What you think of the Z4 M?

[TVC15]

I looked at the Z4 and the SLK when considering the Boxster. I couldn't get past the (hideous) styling of either.

The Z4's harsh and bizarre angles looked like a 3D German Expressionist painting (don't get me wrong, I love German Expressionism but just not for a car ). It was so unattractive I didn't even want to sit in it, let alone drive it.

The SLK faired a little better: I sat in it. But it was like sitting in a cartoon, i didn't even bother driving it. What's happened to the Benz traditional understated styling?

In the end it was the classic sensual lines of the Boxster that won my heart--and my wallet. My attraction to it was strong and somewhat irrational--like love itself.

[Brucelee]

To me, the z4 syling is just horrendous!

The Boxster is on the other end, simply gorgeous from any angle.

[Rail26]

The BMW Z cars (especially the Z3) remind me of the skit from Saturday Night Live, The Ambiguously Gay Duo...remember that car they used to drive? I won't name what the car was, but I think it looks like a Z3. Just my opinion.

[Adam]

Originally Posted by Rail26

The BMW Z cars (especially the Z3) remind me of the skit from Saturday Night Live, The Ambiguously Gay Duo...remember that car they used to drive? I won't name what the car was, but I think it looks like a Z3. Just my opinion.

Are you trying to say the Z3 looks like a certain part of the male anatomy? lol

[Rail26]

Yes Adam. I'm glad somebody got that!

[tmc]

AUDIOGUY,

The Z4 M is not a Z4, it has a different steering rack and one that I'd expect fixes the complaints you had with the original Z4's rack (a very common complaint).

As for the doors being too high, I find the boxster doors equally high. Of course the boxster seats can be elevated up to what I'd consider to be "sedan-style" seating. One thing I like about the Z4 is you sit with your legs out straight. The boxster overall seems just too high of a seating posture for me, but I'm getting used to it.

Yes the Z4's exterior styling sucks. It's like someone put on a suit and then slept in it. There are weird creases everywhere. Cutting a giant Z into the door is weird. Kind of like "this is Zorro's car"

tmc

[Biz-z Z]

In my humble opinion, the box is the better of the two in styling. I have never driven a Z4 but I presume our mid-engine whip beats the Z in the handling department, hands down. However, admittedly, I covet those extra 63 horses.

All in all, two very nice sports cars, but I'll keep my 987-S thank you.

[AUDIOGUY]

If the steering is at all like the M3 in the new Z4M, this would greatly improve the overall dead feel of the Z4.

As far as telling someone that a Z4M is not a "Z4" good luck. I gave up on telling people my M roadster wasnt a Z3 years ago!

I will hold my final opinions on the Z4M until I have had the chance to drive one.

Have a nice weekend!

Joe
01S
Triple Black

[AUDIOGUY]

I agree with Brucelee that the new Z4 is horrible looking from most angles including the drivers seat. The doors are too high, cant rest your arm on the sill. The handling even with the sport package is not impressive. I think the car definately made the jump to being a "girls car"... sorry to sound sexist, but you know you have thought it and probably said it.

Having owned 2 prior M roadsters, I definately loved the power. Gobs from all measures in the powerband. The transmission in 5 speed was among the best I have had the pleasure of rowing. The brakes were world class even compared to my 01S. The engine was dead reliable. The exhaust note excellent. Not much not to like.

There is just something captivating about the Porsche. I feel very special and fortunate driving my 01 S. I feel like I have arrived and in style mind you. I cant believe this car is THAT good!

Just my 2 Cents!

Kindly,
Joe
01 S
Triple Black

[Rail26]

Here's a good one...I think the Box is the best looking (besides the CGT) out of the entire line. The last PCA meeting I attended was held at the parking lot of the local baseball team. I had more (Non P drivers) people crowded around my car than the two turbo's and the GT2 and I drive a base Box!

[Brucelee]

I agree that the M3 Roadster is a fine fine car.

Yes, the Box turns the heads!