I'm in the mkt, '06-'07 Z4M Coupe vs Roadster

FOUR FLUSHER · 02-23-2011, 10:31 AM

Here's the facts, other cars are '10 328 sedan, '01 4runner (snow rig) which why I'm now a forum guy. I'm looking for a new toy, wife wants a vert for summer fun, I really like to looks of the coupes, I need some ammo for the battle with the wife

seem like all the avid boarders are coupe folks....WHY!

Nikki · 02-23-2011, 10:34 AM

My coupe is for sale, I'm looking to sell for a Roadster.

http://www.zpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=488754

Nikki · 02-23-2011, 10:36 AM

I LOVE the coupe but in the end I decided that the roadster would be better for LA. I was always against convertibles but when I drove a 135 convertible loaner car I really liked it. I realized that top-down was the way to go in LA and even though I've always been a diehard straight-up performance kind of girl, I can get the Roadster for less cash and still have the M performance. It was designed originally as a Roadster so I'm sure it's still pretty rigid and handles great, much better than the 135 I'd imagine but I still haven't driven one.

Burn0utsRfun · 02-23-2011, 10:46 AM

Get MC
1. You won't have problems with the convertible tops, even though there are almost none with the Z4's. (the wife doesn't know that)

2. I think the MC is much more distinguishable from a normal Z4 than an MR is.

3. I feel like the MC looks more like a "supercar" than an MR.

4. It's just cool looking lol

Huz-Z · 02-23-2011, 11:07 AM

As expected, roadster owners will advocate for that car and coupe owners will eleoquently describe the longing stares of Ferrari owners.

But you know what? go drive both and decide for yourselves. And don't underestimate the importance of keeping The Wife happy. If she really wants a convertible, and all your previous cars have been tin tops, why deny her the enjoyment of having such a fine car in the driveway; in effect, a dream car both both of you?

You don't want to be snugly seated in the seat of a lovely coupe during the day - but banished to the couch at night!!

And consider: I live in Canada. There is three feet of snow on the ground right now, its currently snowing and my car won't be out of storage until April. Even then, the weather won't be the best. Would I trade my roadster for a coupe? No. Why? Because on a nice day, there is simply nothing nicer than dropping the top and going for a drive. Period!

Good luck!!!

evoq007 · 02-23-2011, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Huz-Z

As expected, roadster owners will advocate for that car and coupe owners will eleoquently describe the longing stares of Ferrari owners.

But you know what? go drive both and decide for yourselves. And don't underestimate the importance of keeping The Wife happy. If she really wants a convertible, and all your previous cars have been tin tops, why deny her the enjoyment of having such a fine car in the driveway; in effect, a dream car both both of you?

And consider: I live in Canada. There is three feet of snow on the ground right now, its currently snowing and my car won't be out of storage until April. Even then, the weather won't be the best. Would I trade my roadster for a coupe? No. Why? Because on a nice day, there is simply nothing nicer than dropping the top and going for a drive. Period!

r4gs · 02-23-2011, 11:32 AM

the coupe vs roadster is really going to be coming down to what ur wife and u want collectively and mutually agree upon. even though i bought the m coupe cos i absolutely love its curves and lines, i can always appreciate the appeal the original z4 roadster design will have. it's a simple drop-top tt's still stunningly gorgeous and is otherwise identical in every other aspect as with the coupe.

ultimately, i'd say get a roadie and please ur other half as she's just as much a part of ur life as u are to her.

Nikki · 02-23-2011, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by r4gs

ultimately, i'd say get a roadie and please ur other half as she's just as much a part of ur life as u are to her.

aww,

Nhopkins1394 · 02-23-2011, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Huz-Z View Post
As expected, roadster owners will advocate for that car and coupe owners will eleoquently describe the longing stares of Ferrari owners.

But you know what? go drive both and decide for yourselves. And don't underestimate the importance of keeping The Wife happy. If she really wants a convertible, and all your previous cars have been tin tops, why deny her the enjoyment of having such a fine car in the driveway; in effect, a dream car both both of you?

And consider: I live in Canada. There is three feet of snow on the ground right now, its currently snowing and my car won't be out of storage until April. Even then, the weather won't be the best. Would I trade my roadster for a coupe? No. Why? Because on a nice day, there is simply nothing nicer than dropping the top and going for a drive. Period!

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Originally Posted by evoq007

+2

And let's not overlook the one fact perhaps most important, "The wifey want a vert"

Top down all the way!

gigtime · 02-23-2011, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Nhopkins1394

Because on a nice day, there is simply nothing nicer than dropping the top and going for a drive. Period!

Top down all the way!

+3

FerRrari · 02-23-2011, 12:44 PM

It's a personal preference, can't go wrong with either, just make sure you get one that has been treated nicely!

tekmoe · 02-23-2011, 01:03 PM

I don't know what the weather is like in Reno but if it's anything like Dallas, I think you'd be happier with the roadster. There is nothing better (with the exception of a motorcycle) than driving around with the top down!

FerRrari · 02-23-2011, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by tekmoe

I don't know what the weather is like in Reno but if it's anything like Dallas, I think you'd be happier with the roadster. There is nothing better (with the exception of a motorcycle) than driving around with the top down!

I personally prefer driving the roadster to riding the motorcycle since all the gear makes it very hot.
The motorcycle is obviously more fun though!

The HACK · 02-23-2011, 01:25 PM

The only reason I have the coupe is because the organization that I drive with does not allow convertibles on track.

The fact that it's more than twice as stiff as the roadster is also great for track use. But if it's a street only car? Roadster all the way. We had a '03 Z4 3.0i that both my wife and I enjoyed immensely. The Coupe? I'm the only driver.

VinnieAces · 02-23-2011, 01:28 PM

everyones opinion on here will be biased, and on that note, the coupe is the best.

mousitch · 02-23-2011, 01:33 PM

Have had both and I admit I had my issues with the cocky coupe drivers ragging on the vert(looks,stiffness). While I do miss the droptop every now and then for the wind in my hair factor, the coupe looks better, has less wind noise and gets looks and compliments that the vert never did. So I'm that Coupe guy now.

ZStig · 02-23-2011, 02:02 PM

the roadster is a lot more fun

+ you can always get a hardtop if you're looking for something different

Lark · 02-23-2011, 02:09 PM

If it's a fun/weekend car and you have another DD, I would absolutely go with the drop top. If it is a DD, then I might go with the coupe.

Huz-Z · 02-23-2011, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by VinnieAces

everyones opinion on here will be biased, and on that note, the coupe is the best.

That's right. You don't have to worry about your toupe blowing off.

har har har!!

ZStig · 02-23-2011, 02:23 PM

we can argue here all we want, but in the end, you either enjoy top-down driving or you don't

dazed^ · 02-23-2011, 02:30 PM

I always thought that if you're going to have a fixed roof, you might as well have four seats too. And four seats can't be done right with a soft top; you instantly get that boat look.

I realize now that this all made more sense in my head than it does here.

Hawkeye · 02-23-2011, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by FerRrari

I personally prefer driving the roadster to riding the motorcycle since all the gear makes it very hot.
The motorcycle is obviously more fun though!

Motorcycles are only hot when you are sitting still! Motorcycle over car any day of the week (better in traffic too).

I have the coupe cause I have a no top ride, and the coupe easily looks better (especially if comparing to the roadster with top up, closer battle if the top is down).

Either way you really can't go wrong. Might as well save some $ and make the wife happy at the same time...

02-23-2011, 10:31 AM	#1
FOUR FLUSHER Private 7 Rep 77 Posts Drives: 2013 328 Convertable Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Reno, Nevada iTrader: (0)	I'm in the mkt, '06-'07 Z4M Coupe vs Roadster Here's the facts, other cars are '10 328 sedan, '01 4runner (snow rig) which why I'm now a forum guy. I'm looking for a new toy, wife wants a vert for summer fun, I really like to looks of the coupes, I need some ammo for the battle with the wife seem like all the avid boarders are coupe folks....WHY!
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Nikki Major General 990 Rep 6,381 Posts Drives: Sepang Z4MC Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: LA iTrader: (9)	My coupe is for sale, I'm looking to sell for a Roadster. http://www.zpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=488754 __________________ Nikki
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Nikki Major General 990 Rep 6,381 Posts Drives: Sepang Z4MC Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: LA iTrader: (9)	I LOVE the coupe but in the end I decided that the roadster would be better for LA. I was always against convertibles but when I drove a 135 convertible loaner car I really liked it. I realized that top-down was the way to go in LA and even though I've always been a diehard straight-up performance kind of girl, I can get the Roadster for less cash and still have the M performance. It was designed originally as a Roadster so I'm sure it's still pretty rigid and handles great, much better than the 135 I'd imagine but I still haven't driven one. __________________ Nikki
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Burn0utsRfun Private First Class 18 Rep 136 Posts Drives: Z3 M Rdstr Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Charleston, SC iTrader: (1)	Get MC 1. You won't have problems with the convertible tops, even though there are almost none with the Z4's. (the wife doesn't know that) 2. I think the MC is much more distinguishable from a normal Z4 than an MR is. 3. I feel like the MC looks more like a "supercar" than an MR. 4. It's just cool looking lol
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Huz-Z Brigadier General 851 Rep 4,057 Posts Drives: Z4 3.0si, 328 XDrive, X5 35i Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	As expected, roadster owners will advocate for that car and coupe owners will eleoquently describe the longing stares of Ferrari owners. But you know what? go drive both and decide for yourselves. And don't underestimate the importance of keeping The Wife happy. If she really wants a convertible, and all your previous cars have been tin tops, why deny her the enjoyment of having such a fine car in the driveway; in effect, a dream car both both of you? You don't want to be snugly seated in the seat of a lovely coupe during the day - but banished to the couch at night!! And consider: I live in Canada. There is three feet of snow on the ground right now, its currently snowing and my car won't be out of storage until April. Even then, the weather won't be the best. Would I trade my roadster for a coupe? No. Why? Because on a nice day, there is simply nothing nicer than dropping the top and going for a drive. Period! Good luck!!! __________________ Huz-Z BMW Z4 3.0si Roadster. Montego Blue Metallic. Premium and Sport Package. Last edited by Huz-Z; 02-23-2011 at 11:13 AM..
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r4gs Viper Driver 36 Rep 1,311 Posts Drives: F-16 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Singapore iTrader: (2)	the coupe vs roadster is really going to be coming down to what ur wife and u want collectively and mutually agree upon. even though i bought the m coupe cos i absolutely love its curves and lines, i can always appreciate the appeal the original z4 roadster design will have. it's a simple drop-top tt's still stunningly gorgeous and is otherwise identical in every other aspect as with the coupe. ultimately, i'd say get a roadie and please ur other half as she's just as much a part of ur life as u are to her.
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FerRrari First Lieutenant 19 Rep 389 Posts Drives: Catrinel Menghia Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: WA iTrader: (1)	It's a personal preference, can't go wrong with either, just make sure you get one that has been treated nicely! __________________ '12 Nero/Rosso 500 Abarth '07 IR/SBL ///M Roadster (GONE), '08 Tornado Red Triumph Daytona (GONE), '09 BRG/Cloth 6MT MINI Cooper S (Spontaneously Combusted), '06 IR/IR ///M3 Convertible 6MT (GONE), '04 JB/CR Z4 2.5i SMG (GONE)
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tekmoe Captain 55 Rep 844 Posts Drives: ///M Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Texas iTrader: (0)	I don't know what the weather is like in Reno but if it's anything like Dallas, I think you'd be happier with the roadster. There is nothing better (with the exception of a motorcycle) than driving around with the top down!
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The HACK Midlife Crises Racing Silent but Deadly Class 1821 Rep 5,337 Posts Drives: 2006 MZ4C, 2021 Tesla Model 3 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Welcome to Jamaica have a nice day iTrader: (1)	The only reason I have the coupe is because the organization that I drive with does not allow convertibles on track. The fact that it's more than twice as stiff as the roadster is also great for track use. But if it's a street only car? Roadster all the way. We had a '03 Z4 3.0i that both my wife and I enjoyed immensely. The Coupe? I'm the only driver. __________________ Sitting on a beat-up office chair in front of a 5 year old computer in a basement floor, sipping on stale coffee watching a bunch of meaningless numbers scrolling aimlessly on a dimly lit 19” monitor.
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VinnieAces Lieutenant Colonel 92 Rep 1,603 Posts Drives: Imola Red Z4MC Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Ontario, Can iTrader: (2) Garage List 2006 Z4 M Coupe [8.00]	everyones opinion on here will be biased, and on that note, the coupe is the best. __________________ ///M - Some Mods 'N Stuff
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mousitch Dark Sider 129 Rep 1,779 Posts Drives: 2008 Space Gray Z4MC Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Missouri iTrader: (11) Garage List 2008 Z4M Coupe [7.50]	Have had both and I admit I had my issues with the cocky coupe drivers ragging on the vert(looks,stiffness). While I do miss the droptop every now and then for the wind in my hair factor, the coupe looks better, has less wind noise and gets looks and compliments that the vert never did. So I'm that Coupe guy now. __________________ [URL=http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/153/071jt.jpg/] 2008 Space Grey M Coupe-Euro headers-RPI Scoop-Gruppe M CAI-Eisenmann Race Cans-RE X-pipe-ECU Remap with O2 and EGT delete-H&R Sport springs-Zeck CDV delete-Stock Gloss black powder coated wheels-LED Tekarbon Angel Eyes Project-Michelin Super Sports-Hardwired Uniden R7-H&R front and rear spacers-Alarm module added-stereo amp recoded to vert spec settings
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ZStig instagram 997turbotom 279 Rep 7,377 Posts Drives: Interlagos Z4MR Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Delray Beach, FL iTrader: (4)	the roadster is a lot more fun + you can always get a hardtop if you're looking for something different __________________
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Lark Gone but not forgotten 4 Rep 148 Posts Drives: '09 335i Dinan S3/'13 BoxsterS Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Houston iTrader: (0)	If it's a fun/weekend car and you have another DD, I would absolutely go with the drop top. If it is a DD, then I might go with the coupe. __________________ 2015 Audi SQ5 RECENT PAST 2013 Porsche Boxster S 2009 335i/Coupe/Dinan S3 2006 BMW Z4 3.0si
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dazed^ Private First Class 4 Rep 174 Posts Drives: '07 Z4 M Roadster Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Netherlands iTrader: (0)	I always thought that if you're going to have a fixed roof, you might as well have four seats too. And four seats can't be done right with a soft top; you instantly get that boat look. I realize now that this all made more sense in my head than it does here.
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