Coupe profiled in the media

Ewazix · Post by **Ewazix** » Sun Apr 23, 2017 10:38 pm

Some good points on rarity, value and looks, but also some tosh particularly in the Coupe Vs Roadster dept that ignores the fact that the e85 is very stiff by rag-top standards, roof motors aren't such a big deal anymore (now we have some enterprising forum roof indie's), and some people, well, just want a roadster

But the article bangs a positive drum for those of the Coupe persuasion

https://www.carthrottle.com/post/10-thi ... -z4-coupe/

LewisB · Post by **LewisB** » Sun Apr 23, 2017 10:57 pm

Ewazix wrote: ↑Sun Apr 23, 2017 10:38 pm Some good points on rarity, value and looks, but also some tosh particularly in the Coupe Vs Roadster dept that ignores the fact that the e85 is very stiff by rag-top standards, roof motors aren't such a big deal anymore (now we have some enterprising forum roof indie's), and some people, well, just want a roadster

But the article bangs a positive drum for those of the Coupe persuasion
https://www.carthrottle.com/post/10-thi ... -z4-coupe/

A really interesting read, thanks for posting it.

idej_z4 · Post by **idej_z4** » Sun Apr 23, 2017 11:06 pm

The LSD was the one I wasn't aware of. Useful read. Cheers!

Steve84N · Post by **Steve84N** » Sun Apr 23, 2017 11:23 pm

Birds would tell you to get an LSD as it's one of their main selling items. I happen to agree though and got a Quaife from them.

The ride is worse when lowered but the handling isn't.

Buckz · Post by **Buckz** » Mon Apr 24, 2017 12:01 am

Sports button on the steering wheel is the best one

a lot of crap in that article I think.

GuidoK · Post by **GuidoK** » Mon Apr 24, 2017 1:16 am

I'm probably the only one who thinks that carthrottle article is a piece of ignorant nonsense.
It has nothing to do with wether the coupe is a good car or not, but all to do with their stupid advice/pointers.

...not to mention the huge contradiction written down in 2 following sentences.....

Mr Tidy · Post by **Mr Tidy** » Mon Apr 24, 2017 1:17 am

Interesting article OP - thanks for that.

As for stiffness, from what I was able to find before buying one the E86 is supposed to be significantly stiffer than the E85.

And yes, Birds would always want every owner to buy a Quaife from them! But on public roads I've never felt the need for one!

Weak points mentions the Vanos but not the electric water pump, which is way more expensive to fix in my experience!

But other than the stiffness thing, all facelift E85s and E86s suffer from the other issues - and has been said the E85 roof motor isn't a problem once it has been relocated.

Off to look for my Sport button on the steering wheel in the morning.

MACK · Post by **MACK** » Mon Apr 24, 2017 7:39 am

Lazy arse Jounalism, most of it had me cringing! They could have done much more in depth research by simply coming on here and finding out the experiences of folks who live with these cars every day. Instead they approach the first Specialist they can find who's agenda is to flog their parts and services.

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