[vladinecko]

is it because it's convertible? but M3 convertible is only $5k more and you get a lot more car with it.



i just hope the Z4 M Coupe will be significantly cheaper than the roadster...

[ward]

you also get alot more weight, alot more seconds waiting for 60 to arrive and more time passes when you're doing a slalom

the one I lust after Z4M stickers at 55,500

M roadster will smoke a E46 M3

[ward]

then I went to the bathroom and it hit me,

M roadster has more standard equipment, like Xenons and premium audio that are not standard on the M3

this is in addition to it owning the M3

[shimshimhada]

Originally Posted by ward

then I went to the bathroom and it hit me,

M roadster has more standard equipment, like Xenons and premium audio that are not standard on the M3

this is in addition to it owning the M3

The throne is the best place to think.

[bavarian19]

Originally Posted by ward

M roadster will smoke a E46 M3

Are you talking about the M3 coupe??? The M3 coupe is officially timed at 0.1 seconds faster than the Z4M. The M3 coupe has a wider track to it. I would almost guarantee the M3 coupe has more body stiffness than the Z4M.

All of which translates to the M3 being a better track car than the Z4M.

I dont know where your pulling this together...

[ward]

Originally Posted by bavarian19

Are you talking about the M3 coupe??? The M3 coupe is officially timed at 0.1 seconds faster than the Z4M. The M3 coupe has a wider track to it. I would almost guarantee the M3 coupe has more body stiffness than the Z4M.

All of which translates to the M3 being a better track car than the Z4M.

I dont know where your pulling this together...

3-400 pounds lighter with the same power.........

we'll need to see what the magazines actually get for 0-60 with the M roadster..... it's a pretty safe bet that BMW's factory claimed #'s are just to protect the "m3's image"

[shimshimhada]

Originally Posted by bavarian19

Are you talking about the M3 coupe??? The M3 coupe is officially timed at 0.1 seconds faster than the Z4M. The M3 coupe has a wider track to it. I would almost guarantee the M3 coupe has more body stiffness than the Z4M.

All of which translates to the M3 being a better track car than the Z4M.

I dont know where your pulling this together...

However, the Z4 M Coupe will DEFINITELY outperform the E46 M3 on the track.

[bavarian19]

Originally Posted by shimshimhada

However, the Z4 M Coupe will DEFINITELY outperform the E46 M3 on the track.

May be true... but the coupe is not official yet...


I was thinking about putting the M3 I6 in my E90. I hear engine swaps are pretty cheap and easy to do... Probably a nice little DIY for a Saturday afternoon...

[shimshimhada]

Originally Posted by bavarian19

May be true... but the coupe is not official yet...


I was thinking about putting the M3 I6 in my E90. I hear engine swaps are pretty cheap and easy to do... Probably a nice little DIY for a Saturday afternoon...

Huh? I thought they confirmed the Z4 M Coupe?

[bavarian19]

Originally Posted by shimshimhada

Huh? I thought they confirmed the Z4 M Coupe?

Well, no production of it yet... Sorry...


I did see a Z4M at the dealership on Saturday... looked really nice... Boring black on black though

[ward]

M roadster will lay some whoopass down on the M3 coupe

M3 convertible isn't even in the same league (too heavy!!)

The Z4 outhandles the M3 already, and the M roadster's been tweaked with all the M3 suspension goodies (front track wider than Z4, non runflat tires, comp pack brakes, hydraulic steering )

M roadster and coupe are the sporty BMW's now....

[bavarian19]

Originally Posted by ward

M roadster and coupe are the sporty BMW's now....

For one year...

And I did compare the track width for each... M3 is 1 inch wider in all widths...

[ward]

it'll be interesting to see how these cars actually perform once they're out in the real world

My dealer doesn't have an M roady yet, but I plan on driving it when it shows up and I'll report if it's an improvement over the sport pack on the Z4 (which it should be) in the handling dept.

I wouldn't be surprised to see both the new M3 and M coupe/roadster in the mid 4 second to 60 range. I bet it'll be closer that most here think

[BMW F22]

arent roadsters always more expensive than the regular coupes?? The only thing I can think of, in addition to what you guys have mentioned, is that a lot more goes into building the Z4M than the M3. The materials have to be able to withstand a crash thus I would think it should be stiffer than the M3's body. Since it's a smaller car, driver is way more susceptible to injuries if they dont put extra effort into it.

[ward]

Originally Posted by BMWE90

arent roadsters always more expensive than the regular coupes?? The only thing I can think of, in addition to what you guys have mentioned, is that a lot more goes into building the Z4M than the M3. The materials have to be able to withstand a crash thus I would think it should be stiffer than the M3's body. Since it's a smaller car, driver is way more susceptible to injuries if they dont put extra effort into it.

that's usually the case, most cars are designed as a hardtop and then the convertible is developed later...

the Z4, and Boxster were designed to be droptops from the start so I can see how the manufacturers would have to charge a bit more to add the roof.

I haven't seen BMW's pricing on the coupes, but if they follow porsches lead the coupe will be a bit more

[Dante]

Vlad, in Germany the Z4 M Coupe is € 2,000 cheaper (€ 55,900) than Z4 M roadster (€ 57,900).

For comparison: M3 is € 56,900.

Z 4 M Coupe is available over here, it's even in the configurator.

[vladinecko]

cool, so it is cheaper then. i'm glad because the coupe is the one i really want. i wonder how they're going to price it over here. but considering that a regular 330i (don't know the difference in standard options) costs about the same in Euros as it does in US Dollars, then the Z4 M Coupe should also be around the same price. but on the other side, Z4 M Roadster in the states starts at $51k which is significantly less than €57k in Europe...

[ward]

who knows too.............

if the M versions sell as well as the Z4, dealers will be making really nice deals on them.

1.9% financing, 8 grand off sticker!!!

[Dante]

Originally Posted by vladinecko

cool, so it is cheaper then. i'm glad because the coupe is the one i really want. i wonder how they're going to price it over here. but considering that a regular 330i (don't know the difference in standard options) costs about the same in Euros as it does in US Dollars, then the Z4 M Coupe should also be around the same price. but on the other side, Z4 M Roadster in the states starts at $51k which is significantly less than €57k in Europe...

I would consider Z4 M Coupe to be priced about $1000 cheaper than M3 Coupe.

[ksfrogman]

If memory serves me right, the Z4M was being compared with the Cayman-S in a video. I believe it was Jeremy (not sure about this).

[vladinecko]

Originally Posted by ward

if the M versions sell as well as the Z4, dealers will be making really nice deals on them.

1.9% financing, 8 grand off sticker!!!

wait, are you being sarcastic? i'm confused now, are Z4 sales good or bad in the states?

[vladinecko]

Originally Posted by ksfrogman

If memory serves me right, the Z4M was being compared with the Cayman-S in a video. I believe it was Jeremy (not sure about this).

i kind of remember him comparing the boxter to Z4 but i've heard nothing about the M vs Cayman. maybe i'm confusing the two as well...