@nanxun - I'll shut up now

 

I DDed 2 of them for a total of 6 years.... while it was inconvenient at times and it was not great on gas either considering it was a 4 bangers that weighs 2800 lbs and the wind noise will drive you nuts if you are used to quiet cabin... but it was totally worth it and i would do it again.

Now if you have kids, then that is another issue.

As far as the Z4, if you like the car go for it.. just make sure you have a plan to get things fixed in case if they break down... I am not saying that they will break down more often than Japanese cars. In my experience, German cars are actually more reliable. The issue is when they do break down, they cost more than the Japanese cars to fix, if you want to get it done right. That is the difference to me.

 

You do things right... Volks on Japanese cars and HRE on Germans...

 

Just need to lower that biiiiish.

 

Let me just say, I'm obsessed with this car.

It has maintained a top 5 ranking for weekend cars for me. I look occasionally, but don't have the free time to really justify the purchase. I came close to signing papers in 2011 and walked away. But have been spot checking pricing every couple months since. Again, a few months ago, I came close to buying, still with no time to drive one, I was going to garage queen it for future appreciation purposes. But alas, I'm may convert my garage into something else, and that was the only reason I opted out. Something about the look, uniqueness, and handling have me constantly on the fringe.

If you are in the market, and this is an option, I say go for it. Don't settle for anything other than the 3.0si, and be careful with the very limited auto/manual trannys. I doubt you'll ever come across that configuration, but it does not have good reviews, and was a test mule for its time.

deep down, I feel like the look of the z4 coupe could make it a future classic. Call me crazy. But to my surprise, some journalists have come out of the woodwork as of recently and said the same thing.

 

I would be curious to drive one...I bet it feels more refined than an S2000.
S2000 is very precise but since I've been daily'ing a German lately...I will say there's something very satisfying about the way they drive.

 

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=uvi6C5zA_3o

 

Gawd dammit! You guys aren't making this any easier of a decision for me!! :wink:

But this has been really helpful. The cars at which I'm taking a much harder look: Z4 coupe (E86) and the 350Z (Z33) or 370Z (Z34).

Is it a coincidence that they're all "Z cars"???

 

This is the one I want but simply cannot afford....

2007 BMW Z4 M Coupe 2dr Hatchback Black - $32995

 

Maybe show up in a Griswold T-Shirt and it'll set the tone for a comical negotiation?

 

Sell the TL and DD the Z4M

 

Can I have you talk to my wife?

 

you sure you want that? He's very charming!

I would pass on black...fuck that. I've said that too many times.
My ex wife got black car...bam...my problem...I had black car...next car ended up black. Get divorced and gf has a black car.
FKKK

 

I get the feeling Nanxun really wants a black car. Every time he posts one, it's always black.

I too, like everyone, love the look of a black car.

but after my 1992 Civic Si... never again. It's simply not worth it. As plain and boring as silver is, shiieeet, I've grown to appreciate it. The Nismo has the red and dark grey accents that make it not so boring... but yeah.. I can see the value in having a silver car. It will always look good, even with basic care.

 

I thought silver was boring AF.
but then missed how classy and timeless it was and how it always looked clean.

 

No problem!

I also specialize in the cement boot business, in case she doesn't agree and you're still feeling persistent

 

Prefer the E89, but may be out of the $ range. The E85/86 just didn't do it for me. But, all I've ever driven were a few Z3s, not bad but the non-M cars were not very sprightly.

 

Don't like black cars; never have, never will. I've had mostly silver and tan/beige rides. Easy to keep presentable, but boring AF. I'm now very much into the Royal Blue Pearl of my TL and would LOVE to find a Z4 coupe in a similar tint.

Something like this:



I'll always love my wife more than any car, so.... :wink:

E89 definitely well beyond my pay-grade. But maybe in another 5 years? In any case, it'd have to be NA. Don't like the added complexity of the blowers.

 

You don't like the complexity of blowers?! Blasphemy!

 

Fixed.

 

Z4M....

I thought it looked ugly when it first came out, now i think they look great.... weird.

 

If E89 is what you want then I'd just save some extra cash and make it happen. Don't hurry and make a rash decision when it comes to a fun car, buy the one that gets you excited and proud to drive it. Here's one in my area that looks to be in good shape, reasonable miles, and not too far out of your range.

https://www.cars.com/vehicledetail/d...8166/overview/

I'm sure there are plenty out there from private parties that would be even cheaper especially if you are willing to travel to get it.

 

c. 2011

Would You Buy A Z4 Coupe?

 

Pansies. I've had/have 7 black cars.

 

So .. it really is true - once you go black you don't go back.

 

You know it...even with a gold, red, and maroon mixed in there for some spice.

 

 

if you're a believer that it will appreciate eventually, and you have long term garage space, then just buy it with a longer term loan

 

I think it's out of budget.

 

When you picking up one of these whips; I think I recall a Range Rover thread, a P Car thread, the Z4 lust here, and I believe even a Volvo thread