the road, I may look at picking up a used '07 or '08.
I'm still not convinced on the long term aspects of the N54.
I know the added oil cooler helped the limp mode issue, but it still runs too damn hot IMO.
...now an ///M with the V8 ....yummy
If it looks like the M variant is coming down the road, I may look at picking up a used '07 or '08.
I'm still not convinced on the long term aspects of the N54.
I know the added oil cooler helped the limp mode issue, but it still runs too damn hot IMO.
...now an ///M with the V8 ....yummy
rabman5 said:I drove the 335i and there was no turbo lag. It was quite impressive!
And the best engine in the world is...
http://usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/cars-trucks/daily-news/080508-And-the-Best-Engine-in-the-World-Is-/
I was on the fence about a few things, as it was originally down to the Cayman and Z4 Coupe... There was much to "like" about the Cayman, but I fell in love with the Z4 Coupe. My only passing regret is not having looked around more for an M. But the practically perfect '07 3.0si that arrived at the local dealer was hard to resist.
Although I've already talked to my sales consultant about a drive in the new Z4 when they get one, it's really out of curiosity. From the photos, I'm not fond of the looks and agree with others that it seems more a Frankenstein's roadster of grafted BMW model lines. The original Z4's lines seem more pure... more provoking. It will age far better than the new one IMHO.
My feeling is that I will either:
a) hold onto my 3.0si until the perfect M is found, then trade up for keepers; or...
b) enjoy my Zed for some years before moving into the 6-Series, which I have also always loved (if business is good, perhaps the M6 coupe).
Cheers.
My only passing regret is not having looked around more for an M. But the practically perfect '07 3.0si that arrived at the local dealer was hard to resist.Although I've already talked to my sales consultant about a drive in the new Z4 when they get one, it's really out of curiosity. From the photos, I'm not fond of the looks and agree with others that it seems more a Frankenstein's roadster of grafted BMW model lines. The original Z4's lines seem more pure... more provoking. It will age far better than the new one IMHO.
My feeling is that I will either:
a) hold onto my 3.0si until the perfect M is found, then trade up for keepers; or...
b) enjoy my Zed for some years before moving into the 6-Series, which I have also always loved (if business is good, perhaps the M6 coupe).
Cheers.
I'm keeping my M for years to come. I can't be bothered by the glut of electro nannies the E89 has. Not much of a sportscar as is. :thumbsdown: I hope they serve up Fred Flintstone's car again when the M division has their hands at it.
155MPH said:
I read the same in a short article somewhere. I have some observations on that
1) Not sure how much to trust that article
2) Seems on the Z series BMW always says something to discredit a future M version, but then change their mind. Sales technique?
3) If they can fit a straight six, they can fit a V8. There's plenty of space in the Z4 engine room. I also remember seeing a V8 installed on a Z4 by a third party, so that should be a living proof. Only problem I could see with the M3 V8 is that it seems a bit higher than the normal engines. . . could be resolved by adding a bulge to the bonnet (would be interesting to see how that would end up).
I have faith! I know that if I were an BMW M engineer I would love to get my hands on the new Z4, perfect material for an M version.
But the question is, with the world economics/oil/echo as it is, will they bother with an M version now? I bet they are worrying how many of the new model they will sell next year at the moment!! A 2 seater sports car will be at the bottom of many peoples lists to be honest. They would sell more M3's than anything else because they are so practical.
If I wanted an M car next year, the M3 is where I would look myself because it's an all things to all men kind of car. I would sell my second car and just use that. I couldn't do that with a Z4.
If I wanted an M car next year, the M3 is where I would look myself because it's an all things to all men kind of car. I would sell my second car and just use that. I couldn't do that with a Z4.
Breaker said:
Since it does not launch until May, then dealers will pre register as many as they can get, then there will be the inevitable pent up demand for a new model I guess they will be just fine until the end of 2009. Thereafter the key economies should be improving. Longer term buying patterns of cars must also be a concern.
They'll wait to see sales before announcing any ///M anyway else they would damage launch demand and who knows even and Aplina type company could be asked to build one?
