![]() |
|
![]() |
06-23-2013, 04:07 PM | #155 |
Major
![]() ![]() 513
Rep 1,356
Posts |
I am also considering other brands as well. My z4 is less than one year old and have more problems than all of my other cars combine. It had the injectors and left tail light replaced the same week i bought the car. Two months later the headlight leveler failed. It is currently at the dealership for a new engine, fuel pump, left tail light (again), left mirror (makes a weird noise when folding), right mirror (discolored), and a few other minor problems. The car doesn't handle as well as my previous z4mc and cost more than my previous z4mc. It is a huge mistake that I didn't test drive the car when I was buying it.
I was looking forward to the 4 series until the recent pics. It's not even close to the hype that they teased us with. I am considering the new stingray and cayman s next year. |
Appreciate
0
|
06-23-2013, 04:07 PM | #156 | |
BMW Fan
![]() 147
Rep 315
Posts |
Quote:
|
|
Appreciate
0
|
06-23-2013, 04:10 PM | #157 | |
BMW Fan
![]() 147
Rep 315
Posts |
Quote:
I really detest BMW's new direction now... makes me sad, it seems the accountants run the company now. I feel my older BMWs felt better put together with better parts than newer ones - even in the little details. My 2001 M5 had better latches, handles, and an overall more solid quality feel than the newer 2006 M5, the newest M5 continues this trend (including the associated price hike). The trend of flat to downward direction in quality and upward prices continues... Now for the cost of my loaded 2001 M5 new (69,xxx) I can't even buy a fully loaded z4 35is! I know time has passed, but the changes are too much compared to other brands, and it's crazy! BMW has gone soft and expensive like the old mercedes brand that I used to make fun of, and now Mercedes is finally becoming more truly performance oriented, and pushing the envelope that BMW used to be pushing. BMW was in its prime when they designed cars like the E36 M3 and the E39 M5... have the old decision makers that made BMW what it is (was) all been replaced? ![]() Last edited by Tom (Atl); 06-23-2013 at 04:26 PM.. |
|
Appreciate
0
|
06-23-2013, 07:36 PM | #158 | |
Captain
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() 68
Rep 715
Posts |
Quote:
Surprisingly, it's the Americans that are doing it well IMO. I know there is another thread on it so not going to hi-jack, but since Hoa did bring it up, the Stingray is starting to look more and more like a likely rival to all the performance cars from the Germans, not just on paper but in sales as well. To my understanding, they are really trying to target the younger audience (20s-30s) with the Stingray and not just the loyal Corvette fans (avg. age 55), which is surprisingly even higher than Porsche at 48! |
|
Appreciate
0
|
07-02-2013, 11:31 AM | #159 |
New Member
1
Rep 10
Posts |
hi
Z4 rocks............just slam in a set of KW V3 coilover, H&R swaybar and Wavetrac LSD...............
cheers
__________________
Mod is the way to go................(MTL)
|
Appreciate
0
|
07-14-2013, 11:50 PM | #161 |
Lieutenant
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() 169
Rep 428
Posts
Drives: G29 Z4 M40i; G05 X5 M50i
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Rhineland Palatinate - Germany
|
It is an option 'BMW Individual contrast color roof' and available with all colors. There are two possible contrast colors, black and silver. Depending on the cars color you can choose the specific 'contrast color' roof. Price is about 700 Euros in Germany.
|
Appreciate
0
|
07-28-2013, 02:31 PM | #162 |
New Member
3
Rep 12
Posts |
I have one built 24/12/12. Its not the face lift but compared to my 2010 the roof can be operated at 25mph. this is a massive bonus, you all can do it with the softtop mod box but would hate to have this and issues with the top, say tata to bmw fixing it under wrty
Other than the led front and side lights its the same as the 10 and 62 plate. The mid face lift in the e85 was more of a deal, but in the e89 having msport which messes with the front and rear bumpers and adds better seats confuses things, the old SI sport V SI looks exactly the same 03 V 06 is different. 12 V 13 not a lot of difference compared to Highline V M sport so BMW coked it up in that way. I love the Z4 and its my main car I use. Perfect for the 2 of us and all we need.
__________________
M240i 17 Auto Convertible
z4 12 28i Msport, z4 10 30i auto, z4 08 2.5 SI sports z4 06 2.5 SI sports, z4 03 2.5 SE fully loaded |
Appreciate
0
|
07-28-2013, 03:06 PM | #163 |
Private First Class
![]() ![]() 6
Rep 112
Posts
Drives: BMW Z4 09 35i
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: MIAMI FL USA
|
I can do up to 50 miles with CODE in my 09.
I can but i never go that fast... |
Appreciate
0
|
07-28-2013, 07:25 PM | #164 | |
Private First Class
![]() 17
Rep 107
Posts |
Quote:
|
|
Appreciate
0
|
08-01-2013, 04:43 AM | #165 |
Private First Class
![]() ![]() 6
Rep 112
Posts
Drives: BMW Z4 09 35i
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: MIAMI FL USA
|
|
Appreciate
0
|
08-15-2013, 03:07 PM | #166 |
Enlisted Member
![]() ![]() 1
Rep 30
Posts |
A Z4 M will be awesome......
Love the Z4 GT3 that's in the DTM
__________________
Current: 2011 E89 Z4, 2011 F02 740Li, 2010 Nissan GT-R, 2008 Lamborghini Gallardo.
Gone: 2001 E46 M3, 2006 E60 M5, 2007 E63 M6, 2008 E93 M3, 2005 Mercedes SLK, 2010 Porsche Boxster, 2011 Ford Mustang GT/CS, 2008 Porsche 911 Carrera, 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport |
Appreciate
0
|
08-15-2013, 03:18 PM | #167 |
Gold Member
![]() 161
Rep 512
Posts |
|
Appreciate
0
|
08-16-2013, 02:00 AM | #168 |
Lieutenant
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() 169
Rep 428
Posts
Drives: G29 Z4 M40i; G05 X5 M50i
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Rhineland Palatinate - Germany
|
No Z4 in the DTM (just M3), it is the GT-Masters competition you are referring to, I think.
|
Appreciate
0
|
08-22-2013, 05:48 PM | #169 |
Registered
![]() 0
Rep 4
Posts
Drives: Z4 35is, M6 E64 Cabrio
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Johannesburg, South Africa
|
|
Appreciate
0
|
03-16-2022, 03:42 AM | #171 |
New Member
![]() 0
Rep 6
Posts |
I changed the side markers and headlight bulbs myself for about $120. now my 2010 looks like the 2016. retrofitting Carplay has made the biggest difference to usability. I also ditched the runflats on my 19" LA starspoke 230's with michelin pilot sport tyres. makes a world of difference on grip and ride comfort.
Last edited by nowool; 03-16-2022 at 03:46 AM.. Reason: tyres |
Appreciate
0
|
Post Reply |
Bookmarks |
|
|