p1tse Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 i know i'll probably get biased opinions, but anyone driven the z4 3.0 earlier model roadster? or any other z4 roadster, opinions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarnie Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 3.0 Z4M is the only one to consider Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 I took out a 2.5 and a 3 litre! Utter SH**E I do like the looks of it which is random i know! However it just doesnt pull well at all, cornering isn't even that impressive! 350z wins everyday But yeh as sarnie says z4m is defo one to consider Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cool Hand Luke Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 Yeah - dont do it. Simple. I think i posted on Jays thread with a more detailed opinion a while back when he was thinking of one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 Yup you did mate lol! Much appreciated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3FIDDYZ Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 Yep tried the 2.5 and 3 too and handeling was crap, both had "loose" steering.... Look great and have pretty good engine, good weight distribution but would only go for the m series IMHO.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
p1tse Posted September 17, 2008 Author Share Posted September 17, 2008 i'm looking at early zeds or z4's. but in the current state of economy, got to think about econmics a little. two different cars i know. zed, has great reviews all round. running costs, tax is higer, mpg quite good but not as good as the z4 3.0. z4, with run flats, it's even worse i hear. but the roof down option, and the 3.0 isn't too much of a slouch. i do like the looks of both. obviously if budget permited, it would be the M. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinmac Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 Buy a boxster and have done with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
p1tse Posted September 17, 2008 Author Share Posted September 17, 2008 Buy a boxster and have done with it. i would love one, but now the new version is out, it's got to be one of those in the future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 A Boxter no no no dont do it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinmac Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 Local dealer is having trouble underwriting trade ins, its amazing what they will take to get rid of them. Not just porsche but other very nice cars. It is very sad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarnie Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 Z4? Boxster? A Porsche still needs Porsche parts and servicing etc no matter how old it is....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greekman Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 Had a maserati spyder for a year...bought it for £30k 52 reg which i thought it was a bargain.....9k service £1377....annual service £450 (yes they are separate), clutch £2300...(thought it was made of gold but actually it was £110+ an hour labour and the gearbox had to be removed for the clutch to be changed) and much more.... So boxter??? think again!!!! Took the z4 3.0 roadster only for a test drive...looks nice...the interior is nice...but it all ends there...acceleration about the same with the Z roadster (the new one) but steering numb and inaccurate...wont comment on handling..lool. sorry i cant speak about earlier models....dunno..... but i guess an M will be like a boxter...expensive to run, service and insure...and depreciate more if the economy doesnt recover... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobby Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 you will be surprised at how much lower the costs are at indies for porsche compared to OPC's....have a look around the porsche or tipec forums.....some indies even have annual warranty schemes which arnt too much over what nissan would charge... id have a porsche over the bmw anyday....and at today's prices....you can get some seriously cheap cars...if you can afford the running costs..mpg is better than the bmw as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GIXXERUK Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 never driven a Z4 but i like the look of them, boxster's look good too imoand you very rarely see one modded, my bro has a 911 and the are plenty of good porsche specialists around to get the servicing done, i'd be tempted by a 3.2s Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
p1tse Posted September 18, 2008 Author Share Posted September 18, 2008 porsche will be in the future, but for now, i can imagine living with both z4 and 350z. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveH Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 Z4m is mint, great fun, but if your thinking economics...... I've got a lovely silver golf going that's doing 40.9mpgs.... go on treat yourself!! :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfoster Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 gixxer - I'm in the same position as you regarding 350z or Boxster, driven both, both completely different drives but both just as good as each other!! Only thing putting me off the porker is the age of them, W / X plate ones fetching 10k/11k, same as an early Zed which is still quite a bit newer and generally better miles. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LewisL Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 just get a ZED fozzy you big jessy! namely my 1! mates rates & all that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotrain69 Posted October 12, 2008 Share Posted October 12, 2008 there was an argument between the z4 and 350z but i dont think there is anymore. 350z is definately the way to go. my opinion is based on me wanting to drive something that is more unique and rare. the z4 has become too affordable and no longer is it rare. in the last two months alone i've seen 4 of my friends buy them. whilst they do look good for the price, but that fact that they are too common and rubbish to drive means that the 350z wins hands down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinmac Posted October 12, 2008 Share Posted October 12, 2008 Dont you knock the Z4 owners They, and the caymans are what keep my sanity Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotrain69 Posted October 12, 2008 Share Posted October 12, 2008 Dont you knock the Z4 owners They, and the caymans are what keep my sanity dont get me wrong, i'm not knocking the z4 owners. i think it's a good car and was myself very close to getting one. i was merely commenting on my view that there are too many on the road at the moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Posted October 14, 2008 Share Posted October 14, 2008 Just had to join in this thread, couldn't resist and I know I will get flamed LOL I ran a Z4M for a few months, bought it with 4000 miles and sold it with 12,000 miles. I've had half a dozen 350zs and a Boxster, and don't get me wrong I LOVE the 350z. I just got back from a thrash around the Scottish highlands in a 350z roadster and loved every minute of it. But I'm afraid I have to say the Z4M was in a different league. Seriously. It cannot be compared to a 350z or a Boxster. It wipes the floor with them both. The 3.0 litre model is a more direct comparison, the M is not fair competition. The M is focused, rapid and very very capable. In terms of power and handling it's a definite step up from the 350 and the Boxster. It would be perfectly at home on a track and I regularly used to upset blokes on big motorbikes down country roads - I know how upsetting this can be because I'm a biker myself. It looked awesome, sounded awesome and the Stereo ( 400 watt DSP ) was the best I've ever had in a car and makes the 350's Bose sound like an Amstrad. I was once sat at traffic lights with the roof down and a pedestrian approached me and asked me if I was Batman !!! ( My car was Black with Red Leather ). The traction control was flawless and saved my bacon on more than one occasion where I got slightly over enthusiastic ! For the record it averaged 26mpg over my period of ownership, so not a lot different from a Z and it didn't need Super Unleaded either. The only thing I don't like about the Z4M ( and all other M sport BMWs ) is the stupid fat rimmed steering wheel they insist on fitting. I have average sized hands and I find these thick wheels very uncomfortable to hold. Out of all the cars I have had recently I miss the Z4 M the most and I will definitely have another. Serious piece of kit, a proper tool as they say. P.S. For those who say they are too common - I never saw another M all the time I had mine. Very very few around and makes you feel very special when you see a 3.0 or 2.5 - usually reversing towards you at a high rate of knots And they do look quite different to the lesser models when you look properly. The arches are more flared, the wheels are much wider especially at the rear and of course 4 exhausts. I would recommend anyone even remotely interested to go and drive one. You will want it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Posted October 14, 2008 Share Posted October 14, 2008 Good insight and fair as usual Dan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Posted October 14, 2008 Share Posted October 14, 2008 Good insight and fair as usual Dan. Cheers Stew - do you know that feeling you get when you wished you hadn't sold something Will definitely have another. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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