Yea BMW design is becoming not sense I am not joking I take this rather than new Z4 M40i is look weirdo and nothing special .. I just soft top Z4 and is design is just not sense so much angle and front is long compare to back make it more weird and there more painful for BMW fan I guess so
I usually change my cars every couple years, but have had my Z4M coupe for a year and a half and can honestly say I will hold onto it for a very very long time.
The z4 was the only car the Bangle design/flame surfacing team didn’t water down. Design was way ahead of its time for BMW. However it was controversial on launch..
My parents had one of those Z4 Ms when I was in high school. I still haven't driven any car that communicates with the driver as well as that car. Hoping to get my own M coupe soon. It definitely makes you love it.
@@TsvetanVR Mr2s are hard to let go of. I mourn my red 94 na SW20 T-bar all the time. It's the car I loved the most. To rust they go. Back to the earth. Luv and Peace.
Yes by 2020 even the famous grille shape has become a cavernous lung! Soon the front of cars will just be one capacious open hole - no space for a number plate.
They just did a tiny mistake. The engine that BMW put in the Z4 M is the standard S54 from the wonderful e46 M3. Not the CSL one that make 360HP. The Z4 M and the M3 CSL share some parts (like the brakes for exemple), but not the engine. By the way. Hammond was a total beast with that M. I would like to see this more often.
Romain de Villeneuve it is the same engine..there is only 1 s54b32..but in csl its tweeked and the intake is bigger..original m3 has around 343hp but with i said tweek they got out around 360hp to use in the csl
Owwwchhh but true. We have lost our way. And slowly but surly loosing manual transmissions for this bullcrap smg stuff which is okay but not the same. And going more gas saver status after the v10 in the e60 / e63 we have lost it .
It's a tricky one isn't it? With the Boxster you get a Porsche badge which adds a bit of bespoke and and flash. But you're also telling the whole world you can't afford a 911...
+clu4u No I don't want to be Jeremy. Jeremy Clarkson isn't the only man in this world who's allowed an opinion on cars. Come on, if you had the money you'd buy the 911 over Boxter.
Ive owned a 2005 Boxster S for 10 years, will never sell it. Modest mods give it 320hp and Bilstein shocks, I am good to go. Why would I prefer a rear engine car to a mid engine car?
+Kristian Brandt I have the money and am the market for either a 997 Carrera S or a 987 Cayman R and after driving both I prefer the look and feel of the cayman. Mid engined is simply better from an ascetic and handling aspect. The 911 is fantastic and punchy but it requires a very specific style of driving to properly handle it while the cayman is more adaptable to a driver's style. The 911 is really cool though and has awesome history but if i wanted cool & history I would go for a DB7 or an E-Type
I picked up an 06 z4mr this April. It had high miles(120k) and limited maintenance history but I purchased it sight unseen cheap from California(I'm in CT). It definitely is a blast to drive. I've done a few maintenance repairs such as new plugs/coils, replace all fluids, swapped in a short shifter, RPI exhaust, and intake. Such an enjoyable car to drive
I had a black Z4M a year or so after it was launched. It was incredibly fun to drive. So much fun that I sometimes just took it out for 30-40 minute spontaneous drives on winding roads for no purpose other than to feel the taut suspension and the wonderfully communicative steering. I sold it for a comfortable car, a lexus, and haven't owned anything remotely as fun since.
I work on many cars and recently had a 2000 Porsche Boxster (I think it's rated only 217 HP on the 2.7) and I was impressed on how quick it was and how well it handled. Although it was a chore changing out the oil separator, because of the mid engine design, the water pump R&R was simple.
Roadsters doesn't need to be full of electronic shits, and they're not built for race tracks. A roadster needs to be old school. I guess the Z4 is precise enough to drive on a country road or in the mountains.
Charles, same conclusion. The Cayman S is even more strong than the Boxster S, but the same tame, electronic character. Great as hell, actually, but just like riding a Kentucky Derby horse (Cayman) versus a stallion dressage champion (which if you can't control, will kill you and not know he did it).
I remember how much I looked forward to this review from Richard. Idc. I still love this Z4 but that Boxster punches above its class. What cars these were 🙏🏽❤️
Six months ago I bought an '07 Z4 M Coupe, black on extended black leather. An unknown past and 100,000 miles on it. I drove it before I bought it and what a beast (lol, especially with the Sport button on). I LOVE THIS CAR so much - I've had a lot of Mustangs including a Saleen and also owned an '04 Honda S2000. All shite compared to this god of a car. I've never driven or been in a car with so much soul. I will pay for and replace anything and everything this car needs to keep it for a very long time. Engine blows? So what, I'll replace it. Lastly, if you own one of these do yourself a favor and get the Stromung mufflers. Not too loud at all for this old guy but still quite beefy.
Awesome car but the repair bills are tear-inducing. A friend had to replace the engine (same year as yours) and it cost him just over 10k not including labor.
Man, I guess that's a brand new engine? That's an ouch for sure, but 10 grand is a lot less than the cost of anything that might be worthy of replacing it. Any idea WHY that was needed? My car runs and drive like it's brand new so I can't imagine any problems. I also make sure to do all of the inspection 1 and 2 work.
@@samitapio8774 that would be a complete engine teardown at 100k km. Or around 60k miles. Which is around 5 years of average driving for a daily driver.
*automotive museum tour, 2050* And here we arrive in the 2000s. This is a golden age of our great automobile, where the manual transmission abounds, and BMW actually did made the best drivers cars
I bought a used Z4 Roadster (2003👀). Cosmetically it was in great shape. I put $3K into the engine immediately and it’s a ton of fun to drive. I get complements on it all the time and this car is 17 years old. That’s impressive designing right there.
uh, it's impressive you had to dump three grand into the engine before it was even 20. in fact, the "impressive designing" is a very common flaw with these engines
@@Hyperlink1337 Well, technically, it was $1400 for a damn headlight, the rest was previous owner neglect that I took care of. That said, my compliment to its design was its cosmetic design, not the mechanical design (which is fine, IMO).
@@Hyperlink1337 I've got an 03 z4 3.0i and the engine is sound. Very reliable motor generally. DISA flutter valve is better if replaced with metal upgrade and that's about it.
Such a shame that BMW et all have forgotten how to make a good simple raw drivers car like this. Slick manual gearbox, weighty hydraulic steering, revvy naturally aspirated engine, good mechanical rear diff and perfect weight distribution = driving heaven :-D Now its all about fancy auto gearboxes, turbo engines and electronic suspension and drive settings.....basically the car does everything for you and there isn't any real direct mechanical sensation left. The art of having to be a good driver is quickly becoming a lost one :-(
+soundseeker63 Well BMWs now still have manual gearboxes, they have even better weight distribution, even better rear diff, M cars have turbos now but they revs even higher than the naturally aspirated engines of pre E92 M3 cars. Trust me, I had an E92 M3, now I have an M4. The new one feels more raw and sporty than before.
I have owned and driven the Miatas, Nissan Z series, Boxsters, and both the AP1 and AP2 S2Ks and all 3 generations of the Z4s. Pound for pound, the E85 Z4M is the best car among these. The S2K is great but it is way too over rated and insanely expensive now. When you drive this Z4M after driven an S2K, you will realize how much of a car this Z4 is. These 1st generation of Z4s, even the non-M versions, are outstanding roadsters.
lol I just noticed the same and went to look for another comment.. if you’ve heard of VINWIKI, they made a video about a Top Gear stunt driver who talks about other people driving instead of the 3 hooligans and Top Gear asked them to take the video down
I just bought the M coupe about a month ago, I had the same debate. I appreciate the rarity of the car (1815 in the US), fantastic to drive, I think it looks better than even the new M3. I like the stripped down tech, only two performance buttons, one that turns the trac control off, and the other to change the throttle response. And it came standard with the limited diff, something that the Porsche did not. Honestly, you can't go wrong with either, both M and Cayman are driver's cars.
The Z4M Roadster is my all time favourite car, and the coupe version was entered in its first 24 Hour race at Silverstone in 2006, which it won This car is definitely one that I would want to own someday
As an owner of a BMW 2006 M Roadster, I can endorse everything Richard Hammond had to say re the car. I love it and I have had many BMWs, Mercedes audis, Corvettes etc.
That is the point. It is Forever the sports car. That's what makes them different from the rest. Just like Aston martin, they both make ICONIC and LEGENDARY SPORTS CARS
The z4M coupe.. looks so much better than the VeRt, a beautiful car, that will only go up in value.. not many made.. pretty much a M3 crammed into a little Z4
I opted for more daily drivable option, the Z4 3.0i G-power 300hp. It makes 43hp less at the top end but up to 60Nm more at 2000-4000rpm. She is not a screamer but driving with 1300kg car in tow that makes 375Nm of torque at 3800rpm is a blast.
@sup3rcars I would have bought the M roadster in a heart beat, but chose a Boxster S. Best comment I've heard is, "The M roadster is an engine with a chassis, the Boxster S is a chassis with an engine." Both are astounding, drive what you can afford.
Better a late repley than never: YES! Just have it checked and replace the bearings of the crankshaft which costs around $1.200. For that money I would get a second one, just to store it and have spare parts when I need than in 20 years.
the engine in the Z4M is actually from the stock E46 M3. the CSL version has 355bhp. the E46 M3 has 338bhp. though, both cars have the same engine, 3246cc. don't get me wrong though, top gear FTW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
driving a tuned old M car is deffintiyl soothing:) i drove my friends new 135i (tuned to 385whp) it was very very quick. but the noise and styling were less than satisfactory IMO. the old M division lives on
the Heat Unit level on it is so high that just by touching it, you transfer some of the juices. Like he said, when it is used in cooking, they don't actually cut up the pepper, they dab it onto the food to add its flavor.
My guess is the Porsche as well(will cost more). The S54 engine has been around forever, with the M cpe/rdstr being the last to carry it, so that would likely not cause problems. I got the certified pre-owned, so i pay NOTHING for maintenence for the next 4 years, including brakes, (not tires). Long term reviews rate the Porsche pretty high in reliability though. From what I've read on the forums, people who have tracked their M since '06 haven't complained of anything major. that says alot.
@TENNSUMITSUMA think we got mixed up here, so what i mean is that power steering(its also called servo streering) makes it easyer for you to turn your streering wheel, like with 1 finger, wich means that even at such corners and speed when u shouldnt be able to turn it so easy by hand cuz it will understear(front sliding) u can turn it without a problem with power steering. i wasnt talking about traction control (wich btw just slows you down if you go with insane speed into insane corners)
With the Boxster, everyone knows what you're driving. With the Z4M it's "WOOOOOOW WHAT IS THAT IT'S SO COOL!". Cause yeah, mine is the ONLY one in the country. Most people don't even know there is a Z4M Roadster. Even petrolheads.
I've owned my Z4M now for over two years (in fact, it looks identical to the one in this video). It is, without a doubt, the most fun car to drive I've ever owned. I've had a ton of cool cars, and nothing compares. Sure some were faster, etc., but the sum of the parts of the Z4M is just incredible. Two years of ownership later, and I still look forward to the drive home from work. I just put on Stoptech front and rear BBKs to go with my 19" BBS CH wheels, and people just go nuts over it.
+zJoriz as with any Z4 I'd drive/own it in a heartbeat. I think the Porsche still has the edge. You just can't beat that classic look :) so much history/ legacy with that style you just don't get with the z4 line.
+Peter Hubbard Personally I think it's a shame Porsche didn't make a nice front-engine/rear-drive sports car since the 968. But if they made this I'd prefer it over the Z4's looks: i.kinja-img.com/gawker-media/image/upload/s--a4s-8npv--/700308985783498387.jpg Still wouldn't be able to afford it, of course.
Z4 is the only car Bangle's influence got right. Would be interesting to see how this review would've been different with better tires than the stock Conti Extreme Contact DW's they llikely tested with. I just put some Dunlop Star Spec Z1's on mine, slightly wider, and the grip is an order of magnitude better. I think BMW compromised a little on the stock tires.
+Albert Arrabal It does, but not by far. It marks the first step of BMW's ugliness era, where they gave up the sexy stylishness of the E39 and E46 and instead took one horrific step with one of the ugliest cars they ever managed creating: the E60 5-series.
Well if I can’t get the E46 M3 CSL in the near future has my dream car, this Z4 could be a great alternative with that sublime engine that sounds like a BMW masterpiece.
+Mark Rhoden, you are the worst type of hypocrite, a true poseur. You brought up "maybe it is a class thing". Crass, not class dude.There must be some subject you actually have some knowledge, it is just plainly not cars
This Z4 M 3.2 straight six, is the one and only fire 🔥 breather...! I want one..! Got a Z4 2.2i roadster at the moment, great fun, but the Z4 M is a must......👊
1:40 "at the front, the air intakes are big and fierce!"
Well well well... they look docile compared to the modern shit we get
that aged well
I mean your not wrong
Yea BMW design is becoming not sense I am not joking I take this rather than new Z4 M40i is look weirdo and nothing special .. I just soft top Z4 and is design is just not sense so much angle and front is long compare to back make it more weird and there more painful for BMW fan I guess so
instablaster
New m3 : say no more
I usually change my cars every couple years, but have had my Z4M coupe for a year and a half and can honestly say I will hold onto it for a very very long time.
it will hold its value, maybe even appreciate, don't let go of it!
Floyd1504 Feel the exact same. It’s a car that just feels special to drive.
They don’t make em like that anymore!
The z4 was the only car the Bangle design/flame surfacing team didn’t water down. Design was way ahead of its time for BMW. However it was controversial on launch..
Must be nice.
My parents had one of those Z4 Ms when I was in high school. I still haven't driven any car that communicates with the driver as well as that car. Hoping to get my own M coupe soon. It definitely makes you love it.
+10grandredline you'll feel even better driving one you bought... a more sense of pride.
Not to mention it will actually belong to u no question
My '91 MR2 definitely communicates more than my Z4M. Z4M is a beast though. And a beauty. :)
@@TsvetanVR Mr2s are hard to let go of.
I mourn my red 94 na SW20 T-bar all the time.
It's the car I loved the most.
To rust they go. Back to the earth.
Luv and Peace.
It’s been 5 years , do u have the BMW?
‘The air intakes are huge and menacing’ - who knew how big they were going to get by 2020!
Yes by 2020 even the famous grille shape has become a cavernous lung! Soon the front of cars will just be one capacious open hole - no space for a number plate.
I'm from 2024... you're not going to like things any better here unfortunately 😂
this Z4 is one of the best and most beautiful cars ever made by BMW, I love it!
Definitely I love the look of the Z4 M and that I love it so much I want to buy it with my own money
I'm desperate for this sports car!!!
honestly the perfect bmw roadster would be z3 front and z4 arse with the doors of the z1@@lightsaberlordp373
I have my M Coupe for 3 years now and will continue to enjoy it for years to come 🙂
How’s the maintenance on it ?
Yes.. years at a repairshop
Sold I suppose?
COOL STORY
Ahhh so you have confidence issues and wanted to by a w*nkers car so people recognize you
They just did a tiny mistake.
The engine that BMW put in the Z4 M is the standard S54 from the wonderful e46 M3. Not the CSL one that make 360HP. The Z4 M and the M3 CSL share some parts (like the brakes for exemple), but not the engine.
By the way. Hammond was a total beast with that M. I would like to see this more often.
Romain de Villeneuve it is the same engine..there is only 1 s54b32..but in csl its tweeked and the intake is bigger..original m3 has around 343hp but with i said tweek they got out around 360hp to use in the csl
3000$ Carbon air intake and remap is the difference. :D
Ko
I also caught that one.
Haaa, was sure z4 was "only" 343hp
Hey Top Gear, can I borrow both cars to do my own tests. I will return them a few decades later. Thanks brah.
hotgirlsarehot no ones gonna trust someone with a username like that lol
@@lordcegese1385 whoooooosh
@@lordcegese1385 lol
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@@lordcegese1385 You don't get the joke spongebob fanboy?
Remember when bmw built drivers cars?
Owwwchhh but true. We have lost our way. And slowly but surly loosing manual transmissions for this bullcrap smg stuff which is okay but not the same. And going more gas saver status after the v10 in the e60 / e63 we have lost it .
Pepperidge farms remembers
Get yourself into an M2. You won't stop smiling!!
The Hauke 228i owner here. I wake up puking every morning knowing I don't have a M2
M2 ? Every single reviewer has love it
It's a tricky one isn't it? With the Boxster you get a Porsche badge which adds a bit of bespoke and and flash. But you're also telling the whole world you can't afford a 911...
C'mon man, most can't tell the difference. Wanna be Jeremy, douche?
+clu4u No I don't want to be Jeremy. Jeremy Clarkson isn't the only man in this world who's allowed an opinion on cars. Come on, if you had the money you'd buy the 911 over Boxter.
+Kristian Brandt naaaah give me the cayman gt4
Ive owned a 2005 Boxster S for 10 years, will never sell it. Modest mods give it 320hp and Bilstein shocks, I am good to go. Why would I prefer a rear engine car to a mid engine car?
+Kristian Brandt I have the money and am the market for either a 997 Carrera S or a 987 Cayman R and after driving both I prefer the look and feel of the cayman. Mid engined is simply better from an ascetic and handling aspect. The 911 is fantastic and punchy but it requires a very specific style of driving to properly handle it while the cayman is more adaptable to a driver's style. The 911 is really cool though and has awesome history but if i wanted cool & history I would go for a DB7 or an E-Type
I have an 03 Z4 3.0i 6 speed manual. Love that thing. Cant compare it to the boxter as Ive never driven one. But, its a hell of a car.
Did anyone else notice that it's raining when Hammond is driving, but it's dry when they show the exterior shots?
Bro that’s sad
Yep
You think they film it alll in one shot?
I picked up an 06 z4mr this April. It had high miles(120k) and limited maintenance history but I purchased it sight unseen cheap from California(I'm in CT). It definitely is a blast to drive. I've done a few maintenance repairs such as new plugs/coils, replace all fluids, swapped in a short shifter, RPI exhaust, and intake. Such an enjoyable car to drive
remember when top gear was good?
Pepperidge Farms Remembers
YaaaY, I member !
Remember when top gear was
Now it's called The Grand Tour
@@Gamerlordpro Not without the Stig!
I had a black Z4M a year or so after it was launched. It was incredibly fun to drive. So much fun that I sometimes just took it out for 30-40 minute spontaneous drives on winding roads for no purpose other than to feel the taut suspension and the wonderfully communicative steering. I sold it for a comfortable car, a lexus, and haven't owned anything remotely as fun since.
sdemosi Do you regret your actions?
@@kevinjohnstone2911 Yes he does.
I work on many cars and recently had a 2000 Porsche Boxster (I think it's rated only 217 HP on the 2.7) and I was impressed on how quick it was and how well it handled. Although it was a chore changing out the oil separator, because of the mid engine design, the water pump R&R was simple.
Roadsters doesn't need to be full of electronic shits, and they're not built for race tracks.
A roadster needs to be old school.
I guess the Z4 is precise enough to drive on a country road or in the mountains.
The truth is the Z4M Coupe!!!
They should've done another between the Z4M coupé and the Cayman S.
Charles, same conclusion. The Cayman S is even more strong than the Boxster S, but the same tame, electronic character. Great as hell, actually, but just like riding a Kentucky Derby horse (Cayman) versus a stallion dressage champion (which if you can't control, will kill you and not know he did it).
Hoorible electric steering...everything gose bad..junk....Z3M coupe was the best...
i thought this is the z4m roadster with the soft top
@@Hmmm313 you idiot... The Z4m is the only z4 with hydraulic power steering..
I remember how much I looked forward to this review from Richard. Idc. I still love this Z4 but that Boxster punches above its class. What cars these were 🙏🏽❤️
Six months ago I bought an '07 Z4 M Coupe, black on extended black leather. An unknown past and 100,000 miles on it. I drove it before I bought it and what a beast (lol, especially with the Sport button on). I LOVE THIS CAR so much - I've had a lot of Mustangs including a Saleen and also owned an '04 Honda S2000. All shite compared to this god of a car. I've never driven or been in a car with so much soul. I will pay for and replace anything and everything this car needs to keep it for a very long time. Engine blows? So what, I'll replace it. Lastly, if you own one of these do yourself a favor and get the Stromung mufflers. Not too loud at all for this old guy but still quite beefy.
Awesome car but the repair bills are tear-inducing. A friend had to replace the engine (same year as yours) and it cost him just over 10k not including labor.
David Behr totally agree with you. Owner of z4m roadster imola red
Man, I guess that's a brand new engine? That's an ouch for sure, but 10 grand is a lot less than the cost of anything that might be worthy of replacing it. Any idea WHY that was needed? My car runs and drive like it's brand new so I can't imagine any problems. I also make sure to do all of the inspection 1 and 2 work.
David Behr i bet those rod bearings failed. Remember To change em if you have 100k km or more on the clock.
@@samitapio8774 that would be a complete engine teardown at 100k km. Or around 60k miles. Which is around 5 years of average driving for a daily driver.
1:57 "Three hundred and thirty eight break horse paaAAaa"
I have a Z4M Coupe hands down best car I’ve ever owned and I’ve owned G’s, Z’s, S2K’s, and even a E46 M3
*automotive museum tour, 2050*
And here we arrive in the 2000s. This is a golden age of our great automobile, where the manual transmission abounds, and BMW actually did made the best drivers cars
1:12 That z4m entrance was levels. so sick
Pay close attention to the first minute of this review. The editing is just perfect, and the tune is INSANE.
Just perfect.
I bought a used Z4 Roadster (2003👀). Cosmetically it was in great shape. I put $3K into the engine immediately and it’s a ton of fun to drive. I get complements on it all the time and this car is 17 years old. That’s impressive designing right there.
uh, it's impressive you had to dump three grand into the engine before it was even 20. in fact, the "impressive designing" is a very common flaw with these engines
@@Hyperlink1337 Well, technically, it was $1400 for a damn headlight, the rest was previous owner neglect that I took care of. That said, my compliment to its design was its cosmetic design, not the mechanical design (which is fine, IMO).
@@ChristopherNips81well, feels like the car would have been very unable if one were to buy the parts a la carte and put these together into a car. 😂
@@Hyperlink1337 I've got an 03 z4 3.0i and the engine is sound. Very reliable motor generally. DISA flutter valve is better if replaced with metal upgrade and that's about it.
Such a shame that BMW et all have forgotten how to make a good simple raw drivers car like this.
Slick manual gearbox, weighty hydraulic steering, revvy naturally aspirated engine, good mechanical rear diff and perfect weight distribution = driving heaven :-D
Now its all about fancy auto gearboxes, turbo engines and electronic suspension and drive settings.....basically the car does everything for you and there isn't any real direct mechanical sensation left. The art of having to be a good driver is quickly becoming a lost one :-(
+soundseeker63 Check out the M2 thats coming out. Also the M235i seems to fit that profile.
+soundseeker63 Well BMWs now still have manual gearboxes, they have even better weight distribution, even better rear diff, M cars have turbos now but they revs even higher than the naturally aspirated engines of pre E92 M3 cars. Trust me, I had an E92 M3, now I have an M4. The new one feels more raw and sporty than before.
BMW Turbos DO NOT rev as high as NAs and the cars are fatter with longer wheelbase which compromises handling.
I have owned and driven the Miatas, Nissan Z series, Boxsters, and both the AP1 and AP2 S2Ks and all 3 generations of the Z4s. Pound for pound, the E85 Z4M is the best car among these. The S2K is great but it is way too over rated and insanely expensive now. When you drive this Z4M after driven an S2K, you will realize how much of a car this Z4 is. These 1st generation of Z4s, even the non-M versions, are outstanding roadsters.
Anyone else notice that when the camera is inside the car it's raining outside but when the camera is outside it's completely dry?
Illuminati much
+theodore goodall the car is moving it collect water fast then a camera in the same place
Gravitational waves distorting space-time obvs.
Richard Hammond admitted on The Grand Tour that he doesn't know how to drift
lol I just noticed the same and went to look for another comment.. if you’ve heard of VINWIKI, they made a video about a Top Gear stunt driver who talks about other people driving instead of the 3 hooligans and Top Gear asked them to take the video down
I just bought the M coupe about a month ago, I had the same debate. I appreciate the rarity of the car (1815 in the US), fantastic to drive, I think it looks better than even the new M3. I like the stripped down tech, only two performance buttons, one that turns the trac control off, and the other to change the throttle response. And it came standard with the limited diff, something that the Porsche did not. Honestly, you can't go wrong with either, both M and Cayman are driver's cars.
I miss top gear. Cant wait for the new show.
This is an amazing production coming from 12yrs ago, Good Job.
The Z4M Roadster is my all time favourite car, and the coupe version was entered in its first 24 Hour race at Silverstone in 2006, which it won
This car is definitely one that I would want to own someday
And today the Z4m is the best purchase, Porsche just all the same. M cars from 10-15 years ago= magic
Bought a Z4 M Coupe today. Picking it up a week on Monday. Awesome car, although a bit scared I might end up in a hedge!
amazing how it can be a beautiful sunny day for the outside shots yet pissing down with rain with the wipers going for the inside shots.
2001 z3 m coupe is my alltime favorite!!
As an owner of a BMW 2006 M Roadster, I can endorse everything Richard Hammond had to say re the car. I love it and I have had many BMWs, Mercedes audis, Corvettes etc.
One of Hammond's best reviews =)
2:42 TIL that the car Hammond reviewed here was the facelifted E85. Note the lack of both circular fog lights on the bottom of the front fenders.
1:15 really Ra's theme from Stargate to announce the Beamer.
Can’t bring myself to sell my Z4M, she’s in storage now, whilst I’m flitting around the uk. 69k miles, every single one of them driving pleasure 👍
The track from 3:22 is from Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory, El Cargo
lmao I remember playing that game for hours!...maybe I should reinstall in lmao
I have an 03 z4, the fancy addition of the both manual/automatic system is actually pretty cool, sad that they took it off the new model
Just love these cars they are timeless .
Would love a BMW like this one but in the hardtop version instead. Since this one is so simple there is less to break and all the fun is still there.
"... the M division do as they please." Yeah, the good old times.
I absolutely love the Z4 and the Boxster, annoyingly if I could afford both the Z35is and the Boxster I would be utterly spoiled for choice!
Z3 M Coupe and Z4 M Coupe are the best BMW's ever made.
. *cough* E39 m5 *cough*. I've got a Z4 M Coupe, love it. Used to have the M5. Z4 is great. E39 M5 best BMW Ever
That is the point. It is Forever the sports car. That's what makes them different from the rest. Just like Aston martin, they both make ICONIC and LEGENDARY SPORTS CARS
that's everything I want in a new car. No stupid paddle gearbox, a nice 6 speed, a real engine, no power steering. good job bmw
the fuck are you on about. it has power steering
Of course it has power steering, you meant no electric steering.😊
I just picked up an 06 Z4M today, in 2022!
You have to admit. The car's front end looks very... beautiful
I love how hammond goes I didn't expect that. But u can see he did and wants to champion the porsche. Old top gear... Old but gold
If it was a hardtop instead of a vert then it would be perfect
They have made a z4 m coupe with a beautiful roof ;-) I love the look.. Looking like a real roadster should
KF2NationalKartcrg You are so right.
The z4M coupe.. looks so much better than the VeRt, a beautiful car, that will only go up in value.. not many made.. pretty much a M3 crammed into a little Z4
Floyd1504 Except the E89 is UGLY.
The new Toyota supra
I have a 2013 Z4 and it is just AMAZING....I LOVE IT SO MUCH!!!!!
Not a drivers car like the first gen tho.
Great review!
I've had my Z4M Coupe for just over 18 months and love it - just feels like a hooligan car to me, which suits me fine.
I opted for more daily drivable option, the Z4 3.0i G-power 300hp. It makes 43hp less at the top end but up to 60Nm more at 2000-4000rpm. She is not a screamer but driving with 1300kg car in tow that makes 375Nm of torque at 3800rpm is a blast.
@@DuBstep115 I'm a huge big BMW fan!!!
Really? 360p? Well done, BBC, well done.
It's a decade old.... 360p was the 1080p of yore
From the csl engine ?!? I think that is from regular e46 M3...
Vepar iz Lužne it’s the same motor silly one the exhaust and air intakes are different to suit the cars accordingly
@@Devil_Dog_Ultra I know ...
Like how the bit where hammond says "mine I think" is edited in after.. Its raining out the window and yet the drag race is bright sunshine..
I love BMW but i prefer the e46 CSL look.. I don't mind that but i still prefer the e46.
@sup3rcars I would have bought the M roadster in a heart beat, but chose a Boxster S. Best comment I've heard is, "The M roadster is an engine with a chassis, the Boxster S is a chassis with an engine." Both are astounding, drive what you can afford.
I’m in the market for a Z4M found a 2007 with 60k miles for 19k. Worth it or nah?
Better a late repley than never: YES! Just have it checked and replace the bearings of the crankshaft which costs around $1.200.
For that money I would get a second one, just to store it and have spare parts when I need than in 20 years.
the engine in the Z4M is actually from the stock E46 M3. the CSL version has 355bhp. the E46 M3 has 338bhp. though, both cars have the same engine, 3246cc. don't get me wrong though, top gear FTW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
intro music name please? It would be greatly appreciated...
ruclips.net/video/NJrmm5P5WSw/видео.html Hybrid "Just For Today"
driving a tuned old M car is deffintiyl soothing:) i drove my friends new 135i (tuned to 385whp) it was very very quick. but the noise and styling were less than satisfactory IMO. the old M division lives on
Z4M foerever
the Heat Unit level on it is so high that just by touching it, you transfer some of the juices. Like he said, when it is used in cooking, they don't actually cut up the pepper, they dab it onto the food to add its flavor.
The Z4M is a forgotten gem
My guess is the Porsche as well(will cost more). The S54 engine has been around forever, with the M cpe/rdstr being the last to carry it, so that would likely not cause problems. I got the certified pre-owned, so i pay NOTHING for maintenence for the next 4 years, including brakes, (not tires). Long term reviews rate the Porsche pretty high in reliability though. From what I've read on the forums, people who have tracked their M since '06 haven't complained of anything major. that says alot.
such an amazing machine
@TENNSUMITSUMA think we got mixed up here, so what i mean is that power steering(its also called servo streering) makes it easyer for you to turn your streering wheel, like with 1 finger, wich means that even at such corners and speed when u shouldnt be able to turn it so easy by hand cuz it will understear(front sliding) u can turn it without a problem with power steering. i wasnt talking about traction control (wich btw just slows you down if you go with insane speed into insane corners)
When BMW's were hot and aggressive , now it's just open mouth catfish stapled in the middle.
Here in 2024 prepare to be even more disappointed
Still own an 04 z4 i3 and I really do still love it
With the Boxster, everyone knows what you're driving. With the Z4M it's "WOOOOOOW WHAT IS THAT IT'S SO COOL!". Cause yeah, mine is the ONLY one in the country. Most people don't even know there is a Z4M Roadster. Even petrolheads.
Tsvetan Tsekov lol I drive a Z3M in Imola, pretty sure I have the only one in the city I live in. They get attention for sure.
hammond driving - rainy scenes... outside camera - sunny day, faaaail
I LOVE MY Z4 M
Mid 2k era and before were good cars
Truth
I drove both cars..... and the BMW z4m is a way better so much so that I bought a z4m coupe.
Anyone recognise the splinter cell chaos theory soundtrack at 3:21 ?
the coupe version is 10x more badass
I've owned my Z4M now for over two years (in fact, it looks identical to the one in this video). It is, without a doubt, the most fun car to drive I've ever owned. I've had a ton of cool cars, and nothing compares. Sure some were faster, etc., but the sum of the parts of the Z4M is just incredible. Two years of ownership later, and I still look forward to the drive home from work. I just put on Stoptech front and rear BBKs to go with my 19" BBS CH wheels, and people just go nuts over it.
Hello tell me your update after 11 years
there are as many M badges as there are exhausts AHAHA
I think Hammond has a Z4 (probably the 3.0i), and so does Jason Plato
@mercbenzamg63 True, although I must admit that the new 5/7 series look amazing!
i own a Z4.
its a majestic beast of a car.
as a bmw fan..i have to say the porche looks better than the z4.. even today. Just my humble opinion who can't afford either. :)
+Peter Hubbard I agree. What do you think of the Z4 coupe though? I think that looks better than a Boxter... and I can't afford them either by the way
+zJoriz as with any Z4 I'd drive/own it in a heartbeat. I think the Porsche still has the edge. You just can't beat that classic look :) so much history/ legacy with that style you just don't get with the z4 line.
+Peter Hubbard Personally I think it's a shame Porsche didn't make a nice front-engine/rear-drive sports car since the 968. But if they made this I'd prefer it over the Z4's looks: i.kinja-img.com/gawker-media/image/upload/s--a4s-8npv--/700308985783498387.jpg
Still wouldn't be able to afford it, of course.
I have an 03 Z4, 3.0 L 6 speed. Some power up grades. Love the thing.
175,000 miles and runs like new.
Wassup! 03 3.0i Z4 6-speed here too. Just crossing 162,000 miles :)
@@Johnnygga The Z4 begs to be driven.
better than frs boxer engine.
I have one of these...and an Alpina Roadster S. I’ve never driven a Boxster but would like to for comparison.
Out of these two, I would have..........
A 2016 Ford Focus rs.
You're 12 years too late
thats called bad taste
Have fun with the head gasket!
i'm now up this choice , boxter s 987 or z4m?
hard. really hard
THE DRIP CAR
Z4 is the only car Bangle's influence got right. Would be interesting to see how this review would've been different with better tires than the stock Conti Extreme Contact DW's they llikely tested with. I just put some Dunlop Star Spec Z1's on mine, slightly wider, and the grip is an order of magnitude better. I think BMW compromised a little on the stock tires.
People are insane! All porches are the same looking and boring. The z4 M truly is better looking
I had one for three years blu interlagos...i sold it and now i am lookin to buy it once again and mod it hard...on track u need to be very skilled...
Oh yeah, sure... The Z4 looks better... yeees...
It just does, even if that red is terrible.
+TheIceWarrior That Z4 is one of the worse looking bimmers ever made, followed by the 1st generation 6 series and the 5 series. Fact.
+Albert Arrabal Tastes, tastes...
+Albert Arrabal Looks are a personal thing, I think the Z4 is beautiful, but not as good as the Boxster S
+Albert Arrabal It does, but not by far. It marks the first step of BMW's ugliness era, where they gave up the sexy stylishness of the E39 and E46 and instead took one horrific step with one of the ugliest cars they ever managed creating: the E60 5-series.
Well if I can’t get the E46 M3 CSL in the near future has my dream car, this Z4 could be a great alternative with that sublime engine that sounds like a BMW masterpiece.
Did he say the Z4M was better looking??
Buahahahaha
much better looking.... and he's absolutely right!
+Mark Rhoden, you are the worst type of hypocrite, a true poseur. You brought up "maybe it is a class thing". Crass, not class dude.There must be some subject you actually have some knowledge, it is just plainly not cars
10x better looking especially the coupe
This Z4 M 3.2 straight six, is the one and only fire 🔥 breather...! I want one..! Got a Z4 2.2i roadster at the moment, great fun, but the Z4 M is a must......👊