My experience with the E86 Z4 M Coupe
06-03-2009, 06:11 PM
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Originally Posted by jackalope,Jun 3 2009, 04:56 PM
I love this car, but I had to scratch it off my list of potentials.
I just know that eventually the power bug will bite, and the aftermarket on this thing is even worse than the s2000 for dollar:hp
It's unfortunate, because it's such a hot, classy, performer
I just know that eventually the power bug will bite, and the aftermarket on this thing is even worse than the s2000 for dollar:hp
It's unfortunate, because it's such a hot, classy, performer
The car is fast, sub 5sec 0-60 and easy 13sec quarters. BUt yeah if you want more HP, you better be ready to open your wallet (from what research ive done).
I really, really wanted one of these. I still do. but they are still too much for my blood. When they start hitting 28k ish dont be surprised to see my "Traded R32 for z4m" thread
.And i LOVE the way these things look... infact i saw a red one yesterday
Its a beautiful car and looks even better with rims...
I havent driven one yet though, can the ride really be that bad? I had a s2k with Megan TRACKS set to stiff and was running Falken 615's (stiff sidewall) and it didnt bother me one bit. I LOVE being connected to the road like that.
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06-03-2009, 07:17 PM
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I don't think light colors suit the car well. But that's just IMO.
As for the ride quality, it's pretty harsh. The M is harsh, probably the harshest car I've ever driven, but not harsh enough for me to say no. I've never extensively driven an S2k so I can't give a comparison.
As for the ride quality, it's pretty harsh. The M is harsh, probably the harshest car I've ever driven, but not harsh enough for me to say no. I've never extensively driven an S2k so I can't give a comparison.
06-03-2009, 07:52 PM
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Originally Posted by replica,Mar 11 2009, 06:57 PM
yeah, a German love muscle, tee hee 
just playin, I also heart the Z4M coupe
just playin, I also heart the Z4M coupe
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06-03-2009, 07:55 PM
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Originally Posted by mic_crispy,Jun 3 2009, 09:11 PM
Good that you're honest before you buy it and make that mistake.
The car is fast, sub 5sec 0-60 and easy 13sec quarters. BUt yeah if you want more HP, you better be ready to open your wallet (from what research ive done).
I really, really wanted one of these. I still do. but they are still too much for my blood. When they start hitting 28k ish dont be surprised to see my "Traded R32 for z4m" thread.
And i LOVE the way these things look... infact i saw a red one yesterday
Its a beautiful car and looks even better with rims...
I havent driven one yet though, can the ride really be that bad? I had a s2k with Megan TRACKS set to stiff and was running Falken 615's (stiff sidewall) and it didnt bother me one bit. I LOVE being connected to the road like that.
The car is fast, sub 5sec 0-60 and easy 13sec quarters. BUt yeah if you want more HP, you better be ready to open your wallet (from what research ive done).
I really, really wanted one of these. I still do. but they are still too much for my blood. When they start hitting 28k ish dont be surprised to see my "Traded R32 for z4m" thread
.And i LOVE the way these things look... infact i saw a red one yesterday
Its a beautiful car and looks even better with rims...
I havent driven one yet though, can the ride really be that bad? I had a s2k with Megan TRACKS set to stiff and was running Falken 615's (stiff sidewall) and it didnt bother me one bit. I LOVE being connected to the road like that.
although the Z4 coupe is probably the last of its kind... everything going heavier... emissions getting stricter....
06-03-2009, 11:39 PM
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Originally Posted by mic_crispy,Jun 3 2009, 06:12 PM
Sell that to me please
It just got TCkline coilovers and black 5zigen wheels.
They are actually selling cheap now. Use dealer auction prices are in the Mid $20s. There are several for sale on zpost.com and BMW dealer for low $30s and even a couple in te high $20s.
But none of them are white with black interior with all the options.
06-03-2009, 11:50 PM
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Ride quality for someone living in a North Eastern city is horrible. I live in Montreal where its huge potholes everywhere and it made me HATE my Z4M to the point where I sold it only after 1 month ownership...
Traded it for a 987 Boxster S. The Porsche doesn't have the Z4M's acceleration but it handles MUCH better with better steering and turn in response. Plus the ride is 10X more comfortable and the chassis just soaks up bumps and I don't even have PASM!
What pissed me off with the Z4M is that while ride quality is Integra Type R stiff and worse than an S2000 it doesn't handle better than a Boxster S or Cayman S.
If it were a Lotus Elise I could understand it because it handles so well, but the Z4M handles like a muscle car...
Traded it for a 987 Boxster S. The Porsche doesn't have the Z4M's acceleration but it handles MUCH better with better steering and turn in response. Plus the ride is 10X more comfortable and the chassis just soaks up bumps and I don't even have PASM!
What pissed me off with the Z4M is that while ride quality is Integra Type R stiff and worse than an S2000 it doesn't handle better than a Boxster S or Cayman S.
If it were a Lotus Elise I could understand it because it handles so well, but the Z4M handles like a muscle car...
06-03-2009, 11:56 PM
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Z4M owner here. For those of you that complained about throttle sensitivity, did you guys press the "sport" button? The throttle is ridiculously sensitive when the button's pressed.
The thing I hate the most about the car is the gearbox. I did the CDV delete but it made it only slightly better. Damn S2K spoiled me... =\
Ride quality is not too bad. It feels like a luxury cruiser when I hop from the S2K to this car.
The thing I hate the most about the car is the gearbox. I did the CDV delete but it made it only slightly better. Damn S2K spoiled me... =\
Ride quality is not too bad. It feels like a luxury cruiser when I hop from the S2K to this car.
06-04-2009, 07:35 AM
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Originally Posted by Jacques79,Jun 3 2009, 11:50 PM
Ride quality for someone living in a North Eastern city is horrible. I live in Montreal where its huge potholes everywhere and it made me HATE my Z4M to the point where I sold it only after 1 month ownership...
Traded it for a 987 Boxster S. The Porsche doesn't have the Z4M's acceleration but it handles MUCH better with better steering and turn in response. Plus the ride is 10X more comfortable and the chassis just soaks up bumps and I don't even have PASM!
What pissed me off with the Z4M is that while ride quality is Integra Type R stiff and worse than an S2000 it doesn't handle better than a Boxster S or Cayman S.
If it were a Lotus Elise I could understand it because it handles so well, but the Z4M handles like a muscle car...
Traded it for a 987 Boxster S. The Porsche doesn't have the Z4M's acceleration but it handles MUCH better with better steering and turn in response. Plus the ride is 10X more comfortable and the chassis just soaks up bumps and I don't even have PASM!
What pissed me off with the Z4M is that while ride quality is Integra Type R stiff and worse than an S2000 it doesn't handle better than a Boxster S or Cayman S.
If it were a Lotus Elise I could understand it because it handles so well, but the Z4M handles like a muscle car...
(if you're into mag racing).