Not joined yet? Register for free and enjoy features such as alerts, private messaging and viewing latest posts and topics.

Z4M - where to go next?

"M" Specific discussion
Post Reply
User avatar
gannet
Lifer
Lifer
Posts: 10086
Joined: Mon Nov 26, 2007 11:45 am
Location: Surrey

Re: Z4M - where to go next?

Post by gannet » Sat Aug 11, 2012 10:13 pm

DS3R :exitright:
-- Gannet.
Current: MINI JCW... - Modification: Driver Upgraded :D
Previous: DS3 DSport, Z4 3.0SE, 206 GTi & XS, Alfa 147 Lusso

raiets
Member
Member
Posts: 76
Joined: Fri Jan 27, 2012 2:58 pm

Re: Z4M - where to go next?

Post by raiets » Sat Aug 11, 2012 10:22 pm

To take a step up in performance whilst maintaining the rest of the qualities of the M (relative reliability, comfort, etc.) is a price too far at the moment. IMO would have to be a Noble or TVR T350C, something like that, and then a cheap run-around for the winter commute and shopping. Does just highlight what a capable little machine the M is :driving:

Online
User avatar
mr wilks
Legend
Legend
Posts: 21894
Joined: Wed Jul 04, 2012 10:02 pm
Location: Lancashire

Re: Z4M - where to go next?

Post by mr wilks » Sat Aug 11, 2012 10:31 pm

prestige make
quality build
500+bhp
under 5 sec 0=60mph?
seats 4
every extra you could want
spend all day behind the wheel
sound like thunder

a yes to all the above ? http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/ ... ?logcode=p

my 333bhp 6 series was good so hard to imagine what these go like :evil:
3 ZMRs
3 E89s
5 Si coupes
5 Si roadsters
997 C4
TTRS
F82 M4
MK7 Golf Gti
current Bmw 6 Gran Turismo

User avatar
flimper
Lifer
Lifer
Posts: 4578
Joined: Wed Jan 21, 2009 11:47 pm
Location: Hampshire

Re: Z4M - where to go next?

Post by flimper » Sun Aug 12, 2012 8:16 am

I suppose the M6 would have the same concerns as the M5 i.e. running costs
Piano black & black extended leather. Power mirrors, tinted glass, PDC, Prof hi-fi, CD, retro-fit cruise

User avatar
flimper
Lifer
Lifer
Posts: 4578
Joined: Wed Jan 21, 2009 11:47 pm
Location: Hampshire

Re: Z4M - where to go next?

Post by flimper » Sun Aug 12, 2012 8:17 am

Wondermike wrote:
flimper wrote:I suppose an SLK55 AMG could be in the mix
Yes a nice SLK55, or an E89 35i would be OK too.

How set are you on having something with equal or greater performance? With fuel prices and the way the majority drives these days, ///M levels of performance seems too much.
Don't want anything slower, think I'd miss the performance too much
Piano black & black extended leather. Power mirrors, tinted glass, PDC, Prof hi-fi, CD, retro-fit cruise

User avatar
Stuart Truman
Lifer
Lifer
Posts: 13039
Joined: Wed Jul 27, 2011 10:59 pm
Location: The Cotswolds

Z4M - where to go next?

Post by Stuart Truman » Sun Aug 12, 2012 9:29 am

mr wilks wrote:prestige make
quality build
500+bhp
under 5 sec 0=60mph?
seats 4
every extra you could want
spend all day behind the wheel
sound like thunder

a yes to all the above ? http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/ ... ?logcode=p

my 333bhp 6 series was good so hard to imagine what these go like :evil:
Where's my chequebook?
Add yourself to the Z4 Map HERE! Instructions HERE!
Z4M Roadster, Imola Red, with Stubby and Intravee II. Low Miles per Gallon, High Smiles per Gallon
Previously Alpina Roadster S #69 Alpina Blue

mmm-five
Lifer
Lifer
Posts: 12714
Joined: Sun Nov 30, 2008 1:03 pm
Location: Liverpool
Contact:

Re: Z4M - where to go next?

Post by mmm-five » Sun Aug 12, 2012 10:58 am

Stuart Truman wrote: Where's my chequebook?
Don't forget the lottery win for the fuel/tyre bills - and the fuel stops will be every 200 miles, as BMW decided to put a tiny fuel and in it :headbang:
Trigger’s Z4MC
Some bits now over 163,000 miles, some less than 1,000 miles.
Individual Ruby Black, Individual extended champagne leather, plus many options

Image

User avatar
Stuart Truman
Lifer
Lifer
Posts: 13039
Joined: Wed Jul 27, 2011 10:59 pm
Location: The Cotswolds

Re: Z4M - where to go next?

Post by Stuart Truman » Sun Aug 12, 2012 11:48 am

It's not going to happen, I'm trying to save up to pay the Mortgage off quickly. If only people would stop putting links to lovely cars on here...
Add yourself to the Z4 Map HERE! Instructions HERE!
Z4M Roadster, Imola Red, with Stubby and Intravee II. Low Miles per Gallon, High Smiles per Gallon
Previously Alpina Roadster S #69 Alpina Blue

User avatar
Rialas
Member
Member
Posts: 848
Joined: Tue Apr 17, 2012 8:46 am

Z4M - where to go next?

Post by Rialas » Sun Aug 12, 2012 12:51 pm

That M6. Black car wrapped in white :(
I hope they wrapped the door shuts as well. Not good.

User avatar
Finisterre
Senior Member
Senior Member
Posts: 2114
Joined: Mon Jan 31, 2011 2:26 pm
Location: Buxton Narnia

Re: Z4M - where to go next?

Post by Finisterre » Sun Aug 12, 2012 1:08 pm

Makes it easy to turn it into a taxi.
.
Image
E85 2.0. + E39 530i touring.

Online
User avatar
mr wilks
Legend
Legend
Posts: 21894
Joined: Wed Jul 04, 2012 10:02 pm
Location: Lancashire

Re: Z4M - where to go next?

Post by mr wilks » Sun Aug 12, 2012 2:57 pm

Rialas wrote:That M6. Black car wrapped in white :(
I hope they wrapped the door shuts as well. Not good.

agreed , ,wouldn't touch any vehicle "wrapped" . chances are its a repaint if you ever want it off & the market to sell to is minute :cry:
more chance of finding a honest politician :P
3 ZMRs
3 E89s
5 Si coupes
5 Si roadsters
997 C4
TTRS
F82 M4
MK7 Golf Gti
current Bmw 6 Gran Turismo

Smudgers
Member
Member
Posts: 125
Joined: Thu Aug 09, 2012 9:41 pm

Re: Z4M - where to go next?

Post by Smudgers » Mon Aug 13, 2012 12:43 am

flimper wrote:I am getting itchy feet for a new car but as has been discussed at length, where can you go?

My parameters are:
1] Max price £25,000
2] No slower than the Z4M
3] No older than 2007
4] Max miles 40,000

All I can find are the Audi RS4 (is it any faster?), BMW M5 (running costs scary), Jaguar XKR (old man image) and BMW M3. All of these I reckon would cost at least £7,000 to get into. Am I missing any interesting cars? Not sure I want to spend that sort of money to get out of an already brilliant car :?
My Exige :0) and I'll take yours in part ex if it's a goodun? ;0)

User avatar
Bing
Legend
Legend
Posts: 26514
Joined: Sun Oct 02, 2011 7:19 pm
Location: Exiled Scot in Maidstone

Re: Z4M - where to go next?

Post by Bing » Mon Aug 13, 2012 9:25 am

Smudgers wrote:My Exige :0) and I'll take yours in part ex if it's a goodun? ;0)
Well that option would certainly maintain the legend that is Flimper Spec, for sure :D

BTW, no offence intended Smudgers, your Exige is lovely :thumbsup:
Current... Silver Grey ///M Roadster, non-flimper spec, Imola Red nappa, permanent ear-to-ear grin 8)

Previous... 3.0Si Sport Roadster, Black Sapphire, Dream Red leather with lots of toys and lots of mods...

User avatar
flimper
Lifer
Lifer
Posts: 4578
Joined: Wed Jan 21, 2009 11:47 pm
Location: Hampshire

Re: Z4M - where to go next?

Post by flimper » Mon Aug 13, 2012 9:36 am

Smudgers wrote:
flimper wrote:I am getting itchy feet for a new car but as has been discussed at length, where can you go?

My parameters are:
1] Max price £25,000
2] No slower than the Z4M
3] No older than 2007
4] Max miles 40,000

All I can find are the Audi RS4 (is it any faster?), BMW M5 (running costs scary), Jaguar XKR (old man image) and BMW M3. All of these I reckon would cost at least £7,000 to get into. Am I missing any interesting cars? Not sure I want to spend that sort of money to get out of an already brilliant car :?
My Exige :0) and I'll take yours in part ex if it's a goodun? ;0)
I could do but I'd have to fight the wife first! Seriously, a Z4M is as hardcore as I want to go
Piano black & black extended leather. Power mirrors, tinted glass, PDC, Prof hi-fi, CD, retro-fit cruise

User avatar
marchantsuk
Lifer
Lifer
Posts: 3397
Joined: Wed Oct 06, 2010 4:02 pm
Location: Somerset

Re: Z4M - where to go next?

Post by marchantsuk » Mon Aug 13, 2012 9:37 am

Bing wrote:
Smudgers wrote:My Exige :0) and I'll take yours in part ex if it's a goodun? ;0)
Well that option would certainly maintain the legend that is Flimper Spec, for sure :D

BTW, no offence intended Smudgers, your Exige is lovely :thumbsup:
Keep seeing it referred to, but what the hell is "Flimper Spec" ? :?
Previous:
e89 2.5se Roadster
5 series touring
SLK 320
Audi A6 Avant Black edition
Now:
e86 M Coupe, Black/Red
Volvo XC60 R-Design

Post Reply