135 or Z4 M Coupe

[blue-coupe]

What do you guys think? I love the 135, but the Z4M is soooo much sexier. There is just something about a no-compromise sports car.

[Dave]

shoes are sexy?

lol i like the z4m esp since they have great deals on them but
i dont like the interior compared to the 1

[buckwheat986]

if having no rear seat is not an issue (of course)..

Z4m coupe gets my vote

[dmboone25]

Depends on your needs and wants. My dad has a Z4 M coupe, and uses it for his daily driver. He is lucky enough to not have a ton of traffic to navigate through each day, because those situations can be a little unforgiving in his car.

The Z4 M has a much different purpose than the E82. The E82 is like a good all around athlete--does a lot of things very well. The M, on the other hand, is like a world class athlete--and you have to drive it as such to enjoy it.

Only you can decide what is best fitted to your needs. :biggrin:

[ansun]

I was in your same situation. However, the Z4Ms are kind of hard to come by! (in the trim that I wanted). Plus, id say the 135 is faster!

[blue-coupe]

Most of my driving is in downtown dallas, rarely venturing north of NW highway. With either car, it's primarily urban driving, which neither car is really well suited for. I imagine that on a daily bases, the ride in the 135 would be more tolerable.

I used to have a Z3 Coupe, and it was a beating to drive everyday, which is why I ultimately got rid of it. In retrospect, it was a mistake.

[mtla4]

If there wasnt a 23K difference in Canada I would have grabbed an M Coupe.

[M3_Dust]

I love both and the Z4 coupe is my favorite Bangle-era design, but I like the 135i more, and it's actually made in Germany unlike the Z4.

[Robert]

Can you still get your hands on a M coupe? They were going for the same price as a brand new 135i earlier this year - as a new model. I thought they would left the lots by now.

[malves85]

They are both beautiful cars. The 135 is more of a spirited daily driver where the Z is more of a weekend track car.

[vivid]

Originally Posted by M3_Dust

I love both and the Z4 coupe is my favorite Bangle-era design, but I like the 135i more, and it's actually made in Germany unlike the Z4.

very true... the Z4 coupe is just sex on wheels, IMO its just as pretty as the AMV8 and DB8...

[BMWeber]

I sold a Z4M coupe to buy my 135i. z4m is a horrendous daily driver. hard cramped seats(cool for a little while), seat belt that digs into the middle of your neck, all around piss pore visibility(rear view mirror is just about useless) and no low end power. other than that is a phenomenal sports car that handles like a go cart. if your just buying a toy Z4M all the way if it is more than that 135i. also in a straight line there pretty close but the 135i has 100 times the potential of the Z4M as far as power goes.(ofcourse the Z4M will never have an overheating issue like the TT 3.0)

[vivid]

Yes but at least you looked good

[M3_Dust]

Originally Posted by Vivid

very true... the Z4 coupe is just sex on wheels, IMO its just as pretty as the AMV8 and DB8...

[dmboone25]

Originally Posted by BMWeber

I sold a Z4M coupe to buy my 135i. z4m is a horrendous daily driver. hard cramped seats(cool for a little while), seat belt that digs into the middle of your neck, all around piss pore visibility(rear view mirror is just about useless) and no low end power. other than that is a phenomenal sports car that handles like a go cart. if your just buying a toy Z4M all the way if it is more than that 135i. also in a straight line there pretty close but the 135i has 100 times the potential of the Z4M as far as power goes.(ofcourse the Z4M will never have an overheating issue like the TT 3.0)

NO low end power??!?!?! Are you nuts??? 2nd and 3rd gears are MONSTERS in that car!!! You sure you didn't have the Z4 3.0? :wink:

[buckwheat986]

Originally Posted by dmboone25

NO low end power??!?!?! Are you nuts??? 2nd and 3rd gears are MONSTERS in that car!!! You sure you didn't have the Z4 3.0? :wink:

yeah...what he said...

or you got a lemon!

[M3_Dust]

actually the S54 does not make peak tq until 4900RPM and peak HP at 7900RPM, so you do have to rev it to get the power out of it.

[ScottyGams]

being 6'5, the Z4 aint an options...

and its getting redesigned in 1 year, so I am not a big fan of not having something new

[BMWeber]

Originally Posted by buckwheat986

yeah...what he said...

or you got a lemon!

no low end torque compared to the 135i. does that make you guys happier.

[plien69]

The S54 engine is actually pretty pedestrian below 4k.

[dmboone25]

Originally Posted by BMWeber

no low end torque compared to the 135i. does that make you guys happier.

No--I've driven both extensively, and I respectfully disagree with your assessment. Plenty of low-end. CRAZY on the high end.

Originally Posted by plien69

The S54 engine is actually pretty pedestrian below 4k.

Have you driven it? For longer than around the block? Or an hour? At 4K in 2nd or 3rd gear, you better hang on to your hat.

[dmboone25]

Originally Posted by M3_Dust

actually the S54 does not make peak tq until 4900RPM and peak HP at 7900RPM, so you do have to rev it to get the power out of it.

Isnt that the case with most M engines? Low end is not the specialty, true. But the car is a beast unless you are going 30 mph in 3rd gear.