Z4M Coupe, 1M, or M3

[DarkstarZero]

Update here: http://www.m3post.com/forums/showpos...9&postcount=59

Right, so as some of you know, I drive a Z4M Coupe for track and back roads and an 02 530i for daily driving. I've realised that I can trade both of those in for a new M3, which can do both, and have the same monthly payment or trade both of those in for a 1M later this year and save on the monthly payments.

I love the Z4M, its such a perfect car and I really think with just 1,815 in North America, now a lot less since a bunch were totaled or stripped out for racing, it's going to start going up in value in around 5 years.

BUT, the warranty and maintenance plan is expiring soon... new cars are nice... one car would be better than two... getting married soon... I donno, thoughts?

[3XTR3M3]

Saw nice Z4M on the 134 today with a big RENNSPEC sticker on the side. Clean car. I love the Z4M coupes.

[LateBraking]

I love my M3, but I also love the Z4M. The M3 is more daily-friendly I think, since it's bigger, has rear seats, and better trunk space, but if you're doing fine every day with the Z4M, I'd just keep it.

But if you're getting married soon, and you might have kids soon after, then maybe the 4-door M3 might be nice? It's plenty fast and pretty darned practical to boot. Just a thought.

I think, since you already have a Z4M, the 1M will be sufficiently similar enough in usability that I wouldn't give up the Z4M for a 1M. If it was me, I'd narrow it down to your current Z4M against the M3.

This is all personal opinion. YMMV.

[Richbot]

2 cars > 1 car

[Serious]

You sell that Mz4 you will come to regret it. I promise.

[LateBraking]

Originally Posted by Serious

You sell that Mz4 you will come to regret it. I promise.

Just kidding around Serious.

[MDyDinanM]

keep the z4 M, its a rare car as not too many are around. Plus yours is awesome!

As others have mentioned, you won't regret it until its gone. I feel the same way about my e46 M3 i sold...

[HBspeed]

Originally Posted by Serious

You sell that Mz4 you will come to regret it. I promise.

I did, replaced it with an E46 M3 and a track ready '75 911S. Don't regret it at all.

[wrh3]

I could never give up my Z4M for an M3. The M3 makes a great family car though

[SunnyD]

Gave up my Z4MC for an e36 m3 and then eventually moved on to an E60 M5. There are days I really miss the agility of the Z4MC though

[sensi09]

I'd keep the Z4M too. Maybe trade in the 530 or a 335i or something of the like.

Oh and from that pic, it's interesting that the e92 doesn't look that much bigger than the Z4.

[pmeloche]

I've had a Z4MC and it is a great car. The styling is the best along with the E63 5 Series IMO. However, I now have an E90 M3 and it is a vastly superior car in every other aspects but styling. Get a NA V8 M3 before they are gone.

I don't care if the Z4MC are rare they won't pick up any value IMO.

[HBspeed]

Originally Posted by sensi09

Oh and from that pic, it's interesting that the e92 doesn't look that much bigger than the Z4.

Quite the illusion I assure you

[motortrend]

I'd keep the Z4MC since it's definitely a rare and IMO good looking car. If you can, maybe you should treade the 530i in for a 535i and keep the Z4M

[sensi09]

Originally Posted by HBspeed

Quite the illusion I assure you

Of course silly

[wrh3]

Originally Posted by HBspeed

Quite the illusion I assure you

x2, the wheels are the same size so you can use that to scale the pics

[sensi09]

It's obvious the Z4 is smaller car. Just saying from that vantage point...

[positiveions]

awesome collections

[Serious]

Originally Posted by pmeloche

I don't care if the Z4MC are rare they won't pick up any value IMO.

What new cars do pick up value? Resale on the z4M is stronger than any BMW in the last 9 years and only the s54 equipped z3 M coupe is stronger over a period of 20 years (last e30 m3 was 1991).

Financially if you're going to own any BMW sports car from the last 15 years the M coupe is hands down the smart buy.

[Bob86GN]

Can I buy your Z4M? I have a Z4 3.0Si and a supercharged M3. M3 is the winner for me but the Z4 has it's place. I would love to find a good condition Z4M to toy around with.

[09E92M34ME]

E9X M3

[enfield]

Originally Posted by shift@red

I dont miss mine, but it was a fun car for a little while. Space and shitty quality eventually begin to be annoying.
I can still drive one any time I am home at my parents place as my mom still has her 06 IB over black M roadster.
Its def has its place within BMW and is one of BMWs better designs. I dont think id ever want to own one again though.

As for trading in...it makes sense if you only want one car.

I don't regret getting rid of my Z4M Coupe either. The quality/ fit & finish was terrible. The panels did not line up and the doors were slightly off. It was assembled in the US after all....

The M3 is assembled in Munich and the fit & finish is first rate. The doors are not crooked and the panels actually line up!