Not sure how I missed the conversation going here. Damn notifications...
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Originally Posted by JPWEraser
Having owned both, at my current age, I would buy a Z4M over the S2000. I loved both cars but I owned them at different stages of my life and I think I did it right. I had the S2000 in my 20s. It's that kind of car, especially modified. The Z4M, while it's no "mature" car, it's a little more sophisticated and an upgrade in just about every way (except for the trans) stock for stock.
If I had to do it all over again there is no question I would supercharge my Z4M, have a subtle drop in the ride height, and a mild exhaust.
I had a roadster which can be had at a lower price. There are a lot of coupe snobs around but let's get real, most of us will never drive the car at 10/10ths to truly see the ill effects of the roadster chassis rigidity and small amount of weight from the soft top mechanism. I think the coupe looks great but it pales in comparison to a roadster with the top down not to mention the driving experience which the coupe can not touch. Before kids, my wife and I took it to the beach several times and cruising with the top down on warm nights with the sea breeze were some of our most fond memories with the car.
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I absolutely love the lines of the MC. I think it's one of the best looking cars out there, but I may a bit biased in that my dream car as far back as I can remember is a Daytona Coupe
I'm still having the internal debate on what I would want, and I keep telling myself "coupe or nothing." The more digging I do, the more I realize how irrational that is and just how much of a bargain a Z4MR truly is. The drive is that I'm just not really a convertible guy. Silly to think that the top
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Originally Posted by W///
Well that's the funny part. The Z4MR and S2000 are roughly the same price wise (unless I understood your question wrong). Mine had 89k miles when I bought it, so it is higher miles, but I only paid $17k for it. I've seen even them cheaper now with a clean Carfax. Mint ones are going for low 20s, while people are asking the same for their beat up E46 M3's.
I'd do it again in a heartbeat to be honest with you. I honestly think the Z4M Roadster is the best bargain in the BMW M lineup at current prices. It's actually one of the cheapest ways to get into an S54 powered car, about 3000 units world wide, all the traits of a classic (NA, 6MT only, hydraulic power steering). I absolutely love the fact that it's a 1 trick pony. Doesn't try to be comfortable, doesn't try to be fuel efficient, doesn't try to be practical. It's literally just a toy.
Couldn't agree more. As a mater of fact, I have the exact same combo. I've never had a chance to take the Roadster to the beach yet, but driving it on the Blue Ridge Parkway in the Fall when all the leaves were turning is still one of my favorite automotive experience. Funnily enough, I picked up the car from Ohio.
If it's within the same price as a Coupe, I think I'd still pick the Roadster. No different than the fact I'd rather have a 718 Spyder than the GT4 now.
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Too funny. I recently made a thread in the general automotive section to raise discussion around what would people buy for ≤$25k. I listed my requirements, with the first one being "dedicated to its purpose." I was chuckling to myself reading your post about the Z4MR being a one trick pony because that is exactly what I would want in a sports car.
We moved from north Georgia with quick access to some of the best roads, and it was a dream when I had my E90M. Bored? Drive about 45 minutes to the mountains. If I'm not mistaken, you were on the first Dragon run we did a few years back. We currently live in north Florida, but this is a pit stop while we wait for the next move to, hopefully, east Tennessee (think Johnson City area) or western South Carolina (probably near Lake Hartwell). While having a sports car here has no real purpose with its lack of elevation change and minimal turns, we know that we'll want one in the near future. Perhaps an open air experience would be enjoyed in that environment.
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Originally Posted by JRF
I recently sold my e92 (which I loved very dearly) to make room for a car on my bucket list. my NSX is the best car I have ever driven and i've had owned or driven lots of them. it isn't blindingly fast but it's very easy to drive the car at the limit with confidence. very analog. it checks all the boxes for me.
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Now THAT would be fun. Congrats. Wife would kill me if I brought one of those home...
