what happen whit the z

[az34]

hi folks i am just back from a trip to Vegas in the 4 days i spent in syncity i`d saw a lot of great cars lots of ferrari lambo's jags bentleys name it but not a single z4 it seems to be sulk.afterthen i'D been in arizona and then the utah traveling some 1400 miles but then again not seen a single z4. before i brought back my rental car to the airport i stop by BMW of Las Vegas. there were a lot of x's 3,5,7,series a huge inventory but only one z4 why?

[Colorado]

Since I just bought my 2012 Z4 today, I would like to hear some comments from those on here in the know. Are you waiting for the Z2 or Z3 like I was.

[FalconFlyer]

Personally I am not sure why the Z4 does not sell better. I think the 35is is selling better than some of the none is models... at least that is what my dealership is telling me. I guess a lot of people out there are like me... I want to use my Z4 as a track car, I want it to go fast, handle great and stop on a dime. Although the stock Z4 35is is very quick (Car and Driver clocked it 0-60 in 4.4), my friend has a ESS tuned one and he is clocking 0-60 in the 3.4 range. I have that on order for my car as well... but that said, mine was 74k.. and that is rather expensive when you can get a (slower) 911 for the same price... or a loaded Cayman (one of the only cars that look the same going backward and forward :-) for the same price.....

[SHADOW4]

How would we feel if everyone drove a Z4?

[ZheHbKa]

Originally Posted by SHADOW4

How would we feel if everyone drove a Z4?

+1

[Mr. ///M3 RD]

I drove my former Z4 35i last year from Eastern Canada all the way to the west coast and back I saw only a handful of Z4's as well and some Z3's one Z8 at a dealer. I must say when I did see them I saw them on weekends during my 3 week road trip.

I think the general consensus (if you ask around) is that the Zx' is a car not for everyone also quite a few people have a Zx' as a toy (weekend toy). Some people of course use them as DD or even as a track car.

So don't worry ... the Zx' is a wonderful car and having not so many on the road makes it a unique and valuable car.

Someone in the Z4 forum once posted statistics of how many Z4' were sold in North America ... if you compare the numbers to other BMW's then one can appreciate just how unique the Z4' is.

So be happy you are driving a real great car

[az34]

thanks guy i really apreciate your comments,but dont get me wrong i really love my z. but it hurts to state the fact the car is disregard even by others bmw owners.

[Mr. ///M3 RD]

Originally Posted by az34

thanks guy i really apreciate your comments,but dont get me wrong i really love my z. but it hurts to state the fact the car is disregard even by others bmw owners.

I don't think that to be true, in my case I always wanted a convertible only I lived in Northern Alberta for too long. Then when I moved east and planned my trip to the west coast in 2010 I got the Z4's and had a great time with the car's.

I went back to an M3 since it is the more practical car for me. Also because I owned one before the Z4's. Even after I went back to the M3 I was looking for a Z4M (used) as a weekend toy. Then changed my mind and ordered a brand new M3 2012 instead. One can only drive one car at a time and not all of us have the money like Jay Leno

As for other BMW drivers disregarding (as you say) the Z4's I think it is the opposite, I always got good vib's. and reactions from other BMW drivers when I drove my Z4's I think most wish they could drive one only there requirements (family and children etc.) just does not allow it to be so.

So never think that ... you are driving a great car.

Happy trails always

[az34]

Originally Posted by Rolf-Dieter

I don't think that to be true, in my case I always wanted a convertible only I lived in Northern Alberta for too long. Then when I moved east and planned my trip to the west coast in 2010 I got the Z4's and had a great time with the car's.

I went back to an M3 since it is the more practical car for me. Also because I owned one before the Z4's. Even after I went back to the M3 I was looking for a Z4M (used) as a weekend toy. Then changed my mind and ordered a brand new M3 2012 instead. One can only drive one car at a time and not all of us have the money like Jay Leno

As for other BMW drivers disregarding (as you say) the Z4's I think it is the opposite, I always got good vib's. and reactions from other BMW drivers when I drove my Z4's I think most wish they could drive one only there requirements (family and children etc.) just does not allow it to be so.

So never think that ... you are driving a great car.

Happy trails always

not a bad point,view that way.

[cool4re]

Here in Los Angeles I see a few, but not as common as Boxsters or SLKs or TTs...and I like the exclusivity. The Z4 sells about 150/month in the USA per BMW on average and that is close to the other cars. 2 seat cars are just not that practical and alot of nice 4 seat convertibles currently. Personally I never want to drive cars with a back seat!

People always stop me and ask about my Z4. Being the M-Sport 3.5 model it gets a lot of attention with the special visual features.


Jim/Glendale CA
2011 Z4 3.5M-Sport
Ferrari 360 Modena
Lotus Elise Sport
2011 BMW X3

[35iDriver]

Originally Posted by az34

hi folks i am just back from a trip to Vegas in the 4 days i spent in syncity i`d saw a lot of great cars lots of ferrari lambo's jags bentleys name it but not a single z4 it seems to be sulk.afterthen i'D been in arizona and then the utah traveling some 1400 miles but then again not seen a single z4. before i brought back my rental car to the airport i stop by BMW of Las Vegas. there were a lot of x's 3,5,7,series a huge inventory but only one z4 why?

The less Z4's they sell the better for the rest of us Z4 owners:
1) Exclusivity - Who wants to see everyone else driving your car.
2) Resale Value - the less Z4 owners there are the lower the supply of used Z4s on the market at any one time, and that is better for resale value. Simple economics.

[cool4re]

Totally Agree! We are lucky, especially with all the Camrys and Minivans on the road! That's why I stopped driving Porsches and Corvettes, they are much too common.

[35iDriver]

Originally Posted by FalconFlyer

... or a loaded Cayman (one of the only cars that look the same going backward and forward :-) for the same price.....

The VW Bug being the other.

[az34]

Originally Posted by 35iDriver

The VW Bug being the other.

you've forgot the worse of them all:the boxter.

[35iDriver]

Originally Posted by az34

you've forgot the worse of them all:the boxter.

I figured the Boxster and Caymen were just considered one in the same. So, anything said about the Caymen automatically applies to the Boxster

[Jayda]

Originally Posted by 35iDriver

I figured the Boxster and Caymen were just considered one in the same. So, anything said about the Caymen automatically applies to the Boxster

I love that I have not seen one "new" model Z4 on the road in my local area of Columbia, SC since I bought mine last October. Makes it unique. Everyone who sees it loves it (friends, family). Many don't fit well in it (whether too tall or wide). I think that really limits how many are sold.

[Colorado]

I ordered my new 2012 Z4 28i last Tuesday in order to get the year end discount. Turned in my 2009 Corvette trade-in on Thursday. Price may also play a part in the low sales volume of the Z4 in North America. The sales manager at the BMW dealer told me there wasn't much of a market for Corvettes in Denver in Janurary. Likewise on the Z4 is what I told him. He agreed and we proceeded with the sale. If I recall, I saw someplace in print where BMW has only sold something like 2900 Z4's to date at the end of November. I was really interested in the Z2 or Z3 that is in the future. How far into the future we don't so, so we bought what they had in their basket today.

[az34]

Originally Posted by Colorado

I ordered my new 2012 Z4 28i last Tuesday in order to get the year end discount. Turned in my 2009 Corvette trade-in on Thursday. Price may also play a part in the low sales volume of the Z4 in North America. The sales manager at the BMW dealer told me there wasn't much of a market for Corvettes in Denver in Janurary. Likewise on the Z4 is what I told him. He agreed and we proceeded with the sale. If I recall, I saw someplace in print where BMW has only sold something like 2900 Z4's to date at the end of November. I was really interested in the Z2 or Z3 that is in the future. How far into the future we don't so, so we bought what they had in their basket today.

great buy i'm sure you'll love it.Post some pics asap.

[richard in NC]

The bottom line for US Z4 sales was 3479. Versus 3804 the year before and 3900 6 Series sales and 6100 X6 for '11.

I do like the exclusivity. I've only seen a few others around Charlotte.

[35iDriver]

Originally Posted by az34

but it hurts to state the fact the car is disregard even by others bmw owners.

What!?? Which poster said the car was "disregarded" by other owners?

Can you point out for us specifically where that was said in this thread, (or on the Internet at all) other than when you said it in your Post #7?

[orlandotommy]

from what i see to hear its just not a very "practical" vehicle, with the high price and not much cabin room... that being said i love my 2011 35i black on black, every time im at a light and someone is next to me you can always see someone pointing at my car talking about it. also i seem to noticed more people get out of my way when i approach them from behind, in my old 335 no one would ever move but for some reason people just get out of my way, i love it!

[az34]

Originally Posted by 35iDriver

What!?? Which poster said the car was "disregarded" by other owners?

Can you point out for us specifically where that was said in this thread, (or on the Internet at all) other than when you said it in your Post #7?

who told you i meant other posters? I was thinking about a BMW meet and carshow that i went last summer and i can tell you the Z4 was'nt a showstopper.