I know aesthetics are subjective but I think it’s absolutely beautiful, evoking things like an E type Jag or even a Daytona Coupe! (I am biased, I own the 3.0 Z4 coupe lol)
It's not pretty to look at?? Waaat? My friend has one and every single time I'm with him he gets at least 1 to 2 praises/ thumbs up. The thing is gorgeous
This statement of yours about Chris Bangle’s designs shows me you have no taste, look at his cars today they don’t look their age. Your reviews are s-t
@@anthonygillesse7242 most would disagree...no one but weirdo fanatics give two shits about who designed it. Everyone always praises ut...looks better than lots of cars
I own it new from 2008, now has 65.000 km and for me it is a perfect sportscar. I also own a 997 C4S from 2007, only has 23.000 km, bothe are manuals and so different, but for me the Z4MC is very special
Why ? We almost bought one but nothing she liked, hard to find too. Why do some have a solid color matching roof while others have a glass roof ? Thank you 🙏🏽 sir…
It doesn’t feel torquey like a modern car. We’ll my friend, it’s 15yrs old so there’s that. It has its flaws but it’s epic and continues to be one if the most engaging and purist sports car ever produced.
The unique design of this car is the one of the key elements makes such a great car and current popularity. Long hood, short back from heritage sport and racing cars such as Ferrari 250 GTO or Jaguar E type, or even Shelby Daytona.
You’d be very happy in this! Just get a cheap set of Eibach Pro springs. And change the gearbox oil to Redline MTL - makes a wonderful manual shifting! Also of course its maybe the greatest looking Bmw of the last decades. Brakes: with an old car, its impossible to rate them. There are 100 reasons this car could have vague brake feel. Mine is correctly bled w fresh fluid, with good Carbotech pads: fantastic brakes! But - I get the feeling you are not actually an active driver? Maybe you’d be happier in a comfy Mercedes CLK etc Great film!
Traction control limits ? I own a z4m roadster, and with the limited slip differential, michelin PS4 tyres, what amazing is specialy the traction. Even when pushing hard on wet surface, you rarely loose the traction.
Hi Mario, the ideal sports car (or saloon, van, MPV, estate, truck) does not exist. I have driven over 60 cars in the 50+ years I have a driver’s license. New ones, bangers, small hatchbacks, large saloons, estates, MPVs and vans. I am a saloon car guy. I still have not found my ideal saloon. A few cars came close… And by the way they were/are over 20 years and did/do not rattle… Nothing special, if you pick the right make. By the way these all came/come from a place in Germany called Sindelfingen. But… are they ideal? No Sir! They are built very well and are very well engineered, yet they do rust. Also, if they are manual, they do not shift gears very nicely. For me the perfect saloon car would have the comfort of a DS, the engine from a T-5R, Alfa Giulia (the old model, not what they offer nowadays) handling, a BMW gearbox, Audi build quality… What I am saying? It simply does not exist. A Z4M is certainly not the ideal sportscar. Too heavy to start with. A true sports car shall be light. Colin Chapman like light. Look at some interviews with Gordon Murray about his T50… I believe he knows what he is talking about. Weight is THE problem of all modern cars. If you have ever driven light cars you know that they handle much more nicely. Whatever car manufacturers do with all the modern electronics, the laws of physics still apply. A sports car is NOT about power but about weight, a sports car is not about acceleration (buy a Model S) or top speed, a sportscar is about roadholding and handling… To me indeed the MX5, or better still the original Lotus Elan (as the unforgettable Miss Peel drove in the original Avengers), are among the best sports cars, where ever you live on this planet… Happy hunting for your ideal sportscar!
We have a Chrysler Crossfire which is similar to what you are driving here. It is a 2005 with a Chrysler body on top of a Mercedes Benz SLK 320, it has the MB 3.2 liter V6 motor with a MB 5 speed automatic transmission. Both very good drive train. It handles great around turns plus it zips through traffic! Not the fastest sports car but it does surprise people lol Top end has been messed with because the dam government said it was to small to go that fast, so it shuts off between 145-150 mph not bad huh… The women love it, a good ice breaker too. We wanted a BMW Z4M at first but the crossfire is faster, quicker, way less to insure and the Z4M is 2.5 times more expensive to buy !!We picked out a blue with black interior similar to the one you have on the show today…Also, it is smaller and lighter too. Sadly if we found a Z4 that she liked we would have bought it, but after 2 months she found nothing. The Crossfire she found in a little over a week only 😅 Maybe next car a Z4M ?
I'd rate the quality and relevance of this review as 2/10. Guy likes automatics, doesn't actually *drive* the car but tootles around like a nana. Not only is this sports car not for him, but pretty much ANY sports car isn't. He should stick to reviewing shopping baskets and SUVs...
I was cringing when he said the bit about his automatics and his Lexus, lol. If you are sitting there wondering why cars have manual transmissions, and say you’re a car guy, that’s a problem. Describing a Z4 M Coupe as ugly is again, a really bizarre take, and he kept knocking the low end torque. A M coupe has great low-end torque, so again I don’t really see where he’s coming from there. This is a guy that drives cars very casually without having too much in depth knowledge on how to drive them properly or get the most out of them. Also, the comment about his friend’s startup being in the “pre-revenue” phase. Yeah I’ve heard that one before LOL
What lunatic thought you could review a BMW (and an M-car on top of that)? 😆 Jokes aside: I love the Z4 M Coupe. I like its looks, it has got a masterpiece of an engine and that induction/exhaust noise! Love it. Btw. I'm sure you wouldn't want the automatic in that car because the automatic was the SMG. So, not an automatic but a single-clutch, automated manual gearbox. Exciting - like getting punched in the back of your head - but not exactly smooth. Btw. I have a VW Touran you could review, 107 hp / litre, dual-clutch gearbox and smooth (a.k.a terrible) suspension. 😁
@@swisscarguy the Z4 M didn’t come with an automatic only manual. Again I say do your research before you do another shitty review. You should stick to doing Swiss Chocolate reviews
@@anthonygillesse7242 Where did I claim the car came with an automatic? With your comprehension skills I fear that even Swiss Chocolate reviews might be too hard for you.
imagine a guy so clueless and hes actually happy about it , LOL.... Styling is always subjective, but you are the ONLY person, ive EVER seen describe this era of z4 as ugly, they are fantastic looking machine. i couldn't watch any further than the first 4 mins due to the complete rubbish your talking and the way you put it across. The Motor, the s54b32 is one of the most highly strung motors going, 8k revs, sodium filled valves, semi dry sump, Forged from factory ( it makes your v6 look basic in terms of engine exotics) YES, it will likely require rod bearings by 100k but by god thats actually fair if you understand what your getting with that engine. look at porsche and their IMS / RMS issues. This is a proper motorsport engine thats getting used hard most of its life ( the engine needs to be revved out to be enjoyed) . That same motor won more engine awards than the complete sports nissan lineup for the last decade....
@@swisscarguy do you mind pointing out where I SAID you made a factual mistake ??? I'm calling out some of your comments which you've published on the internet so like my content we are open for criticism. If your going to snear at a motorsport grade engine that's revs to 8k and needs rod bearings every 100k. Your clueless. Re your comments on the styling the first thing I said is ... Styling is subjective. However your still the first person I've ever seen with this view . Experience : actual motor engineer. I'm not here to disrespect you or be rude , I'm challenging your opinions and I'm sure that's what we want as YT creators ? Hope you have a great day buddy.
@@topwrapzltd Since my conclusion is that I actually like the car and I think it's pretty good, I was a bit surprised by the 'clueless' comment by somebody who appears to like the car. Anyway, no hard feelings and thanks for the exchange over this very good (and somewhat ugly 😜) sports car.
@@swisscarguy lol thanks too Swiss.... I'm following just to support. Absolutely no hate here just challenging as I love this sector , have made a fantastic living out of the auto segment .... SUBBED 😁.
I think that car could have come with a dual clutch as an option. Hmmmm, let my inner auto match maker think .... you should test a new lexus is with the v8!!!!!!
Misses the point of the car. It's a connected raw sports car. Why take away a key element of connection, the manual gearbox? Who cares if its slightly slower than a DCT - it's not a race car, it's all about feel and connection.
@@dumkopf that's what's so great... As a qualified engineer and Hot Rod enthusiast, I was able to purchase a Series 5 QP 4.7 Ferrari powered sports car for the same price my mates are paying for an en engine and paint job on a Fibre glass 5 window coupe... being a value investor I bought a late model car with A/C and formula 1 pedigree!...
You miss the point of this car completely. Go back to flappy paddled turbos and leave the good stuff to those that appreciate them. You have no idea how to drive it.
Dump the Nissan and the LS and sign up for an IS 500 f sport!! ( tho unless you can bring your own chips you may not see it until Trump is back in office) .
I know aesthetics are subjective but I think it’s absolutely beautiful, evoking things like an E type Jag or even a Daytona Coupe!
(I am biased, I own the 3.0 Z4 coupe lol)
Haha totally agree 👍🏼
It's not pretty to look at?? Waaat? My friend has one and every single time I'm with him he gets at least 1 to 2 praises/ thumbs up. The thing is gorgeous
Matter of taste. Personally, I could never warm for any of Chris Bangle's droopy BMW-designs.
This statement of yours about Chris Bangle’s designs shows me you have no taste, look at his cars today they don’t look their age. Your reviews are s-t
@@anthonygillesse7242 most would disagree...no one but weirdo fanatics give two shits about who designed it. Everyone always praises ut...looks better than lots of cars
@@swisscarguy Chris did not design a single Bmw when he was boss.. Z4 was designed by Anders Warming.
I own it new from 2008, now has 65.000 km and for me it is a perfect sportscar. I also own a 997 C4S from 2007, only has 23.000 km, bothe are manuals and so different, but for me the Z4MC is very special
Why ? We almost bought one but nothing she liked, hard to find too. Why do some have a solid color matching roof while others have a glass roof ? Thank you 🙏🏽 sir…
It doesn’t feel torquey like a modern car. We’ll my friend, it’s 15yrs old so there’s that. It has its flaws but it’s epic and continues to be one if the most engaging and purist sports car ever produced.
You didn't press SPORTS MODE ‼️‼️‼️‼️ That makes a huge difference on these ‼️
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. The design is gorgeous. The lines are sexy.
And oh yes.... It's a beauty to looks at too...‼️👍🏻
Like the SLK R171 55 AMG. Amazing cars and designs that a totally timeless.
The unique design of this car is the one of the key elements makes such a great car and current popularity. Long hood, short back from heritage sport and racing cars such as Ferrari 250 GTO or Jaguar E type, or even Shelby Daytona.
You’d be very happy in this! Just get a cheap set of Eibach Pro springs. And change the gearbox oil to Redline MTL - makes a wonderful manual shifting!
Also of course its maybe the greatest looking Bmw of the last decades.
Brakes: with an old car, its impossible to rate them. There are 100 reasons this car could have vague brake feel. Mine is correctly bled w fresh fluid, with good Carbotech pads: fantastic brakes!
But - I get the feeling you are not actually an active driver? Maybe you’d be happier in a comfy Mercedes CLK etc
Great film!
best selling points of this car, design and badge. u really started on the left foot, mate. u're really making a name for yourself out there, kek.
19:31 when you are casually cruising and adrenaline hits you in the face :D
You mentioned 2 problems. So what is the first problem? I only saw you pointing at the BMW badge.
Traction control limits ?
I own a z4m roadster, and with the limited slip differential, michelin PS4 tyres, what amazing is specialy the traction.
Even when pushing hard on wet surface, you rarely loose the traction.
The lunatic driving at you scared the hell out of me! 😀
I definitely like them. Which they were more common. I hope I get an opportunity to purchase.
What about S2000?
I find the S2000 to be a bit too pricey for a 20 years old 240hp car.
Can't go wrong with a Lexus IS-F. Sedan practicality, bulletproof V8 engine and automatic transmission, and 400+hp. Long live the sports sedan.
I wouldn't say 'you can't go wrong' good car. But I always prefer a manual.
Serious question: did you drive a Polestar 2? I would seriously beg you to test a PS2 with Sports package. I‘d be very interested on your opinion!
Not yet, but I will enquire. Thanks for the suggestion.
@@swisscarguy really looking forward! 👍
@@NicoSteinacker given the quality of this "review" I wouldn't be interested in his opinion on any car. Not subscribed.
Hi Mario, the ideal sports car (or saloon, van, MPV, estate, truck) does not exist. I have driven over 60 cars in the 50+ years I have a driver’s license. New ones, bangers, small hatchbacks, large saloons, estates, MPVs and vans. I am a saloon car guy. I still have not found my ideal saloon. A few cars came close… And by the way they were/are over 20 years and did/do not rattle… Nothing special, if you pick the right make. By the way these all came/come from a place in Germany called Sindelfingen. But… are they ideal? No Sir! They are built very well and are very well engineered, yet they do rust. Also, if they are manual, they do not shift gears very nicely. For me the perfect saloon car would have the comfort of a DS, the engine from a T-5R, Alfa Giulia (the old model, not what they offer nowadays) handling, a BMW gearbox, Audi build quality… What I am saying? It simply does not exist. A Z4M is certainly not the ideal sportscar. Too heavy to start with. A true sports car shall be light. Colin Chapman like light. Look at some interviews with Gordon Murray about his T50… I believe he knows what he is talking about. Weight is THE problem of all modern cars. If you have ever driven light cars you know that they handle much more nicely. Whatever car manufacturers do with all the modern electronics, the laws of physics still apply. A sports car is NOT about power but about weight, a sports car is not about acceleration (buy a Model S) or top speed, a sportscar is about roadholding and handling… To me indeed the MX5, or better still the original Lotus Elan (as the unforgettable Miss Peel drove in the original Avengers), are among the best sports cars, where ever you live on this planet… Happy hunting for your ideal sportscar!
Bravo. Big Respect for opinion!
Whole aesthetic of this car >>>>
If this car is not nice to look at then what car is?
Yeah BMW transmission are known to have a bit of a rough 2nd gear
If I were you, I would check out the Porsche Cayman (PDK), or the Alpine A110 (but I don't think you would like this very much, as it's a 4 cylinder)
The Alpine is awesome!
Type 991 GT2 RS at 12:10 ?
We have a Chrysler Crossfire which is similar to what you are driving here. It is a 2005 with a Chrysler body on top of a Mercedes Benz SLK 320, it has the MB 3.2 liter V6 motor with a MB 5 speed automatic transmission. Both very good drive train. It handles great around turns plus it zips through traffic! Not the fastest sports car but it does surprise people lol
Top end has been messed with because the dam government said it was to small to go that fast, so it shuts off between 145-150 mph not bad huh… The women love it, a good ice breaker too. We wanted a BMW Z4M at first but the crossfire is faster, quicker, way less to insure and the Z4M is 2.5 times more expensive to buy !!We picked out a blue with black interior similar to the one you have on the show today…Also, it is smaller and lighter too.
Sadly if we found a Z4 that she liked we would have bought it, but after 2 months she found nothing. The Crossfire she found in a little over a week only 😅 Maybe next car a Z4M ?
You would probably prefer the e89 z4 35is
Hmmm.. russian yt recommend this from asmr videos, ngl this video matter! Learned something new from 1 am, awesome!
while you are talking about the right amount of horsepower, the owner of the GT2 RS at 12:09 might disagree :D
I'd rate the quality and relevance of this review as 2/10. Guy likes automatics, doesn't actually *drive* the car but tootles around like a nana.
Not only is this sports car not for him, but pretty much ANY sports car isn't. He should stick to reviewing shopping baskets and SUVs...
I was cringing when he said the bit about his automatics and his Lexus, lol. If you are sitting there wondering why cars have manual transmissions, and say you’re a car guy, that’s a problem. Describing a Z4 M Coupe as ugly is again, a really bizarre take, and he kept knocking the low end torque. A M coupe has great low-end torque, so again I don’t really see where he’s coming from there. This is a guy that drives cars very casually without having too much in depth knowledge on how to drive them properly or get the most out of them.
Also, the comment about his friend’s startup being in the “pre-revenue” phase. Yeah I’ve heard that one before LOL
What lunatic thought you could review a BMW (and an M-car on top of that)? 😆
Jokes aside: I love the Z4 M Coupe. I like its looks, it has got a masterpiece of an engine and that induction/exhaust noise! Love it. Btw. I'm sure you wouldn't want the automatic in that car because the automatic was the SMG. So, not an automatic but a single-clutch, automated manual gearbox. Exciting - like getting punched in the back of your head - but not exactly smooth.
Btw. I have a VW Touran you could review, 107 hp / litre, dual-clutch gearbox and smooth (a.k.a terrible) suspension. 😁
That Touran sounds amazing! It must have over 500hp! It's a V8, right?
@@swisscarguy Close! 😁
@@swisscarguy the Z4 M didn’t come with an automatic only manual. Again I say do your research before you do another shitty review. You should stick to doing Swiss Chocolate reviews
@@anthonygillesse7242 Where did I claim the car came with an automatic? With your comprehension skills I fear that even Swiss Chocolate reviews might be too hard for you.
@@swisscarguy you wished it came with an automatic my friend
You need a Ferrari, or an Alfa, admit it. I wish you could buy a Dino.
imagine a guy so clueless and hes actually happy about it , LOL.... Styling is always subjective, but you are the ONLY person, ive EVER seen describe this era of z4 as ugly, they are fantastic looking machine. i couldn't watch any further than the first 4 mins due to the complete rubbish your talking and the way you put it across. The Motor, the s54b32 is one of the most highly strung motors going, 8k revs, sodium filled valves, semi dry sump, Forged from factory ( it makes your v6 look basic in terms of engine exotics) YES, it will likely require rod bearings by 100k but by god thats actually fair if you understand what your getting with that engine. look at porsche and their IMS / RMS issues. This is a proper motorsport engine thats getting used hard most of its life ( the engine needs to be revved out to be enjoyed) . That same motor won more engine awards than the complete sports nissan lineup for the last decade....
Would you mind to point out where I made a factual mistake? Or do you just consider anyone clueless who disagrees with *your* tastes?
@@swisscarguy do you mind pointing out where I SAID you made a factual mistake ??? I'm calling out some of your comments which you've published on the internet so like my content we are open for criticism. If your going to snear at a motorsport grade engine that's revs to 8k and needs rod bearings every 100k. Your clueless.
Re your comments on the styling the first thing I said is ... Styling is subjective. However your still the first person I've ever seen with this view .
Experience : actual motor engineer.
I'm not here to disrespect you or be rude , I'm challenging your opinions and I'm sure that's what we want as YT creators ? Hope you have a great day buddy.
@@topwrapzltd Since my conclusion is that I actually like the car and I think it's pretty good, I was a bit surprised by the 'clueless' comment by somebody who appears to like the car.
Anyway, no hard feelings and thanks for the exchange over this very good (and somewhat ugly 😜) sports car.
@@swisscarguy lol thanks too Swiss.... I'm following just to support. Absolutely no hate here just challenging as I love this sector , have made a fantastic living out of the auto segment ....
SUBBED 😁.
I think that car could have come with a dual clutch as an option. Hmmmm, let my inner auto match maker think .... you should test a new lexus is with the v8!!!!!!
Misses the point of the car. It's a connected raw sports car. Why take away a key element of connection, the manual gearbox? Who cares if its slightly slower than a DCT - it's not a race car, it's all about feel and connection.
BOOOOORRRINNNNGGGG
Mario is turning into marketing guru.
Without a clutch and shifter, its not worth driving.
was looking at the Z4, then decided on a Maserati Quattroporte... Didn't want to be thought of as having a midlife crisis moment... etc
Now you've got a wallet crisis moment with the reliability on that thing :(
@@dumkopf that's what's so great... As a qualified engineer and Hot Rod enthusiast, I was able to purchase a Series 5 QP 4.7 Ferrari powered sports car for the same price my mates are paying for an en engine and paint job on a Fibre glass 5 window coupe... being a value investor I bought a late model car with A/C and formula 1 pedigree!...
Man, I can not watch the whole video, because of your opinios that I disagree with most of them
You miss the point of this car completely. Go back to flappy paddled turbos and leave the good stuff to those that appreciate them. You have no idea how to drive it.
Z3M, Z4M, very cool 'drag' looking car. The Z3M looked better 'cos it was ugly
What's wrong with this guy?
this guys an npc
a car guy that doesnt like a manual? find another job🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
I work in e-commerce. I was not aware, liking manuals was requirement for that. 🤷🏻♂️
a nice car, but there are many other better offerings
There is nothing handsome about it, while I like only pretty cars. It might be a good choice for an utilitarian sports car fan.
Dump the Nissan and the LS and sign up for an IS 500 f sport!! ( tho unless you can bring your own chips you may not see it until Trump is back in office) .
Meh, weird proportions, boring interior and no retractable roof. Give me an SLK 350 instead any day!
It isn't the prettiest thing out there...
@@swisscarguy this is the only guy that agrees with you ha ha go back to your day job.