Z4 Roadster or Z4 Coupé ?

BMW269 · 04-09-2010, 10:12 AM

The new BMW Z4 is only available as a hard-top roadster. So it is in the same time a roadster as it has openning roof, and as a coupé as the roof is metallic and not cloth. BMW says there will be no Z4 Coupe. But I would like to know, from all those that own the new Z4, did you get it because you wanted a 2-seater coupé BMW or because you wanted a BMW roadster? Would any of you prefere a lighter Z4 Coupé instead of your Z4 Roadster? Is there really no market for Z4 Coupé?

lux good · 04-09-2010, 10:15 AM

Bought it because I wanted a 2 seater...and got the best of both worlds...simple!!

Vintage · 04-09-2010, 10:24 AM

My wife likes convertible BMWs. So I bought her a convertible BMW and she was not interested in the M3 convertible b/c she felt it looked like any other 3 series. Whereas, she thinks the e89 styling is unique, gorgeous, and timeless (I agree). I would prefer a light weight and stiffer Z4 35is Coupe if it were my car with edgier handling but no need for it really with the hard-top convertible.

zEdP · 04-09-2010, 10:35 AM

I don't think a Z4 coupe version will be any lighter than the hardtop roadster version. A major redesign would be needed to save weight. So I don't see any benefits for a coupe version. And because the market is very small for a 2 seater coupe (See for example E36/7? and E86 sales) BMW won't spent money on a major redesign.

If money is no issue, buy a GT3 version and make it street legal.

SHADOW4 · 04-09-2010, 11:22 AM

I was going for a used 2009 530/540 touring.

Then I realized it would only be as boring as my 320 touring, but bigger.

And the E89 is as beautiful as the -67 Camaro and Corvette. They have the same line.

So I had to order it! I am missing my Camaro and the Z4 will be a good subsitute. Top up or down!

Memphis1 · 04-09-2010, 11:24 AM

do you know how much power seats weigh? air conditioning? electronic soft close trunk? the 14 speakers? 19" wheels and tires? 14" steel brakes? the M3 weighs 3700+ lbs with a carbon fiber roof...

Chuck76 · 04-09-2010, 12:11 PM

If they had two versions, coupe or convertible hardtop, I would choose coupe.

A. Its probably cheaper by $10k
B. Possibly more chassis stable and less flex.

Overall like few had mentioned, best of both worlds, but if BMW did give an option.

I wished s2000 came as hardtop coupe versus a removable hardtop. And I wish they released a new improved s2000, which may have swayed my decision to buy the z4.

BMW269 · 04-09-2010, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by zEdP

BMW won't spent money on a major redesign.

You are right in saying this. But could you explain me the 5 GT (F07)? A Z4 Coupé is more of a BMW than a 5 GT. Well, it is very sad, I am one of the very few who would like a Z4 Coupé.

zEdP · 04-10-2010, 04:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Levi

You are right in saying this. But could you explain me the 5 GT (F07)? A Z4 Coupé is more of a BMW than a 5 GT. Well, it is very sad, I am one of the very few who would like a Z4 Coupé.

The F07 is mainly based on the 7 and X series. I guess BMW will sell more 5 series GT than Z4's. So the 5 series GT development could be a better investment.

The E89 coupe would only make sense if the BMW M division did the design and could reduce the weight (< 1400Kg), powered by the M3 V8. But the price would still be an issue.

Ed

siscobmw · 04-10-2010, 08:20 AM

this z4 is a 2 seater spider, never saw a coupe with such a big sunroof ...
The roof of every coupe has "stiffening " properties for the body....cause it's very well welded....
so for me it's a 100% 2 seater spyder
Francesco

flpnout · 04-10-2010, 09:00 AM

I would have purchased an M-Roadster if it were available as E89. I enjoyed the precise steering wheel feedback and edginess on my old E85 Imola Red M-Roadster. IMHO, it was the easiest to drift around the corners. I think I would have kept it if it were a retractable hard top.

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...take the Roadster, as it is what I need.	19	67.86%
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Vintage Colonel 381 Rep 2,588 Posts Drives: BMW G80 (MT), 718 Spyder Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Austin, Texas iTrader: (0)	My wife likes convertible BMWs. So I bought her a convertible BMW and she was not interested in the M3 convertible b/c she felt it looked like any other 3 series. Whereas, she thinks the e89 styling is unique, gorgeous, and timeless (I agree). I would prefer a light weight and stiffer Z4 35is Coupe if it were my car with edgier handling but no need for it really with the hard-top convertible.
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zEdP Ed 18 Rep 298 Posts Drives: Z4 sDrive30i Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Netherlands iTrader: (0)	I don't think a Z4 coupe version will be any lighter than the hardtop roadster version. A major redesign would be needed to save weight. So I don't see any benefits for a coupe version. And because the market is very small for a 2 seater coupe (See for example E36/7? and E86 sales) BMW won't spent money on a major redesign. If money is no issue, buy a GT3 version and make it street legal.
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Chuck76 Private First Class 19 Rep 181 Posts Drives: 2009 Z4 3.5i Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (0)	If they had two versions, coupe or convertible hardtop, I would choose coupe. A. Its probably cheaper by $10k B. Possibly more chassis stable and less flex. Overall like few had mentioned, best of both worlds, but if BMW did give an option. I wished s2000 came as hardtop coupe versus a removable hardtop. And I wish they released a new improved s2000, which may have swayed my decision to buy the z4.
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siscobmw freude am fahren ....scheiden freude... 17 Rep 299 Posts Drives: Z4 Sdrive30i tiefseeblau Join Date: May 2009 Location: Italy iTrader: (0)	this z4 is a 2 seater spider, never saw a coupe with such a big sunroof ... The roof of every coupe has "stiffening " properties for the body....cause it's very well welded.... so for me it's a 100% 2 seater spyder Francesco
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