![]() |
|
![]() |
12-17-2012, 07:04 PM | #25 |
Major
![]() 48
Rep 1,010
Posts |
So this is like the iPhone 4 vs the iPhone 5?
__________________
![]() 2008 335xi Jet Black//Coral Red VTT Stage 1+// Procede V5//VRSF DPs//AMS FMIC//KW V1//M3 Sways & Sub Bushings// Alpina AT flash Apex EC-7//Michelin PSS//Dinan CAI |
Appreciate
0
|
12-17-2012, 07:14 PM | #26 |
Colonel
![]() ![]() 1590
Rep 2,411
Posts
Drives: E30 M3 Cecotto, F85, G05, G07,
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Outside Atlanta
|
I dig the seats, at least the Alcantara material. I am glad they are offering that fabric. I do wish the seats had a higher thigh bolster, like the previous gen M Seats.
__________________
![]() |
Appreciate
0
|
12-17-2012, 08:24 PM | #28 |
Private First Class
![]() 28
Rep 180
Posts |
I am surprised by the reaction here. Im no fan of roadsters/covertibles but this is a thing of beauty, one of the most perfectly proportioned BMWs (in BMW design terms, long hood, short overhangs, long wheelbase, pushed back cabin, etc). I don't care about the interior trims, I like the interior as a general design and have you noticed that the HVAC panel is directly inspired by the CS concept, as well as Z8? Really I expected the CS to influence the design language of BMW a lot more but so far I have only seen traces of it in only two models, in the Z4 cabin and in the recently unveiled 4-Series Coupe Concept rear lights.
Of course one can argue the whole 6-series GC is a continuation of the CS idea but in purely stylistic terms I think only these two models have taken direct design cues from the CS. Which by the way I hope is revived as an 8-series, ultra luxury coupe, Gran Coupe and maybe convertible. Oh, and a Z4M is a MUST. Being hard top one could say it is already a coupe so I don't mind that but it is really silly to have an X5M and not a Z4M. |
Appreciate
0
|
12-17-2012, 08:27 PM | #29 | ||
Lieutenant
![]() ![]() ![]() 51
Rep 593
Posts |
Quote:
|
||
Appreciate
0
|
12-17-2012, 08:49 PM | #31 |
Lieutenant Colonel
![]() ![]() 586
Rep 1,935
Posts |
I like how the car looks and would like to get one but at the price point they started with this Z generation it does not make sense to me. On top of that almost every review I've seen says the car doesn't handle that well, so why bother.
also, 100% agree with the pointless LCI change - nothing new and those new headlights don't make it look better or different.... pass.... |
Appreciate
0
|
12-17-2012, 08:49 PM | #32 |
First Lieutenant
![]() ![]() 83
Rep 329
Posts |
So all I have to change is the Angeleye Bulbs and the Sidemarker Panel to make my Baby look up to date?
Cant improve perfection in design ![]() Glad they didnt srew it up like with the old model.....the E85 LCI still makes me cringe when I see one |
Appreciate
0
|
12-17-2012, 09:51 PM | #33 |
Major
![]() 215
Rep 1,489
Posts |
For the money........waaaay over priced! However, would be a great buy in 3-4 yrs. Pick this up "The top-range Z4 sDrive35is features a higher-output version of BMW’s venerable N54 producing 335 hp and 332 lb-ft of torque and the 7-speed DCT. The top model goes from 0 - 60 mph in just 4.8 seconds without a penalty to the EPA mileage estimates."
Last the $64K question, will the rear diff/drive shaft from a 1M bolt underneath of it...............? Thats when this car is a "hit" ![]()
__________________
-Diplomacy is saying, "nice doggie while trying to find a rock"-
07-Z4 coupe-Black/Black/6MT/sport/premium/X 04-M3 vert-Black/Imolla/6MT/Cold/Xenon/HK/ 06-M3 Coupe-Mystic/Black/6MT/ZCP/Xenon/HK/ 09-135i- AW/Bk-Lette/6MT/M-pac/Nav/Hi-Fi/Usb-Ipod/SOLD |
Appreciate
0
|
12-17-2012, 09:51 PM | #34 |
Brigadier General
![]() ![]() 649
Rep 4,323
Posts |
Transmission choices are odd...
__________________
CURRENT: 2017 RS3 (miss you guys)
![]() SOLD: 2012 335i Mineral Gray M Performance Exhaust/Brakes/Suspension/LSD|Bav Stage 1/AMP||ER CP/IC/DP/OC | Dinan CAI/N55 PWG BIG TURBO|BMWF30.com |
Appreciate
0
|
12-17-2012, 09:53 PM | #35 | ||
Shenanigans
![]() 84
Rep 1,252
Posts |
Quote:
![]() Quote:
__________________
[Current] Tesla Model 3 Performance [Retired] Audi R8 V10 6MT, BMW i3 BEV, BMW i3 REx, BMW Z4 sDrive35i DCT, BMW 335i Coupe 6MT |
||
Appreciate
0
|
12-17-2012, 10:43 PM | #38 |
Captain
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() 238
Rep 610
Posts
Drives: 2011 335i 6MT
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: USA
|
am i right in saying the Z4 is currently the most underappreciated model in the lineup? i just feel like i never hear anything about them....i drove one for a weekend, and they are nice, but are wayyy too expensive...
__________________
2007 E60 M5 6MT (Interlagos/Silverstone Full) | 2013 F10 M5 6MT (Imola Red/Black Full) | 2022 BMW M5 CS (Brands Hatch Grey) | 2006 E46 M3 Comp 6MT (Silver Grey/Black, CSL clone) | 2011.5 E92 M3 (Fire Orange/Black Recaros, 4.6L Stroker, GTS Clone) | 2011 1M (Valencia Orange/Black)
|
Appreciate
0
|
12-17-2012, 11:35 PM | #40 | |
Captain
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() 42
Rep 640
Posts |
Quote:
The new side markers (notice no in mirror side marker light either) looks like a direct drop in replacement for the existing white side markers. Easy for BMW to change a plastic mold for the side marker than to change the stamping for the fender, and no basic cost to production.
__________________
HerrK - 2021 X5 40i M Sport l PCD l Atlantis Blue/Ext'd Tartufo Merino l M Sport w/blue Calipers l Matt Popular l HK Sound l 740's l Exec & Drive Pro Pack Sold w/Great Memories - E89 Z4 l ED 2010 l 2011 35i l Crimson/Ext'd Coral Red w/Alum l 6 sp MT l Prem Sound l Sport Pack l 296's |
|
Appreciate
0
|
12-17-2012, 11:39 PM | #41 |
Brigadier General
![]() ![]() 432
Rep 4,567
Posts |
Wow. And I thought the X1 LCI was subtle.
__________________
'09 E92 M3: Space Gray, Black, Carbon Leather | ZTP 2MK ZPP 2MT 6FL | link 1 / link 2
Mods: M Performance exhaust | ZCP retrofit | Euro airbox | GTS DCT flash | JPN 240 ECU flash | Euro LCI taillights | CRT lip | OEM alarm retrofit | Space Gray bumper plugs | BMW Performance: Mk. II spoiler / Mk. II non-electronic steering wheel / mirror caps / front grilles / side gills / intake louvers / emblem |
Appreciate
0
|
12-18-2012, 12:08 AM | #43 | |
Captain
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() 228
Rep 876
Posts |
its always better to have a subtle LCI than a radical one... This way, current owners will not get the royal screw job (can also swap parts and have software updates) and new owners will get to experience updated things in the car. BTW the car looks timeless. It would be stupid to mess with the design.
__________________
Quote:
|
|
Appreciate
0
|
Post Reply |
Bookmarks |
|
|