View Poll Results: Which BMW?
Z4M Coupe
16
42.11%
550i
6
15.79%
335i
15
39.47%
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1
2.63%
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Which BMW: Z4MC, 550i, 335i
#1
04-14-2007, 06:06 AM
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Orange Park, FL
Age: 55
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Which BMW: Z4MC, 550i, 335i
I drove a Z4MCoupe and while the handling and fit and finish were great, the power was a bit lame. I guess I can't expect a $50K car to meet the performance requirements of a $150K car but I was left wanting more power... imagine that.
Let me know what you would choose... or make a suggestion.
Let me know what you would choose... or make a suggestion.
#3
04-14-2007, 06:13 AM
Are you looking to replace the turbo?
I'd take the Z4M coupe, but I see you weren't too impressed by it. In terms of power though, it will be faster than your other choices in stock form.
The 550i is nice if you want a little more luxury and space, but both the 335 and mcoupe will be more nimble and fun to drive. If you enjoy modding cars, the 335 with it's biturbo would be a good choice. Or perhaps wait for the 535 with the same engine.
For the price of an optioned 550, you could get a used 997S.
I'd take the Z4M coupe, but I see you weren't too impressed by it. In terms of power though, it will be faster than your other choices in stock form.
The 550i is nice if you want a little more luxury and space, but both the 335 and mcoupe will be more nimble and fun to drive. If you enjoy modding cars, the 335 with it's biturbo would be a good choice. Or perhaps wait for the 535 with the same engine.
For the price of an optioned 550, you could get a used 997S.
#4
04-14-2007, 06:36 AM
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Yes... the GreyGhost will be moving to a new home in about a week or so if all goes well.
The 550i with many bells and whistles including the sport package is under $70K. I don't think a 997S will be near that... plus all the mods I would have to do on the Porsche to make it perform up to snuff would be too expensive.
This will be a daily driver for 400 miles per week. Don;t get me wrong, the Z4MC is a fun little car, just not as fast as I am used to. The styling is very nice and the handling far exceeds that of my 996TT when it had stock suspension on it. I think with new wheels and tires this car would be fully modded... until the supercharger comes out... :0
The 550i with many bells and whistles including the sport package is under $70K. I don't think a 997S will be near that... plus all the mods I would have to do on the Porsche to make it perform up to snuff would be too expensive.
This will be a daily driver for 400 miles per week. Don;t get me wrong, the Z4MC is a fun little car, just not as fast as I am used to. The styling is very nice and the handling far exceeds that of my 996TT when it had stock suspension on it. I think with new wheels and tires this car would be fully modded... until the supercharger comes out... :0
#7
04-14-2007, 06:51 AM
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Orange Park, FL
Age: 55
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Here's my take...
Z4M Coupe... looks great, handles great, don't see many on the road, least expensive price with all the options, lacks power and torque, only 2 seats
335i... looks ok, handles ok, don't see too many on the road, 4 seats, don't know about power since I haven't driven it, 90 days for delivery, styling is marginal
550i... looks like M5, handles pretty good, don't see too many on the road, 4 seats, don't know about power since I haven't driven it, 60 days for delivery, not a big fan of the looks of the new 5 series, 4 doors
Z4M Coupe... looks great, handles great, don't see many on the road, least expensive price with all the options, lacks power and torque, only 2 seats
335i... looks ok, handles ok, don't see too many on the road, 4 seats, don't know about power since I haven't driven it, 90 days for delivery, styling is marginal
550i... looks like M5, handles pretty good, don't see too many on the road, 4 seats, don't know about power since I haven't driven it, 60 days for delivery, not a big fan of the looks of the new 5 series, 4 doors
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#8
04-14-2007, 08:43 AM
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550i, looks like an M5 but ISN'T.
335i, everyone and their mom will have one in a year
Z4 M, Only one good looking enough for you to take pics of
335i, everyone and their mom will have one in a year
Z4 M, Only one good looking enough for you to take pics of
#9
04-14-2007, 10:32 AM
- If you're looking for an all-rounder I'd go for the 335.
- If you feel you're lacking power with the M coupe, I think you'll be dissapointed with the 3- and 5- series in this area too.
All three are excellent representatives of their individual segment, but they are very different cars.. You won't go wrong with any of them although I think you'll be seeing a lot more 335s than the 550s or M coupe's.
- If you feel you're lacking power with the M coupe, I think you'll be dissapointed with the 3- and 5- series in this area too.
All three are excellent representatives of their individual segment, but they are very different cars.. You won't go wrong with any of them although I think you'll be seeing a lot more 335s than the 550s or M coupe's.
#10
04-14-2007, 10:47 AM
MZ4 ! Very unique ! If the power doesn't impress you, you can always supercharge it, since the engine comes from the e46 m3, its pretty much all figured out ! Lots of SC companies with great products..+CSL Reps,Eisenmann full system and you're set with a jaw dropping ride...
#12
04-14-2007, 11:42 AM
Originally Posted by Greyghost
Here's my take...
Z4M Coupe... looks great, handles great, don't see many on the road, least expensive price with all the options, lacks power and torque, only 2 seats <<<<<<<<<<<<<<get this
335i... looks ok, handles ok, don't see too many on the road, 4 seats, don't know about power since I haven't driven it, 90 days for delivery, styling is marginal
FUN BUT DOES NOT HANDLE WELL YOU ARE CORRECT
550i... looks like M5, handles pretty good, don't see too many on the road, 4 seats, don't know about power since I haven't driven it, 60 days for delivery, not a big fan of the looks of the new 5 series, 4 doors
Z4M Coupe... looks great, handles great, don't see many on the road, least expensive price with all the options, lacks power and torque, only 2 seats <<<<<<<<<<<<<<get this
335i... looks ok, handles ok, don't see too many on the road, 4 seats, don't know about power since I haven't driven it, 90 days for delivery, styling is marginal
FUN BUT DOES NOT HANDLE WELL YOU ARE CORRECT
550i... looks like M5, handles pretty good, don't see too many on the road, 4 seats, don't know about power since I haven't driven it, 60 days for delivery, not a big fan of the looks of the new 5 series, 4 doors
#13
04-14-2007, 11:51 AM
I dont know man, i felt the E46 M3 was much quicker then the Z4Mcoupe, very weird, was way too small and didnt love the interior.
550 is very nice, but i would get an M5 since prices dropped alot!
335 is a sick car, im not even worried about the tuning capability or anything, the handling was impressive, power out of the box, fit and finish IMO, i truly loved the car, not more then an E46 M3 though!
550 is very nice, but i would get an M5 since prices dropped alot!
335 is a sick car, im not even worried about the tuning capability or anything, the handling was impressive, power out of the box, fit and finish IMO, i truly loved the car, not more then an E46 M3 though!
#14
04-14-2007, 11:53 AM
Originally Posted by iLLM3
I dont know man, i felt the E46 M3 was much quicker then the Z4Mcoupe, very weird, was way too small and didnt love the interior.
550 is very nice, but i would get an M5 since prices dropped alot!
335 is a sick car, im not even worried about the tuning capability or anything, the handling was impressive, power out of the box, fit and finish IMO, i truly loved the car, not more then an E46 M3 though!
550 is very nice, but i would get an M5 since prices dropped alot!
335 is a sick car, im not even worried about the tuning capability or anything, the handling was impressive, power out of the box, fit and finish IMO, i truly loved the car, not more then an E46 M3 though!
550 is a real POS...
335 is really fast out of the box..I have one on order...coupe with paddles..the auto tranny in it is sweet
#15
04-14-2007, 03:33 PM
Originally Posted by Greyghost
Yes... the GreyGhost will be moving to a new home in about a week or so if all goes well.
The 550i with many bells and whistles including the sport package is under $70K. I don't think a 997S will be near that... plus all the mods I would have to do on the Porsche to make it perform up to snuff would be too expensive.
This will be a daily driver for 400 miles per week. Don;t get me wrong, the Z4MC is a fun little car, just not as fast as I am used to. The styling is very nice and the handling far exceeds that of my 996TT when it had stock suspension on it. I think with new wheels and tires this car would be fully modded... until the supercharger comes out... :0
The 550i with many bells and whistles including the sport package is under $70K. I don't think a 997S will be near that... plus all the mods I would have to do on the Porsche to make it perform up to snuff would be too expensive.
This will be a daily driver for 400 miles per week. Don;t get me wrong, the Z4MC is a fun little car, just not as fast as I am used to. The styling is very nice and the handling far exceeds that of my 996TT when it had stock suspension on it. I think with new wheels and tires this car would be fully modded... until the supercharger comes out... :0