To good to be True? Why is 3.0si more ££ than M?
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If you want reliability, you'd be better with a 3.0se as the M54 engine has fewer reliability issues than the N52 in the 3.0si.
Given the number Z3m, Z4m and M3s with the S54 engine, I'd say yhe lump is well proven. There are hundreds of M3s out there with 70-80k on them. So me, with my measly 23k, has a ways to go before I start worrying.
I do wish it had a better gearbox though. It occasionally pisses me right off.
Given the number Z3m, Z4m and M3s with the S54 engine, I'd say yhe lump is well proven. There are hundreds of M3s out there with 70-80k on them. So me, with my measly 23k, has a ways to go before I start worrying.
I do wish it had a better gearbox though. It occasionally pisses me right off.
In the interests of moderating the forum, please CC me in on both submissionsDreamer said:I'll send you a pic of my girlfriends t1ts to see if they're bigger than your birds.
Just a rare off-daydgm said:
They are very different cars. I'm a big fan of the N52 engine, but the S54 is on another planet. The M really is SO much better to hussle along, much stiffer body, decent throttle response.
TBH, I didn't drive an M until last year, having been put off by earlier experiences of the 3ltr (both engines), and especially the Alpina. I didn't find any of them fun to punt along a twisty road.
Whilst not for everyone, the M is pretty special. Frickin bargain at the moment
TBH, I didn't drive an M until last year, having been put off by earlier experiences of the 3ltr (both engines), and especially the Alpina. I didn't find any of them fun to punt along a twisty road.
Whilst not for everyone, the M is pretty special. Frickin bargain at the moment
We all been on the angry juice today???
At present all Z4s seem pretty good value for money. THe 'M's in particular due to the additional running costs.
Buying one with an 'M' on the boot ( or hatchback ) is really an emotional decision. You're a petrolhead, it's your hobby and interest, you bore others with tales of BHP, brakes, ring times, 0-60 blah blah... It's an iconic badge on premium brand, very fast, great looking and if you get the chance to own one you should take it. 
At present all Z4s seem pretty good value for money. THe 'M's in particular due to the additional running costs.
Buying one with an 'M' on the boot ( or hatchback
) is really an emotional decision. You're a petrolhead, it's your hobby and interest, you bore others with tales of BHP, brakes, ring times, 0-60 blah blah... It's an iconic badge on premium brand, very fast, great looking and if you get the chance to own one you should take it. This :
Followed by this :
= classic
Can't wait till we have at least one discussion like this in the Lakes - do you think we'd end up with Handbags at Dawn, or a proper punch-up ?
srhutch said:
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Wondermike said:In the interests of moderating the forum, please CC me in on both submissionsDreamer said:I'll send you a pic of my girlfriends t1ts to see if they're bigger than your birds
Just a rare off-daydgm said:
= classic
Can't wait till we have at least one discussion like this in the Lakes - do you think we'd end up with Handbags at Dawn, or a proper punch-up ?
NickJonathan
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Thanks for all your replies chaps. As someone asked earlier I've come from MX-5 to S2000 to Boxster S. The MX-5 is great although underpowered, s2000 I liked but WAY to peaky, I found almost all of the power unusable most of the time). Boxster S is as good as it gets, the chassis could easily handle another 40bhp but is sublime. My only issue with it was it was just too easy to drive. I know lots of people say it but it's true, it doesn't ever feel dangerous even when pushing it because the car is simply too composed. The M is the only car I have found in terms speed/noise/handling that thrilled me in the same way as a TVR (almost). The 3.0si roadster I drove was nice, smooth, powerful etc but the runflats are unforgivably awful and the electronic steering is worse still, steering which gets lighter the faster you go...hmm wrong way round maybe! My problem with the Si is its a nice car but it's only advantage over the Boxster/Cayman is the price and rarity...oh and the fact that the Z4 coupe is one of the prettiest cars I've seen ! The M felt special, I was full of adrenaline getting out of it...that didn't happen with the Si or the Boxster S for that matter!
Could I ask a favour from members? I'm on my phone at present and can't attach photos. The M I'm looking at is a bargain! 56 plate, 32,000 miles from BMW dealer with 1 years warranty. Almost new tyres and brakes and Inspection II not due for another 2 years...all for £13250 and they have offered to pay my travelling expenses to Scotland and back! 800 mile round trip! My only issue is the colour. It's Black with light bronze sepang interior but the hood is dark beige! Never seen one before and although I quite like it I'm concerned resale will be a nightmate! Any chance I could get some e-mail addresses to send you all some pics for your opinions? If half like then at least there's a market for the colour!!
Cheers all.
! The M felt special, I was full of adrenaline getting out of it...that didn't happen with the Si or the Boxster S for that matter!Could I ask a favour from members? I'm on my phone at present and can't attach photos. The M I'm looking at is a bargain! 56 plate, 32,000 miles from BMW dealer with 1 years warranty. Almost new tyres and brakes and Inspection II not due for another 2 years...all for £13250 and they have offered to pay my travelling expenses to Scotland and back! 800 mile round trip! My only issue is the colour. It's Black with light bronze sepang interior but the hood is dark beige! Never seen one before and although I quite like it I'm concerned resale will be a nightmate! Any chance I could get some e-mail addresses to send you all some pics for your opinions? If half like then at least there's a market for the colour!!
Cheers all.
Don't know whether this link will work for photos? http://www.bmw.co.uk/bmwuk/bmwauc/d...0JTQlQ5MjA4MExEMzkzNTc=&btp=1x12-distance_ASC.
That car was up at £14,995 at the end of March when I was looking, so they've had it for a while. No Sat Nav (not that it's much use anyway), but it does have BlueTooth. Make sure that you can live with the interior colour as well as the hood.
That car was up at £14,995 at the end of March when I was looking, so they've had it for a while. No Sat Nav (not that it's much use anyway), but it does have BlueTooth. Make sure that you can live with the interior colour as well as the hood.
NickJonathan
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That's the car but they've also sent me some high resolution pics just in case people wanted a better picture as its tricky to tell sometimes. I've seen cars I thought id love until I saw it in the flesh!
What colour is Light Sepang Bronze and what are people's thought on it?
What's your opinion on the hood/black colour combo? Something you'd consider or is there a reason they are desperate to flog?
What colour is Light Sepang Bronze and what are people's thought on it?
What's your opinion on the hood/black colour combo? Something you'd consider or is there a reason they are desperate to flog?
