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      03-05-2013, 04:31 PM   #23
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What is the BMW code for those rims ?
515 is the code for those rims
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      03-05-2013, 04:37 PM   #24
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Is it so hard to make calipers that look good and fit on a premium car?

The car looks good but the small things ruins the big picture.

They want people to pay extra for m performance brakes didn't they
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515 is the code for those rims
OP's pictures show 326 style rims. Same as on my 35is

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      03-06-2013, 11:56 AM   #27
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Yeah sorry, but roof color in black is just stupid stupid stupid. Ruins the entire GT car illusion with the roof up.
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Beautiful inside and out. I'd love to have it!
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      03-06-2013, 07:01 PM   #30
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Yeah sorry, but roof color in black is just stupid stupid stupid. Ruins the entire GT car illusion with the roof up.
I like two tone design. Smart smart smart.
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Looks ok on some ferraris and with some colors but not on most of the Z4... I think it looks odd and see this as a cost reduction move just like the side signal light.
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Yeah sorry, but roof color in black is just stupid stupid stupid. Ruins the entire GT car illusion with the roof up.
Agreed. It just looks sloppy and a desperate attempt at offering something new for LCI without investing any real money for more severe changes.

If you're going to have a different color top, at least match it to the anthracite rear diffuser. That would be at least a sensible decision.
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      03-07-2013, 03:30 AM   #33
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Looks like with the special Valencia Orange package, you get both wood trim and and aluminum/carbon design trim... not sure if I like that.

Love the color from the picture, looks eloquently classy yet super sporty. Can't wait to see it in flesh... and those LCI headlights. Maybe worth dropping $600+/side on them?
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Beautiful, but I just built one on the BMW site. $65,000 and it wasn't even a 335is model. I've always liked this car but the price point doesn't make sense. You can find a pretty new, very low mileage 911 for that, and why wouldn't you.
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looks super cool, and yes . . . . the calipers are very ugly . . . . it still sickens me on our Z
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      03-07-2013, 12:43 PM   #36
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Beautiful, but I just built one on the BMW site. $65,000 and it wasn't even a 335is model. I've always liked this car but the price point doesn't make sense. You can find a pretty new, very low mileage 911 for that, and why wouldn't you.
Well, I guess its because most people think like this, that we dont see more Z4s on the roads. It is understandable. Given its price, it is not difficult to find something with more prestige than a Z4. Anyhow, here are some reasons that would be valid no matter the price points:

1) A 911 does not offer 50/50 weight distribution. And it is has very very high limits. Therefore a 911 is not easy to drive sideways for fun. And having fun is more important than going fast. I would use the same argument against getting any AWD car.
2) Even with its soft top down I still think it is less of a looker overall. I admire it from some angles but overall I like the Z4 more...
3) You cannot get +90hp by simply ECU tuning a 911 stock engine.

In conclusion, a 911 is a very serious car that looks rather opposite... happy (with those headlights and all)... whereas the Z4 is an angry looking car that is actually eager to play and have fun.
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looks super cool, and yes . . . . the calipers are very ugly . . . . it still sickens me on our Z
Well, I actually dont mind the size at all, but I wish they were cross-drilled.
EDIT: OK, we were not talking about the discs, my mistake!

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Calipers not disk. I hope you are not talking about cross drilling calipers... jk
The calipers are really ugly... Was looking for a cover but can't find any that looks good enough for me to put money on.
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its the same car that has been posted for months why waste the time nothing new here to seee....nothing.
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Beautiful, but I just built one on the BMW site. $65,000 and it wasn't even a 335is model. I've always liked this car but the price point doesn't make sense. You can find a pretty new, very low mileage 911 for that, and why wouldn't you.
I did not order the black top - for 700 bucks either - i did not like the two tone idea at all - All Orange for me - I got the Premium radio, Extended leather, Hyper orange Pkg., Auto Trans, Tech. pkg, which includes Navigation, - Comfort Access comes standard - Blue tooth too - all for 63,395.00 However, Circle BMW did a lot better and gave me a good price on my trade -

If anyone is at all interested, contact Danny W. at Circle BMW in Eatontown NJ - even if you are out of town, just driving the car back home will be a blast ! 732 - 440 - 1216 direct line to Danny ! its my second Z-4 from this dealership, and you cant go wrong with them ! 100 % Satisfied !
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Beautiful, but I just built one on the BMW site. $65,000 and it wasn't even a 335is model. I've always liked this car but the price point doesn't make sense. You can find a pretty new, very low mileage 911 for that, and why wouldn't you.
If the price doesn't make sense, negotiate until it does
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If the price doesn't make sense, negotiate until it does
You make a good point, but he would be happier with a 6 year old 911. I was president of a Pcar chapter back in the 70s when I had two 924s (I turbo charged one myself when the only turbo on the market was the 930), and there's nothing that will make them change their minds. Pcar folks drank the cool aid ...it's too late to save them and BMW folk took the blue pill and we're still riding on a high.

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You make a good point, but he would be happier with a 6 year old 911.
997 TT is awesome, so I don't disagree with him. Not sure if those are $65k yet though.
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997 TT is awesome, so I don't disagree with him. Not sure if those are $65k yet though.
I tried a used 997 Turbo a few days before I bought my Z4. It will rip your head off in a sprint from 0-100kmh. But AFAIK it is AWD only.
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