BMW 2011 Z4 sDrive35is range topping Z4: Videos, Wallpapers, Technical Information - Page 4 - New 2009 2010 BMW Z4

oeap · 12-13-2009, 11:12 AM

awesome!
the wait is over, gonna place order as soon as it is available here!

E89Tardis · 12-13-2009, 11:15 AM

What... no big wide racing stripe and hood scoop ???

BMWI6 · 12-13-2009, 11:24 AM

this thing is sick!!!!!! It makes doubt my purchase of the z4m... BMW please make a new z4m please!!!I want one of these cars so bad, but I need that ///M feeling on me.

teagueAMX · 12-13-2009, 11:34 AM

Upon first seeing the photos with the silver mirrors and the bright chrome grills, it seemed a little too cute for my taste. But after seeing the video, it's better than my inital impression. Will reserve final judgment after seeing it in metal.

But my nagging question is this: Why doesn't BMW include brake and suspension upgrades? It's frustrating that BMW keeps playing around on the fringes and doesn't want to commit to a full blown ///M. Ok, but paste ///M insignia all over it but not complete the step?

It reminds me of the 60' and early-70's US muscle car era. There were a hand full of bad ass factory muscle cars out there (that pale in comparison to today's cars). But, for the average Joe, they gave him the appearance of muscle but without the substance by packaging the cars with different names, cool looking insignias, paint schemes, louder mufflers, etc. And, they would make a bunch of superficial changes like that every couple of years so Joe just had to go out trade in his "old" model for the new hotness. Under the paint and insignias it was a regular car that really wasn't that hot in the final analysis.

The marketers are the blame. We need to round 'em all up and send them to an armed detention camp in North Dakota for a couple of winters. That will teach a lesson.

mtechnik3 · 12-13-2009, 11:51 AM

Great car, can't wait to drive it!

Santa34 · 12-13-2009, 12:07 PM

it just looks like fun to drive. I can't believe how much more I like the way this one looks compared the the regular 35i. Looks do matter.

Rick Hunter · 12-13-2009, 12:08 PM

WTF is up with the Audi S side mirrors? That's all I need... brand confusion.

Sales must be really shitty for BMW to be releasing bumper updates so soon after launch of the E89. While I definitely think the front bumper treatment is a night&day improvement over the previous, the rear looks out of place... like the Z4's having trouble pooping out shit. Bubble ass is not becoming of it.

Interior updates I cannot complain about. The new option looks absolutely wicked!

I suspect that BMW's banking on the fascia updates to carry it's ECU enhancements to sale, as nobody in their right mind would pay for just improved engine management without looking at aftermarket for comparison. My guess will be that there will be more unlocking of the ECU as the years go by.

10mm lowering... that's pretty conservative since the E89's still riding high as if on stilts. 25mm lowering would have been better.

And AUTO only for the is? FAIL!

matt_335Ci · 12-13-2009, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by oeap

anyone notice the little fin at the middle?

that fin has always been there, its on my 09 35i?

matt_335Ci · 12-13-2009, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by AtoB

no manual!!!
and could the badging on the side be ANY longer!!! it;s almost a full sentence.

haha, nice. maybe they should add the letters BMW and put a roundel on each end of the sentence. and a Z4 badge on the hood too since we don't have every angle badged yet! this is getting ridiculous!

Santa34 · 12-13-2009, 12:23 PM

I've found what I want for X-MAS. Come on Santa, don't let me down.

lopealle · 12-13-2009, 12:54 PM

looks good

bavarian19 · 12-13-2009, 03:55 PM

Nice!

Oh Captain My Captain · 12-13-2009, 04:19 PM

Why mess with perfection?
I don't see a need for this model. As I posted on another thread, why does BMW feel they need to dilute this model line? Maybe if they offered a carbon fiber roof, now that would at least be a radical difference warranting discussion about upgrading. I have to echo a previous post if sales of the Z4 have been anemic, is this a knee-jerk response to try and boost sales?

GuyOh · 12-13-2009, 04:28 PM

hate the side mirrors

hate the fact there's no manual option

still undecided about the rear

front is nice, would look nicer if the vent didnt have that the silver trim or whatever

Bimmer Nerd · 12-13-2009, 05:39 PM

Whoever is speaking in the video should be fired, his voice is super annoying.

paddyrx8 · 12-13-2009, 06:00 PM

Never thought of this before but in the US its pronounced Zee4 while in Europe its a Zed4. I prefer the Zed4 - Zeds dead baby, Zeds dead.

Don't like the M-sport wheels. Guess I like multi spoke wheels a lot better.

Memphis1 · 12-13-2009, 06:22 PM

Memphis1 · 12-13-2009, 06:34 PM

here's my thought...

they sack the full M version because of the economy, but they know people are gonna want the latest and greatest, so they remap the engine (which is the same as the 35i and for $600 i can make just as powerful), make the sport shocks standard, change the steering wheel (BTW i love my shiny steering wheel), switch the front and rear spoiler, throw diff wheels and charge more for the same thing...

"There's a sucker born every minute" -P.T. Barnum

BlueZ4AZ · 12-13-2009, 06:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Santa34

........... I can't believe how much more I like the way this one looks compared the the regular 35i....

Really?
It's a front and rear facia update. Car Manufacturers have been doing this for years. I've never read or hear anyone with that kind of a reaction to a simple front/rear facia update.

bavarian19 · 12-13-2009, 06:53 PM

I just realized it is an auto only car. No thanks based on that alone.

teagueAMX · 12-13-2009, 07:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by memphis2012

Pulp fiction

richard in NC · 12-13-2009, 07:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bavarian19

I just realized it is an auto only car. No thanks based on that alone.

The DCT is not an automatic transmission. It can be driven like an automatic and is as smooth as an automatic but its a dual clutch computer controlled manual. With the paddles or shifter, you can drive it like a manual. You just don't have a clutch or an H pattern.

12-13-2009, 11:24 AM	#69
BMWI6 Major Drives: 335is Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Miami, Fl Posts: 1,314 iTrader: (2)	this thing is sick!!!!!! It makes doubt my purchase of the z4m... BMW please make a new z4m please!!!I want one of these cars so bad, but I need that ///M feeling on me. __________________ If everything seems under control, then you aren't going fast enough"

12-13-2009, 11:34 AM	#70
teagueAMX Colonel Drives: Some are road worthy Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: So Cal, USA Posts: 2,074 iTrader: (0)	Upon first seeing the photos with the silver mirrors and the bright chrome grills, it seemed a little too cute for my taste. But after seeing the video, it's better than my inital impression. Will reserve final judgment after seeing it in metal. But my nagging question is this: Why doesn't BMW include brake and suspension upgrades? It's frustrating that BMW keeps playing around on the fringes and doesn't want to commit to a full blown ///M. Ok, but paste ///M insignia all over it but not complete the step? It reminds me of the 60' and early-70's US muscle car era. There were a hand full of bad ass factory muscle cars out there (that pale in comparison to today's cars). But, for the average Joe, they gave him the appearance of muscle but without the substance by packaging the cars with different names, cool looking insignias, paint schemes, louder mufflers, etc. And, they would make a bunch of superficial changes like that every couple of years so Joe just had to go out trade in his "old" model for the new hotness. Under the paint and insignias it was a regular car that really wasn't that hot in the final analysis. The marketers are the blame. We need to round 'em all up and send them to an armed detention camp in North Dakota for a couple of winters. That will teach a lesson. Last edited by teagueAMX; 12-13-2009 at 05:43 PM.

12-13-2009, 11:51 AM	#71
mtechnik3 Bayerische Motoren Werke Drives: 135i Coupe Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Rochester Hills, MI Posts: 2,325 iTrader: (21) Garage List 2011 E82 BMW 135i C ... [4.00]	Great car, can't wait to drive it! __________________ 2011 135i Coupe \| Black Sapphire Metallic over Savanna Beige \| Photos

12-13-2009, 12:07 PM	#72
Santa34 DCP Drives: Cayman S Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: EL Paso Posts: 149 iTrader: (0)	it just looks like fun to drive. I can't believe how much more I like the way this one looks compared the the regular 35i. Looks do matter. __________________ Duty, Honor, Country

12-13-2009, 12:08 PM	#73
Rick Hunter Skull Squadron Leader Drives: '07 Imola Red ///M Coupé Join Date: May 2007 Location: The Emerald City Posts: 1,807 iTrader: (15)	WTF is up with the Audi S side mirrors? That's all I need... brand confusion. Sales must be really shitty for BMW to be releasing bumper updates so soon after launch of the E89. While I definitely think the front bumper treatment is a night&day improvement over the previous, the rear looks out of place... like the Z4's having trouble pooping out shit. Bubble ass is not becoming of it. Interior updates I cannot complain about. The new option looks absolutely wicked! I suspect that BMW's banking on the fascia updates to carry it's ECU enhancements to sale, as nobody in their right mind would pay for just improved engine management without looking at aftermarket for comparison. My guess will be that there will be more unlocking of the ECU as the years go by. 10mm lowering... that's pretty conservative since the E89's still riding high as if on stilts. 25mm lowering would have been better. And AUTO only for the is? FAIL! __________________

12-13-2009, 11:12 AM	#67
oeap New Member Drives: zzzz Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 13 iTrader: (0)	awesome! the wait is over, gonna place order as soon as it is available here!

12-13-2009, 11:15 AM	#68
E89Tardis Private First Class Drives: 2009 Z4 35i Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: New England Posts: 101 iTrader: (0)	What... no big wide racing stripe and hood scoop ???

12-13-2009, 12:23 PM	#76
Santa34 DCP Drives: Cayman S Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: EL Paso Posts: 149 iTrader: (0)	I've found what I want for X-MAS. Come on Santa, don't let me down. __________________ Duty, Honor, Country

12-13-2009, 12:54 PM	#77
lopealle Resident Black Guy Drives: Lion Join Date: May 2009 Location: Federal Way, WA Posts: 2,254 iTrader: (2) Garage List 2006 M5 [5.00]	looks good

12-13-2009, 03:55 PM	#78
bavarian19 General Drives: Car Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: VA Posts: 18,658 iTrader: (22)	Nice!

12-13-2009, 04:19 PM	#79
Oh Captain My Captain With Great Power, Comes Great Responsibility Drives: 2010 Z4 35i Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 261 iTrader: (0)	Why mess with perfection? I don't see a need for this model. As I posted on another thread, why does BMW feel they need to dilute this model line? Maybe if they offered a carbon fiber roof, now that would at least be a radical difference warranting discussion about upgrading. I have to echo a previous post if sales of the Z4 have been anemic, is this a knee-jerk response to try and boost sales? Attached Images __________________ Drives: 2010 Z4 35i Deep Sea Blue Metallic / Kansas Beige Leather / Premium Pkg. / Sport Pkg. / Cold Weather Pkg. / Premium Sound Pkg. / 7-Speed DCT / Navigation / Comfort Access / Sirius Radio / Park Distance Control / Anti-Theft Alarm System Last edited by Oh Captain My Captain; 12-13-2009 at 07:27 PM. Reason: Added another thought

12-13-2009, 04:28 PM	#80
GuyOh Lieutenant Colonel Drives: 08 AW 335i coupe Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Vancouver B.C. Posts: 1,764 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 E92 335i [0.00]	hate the side mirrors hate the fact there's no manual option still undecided about the rear front is nice, would look nicer if the vent didnt have that the silver trim or whatever __________________

12-13-2009, 05:39 PM	#81
Bimmer Nerd I \| L Photography Drives: E46 M3 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Los angeles, ~818~ Posts: 7,421 iTrader: (11)	Whoever is speaking in the video should be fired, his voice is super annoying.

12-13-2009, 06:00 PM	#82
paddyrx8 Private Drives: E46 M3 SMG Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: UK Posts: 98 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2004 M3 [0.00] 2006 E90 320D MSPORT [0.00] 2005 E90 320i [0.00]	Zee4 V Zed4 Never thought of this before but in the US its pronounced Zee4 while in Europe its a Zed4. I prefer the Zed4 - Zeds dead baby, Zeds dead. Don't like the M-sport wheels. Guess I like multi spoke wheels a lot better. __________________

12-13-2009, 06:22 PM	#83
Memphis1 Lieutenant Colonel Drives: Z4 SDrive 35i Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: CT Posts: 1,843 iTrader: (0)	__________________

12-13-2009, 06:34 PM	#84
Memphis1 Lieutenant Colonel Drives: Z4 SDrive 35i Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: CT Posts: 1,843 iTrader: (0)	here's my thought... they sack the full M version because of the economy, but they know people are gonna want the latest and greatest, so they remap the engine (which is the same as the 35i and for $600 i can make just as powerful), make the sport shocks standard, change the steering wheel (BTW i love my shiny steering wheel), switch the front and rear spoiler, throw diff wheels and charge more for the same thing... "There's a sucker born every minute" -P.T. Barnum __________________

12-13-2009, 06:53 PM	#86
bavarian19 General Drives: Car Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: VA Posts: 18,658 iTrader: (22)	I just realized it is an auto only car. No thanks based on that alone.

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