2008 BMW Z4 M User Reviews

Pros

Driver position is fantastic and very adjustable. 26mpg if you want it (boring), 22mpg is my ave.

Cons

Ride is stiff but expected with a track suspension. Competition level brake dust.

Got my Z4 M roadster September, 2006 and the honymoon is'nt over yet! The car will drive as smooth as a Toyota Camery (got one of those to), but you have to drive it for a little while and get some practice in order to shift and accelerate smoothly. With 330 honest hp and 3100 pounds, you gotta work at smooth. But when you want the hammer to drop, it can make a grown man giggle like a school girl.

Probably the most addictive things about this car are the sound of the engine at a 3000 rpm cruise speed (about 80mph in 6th), the driver position, acceleration, turn in speed, grip and comfort on a long cruise over decent freeway tarmac. I have throtle steered it a couple of times and it behaves like there is a cable attatched at its center. Very light understeer that converts to neutral with throtle. I usualy drive pretty civil and probably will get 30k miles out of my Contisport tires.

The car is comforable because there is absolutely no vibration. Hard to explain but actually more comfortable than the Camery (this is saying alot) on long trips, and good roads, because of better driver position with regards to hand, foot and butt position. I find the high bolsterd seats to be really very comfortable.

Get on a really bad road though and you'll worry that you are going to crash your track suspension. Slowing down does the trick around potholes, but remember that the air dam up front is low and track friendly, so drive it with respect off road and when parking near the curb or front tire stops.

I've lost track of how many people have said "Beautiful", or "very nice" or younger ones say something like "that car is sick man!". I think Chris Bangle started something because the "controversial" styling cues are showing up on Toyotas, Lexus, Ford, etc., and BMW's sales have been going up big time while the others have actually fallen a little. Including Porch, which seems to be owned by alot of the test drivers and auto magazine reviewers that labled the styling "controversial" in the first place.

I love everything about all of the Porches and respect the brand too much to bad mouth them, but I got Porche Caymen S performance (a little more in a straight line) for a lot less money. For the difference in price I could have bought a 34mpg 2006 Toyota Corolla just for the back seat and gass mileage. It must have the prestige of a Porche because most people think it cost between $80,000 and $100,000.

No problems of any kind yet either. I've used 2 different dealerships because of my own location requirements, and both have been absolutley first rate. Oh, and so far free....read morehide

Pros

Get's looks from everyone especially with optional hard top on it. Drop the top with the keyfob.

Cons

Very low and can hit curbs. Expensive when you do! Runflats are expensive.

Excellent sports car and amazingly fun to play with on curves and mountain roads. Responds immediately to braking and accelerating. There is a massive amount of brake dust (probably because you use them frequently.

Service is first class in every BMW facility and you get what you pay for!

Are there other cars that can be this fun? Yes. But once you can move up to this level, you won't want one of them. It is that much of A DIFFERENCE in performance!...read morehide

Pros

nimble, quick, fast, fun, sharp, unique

Cons

ride is stiff for stop and go traffic, could takes some more weight off

this is what a sports car suppose to be: it is fun, it is quick, it is nimble, it is sharp... a drivers car, no less... If you like to drive slow and smooth, this car is not for you, but if you drive it with "bold" attitude... this is one fun car. 2 thumbs up, thanks BMW.

Pros

Appearance, performance, use of space

Cons

Rear window view, Continental tires

Got this car in January. I've had a 2004 Z4, 3.0, 2006 M Roadster and now the Coupe. I got this because I loved the Roadster but needed a coupe to go on the track with the car clubs. I really love the unique look and 2 out of 3 people estimate the price at about $100k. Some people don't care for the looks but I love all the curves and I think people overestimate the price because it reminds them of the high priced exotics. How many cars have a double contour roof under $200k? (None) The finishing details are great on the inside and everything is well put together. I have 24k miles on the roadster and almost 3k on this coupe and they seem to be holding up well, no rattles. The Continental tires are only OK. They're good for daily use and roadtrips but not the best traction but good in rain. I'd look at Michelin PS2's or Falken Azeni's and maybe a couple others if you want to really hang some corners or drive onto the track. If you're thinking of buying one you could throw that into the deal with the dealership. I love the storage of the hatchback coupe which is great for a 2-seater. It's a sportscar so the seats are a bit stiff along with the suspension, but that's to be expected from a track-ready car. My favorite is really the appearance. If you look at an M Coupe, stand at the 3/4 view and just follow the curves over the hood and roof and then along the sides all the way across the door to the back. It's really a piece of sculpturing and you won't look like the 20 thousand Corvettes or even the look alike Porsche's that are out there. The radio/CD is fantastic and I and my son ran a high fidelity Ipod sound test through the system and it handled the test with excellence. The sound of the car is like a high reving Japanese or European car and not so much like the throatier U.S. models so you may like it more or less. Check out most the car mags and you'll see 0 to 60 times from 4.5 to 5.0 seconds which means you can keep up with most anything on the road. The M model gets more oil changes than the regular models and maintenance is free for 50k miles. So, take a look, especially like I said above and there are some really great new color combinations that I've not seen before, too. Good luck with your decision. Hope to see you on the road! p.s. Get a radar detector before you get home. You can go triple digits without feeling it on good pavement. You'll get in trouble and the cops will be noticing you....read morehide

Pros

Looks great, decent seats, excellent brakes, torque is amazing

Cons

Little storage inside, a LOT of brake dust, be careful with low front end

If you're looking at the Z4 and don't get the M, you'll be kicking yourself later ("I could've had an M"). Amazing car overall, plenty of power and pulls like a banshee at 4000 rpm which is great for overtaking. Not the quitest car with the top up, but not terrible. Excellent, thick steering wheel and the driver's position is fantastic. When new it is a little jerky coming off the line due to the clutch delay valve breaking in - a well known issue, but nothing major and mine went away after 5000 miles. You can't really use the sport option in town as it really makes smooth take-offs tough, but on the open road it is amazing. Instantaneous throttle response.
The Conti tires are ok, not great, and are not run flats (thank God) but you actually do get a lot of mileage out of them (expect 15-20,000 rear and maybe 30,000 front, depending on driving style). (When they wear out, switch to Michelin Pilot Sport PS2.) For the price, this one is tough to beat - head and shoulders over an SLK, and it's not one of 10,000 Corvettes you see every day....read morehide