NEW Z4 vs OLD - Page 3 - New 2009 2010 BMW Z4

dds · 05-14-2009, 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by 320what

wow by all means don't undersell the old Z4, sheesh.

they picked the WORST color for old Z4 and probably worst rims too, and put that against the new Z4. some comparison, haha.

i've seen MUCH better looking old Z4s than that, and lets face it, the Z4 coupe might make the current Z look a bit tame and lame as well.

I think the old Z4 is much better looking car outside especially in gray and blue colors, while nez Z4 wins only on interior.

Got it rignt on the spot, especially with Titanium Silver, Silver Grey and Montego Blue. (2006-2008)

zedfive · 05-20-2009, 06:39 AM

only for you...

Z4-Archon · 05-20-2009, 06:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 320what

wow by all means don't undersell the old Z4, sheesh.

they picked the WORST color for old Z4 and probably worst rims too, and put that against the new Z4. some comparison, haha.

i've seen MUCH better looking old Z4s than that, and lets face it, the Z4 coupe might make the current Z look a bit tame and lame as well.

I think the old Z4 is much better looking car outside especially in gray and blue colors, while the new Z4 wins only on interior.

Actually I really like that color on the older Z4, I wish they offered it on the new one.

Scorpion · 05-21-2009, 09:16 PM

Looks so awesome, I'd take them both lol.

madc0w · 01-09-2010, 01:19 AM

I still prefer the old (pre-facelift) z4 because of its masculine rear view (and it's what others will be looking at on the road mostly

)

rlc · 01-09-2010, 02:17 AM

I think the new one is a great looking car, however I prefer the rear of the E85 and don't feel like my 2004 looks outdated yet.

Also, considering you could have three E85s for the price of one E89 the allure of the new one fades for me. I know, the new car has the smooth power and sophistication of a new design, but I'm just saying.......

flpnout · 01-11-2010, 12:03 AM

Here is one with e85 M vs E89 side by side:

godius · 01-11-2010, 08:16 AM

New one looks so much more mature.

DSC_OFF · 03-01-2010, 11:38 AM

compared to the original roadster, i like the new more. but i still think the e86 coupe looks best!

alan64 · 03-03-2010, 08:14 AM

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Originally Posted by jlstyle

I have to say old Z4 looks better overall.
There's no elegance to new z4, especially considering it costs $60K+.

2nd generation LCI Z4 FTW.

But I still think even E86 looks ugly.
2 cents from an ex e86 owner.

wow I couldnt disagree more. The new one is all elegance and a classic. The old one had lines that didnt make sense and didnt flow. It actually looks like its melting compared to the new one. The new one is gorgeous from every angle.

alan64 · 03-03-2010, 08:16 AM

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Originally Posted by rlc

I think the new one is a great looking car, however I prefer the rear of the E85 and don't feel like my 2004 looks outdated yet.

Also, considering you could have three E85s for the price of one E89 the allure of the new one fades for me. I know, the new car has the smooth power and sophistication of a new design, but I'm just saying.......

your car looks still great.

krnnerdboy · 03-13-2010, 02:35 PM

i like the new one...bmw did a great job of evolving it. even if it's for a different crowd. Let's just say if the new felt like my z4m I would buy one

But this rear end is much better

T89 · 03-13-2010, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by krnnerdboy

i like the new one...bmw did a great job of evolving it. even if it's for a different crowd. Let's just say if the new felt like my z4m I would buy one

But this rear end is much better

Great pics krnnerdboy! I really like the previous z4 especially the e86 z4m. Looks so muscular.

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matt_335Ci · 03-13-2010, 07:19 PM

should have had ragtop up in the first pic.

mpower03 · 04-08-2010, 12:27 AM

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Originally Posted by JJ_Wonderboy

New one for me. Front is better (old one looks sad, new one looks angry), back is better (old one looks too... old), interior is clearly better. What's not to prefer?

Only downside I can see at the moment? Cost. Don't get me wrong, I like the old one (almost bought one last year) but the new one, IMHO, is so much better.

It's interesting to note that most people who prefer the old model actually own one... Hmmm.

It's interesting to note that most people who prefer the NEW model actually own one... Hmmm.

Rafale · 07-03-2010, 07:18 PM

Just browsed my way to this old thread. Just found interesting that people can actually like the look of the e85/e86. I guess it is really a controversial design. To me it was by far the ugliest BMW in history. The rear looks chopped off with round lights. Kind of like a mustang crossed with a fiat but only with their worst features. Absolutely no harmony in the design. The front just looks plain and sad. Almost Miata like for the headlights or as some others have said a disfigured shark. Seen from the side, good god,... weird looking lines all over. As if the on designer had the front and another had the back and somehow they tried to mix it. I had a Z3 and I think I resold it with no depreciation at all because the Z4 was so ugly that the Z3 market picked up after the Z4 launch. The new e89 Z4 finally got me back into a Z car... But it is really fascinating that some people actually liked the e85.

Dr Stig 2 · 07-04-2010, 04:43 AM

I like them both.

Bought the new one though because it is bigger (just like me) and roomier.

Oh, and the folding hard top.. musn't forget that.
Over here the sun ages cloth tops soooo quickly.
A metal roof allows us to use the car all the time and to be able to keep it looking like new.
That was the clincher for me anyway..

J Lau · 07-24-2010, 04:32 AM

Say goodbye to the old one!

MakoBimmer1 · 07-24-2010, 06:35 PM

I absolutely love the aggressive styling of the nose of the new Z4....the rear end completely blows the looks, IMO. Starts out aggressive and softens to a feminine rounded look. If only BMW will make a true fixed roof coupe of the E89 and give it as an aggressive rear as it does the front, it will be a true winner! (And then I will buy one....)

bavarian19 · 07-30-2010, 03:53 PM

nice comparison!

r4gs · 08-01-2010, 04:08 PM

poor quality shots, but here's a quick comparo between my interlagos blue e86 m coupe and a sapphire black e89 sdrive30i.

flpnout · 08-01-2010, 08:55 PM

Looks like a military base with everyone having sports cars! LOL
The new one from the front looks aggressive and the old one a bit droopy on the headlights. I like the diffuser on the M roadster from the rear! Both cars look great in their own way!

01-09-2010, 02:17 AM	#50
rlc Captain Drives: E90 - E85 - E60 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Escondido, CA Posts: 701 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 BMW 535i [0.00] 2004 Z4 2.5i Roadster [0.00] 2006 330i [0.00]	I think the new one is a great looking car, however I prefer the rear of the E85 and don't feel like my 2004 looks outdated yet. Also, considering you could have three E85s for the price of one E89 the allure of the new one fades for me. I know, the new car has the smooth power and sophistication of a new design, but I'm just saying....... Attached Images __________________

01-11-2010, 12:03 AM	#51
flpnout Major Drives: 2009 135i 2010 Z4-35i 2013 M3 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 1,188 iTrader: (4) Garage List 2010 E89 Z4 [4.75]	Here is one with e85 M vs E89 side by side: Attached Images __________________ http://youtu.be/Y60zQcNcAhY?hd=1 2010 BMW Z4-35i AW/Red, 6-spd MT, Dinan: Stage 3, Flywheel, & FMIC, Eisenmann Race Exhaust, KW v3, H&R Sway Bars, ACS Type 8 Forged Wheels w/ Michelin PSS, Alpine HID. 2013 E92 M3 Speed Yellow/Black ZCP 6-spd MT, Loaded.

03-01-2010, 11:38 AM	#53
DSC_OFF Major General Drives: flat out Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: NNJ Posts: 5,635 iTrader: (30) Garage List 2007 BMW Z4 3.0si c ... [4.62]	compared to the original roadster, i like the new more. but i still think the e86 coupe looks best! __________________ Recaro \| AST \| Vorshlag \| Quaife \| Stoptech \| Volks \| Autosolutions \| BMW Performance Click here for my track videos

03-13-2010, 02:35 PM	#56
krnnerdboy Lieutenant Colonel Drives: v10 m6 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: so cal Posts: 1,695 iTrader: (10)	i like the new one...bmw did a great job of evolving it. even if it's for a different crowd. Let's just say if the new felt like my z4m I would buy one But this rear end is much better __________________ Uzj100, w463, e90 n51, c6 Z06 Recent past: z4m, x5 lci ,m6, boss 302

03-13-2010, 07:19 PM	#58
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05-20-2009, 06:39 AM	#46
zedfive Private First Class Drives: BMW Z4 3.5si Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: FR Posts: 126 iTrader: (0)	only for you...

05-21-2009, 09:16 PM	#48
Scorpion Major Drives: Nothing Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Nowhere Posts: 1,215 iTrader: (0)	Looks so awesome, I'd take them both lol.

01-09-2010, 01:19 AM	#49
madc0w Registered Drives: BMW Z4 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Singapore Posts: 1 iTrader: (0)	I still prefer the old (pre-facelift) z4 because of its masculine rear view (and it's what others will be looking at on the road mostly )

01-11-2010, 08:16 AM	#52
godius Lieutenant Drives: BMW Z4 sDrive35i Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: *** Posts: 505 iTrader: (0)	New one looks so much more mature.

07-03-2010, 07:18 PM	#60
Rafale Zed Quatre Drives: '11 Z4 35is & '11 535xi GT Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Portland, OR. USA Posts: 399 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2011 535i GT xDrive [0.00] 2011 Z4 35is [0.00]	Just browsed my way to this old thread. Just found interesting that people can actually like the look of the e85/e86. I guess it is really a controversial design. To me it was by far the ugliest BMW in history. The rear looks chopped off with round lights. Kind of like a mustang crossed with a fiat but only with their worst features. Absolutely no harmony in the design. The front just looks plain and sad. Almost Miata like for the headlights or as some others have said a disfigured shark. Seen from the side, good god,... weird looking lines all over. As if the on designer had the front and another had the back and somehow they tried to mix it. I had a Z3 and I think I resold it with no depreciation at all because the Z4 was so ugly that the Z3 market picked up after the Z4 launch. The new e89 Z4 finally got me back into a Z car... But it is really fascinating that some people actually liked the e85.

07-04-2010, 04:43 AM	#61
Dr Stig 2 Criminally Insane Drives: Like a Demon! Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 1,458 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW X3 30D M-S ... [5.00] 2010 BMW Z4 35is [5.00]	I like them both. Bought the new one though because it is bigger (just like me) and roomier. Oh, and the folding hard top.. musn't forget that. Over here the sun ages cloth tops soooo quickly. A metal roof allows us to use the car all the time and to be able to keep it looking like new. That was the clincher for me anyway.. __________________ Dr Stig 2010 Z4 35is 2011 X3 30d M Sport Australia

07-24-2010, 04:32 AM	#62
J Lau Captain Drives: E46 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: HKG/IU/SoCal Posts: 678 iTrader: (1)	Say goodbye to the old one!

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07-30-2010, 03:53 PM	#64
bavarian19 General Drives: Car Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: VA Posts: 18,659 iTrader: (22)	nice comparison!

08-01-2010, 04:08 PM	#65
r4gs Viper Driver Drives: F-16 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Singapore Posts: 1,278 iTrader: (2)	poor quality shots, but here's a quick comparo between my interlagos blue e86 m coupe and a sapphire black e89 sdrive30i. Attached Images Last edited by r4gs; 08-01-2010 at 08:36 PM.

08-01-2010, 08:55 PM	#66
flpnout Major Drives: 2009 135i 2010 Z4-35i 2013 M3 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 1,188 iTrader: (4) Garage List 2010 E89 Z4 [4.75]	Looks like a military base with everyone having sports cars! LOL The new one from the front looks aggressive and the old one a bit droopy on the headlights. I like the diffuser on the M roadster from the rear! Both cars look great in their own way! __________________ http://youtu.be/Y60zQcNcAhY?hd=1 2010 BMW Z4-35i AW/Red, 6-spd MT, Dinan: Stage 3, Flywheel, & FMIC, Eisenmann Race Exhaust, KW v3, H&R Sway Bars, ACS Type 8 Forged Wheels w/ Michelin PSS, Alpine HID. 2013 E92 M3 Speed Yellow/Black ZCP 6-spd MT, Loaded.

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