Any Z3 or Z4 owners?

[Soetekouw]

I just traded in my 2005 Z4 two months ago. It was the most fun car I have ever owned. I was first owner and put on 30k miles in two years. You sit lower in the Z4 than you do the Boxster - very comfotable - it just forms around you. Very responsive and solid on the road. Shifting is smooth and positive. No reliabity problems in those two years. No squeeks or other issues. Also, BMW has great service. For 4 years/50K miles, everything is free. Oil change, wipers, etc. Also, I believe that the Z4 has more eye appeal than the Boxster.

Why do I have a 2007 Boxster S on order now? It wasn't my original intention. I was at the dealership upgrading my 2005 Z4 to a 2007 Z4 with a little more engine, but was turned off by a rude salesman. Since the Porsche dealership was right next door.................to make a long story short, decided to try one (and buy one). Since I only test drove the Boxster, I cannot say whether it'll be better than my Z4. Initial impression is that the Z4 is more spirited and a more comfortable ride for daily use, but the Boxster a little more elegant with race car performance, but a harsher ride. I believe each car has its own niche. One is not better than the other. It just depends how you will be using it. I'll be able to give a better comparison after I get my Boxster and start driving it daily. But if you do decide to get a Z4, I give it my highest recommendation - it is a super car.

[super66]

Driven the Z3 plenty.....nice car but it is NO boxster, not even close....I would have maybe considered a Z4 if it wasn't for the downright awful styling....I always thought the Z3 was a great looking car...Z4 blah....if you must get a z4, get it in Black, the lines are hidden a lot better....

I had a Z3 for 6 monthes. It drives fun, not good. There is a difference between performance and fun, lol. Like a go cart is fun, but its not fast. You can do donuts and burn outs in the Z3 and is so easy to fishtail. Styling is good, but the coupe of the Z3 is bad.

[djomlas]

i would take the coupe over the roadster z3 ANY DAY. especially if i can get my hands on M version.
if you can say something like this looks ugly then i dont know, this looks better than a z3 or a z4 if you ask me





but if you do decide to ger a z3, add this wing

[FIG]

Same Bat time.....Same Bat channel.....

[John V]

Originally Posted by djomlas

Wow, so BMW rice does exist!

[Brucelee]

The MZ3 coupe is supposed to be a great track car.

I drove my neighbors and it is sweet.

The looks depend, his is yellow and looks great to me.

[Bavarian Motorist]

Oh yeah. I would take a Z3 M (s54 engine only) over any regular z4.