Comments on: New Z4 Brochure image http://www.bimmerfile.com/2008/12/04/new-z4-brochure-image/ BMW News & Opinion, BMW M3, BMW 1M, BMW 1 Series, BMW 3 Series, BMW 5 Series, BMW X5, BMW X6, BMW X3, BMW i Fri, 10 Feb 2012 07:32:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: JonPD http://www.bimmerfile.com/2008/12/04/new-z4-brochure-image/comment-page-1/#comment-3894 JonPD Sun, 07 Dec 2008 00:27:13 +0000 http://www.bimmerfile.com/?p=1458#comment-3894 <p>I am expecting their might be a chance of a Coupe being offered, however I think that would fully depend on the success of the new car. I wouldn't be to surprised if the eventual ///M might have a coupe option.</p> I am expecting their might be a chance of a Coupe being offered, however I think that would fully depend on the success of the new car. I wouldn’t be to surprised if the eventual ///M might have a coupe option.

]]> By: txdesign http://www.bimmerfile.com/2008/12/04/new-z4-brochure-image/comment-page-1/#comment-3893 txdesign Sat, 06 Dec 2008 23:16:36 +0000 http://www.bimmerfile.com/?p=1458#comment-3893 <p>I assume that there won't be a coupe version since this has a retractable hardtop already?</p> I assume that there won’t be a coupe version since this has a retractable hardtop already?

]]> By: JRobUSC http://www.bimmerfile.com/2008/12/04/new-z4-brochure-image/comment-page-1/#comment-3886 JRobUSC Fri, 05 Dec 2008 22:45:08 +0000 http://www.bimmerfile.com/?p=1458#comment-3886 <p>Personally I welcome a push upmarket with the new Z4. I don't think pricing it like an SLK or Boxster is out of line if it offers similar or better performance, quality, and ammenities. They are competitors after all, it doesn't have to be affordable for everyone when those vehicles aren't. Besides, making it the cheapest didn't help set any sales records with the old one.</p> Personally I welcome a push upmarket with the new Z4. I don’t think pricing it like an SLK or Boxster is out of line if it offers similar or better performance, quality, and ammenities. They are competitors after all, it doesn’t have to be affordable for everyone when those vehicles aren’t. Besides, making it the cheapest didn’t help set any sales records with the old one.

]]> By: JonPD http://www.bimmerfile.com/2008/12/04/new-z4-brochure-image/comment-page-1/#comment-3885 JonPD Fri, 05 Dec 2008 21:07:52 +0000 http://www.bimmerfile.com/?p=1458#comment-3885 <p>I still have to say that while the Cayman S drives very well its overall design is still pretty hideous to me. I agree that it would be nice to be able to choose what to not have on the car. I think aerodynamics, performance, braking, and seating should be standard in all sports cars, with everything not related to this to be optional extra's.</p> <p>(Hence my problem still with the JCW Mini)</p> I still have to say that while the Cayman S drives very well its overall design is still pretty hideous to me. I agree that it would be nice to be able to choose what to not have on the car. I think aerodynamics, performance, braking, and seating should be standard in all sports cars, with everything not related to this to be optional extra’s.

(Hence my problem still with the JCW Mini)

]]> By: Michael http://www.bimmerfile.com/2008/12/04/new-z4-brochure-image/comment-page-1/#comment-3884 Michael Fri, 05 Dec 2008 20:58:09 +0000 http://www.bimmerfile.com/?p=1458#comment-3884 <p>I hope BMW solved couple of issues that so far made Cayman S more attractive than Z4M: weight and efficiency. Cayman S is 250lb lighter and has EPA 18/26 vs. 15/23 in Z4M. And Porsche provides a long list of options which the way I prefer since it allows to choose what NOT to have in the car. In true sports car almost everything should be an option.</p> I hope BMW solved couple of issues that so far made Cayman S more attractive than Z4M: weight and efficiency. Cayman S is 250lb lighter and has EPA 18/26 vs. 15/23 in Z4M. And Porsche provides a long list of options which the way I prefer since it allows to choose what NOT to have in the car. In true sports car almost everything should be an option.

]]> By: GSKChicago http://www.bimmerfile.com/2008/12/04/new-z4-brochure-image/comment-page-1/#comment-3879 GSKChicago Fri, 05 Dec 2008 14:37:48 +0000 http://www.bimmerfile.com/?p=1458#comment-3879 <p>Looks awesome! Big fan so far!</p> Looks awesome! Big fan so far!

]]> By: Nowe Z4 - ponownie. | BMW Time - Kult marki BMW http://www.bimmerfile.com/2008/12/04/new-z4-brochure-image/comment-page-1/#comment-3877 Nowe Z4 - ponownie. | BMW Time - Kult marki BMW Fri, 05 Dec 2008 11:41:04 +0000 http://www.bimmerfile.com/?p=1458#comment-3877 <p>[...] Źródło: BimmerFile [...]</p> [...] Źródło: BimmerFile [...]

]]> By: JonPD http://www.bimmerfile.com/2008/12/04/new-z4-brochure-image/comment-page-1/#comment-3874 JonPD Fri, 05 Dec 2008 06:35:33 +0000 http://www.bimmerfile.com/?p=1458#comment-3874 <p>I would expect that the Prince engine out of the Mini is likely to be the motor for the Z2 if it comes along and I would assume they would use the JCW Prince for the engine in it. The Z2 could be a very cool product indeed though I have to say the V8 monster out of the new M3 in a smaller and lighter package is out of the park hit for me.</p> I would expect that the Prince engine out of the Mini is likely to be the motor for the Z2 if it comes along and I would assume they would use the JCW Prince for the engine in it. The Z2 could be a very cool product indeed though I have to say the V8 monster out of the new M3 in a smaller and lighter package is out of the park hit for me.

]]> By: Eliot R. http://www.bimmerfile.com/2008/12/04/new-z4-brochure-image/comment-page-1/#comment-3873 Eliot R. Fri, 05 Dec 2008 06:18:48 +0000 http://www.bimmerfile.com/?p=1458#comment-3873 <p>I completely agree with SBGoBig. It'd sell my MINI in a heart beat for something like that.</p> I completely agree with SBGoBig. It’d sell my MINI in a heart beat for something like that.

]]> By: SBGoBig http://www.bimmerfile.com/2008/12/04/new-z4-brochure-image/comment-page-1/#comment-3871 SBGoBig Fri, 05 Dec 2008 04:52:23 +0000 http://www.bimmerfile.com/?p=1458#comment-3871 <p>I would really like to see a M coupe but in the Z2 version.</p> I would really like to see a M coupe but in the Z2 version.

]]> By: Michael http://www.bimmerfile.com/2008/12/04/new-z4-brochure-image/comment-page-1/#comment-3870 Michael Fri, 05 Dec 2008 03:37:01 +0000 http://www.bimmerfile.com/?p=1458#comment-3870 <p>BMWs focus with this model was in fact to challenge the other brands unlike in the past, so it should (and in fact I am willing to say WILL) move up market. It also needs to move up market to allow entry of the Z2.</p> <p>The last Z did not attract the buyers of Porsche cars b/c of the performance of the standard models, styling and low price point. The marketing people have even stated the car was not targeted at the right group.... this one will be to make it more of a success.</p> <p>The rear is a cross between the 6er and X6.</p> <p>I am still not sure that Z4 badge on the rear looks right and makes me question the authenticity of the scan, but BMW model badges are getting larger as we all know. And of course it will be sDrive35i on the front fenders.</p> BMWs focus with this model was in fact to challenge the other brands unlike in the past, so it should (and in fact I am willing to say WILL) move up market. It also needs to move up market to allow entry of the Z2.

The last Z did not attract the buyers of Porsche cars b/c of the performance of the standard models, styling and low price point. The marketing people have even stated the car was not targeted at the right group…. this one will be to make it more of a success.

The rear is a cross between the 6er and X6.

I am still not sure that Z4 badge on the rear looks right and makes me question the authenticity of the scan, but BMW model badges are getting larger as we all know. And of course it will be sDrive35i on the front fenders.

]]> By: Michael http://www.bimmerfile.com/2008/12/04/new-z4-brochure-image/comment-page-1/#comment-3869 Michael Fri, 05 Dec 2008 03:07:23 +0000 http://www.bimmerfile.com/?p=1458#comment-3869 <p>I don't think Z attracted a lot of Boxter or Cayman buyers. ZM sales were kind of low, I think, compared to Porsche. So increase in price, combined with the current state of the market may not be the best idea. After all, Z is a niche car.</p> I don’t think Z attracted a lot of Boxter or Cayman buyers. ZM sales were kind of low, I think, compared to Porsche. So increase in price, combined with the current state of the market may not be the best idea. After all, Z is a niche car.

]]> By: JonPD http://www.bimmerfile.com/2008/12/04/new-z4-brochure-image/comment-page-1/#comment-3867 JonPD Fri, 05 Dec 2008 02:29:35 +0000 http://www.bimmerfile.com/?p=1458#comment-3867 <p>Quite honestly the first time my GP has been in potential danger. I think you hit the nail on the head though Michael, cost....</p> <p>As the Z4 is being aimed at Merc and Porsche I think we are going to see a increase in the price. Maybe have been hitting the BMW lemonade a bit hard on this but I like the 135i and the M3 but this car is in another league all together.</p> <p>Awesome job BMW!</p> Quite honestly the first time my GP has been in potential danger. I think you hit the nail on the head though Michael, cost….

As the Z4 is being aimed at Merc and Porsche I think we are going to see a increase in the price. Maybe have been hitting the BMW lemonade a bit hard on this but I like the 135i and the M3 but this car is in another league all together.

Awesome job BMW!

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