BMW Z4 2.3 SDrive M Sport - piccies

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TitanTim
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BMW Z4 2.3 SDrive M Sport - piccies

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Hi all,

Just thought I would post a few piccies of the Z4 E89 I test drove last Sunday in Space Grey with beige Kansas leither, 2.3 6 cyl 218bhp.

First impression is the sheer looks of it, maybe a little more agressive in stance and muscular in its appearance than the previous Z4, especially with roof up. It certainly feels much larger to drive than the Z3, much heavier but much more surefooted i.e. less scuttle shake, I would say less nimble though. This is the sort of car I could comfortably drive all day, whereas the Z3 would be a little more tiresome. The ride on this particular Zed was a little worse than on my 1 Series but was fitted with 19" alloys with runflats so will imagine on the 18's will be better. Build and quality feel was superb and a step up or five from my 1 Series. The 6 Cyl engine was silky smooth with a hard edge over 4500 revs, it didn't feel superfast but satisfying and sooooo different from my 1ers diesel lump :oops: . Will be interested to see how the new 2 litre turbo 4 cyl fares.

All in all a lovely motor, the space grey and beige interior are a good combo but personally not sure how beige as an interior colour would fare after 4 years of use :|

Some piccies,

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I did embarrass myself as had to ask where the handbrake was :oops: :oops:

Cheers,

Tim.
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WAW 8-)

Not at all jealous, honest.
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That handbrake pull thing is weird.

Was in Synter dealership yesterday looking for a 118i M Sport, the salesman said the Roadtax was only £30pa on the diesel :shock:
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How would the cream leather stand up to storage..... maybe?....in a garage?
:D
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The cream interior on the 330 has stood the test of time - 10 years
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Post by TitanTim »

Gazza wrote:That handbrake pull thing is weird.

Was in Synter dealership yesterday looking for a 118i M Sport, the salesman said the Roadtax was only £30pa on the diesel :shock:
The electronic handbrake takes some getting used too especially if you have your foot on the brake pedal as it moves away from you :shock:

Yes salesman is correct Road tax on mine is £30 per year :lol: thats going too change now with changing cars :P

I'm hoping when mine is delivered the 4cyl will sound as nice as the straight six, I understand BMW have made the 4 pot to sound like a 6 :| :rtm:

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Gazza wrote: the Roadtax was only £30pa on the diesel :shock:
mine is 1.2x that........ per month! :head:
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gookah wrote:How would the cream leather stand up to storage..... maybe?....in a garage?
:D
Oi you, its going to be my daily workhorse :squeeze: I'm unsure it will fit in the garage :shock: :head:

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TitanTim wrote:It certainly feels much larger to drive than the Z3, much heavier...
This is my only reservation about the new z4. I'm hoping that the much rumoured z2 would go some way towards addressing this. Here's hoping that BMW confirm something this year.
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myredzed wrote:
TitanTim wrote:It certainly feels much larger to drive than the Z3, much heavier...
This is my only reservation about the new z4. I'm hoping that the much rumoured z2 would go some way towards addressing this. Here's hoping that BMW confirm something this year.
When I looked at its measurements its the same length as my 1 Series and 4cms wider :lol: the plus point compared to my Z3 it feels more comfortable with 2 in the cockpit, elbow room etc, the Z3 is relatively small which put me off ever going for an MX5 as its tiny.

I think the Z2 maybe too small?

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gookah wrote:
Gazza wrote: the Roadtax was only £30pa on the diesel :shock:
mine is 1.2x that........ per month! :head:
Your M would cost £1500 per year to tax here. Please don't complain :D
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Wolverine_1999 wrote:
gookah wrote:
Gazza wrote: the Roadtax was only £30pa on the diesel :shock:
mine is 1.2x that........ per month! :head:
Your M would cost £1500 per year to tax here. Please don't complain :D
There must be a few with UK plates in the Republic then :D .
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Wolverine_1999 wrote:
gookah wrote:
Gazza wrote: the Roadtax was only £30pa on the diesel :shock:
mine is 1.2x that........ per month! :head:
Your M would cost £1500 per year to tax here. Please don't complain :D

I wouldn't complain, 'cos I wouldn't have one at that price
that is just extortionate.....
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I have an element of 'M-styling' on my car, If that's a good enough reason for the manufacturers to adorn a 320 with the M badge, then its certainly a good enough reason for me..
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