Photo Comparison: Z3 vs. Z4 (e85) vs. Z4 (e89)

Jason · 12-16-2008, 01:52 PM

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Deda · 12-16-2008, 02:31 PM

evolution!

inTgr8r · 12-16-2008, 02:49 PM

interior is gorgeous!!!

..just noticed that the passenger door has a traditional grab handle.
The driver has a hand hold in the arm rest.

....more elbow room

FloridaBoy · 12-16-2008, 05:59 PM

Great comparison photos thanks for posting...

E82tt6 · 12-16-2008, 08:15 PM

E89 is far and away the best "Bangled" BMW ever.

Probably my favorite new car styling wise in a long time. I hope the dynamics and pricetag are there. The brochure is encouraging in terms of the toys from the m3 you can toss on it.

jarrow · 12-17-2008, 08:22 AM

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Originally Posted by inTgr8r

interior is gorgeous!!!

..just noticed that the passenger door has a traditional grab handle.
The driver has a hand hold in the arm rest.

....more elbow room

Need the room for 4 window switches

daveI · 12-17-2008, 11:43 AM

with the pictures and colors matched up like that, I can clearly see an evolution and how the bloodline has been maintained. BMW Z FTW!

ManMachine · 12-18-2008, 01:06 AM

Z3 - classy, simple and functional
old Z4 - ugly throughout, IMO
new Z4 - land shark at the front, graceful everywhere else, gorgeous inside.

kplsoleil · 12-18-2008, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by E82tt6

E89 is far and away the best "Bangled" BMW ever.

Probably my favorite new car styling wise in a long time. I hope the dynamics and pricetag are there. The brochure is encouraging in terms of the toys from the m3 you can toss on it.

I totally agree!! Havent seen this positive of a reaction for any new bmw relesaed in the past 5-6 years

From these pix the e89 z4 blows away all previous Z iterations IMO

Zirenz2006 · 12-18-2008, 09:19 AM

The new Z4 is leaps and bounds better looking than the outgoing Z4 or Z3. The thing is just gorgeous inside and out. IMO

Z4 Beemer · 12-18-2008, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Zirenz2006

The new Z4 is leaps and bounds better looking than the outgoing Z4 or Z3. The thing is just gorgeous inside and out. IMO

I agree - a very smooth and beautiful looking car.

Certainly not as angular as the old Z4. I think the styling is just right - its certainly still very much unmistakably a Z4, but a more rounded and evolved version. I LOVE IT.

daveI · 12-18-2008, 07:29 PM

Though I am totally in love with this new Z4 I can't really say the current one is ugly. I think they are both well designed cars in their own right and wouldn't be unhappy with either car, but would definitly prefer the new one!

polaxgr · 12-18-2008, 07:43 PM

this comparrison isnt fair , old Z4 has awful seats, standar steering wheel and ugly automatic gear box...jeez ! there are better looking interiors from the old Z4 than that.

nicknickk · 12-22-2008, 10:20 PM

better in every way.

Year's_End · 12-23-2008, 03:15 AM

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Originally Posted by polaxgr

this comparrison isnt fair , old Z4 has awful seats, standar steering wheel and ugly automatic gear box...jeez ! there are better looking interiors from the old Z4 than that.

lol...jealous...i'm just messin with ya.

YYdoodle · 12-23-2008, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by daveI

Though I am totally in love with this new Z4 I can't really say the current one is ugly. I think they are both well designed cars in their own right and wouldn't be unhappy with either car, but would definitly prefer the new one!

ditto.. and the current Z4 coupe is a beast of a little car.. definitely one of the most unique BMWs available .. hope they make one for the new e89 Z4. In roadster form though the new Z4 roadster wins out

155MPH · 12-23-2008, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by inTgr8r

interior is gorgeous!!!

..just noticed that the passenger door has a traditional grab handle.
The driver has a hand hold in the arm rest.

....more elbow room

Same layout as the E90, no grab on the drivers door. I like that in my E90. I am really getting excited about the possibility of having the best of my E90 and Z4M in one car and going from two cars to one. I'll cut my insurance in half, no more moving cars around, not driving the E90 and having the sun come out and wishing I was driving the Z.....can't wait til I can order one!

vladinecko · 12-27-2008, 01:43 AM

E85 FTW in every respect minus the interior

Sticky · 12-27-2008, 01:50 AM

Really love all the pictures between the cars but the only set that is missing is the three with the top up. Anyone have these for all 3?

kplsoleil · 12-30-2008, 12:43 PM

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Really love all the pictures between the cars but the only set that is missing is the three with the top up. Anyone have these for all 3?

I think the E89 Z4 would win that one hands down! It's drop dead sexy even with the roof up. Hard top convertible beats ragtop in terms of looks almost everytime.

mPlasticDesign · 12-30-2008, 05:28 PM

I don't think anyone would argue the Z4genII is going to be the most beatiful iteration of the Z's. However, I would point out that the photos of the Z3 and Z4 are less than flattering when compared to a professional photoshop of a concept car. I did a quick search and have to admit it was difficult to find nice Zroadys but here is a picture of a car I would buy today if it were being sold with updated chassis + interior.... JMO
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mPlasticDesign · 12-30-2008, 05:34 PM

Here is a nice example of the Z4. I know it is an M, but that is just a slightly different bumper. Just trying to illustrate how a picture can make or break a car.
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12-16-2008, 01:52 PM	#1
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E82tt6 Colonel 103 Rep 2,626 Posts Drives: '08 Black Saphire Z4 MC Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (0)	E89 is far and away the best "Bangled" BMW ever. Probably my favorite new car styling wise in a long time. I hope the dynamics and pricetag are there. The brochure is encouraging in terms of the toys from the m3 you can toss on it. __________________ '08 Black Saphire/Black Z4 M Coupe RIP Gretta: Blue Water/Lemon 135i. Died to save me. -ChuckV
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ManMachine Lieutenant 29 Rep 484 Posts Drives: E60 528 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Pacific Northwest iTrader: (0)	Z3 - classy, simple and functional old Z4 - ugly throughout, IMO new Z4 - land shark at the front, graceful everywhere else, gorgeous inside. __________________ E60 528
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Zirenz2006 Brigadier General 1535 Rep 4,555 Posts Drives: G80 M3 Comp IOMG Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: US - NE iTrader: (0)	The new Z4 is leaps and bounds better looking than the outgoing Z4 or Z3. The thing is just gorgeous inside and out. IMO
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daveI Private 1 Rep 62 Posts Drives: Z4 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	Though I am totally in love with this new Z4 I can't really say the current one is ugly. I think they are both well designed cars in their own right and wouldn't be unhappy with either car, but would definitly prefer the new one!
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polaxgr Private First Class 12 Rep 137 Posts Drives: with a highly modded iphone Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Greece iTrader: (0)	this comparrison isnt fair , old Z4 has awful seats, standar steering wheel and ugly automatic gear box...jeez ! there are better looking interiors from the old Z4 than that.
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Sticky Banned 78 Rep 2,244 Posts Drives: E92 Jerez DCT M3 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Anaheim Hills / Malibu iTrader: (0)	Really love all the pictures between the cars but the only set that is missing is the three with the top up. Anyone have these for all 3?
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mPlasticDesign Major General 684 Rep 5,069 Posts Drives: BMW 230i Msport w/LSD Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Astral Projecting: ∞ 23.516 -122 02.625 0242.101 ĕv'rē-hwâr' iTrader: (16) Garage List 2009 Porsche 911 997.2 [10.00] 2019 Hyundai N (Sold) [10.00] 2013 BMW M3 (Sold) [10.00] 2011 1M Coupe (Sold) [8.78] 2008 E90 M3 (Sold) [8.60] 2007 Z4 Mcpe (Sold) [9.50] 2005 BMW M3 (Sold) [10.00]	Thanks for putting together the comparo, Jason! I don't think anyone would argue the Z4genII is going to be the most beatiful iteration of the Z's. However, I would point out that the photos of the Z3 and Z4 are less than flattering when compared to a professional photoshop of a concept car. I did a quick search and have to admit it was difficult to find nice Zroadys but here is a picture of a car I would buy today if it were being sold with updated chassis + interior.... JMO __________________
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mPlasticDesign Major General 684 Rep 5,069 Posts Drives: BMW 230i Msport w/LSD Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Astral Projecting: ∞ 23.516 -122 02.625 0242.101 ĕv'rē-hwâr' iTrader: (16) Garage List 2009 Porsche 911 997.2 [10.00] 2019 Hyundai N (Sold) [10.00] 2013 BMW M3 (Sold) [10.00] 2011 1M Coupe (Sold) [8.78] 2008 E90 M3 (Sold) [8.60] 2007 Z4 Mcpe (Sold) [9.50] 2005 BMW M3 (Sold) [10.00]	Here is a nice example of the Z4. I know it is an M, but that is just a slightly different bumper. Just trying to illustrate how a picture can make or break a car. __________________
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