Comments on: MotoringFile Review: BMW Z4 M Coupe

By: Kenny

Kenny — Sun, 20 Mar 2011 01:17:10 +0000

I have owned Porsche’s 911 and M-3, but the 2007 Z4 m coupe is the car.

By: MotoringFile » Archive » MotoringFile Top 10 Stories of 2007

MotoringFile » Archive » MotoringFile Top 10 Stories of 2007 — Mon, 31 Dec 2007 18:51:53 +0000

[...] MF Review: BMW Z4 M Coupe [...]

By: Hector

Hector — Mon, 24 Dec 2007 23:11:40 +0000

I just got my 2007 Z4 m coupe past the 1200 mi “break in” period. This car is awesome. If you complain about this car, it’s because you don’t own one. It’s perfect-handles like a dream, aggressive and quick–and stops on a dime—I got rid of my new 6 series for this baby—and it was worth it. I can’t wait to take it out again tonight.

By: BC

BC — Thu, 11 Oct 2007 02:01:49 +0000

Of all the BMWs I’ve owned, the M Coupe is “it”.

By: Art

Art — Sat, 28 Jul 2007 00:19:37 +0000

Gabe I've got to stop reading Motoring File and listening to WRR. My accountant is going to shoot me :)

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By: tom mathew

tom mathew — Tue, 26 Jun 2007 01:21:20 +0000

i am a former 2000 M5 owner who made the big mistake of switching to a 2007 750 Li! Looking for some driving fun again in upstate New York (snow country). Wondering if anyone out there has any thoughts about me using it as a one car solution even in winter with snow tires…

By: theroyalwe

theroyalwe — Sun, 10 Jun 2007 20:27:59 +0000

as a MINI freak AND a BMW Client Advisor I have had the distinct pleasure of driving pretty much every M car and bimmer in the last few years. If I were to have a second fun car I’d probably have a nice M coupe… but it would always be my second fun car… not much else really needs to be said does it? no matter what I’ve driven or played with during the day at work I never feel bad getting into my MCS and blasting around the back roads on the way home!

By: MotoringFile » Archive » Buying an R56: Let’s Hear Your Ideas

MotoringFile » Archive » Buying an R56: Let’s Hear Your Ideas — Thu, 17 May 2007 13:31:19 +0000

[...] course there’s always the Z4 M Coupe that I so dearly love. But the same issues that applied for the M3 meant that it just didn’t make sense. Maybe [...]

By: JCW Driver

JCW Driver — Thu, 03 May 2007 02:39:40 +0000

I would LOVE to drive this. I loved my e46 M3 very much, particularly for the engine. The "sport" button was addictive.

Owning an ultra high performance car in the city become somewhat frustrating as you can never let it loose. Mostly I miss the torque of the straight six...

This is true.

I do miss the mmmph that the engine had over the JCW we've got now. Not even in the same ballpark. I've love nothing more than to sit in a new M coupe, flip the sport button and let her rip!! Thanks Gabe for the write up. Now I have another car to lust after!

By: Brendan

Brendan — Wed, 02 May 2007 06:18:00 +0000

I know I'm late to the party, but I have to say the Z4 is a real beast. Great car. I had a really good test drive with it locally at EB BMW (right next to EB Mini). I just have to say that it didn't have the character and charm of my '02 M Coupe (S54 same engine as the Z4, but had 15 less hp). That car was GREAT. One of a kind. I sold it because A) I was really stupid and B) you can't really enjoy a car like that in constant traffic and the commute I had.

With that said I think my R56 is the closest to my old M Coupe in terms of charm and character. I love it.

By: mb

mb — Sun, 29 Apr 2007 16:04:07 +0000

Thanks for the review. I was at a dealer and sat in the 3.0si. Didn't drive it, but I bet it's more than enough for much of this car's market segment. It'd be great to see a similar review of that car.

By: gz

gz — Sun, 29 Apr 2007 00:15:39 +0000

Yo Rock! I want a JCW! Pure and simple. I enjoyed my ’05 JCW and all the events and cruise ins I took it to. For every comment the Porsche gets I got 10 on the JCW. I checked and there is no Porsche meeting at the Dragon. It doesn’t have the same community with the fun attitude. I do find a snob factor which does not appeal to me. My decision was made by driving my gal’s MCSC and flat out enjoying it more than the Porsche. Ihope you enjoy yours AND your Mini.

By: balboa

balboa — Fri, 27 Apr 2007 21:18:44 +0000

Zito,

Ordered the Cayman S and placed my deposit several months ago.

Why are you looking to sell? It's only 400 miles past break in!

By: Gabe

Gabe — Fri, 27 Apr 2007 15:05:14 +0000

I’ll second the Cayman S thing. It’s also an incredible car that I have way too much fascination with.

By: Greg Zito

Greg Zito — Fri, 27 Apr 2007 15:01:40 +0000

Balboa. Did you put a deposit on your Porsche? I have a LOADED Cayman S for sale w/2900 miles cheap!

By: balboa

balboa — Fri, 27 Apr 2007 00:58:49 +0000

Great write up. Wholeheartedly the Z4 is a beautiful car. Right after it showed up at my local dealer I went in to check it out and take it for a test drive, but never made it past the driver’s side door. If you’re over 6’2″ (I’m 6’4″) entry room is a non-starter. Pretty surprising for a European built sports car. I now have a Cayman S on order which will sit beside the ’06S as the daily driver.

By: Phantom

Phantom — Thu, 26 Apr 2007 19:17:46 +0000

I think the Z4 coupe and M Coupe are drop dead gorgeous looking machines. The hardtop really improves on the Z4 roadster design, that for some reason, does not tickle my fancy.

Too bad it is a 2 seater. Yep, someday...

By: Jim

Jim — Thu, 26 Apr 2007 17:37:26 +0000

Nice write up Gabe. I still have not driven the Z4 M coupe, only the Z4 coupe and the Z 4 M roadster. Comparing the Z4 coupe to my M coupe the visability is much worse in the Z4. I felt cramped with the roof sloping down all around me.

I don't want to be dissapointed in my Z3 M coupe that I love dearly. Glad to see there are a few other M coupe and MCS owners our there!

Jim

99 Estoril Blue M coupe 02 DS/W MCS with Dinan S1

By: gz

gz — Thu, 26 Apr 2007 00:24:01 +0000

After owning a Z-4 I opted for a Cayman S over the M Coupe. Now I have the Porsche up for sale in order to get the JCW when available. I miss my 05 JCW sooo much I can’t wait to get back into the Mini life style.

By: Nathaniel Salzman

Nathaniel Salzman — Wed, 25 Apr 2007 20:54:57 +0000

But itÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s the steering wheel that steals the show. Thick, soft and perfect in every curve and stitch, it says driverÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s car like few things can.

I enjoy your love of steering wheels, Gabe. You should start a collection - a shrine to Alcantara. Ha ha!