Z4MC to 123d Coupe (Now with pics on page 3)

[senwar]

Looking good mate

Although I don't get what they've done with the newer nav screens, just looks odd. Great system though.

Nice colour too

I never had the Nav in my last Z4 but this new one is more of a media centre than a Nav unit. Navigation is just part of it! You can even search Google on it and get the weather forecast for the area your in!!

I think the new systems are fantastic (the old systems just looked outdated).

Its there fitment in the 1's that looks weird - was a lot better as a pop up screen. Would have looked better doing it like they do in the 3/5 series.

Would love to have the new nav/i-drive in mine though. So its an envy criticism too!

 

[MarkW]

Funnily enough I really like the rear lights - they are LEDs and look 8) when lit up , and the front's too provided they are xenon's

The new idrive is great, like breaker said its more of a media centre and makes the old one in my M feel very dated.

Senwar - I know what you mean, it doesn't look as integrated as in the 3/5 series, but I wanted it over the older popup one as the functionality is a lot better and still think it looks ok IMHO

pvr - I'm keeping the 123D badge, when its remapped in a couple of weeks with 250bhp/500Nm it will give a few 'more powerful' cars a surprise or two :evil:

 

[pvr]

I believe in diesels ... In Germany, I overtook a Passat diesel and the bugger stuck very close to me up to about 140 mph. I did not change out of 6th, but was very impressed though.

 

[MrD]

HI

I do like these cars

and i looked into buying one and had a full day test drive.

only got 36Mpg and much much less on the motorway at 80mph ish

So they are not as good as people say imho, I don't get why you would want to remap it to get more boost if Mpg was the reason to change from the Mcoupe

I gave mine back to the dealer and said no thanks to expensive for not much mpg.

 

[Zed Five]

I like

Reminds me of the e30 325i 8) (and that's a GOOD thing).

Must admit that the price of fuel tempts me in this direction rather than a new Sdrive 35.

 

[DL-C]

Nice car and definately the best colour. It will only ever be a 'nice car' though. Nothing special and not standing out from the crowd. Having recently been out in a mates 123d, it confirmed what I already knew, in that a 123d would not get anywhere near pretty much any M car, let alone a Z4M. People who move on from a Z4M should really accept this instead of trying to justify it saying 'in every day driving conditions......' etc.
I unfortunately am having to sell my Z4M due to a change in circumstances. I would definately own one again, as the extra cost of owning one over normal cars, represents fantastic value IMO.

 

[MarkW]

HI

I do like these cars

and i looked into buying one and had a full day test drive.

only got 36Mpg and much much less on the motorway at 80mph ish

So they are not as good as people say imho, I don't get why you would want to remap it to get more boost if Mpg was the reason to change from the Mcoupe

I gave mine back to the dealer and said no thanks to expensive for not much mpg.

Well, they must all be different - I've averaged 40mpg since I've had it and that is using the power/torque. If I drive like a granny I can get 52mpg on my 15 mile drive to work - but its painful to do so, so I don't. On a 150 mile motorway run last week at 80+ I was seeing 43mpg.

Mpg wasn't the main Reason for me anyway, it was comfort for my bad back - and on that front it delivers as I'm not in the constant pain I was in the Z4MC.

Having recently been out in a mates 123d, it confirmed what I already knew, in that a 123d would not get anywhere near pretty much any M car, let alone a Z4M. People who move on from a Z4M should really accept this instead of trying to justify it saying 'in every day driving conditions......' etc.

I think you'll find in my post I said it is no M car. I totally accept this, as it is the main reason I changed it. I've never tried to compare it's performance, but it is fast enough for me in the conditions that I normally drive in, far more comfortable and a pleasant place to be.

I never intended this to be a 'my new diesel is better than my Z4M thread', I was just posting to show people what I'd bought and explaining my reasons for doing so

 

[DL-C]

Fair enough Mark, like I said, nice car. My other comments were aimed more at others on here (not bullshitting or whatever he's called as I wouldn't give him the time of day).

 

[lacroupade]

Lovely car, nice colour and some great angles...like the front especially.

You've clearly had some tasty metal too, which supports my view that this decision, which might seem a bit 'off the wall' to some, is that of a true afficionado.

I'm sorely tempted.....(although I'd have to keep the roadster!)