Z4 Loyalty

This is my first BM, had the Coupe for 6 months and at 60 could well be my last sportscar before i retire to something easier to get in or out of so planning on keeping it for a few years yet.
For me it was a natural progression on from my love of early Brit sportscars with their front engine rear drive layout and lusty 6 cyl engines ie, Jag XK, Austin Healy 100/6, Triumph GT6 and TR6 and others and for me the Z4 Coupe for the money is the best looking '2' seat sportscar you can buy, thats why im against mods that alter the look, thats just my taste i dont expect it to be everyone's
I did expect to be rid of the awful bone shaking ride of the old Brit cars, " has anyone driven a TR4 lately"? but then i go and buy Sport Coupe with RFT's but with all its faults, doggy interior, tramlining, hard ride and dare i say some quality issues? i would still buy another.
A lot of fun for little money. :thumbsup:
 
john56 said:
This is my first BM, had the Coupe for 6 months and at 60 could well be my last sportscar before i retire to something easier to get in or out of so planning on keeping it for a few years yet.
For me it was a natural progression on from my love of early Brit sportscars with their front engine rear drive layout and lusty 6 cyl engines ie, Jag XK, Austin Healy 100/6, Triumph GT6 and TR6 and others and for me the Z4 Coupe for the money is the best looking '2' seat sportscar you can buy, thats why im against mods that alter the look, thats just my taste i dont expect it to be everyone's
I did expect to be rid of the awful bone shaking ride of the old Brit cars, " has anyone driven a TR4 lately"? but then i go and buy Sport Coupe with RFT's but with all its faults, doggy interior, tramlining, hard ride and dare i say some quality issues? i would still buy another.
A lot of fun for little money. :thumbsup:
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Ditch the runflats,and get a couple of cans of holts tyreweld and an air compressor....non-rft's will get rid of the tramlining issues,etc :driving:
 
craig3.0 said:
john56 said:
This is my first BM, had the Coupe for 6 months and at 60 could well be my last sportscar before i retire to something easier to get in or out of so planning on keeping it for a few years yet.
For me it was a natural progression on from my love of early Brit sportscars with their front engine rear drive layout and lusty 6 cyl engines ie, Jag XK, Austin Healy 100/6, Triumph GT6 and TR6 and others and for me the Z4 Coupe for the money is the best looking '2' seat sportscar you can buy, thats why im against mods that alter the look, thats just my taste i dont expect it to be everyone's
I did expect to be rid of the awful bone shaking ride of the old Brit cars, " has anyone driven a TR4 lately"? but then i go and buy Sport Coupe with RFT's but with all its faults, doggy interior, tramlining, hard ride and dare i say some quality issues? i would still buy another.
A lot of fun for little money. :thumbsup:
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Ditch the runflats,and get a couple of cans of holts tyreweld and an air compressor....non-rft's will get rid of the tramlining issues,etc :driving:
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Yep, thats one mod i totally agree with and intend to do. :thumbsup:
 
59 (middle aged), this is my 3rd BMW - currently also own an E90.

Now - let's see the Z4 "body art"!
 
Someone has done one, possibly not what people were hoping for :)

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55 - this is my (early) retirement gift to myself replacing an MX5 for something which I think is a fantastic looking sports car. Hard ride and worries about roof motors don't spoil the joy in catching another glance at its purposeful stance and lines. The Z is a feel good purchase - hope that continues through reliability - we shall see. Also come from biking and can't understand why such a comparitively distinctive car doesn't lead to a wave or acknowledgement from other owners. Riding past other bikers often brings a nod or casual wave - only had the Z a short while but it is still good to see another on the road but not had the slightest nod or acknowledgement - presumably people have bought their Z for similar reasons - distinctive and impressive choice - perhaps its too uncool to acknowledge that and recognise a fellow enthusiast?
 
I'm 33 and have had a few 2 seaters inc a MR2 roadster and a smart roadster :poke:

I think the lack of thirty somethings may be down to children and adult like commitments. I however am happy with a Jack Russell and my Zed.

I decided to get the 3.0l as previously have bought sensibly thinkng this would quench my mod thirst and engine envy........ wrong :o I'm very happy with the car but cant help thinking and searching for the alpina roadster. :?

Dont think I would move upto a E89 as I prefer the looks of my 53 plate (e85?)

With this being my first BMW and the fact t has impressed the hell out of me I cant see me moving from Zs well at least until the wife forces adulthood upon me :o
 
Hi
47, various cars over the last 10 years, boxster, 2 911's , Elise , jag or 2.

Got the z4 last year. Keep thinking of changing it but then I look at that classic coupe shape and nothing else appeals,

Only upgrade option is a Aston vantage , so a bit more saving required!
 
paulgs1000 said:
55 - this is my (early) retirement gift to myself replacing an MX5 for something which I think is a fantastic looking sports car. Hard ride and worries about roof motors don't spoil the joy in catching another glance at its purposeful stance and lines. The Z is a feel good purchase - hope that continues through reliability - we shall see. Also come from biking and can't understand why such a comparitively distinctive car doesn't lead to a wave or acknowledgement from other owners. Riding past other bikers often brings a nod or casual wave - only had the Z a short while but it is still good to see another on the road but not had the slightest nod or acknowledgement - presumably people have bought their Z for similar reasons - distinctive and impressive choice - perhaps its too uncool to acknowledge that and recognise a fellow enthusiast?
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In the smart it was considered highly ignorant not to flash another. So much so I had one three times circling a roundabout for a reply. It confused me at first and thought it was giving way to me....very nearly took him up on the offer until I realised. :oops:

Overly friendly but made the ownership a little more unique.
 
22 here, and I love my Z4.

Definitely a case of I could so I did. The Z4 is my 6th car, and certainly the most special. There is something about throwing the roof down, even on a chilly morning, and cruising to a job (freelancer), that was missing from any of my previous cars. It's got more than enough performance to be entertaining amongst the threat of speed cameras and hiding radar patrols, and with a DICE Mediabridge it works great with my iPhone for calls and music. I've been hunting for my own unit, and a protective car space is a must in that search. Main faults would be the ride (though I suspect I may need some new rear springs) and I've yet to fully master the manual (thinking about a CDV delete).

Would I stick with the Z4 for my next car? I'd jump in an sDrive35i DCT in a heartbeat. It has to be one of the most goregous cars on the market for the money (in Aus anyway.

The biggest problem I have with the E89 is its boot, it's so much less usable that my E85. I've been amazed at what I can fit in there, and I've never had to block off the roof cubby either). I'm considering buying a cheap wagon as a runabout so boot space in the fun car would become less of an issue.
 
My first BMW, almost bough a new 330D convertable instead of my AUDI, otherwise always steered clear of them.

Find it surprising how many have also had MR2's, different type of car to drive though both are just fun & a joy to drive.

Got no idea how long I'm going to be a zeeper with the Zed, depends how well my Partner gets on with it on her own for the first time ever today.
 
I am 39 and mine is my second Z4 - my first was a reallocated company car that only had a year to run before I had to give it back. Fell in love with it, saved my money, bought mine in the perfect spec for me. At least it was perfect till I joined this Forum :P

Got a family, mortgage and only one other car that is close to needing replaced - so I will be keeping this for a while because a new car for Mrs Bing (probably a nice 3er similar in age to my car) and potentially a new house will keep me in one place car-wise for a while. I'd like to trade up to an imola red ///M roadster or an Atacama yellow 35is in the future if I can, but if not then like Richard G I will run mine till the wheels fall off, or something really dramatic happens that forces me to get something else. Love it and am totally loyal now - if only it wasn't such a bitch to keep a black car clean :oops: :D
 
It is a car, we run them into the ground, don't bother much with servicing and buy something else pretty much at random. Loyalty is not an issue, the next will be a 'car of the year' or 'best choice', whatever looks a nice colour. Dropped lucky with the Z as it is a very nice to drive.
 
Bing said:
Finisterre said:
Stuart Truman said:
I rather rashly bought the first one I saw.
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good method, being precious is a faff.
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I did the same :roll:
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It just is though isn't it?

Do I like the colour, is it working, is it dented, is it making any funny noises, has it been properly serviced?

Right, fine, let's be havin it.
 
Cars are like women really.

You sit around in the pub with your friends talking about them, you lust over their curves, you read all those 'magazines' in the toilet, you find one you like, you commit to it....then you find out that it has a few built-in faults, it even breaks down occasionally, or you over-rev it and it blows a gasket, or you drive it too hard and it bites back!

Sometimes you'll hire one, and if you're lucky, your mate lets you have a go in his, then you realise you're bored with the one you've got, so you trade it in for a newer model with more features, only to find you're still paying off the finance on the old one!

:o
 
lacroupade said:
Cars are like women really.

You sit around in the pub with your friends talking about them, you lust over their curves, you read all those 'magazines' in the toilet, you find one you like, you commit to it....then you find out that it has a few built-in faults, it even breaks down occasionally, or you over-rev it and it blows a gasket, or you drive it too hard and it bites back!

Sometimes you'll hire one, and if you're lucky, your mate lets you have a go in his, then you realise you're bored with the one you've got, so you trade it in for a newer model with more features, only to find you're still paying off the finance on the old one!

:o
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... hummm, sounds like there lots of organised wife swapping going on in them Welsh hills if 'your mate lets you have a go in his'... and does Mrs. Lacroupade know she's in for the chop? :poke:
 
Mine is my first BMW - bought because I just love sportscars - had to be a roadster - would have preferred red but settled for 2nd best (silver ) - headturning looks - stunning performance. weekend car\toy. Could have bought new but more comfortable with an early low mileage one that represents true value for money. Will probably keep it for some time as it fulfils my petrolhead needs and I hate the stress of changing cars. As for loyalty to BMW i'm not that bothered - as long as it remains reliable and nothing really expensive needs doing!
 
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