The BMW You Need To Buy | BMW Z4 Coupe (E86 3.0si) | REVIEW
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The E86 Z4 Coupe is the summation of everything that was good about BMW. A naturally aspirated straight six engine up front, a manual gearbox and rear wheel drive. I definitely think this is one of the forgotten ones and it is such a fantastic package too.
Hope you enjoy the review!
00:00 Intro
01:39 Exterior
05:37 Interior
07:29 What's it like to drive?
19:59 Outro
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I have mine for four years now, and every time I drive it i fell in love again with this car. Here in Germany we have the priviledge of the autobahn, and the Z4 performs very good on high speed. But I also like to cruise around, its such a versatile car. If I would sell it now I could get the money back I payed 4 years ago wich is really nice, you can park it in the garage and you won´t loose any money. Spare parts and maintance are fair priced as well as the insurance an taxes, both costs me around 600€ (515 Pound) every year. In this price cathegory youb can´t find something similar, the Porsche Cayman costs around 10k more, while the Audi TT feels like a random Hatchback. As long as we are allowed to drive petrol cars, I will keep it. Best greetings from Germany.
Glad to hear you enjoy yours too! I can definitely imagine these cars performing well on the autobahn, need to bring mine over to Germany at some point. That is the beauty of cars like this though, they are generally not depreciating and will only rise in value as time goes on! Thanks for watching 👍
Good to hear that! However you are lucky that your taxes that low. In Belgium only yearly taxes cost 1080 EU 😢 for z4 coupe.
Absolutely fantastic review. I have owned this car for about twelve years and every time I get in it and drive I say "Oh yeah. That's why I bought this". People still take pictures and ask about it. Just a lovely and stunningly beautiful car.
Thanks Chris! Yeah that's great to hear, there is something special about them, and definitely a unique car too! Never seem to get bored of mine
love how you've captured that engine sound !
Thanks, glad you enjoyed!
My grandad drove one in silver, and I wish he still had it, if he did I wouldve bought it immediatly. He took me out on the open roads in this thing and thats why im into cars. Because this beauty shaped me into the enthusiast i am today. Miss it.
Yeah it's amazing how a single experience can have such a lasting impact. Hope you manage to get back into one at some point!
Nice review. I have a low mileage (33k km, left hand drive) 2006 M Coupe version. Fantastic drivers car. Some of the key differences between these cars are the beefed up suspension, brakes (drilled and ported) and engine. The S54 engine was shared with the E46 M3 puts out 333hp. That 20% increase in power makes a great car even better. I just put on a new set of Michelin Pilot Super Sport's. I was running the original 2006 Continentals (with only 33k km they looked like new but had obviously gotten hard). The new SS's made a huge difference to the handling and the ride. Thanks again.
That's great to hear, I love the S54 and I bet it suits the Z4 Coupe extremely well. I can imagine it being a lot of fun to drive for sure, and quite an occasion to rev out to 8k rpm too! Yeah tyres can make a enormous difference, always a go to option to me. Thanks a lot for watching!
Really enjoyed that review, had mine for 9 years and the enthusiasm you have for it is just how I felt when I got mine. It’s got such a great blend of looks and useable performance. As you say it’s kind of been forgotten which is all the more surprising as EVO and Catchpole rated it as a 5 stars at the time. I put it down to reverse snobbery at the time, as the French hot hatch brigade and Japanese fans really looked down on BMW’s of the time. They were seen as old man cars.
Thanks Nick! Yeah that's very interesting to hear actually, can imagine that being the case. I think also you've got the whole thing of people just looking at the more main stream offerings from the time such as the 1, 3 and 5 series'.
i've had my '07 3.0si for 13 years now. put it in sport mode dude! i still do it on mine from time to time!
Fantastic review looking forward to seeing more! Good to see Coupes up in Northumberland! I have an E86 and E85 3.0si, both on 224m wheels 👍 Great taste! Shared your review on the FB group Z4 Drivers club 👍
Thanks very much, really appreciate it! Sounds like you have a good set of cars then, stay tuned for more! 👍
Superb review of a special car, very enjoyable to watch. I like the enthusiasm of your review. Some great scenery and photography. I'll be checking our some of your other content :)
Thanks Darryl, really appreciate it! Glad you enjoyed the video 👍
I enjoyed watching that well composed video - thanks.
I've had two of them and only sold my last one because I bought an MC, which is similar but maybe an extra 20% everywhere albeit with much higher running costs!
The intake noise comes from a Sound Generator from the intake into the cabin. It has a bit of foam at each end that you can cut down or remove for a bit more volume.
But they aren't quite as rare as you suggest. From what I've found it looks like the UK got 2,189 Coupes, but only 1,596 were manuals.
Still it's good to see them being appreciated!
Thanks very much Iain. Bet the M is a load of fun too!
Yeah removing a piece of foam from that pipe has made a huge difference, not sure I'd take both out though because I think it'd be too loud for daily use.
Interesting on the production figures though, maybe I've been mislead. I was finding data that showed only 260 ish manual 3.0si Coupes registered and 390 or so including the autos. Unless your figure includes multiple generations of the Z4? Either way still a fairly rare car!
Agreed, love the enthusiasm around them!
Really excellent review and a complete mirror of my own feelings on the e86. I just got one last week, having driven one first back in 2006 when I worked as a car washer at a BMW dealer for a summer job. One of the things I love about it, and quite similar to the JCW, is that it makes speed limit driving fun. You feel like you’re really driving without blowing through the speed limits. Another way, perhaps less flattering to put it, is that it feels faster than it is. Additionally, with that low down torque you really can enjoy more of the gearbox more often. Really looking forward to further reflections from you. Great cinematography, great editing. Really glad to have found your channel.
Thanks for your kind words Spencer, appreciate you taking the time to write this. I'm also glad you enjoyed the review! I fully agree there though, I think being lower to the ground further exacerbates the feeling of moving at speed, even when you're going at the speed limit or less. It definitely means you can have a lot of fun just on normal roads. Thanks for watching! 👍
That is so true about the car feeling faster than it is actually going shi h then keeps the speed limit in check. And the gearbox you end up using for the sake of it because it feels so damn nice!
@@andyrichardson4710 You're absolutely right 😂
Spot on, thrilled with mine!
Mate your production and video quality are amazing for such a low sub count. You've earned a new sub, continue the great job!
Thanks very much for your support! Appreciate it 👍
Well, now I want one. Good review!
😂 should definitely do it. Thanks man!
Such a great review mate ! I'm owner of a 99 Z3 coupe 2.8 with the M52B28TU and I also really like the Z4 coupe. Both are amazing cars
Thanks Benjamin! Love the Z3 coupe, the M52 is a great engine as well. Thanks very much for watching!
Great video Olly! I bought a montego blue coupe 3 months ago and it is truly joyous. Every time I drive it which tends to be once every couple of weeks it is an occasion. I can definitely agree with all your comments on this feature. Good work!
Thanks Andy, appreciate it!
Glad you enjoyed the video and that you're also enjoying your Z4 Coupe. Montego Blue is an awesome colour too.
Thanks for watching 👍
what sort of mpg you get in it ? especially motorway at 75-80 mp/h .thanks
@@Marius0189 I think sometimes it tells me I am doing around 35-40 mpg but thats probably around 65-70mph. It can be pretty decent if your careful with the right foot. Had mine for coming upto a year now and I still absolutely love it - in fact when it stops raining in a bit I am hopefully giving it a good wash. Simple pleasures!
Great video, really enjoyed it, I did one for my E85 with some similar observations. One more subscriber to your 2000 target! Look forward to seeing more!
Thanks man, really appreciate your support! I'll check yours out too 👍
Great video. I had a Z4M 2007-2010. One of the best cars I ever owned. Great engine
Definitely want to try an M at some point!
I've only seen the first 3 minutes. Great video. I drove this car for a while and loved it, I too have forgotten about it, bought an ND MX-5, sold it and, now craving another RWD wonder. Would love an Alpine A110, but a lot of money. Bingo, this hits the spot. Subscribed! Omg... You said "sound" and not "noise", thank God!
Thanks for watching! Yeah buy them while you still can I say 👍
@@FootToPedal agree!
Saw your comment on the M539 Restorations. Checked out your channel and just had to subscribe. Awesome content. I drive a MINI myself. Greetings from the Netherlands!
Thanks very much for your support, appreciate you coming over! Awesome, they are great cars! 👍
Great job man, nice video and driving skills! Thank you very much for the view of your footwork, I hope that you will continue for your next videos! ;)
Thanks Constantin! And no problem at all, you can definitely expect more of that yes. At some point there will be a pure driving video on this car, I'll try to get some more for you then 👍
@@FootToPedal Great man, thank you! :D
Great review mate, subscribed 👍
Thanks very much man! 👍
Great review. As an owner of a 2004 Z4 E85 (convertible), I absolutely love it and concur with your assessment. It's a perfectly balanced car...plenty of performance, but also very comfortable. I know you love the rigidity of the E86, but after owning a convertible, I really wouldn't want to give up the soft drop top (provides more storage than the hardtop convertible) and after driving both cars given that I don't push it to the absolute limit, I can feel no flex in the chassis as the engine bay is stabilized and well-braced. I drive it to venues with virtually no light pollution with my wife and park and just sit in it looking at the stars. With the top up it's as quiet as my hardtops (seriously), and with the top down there is (literally) no buffeting and noise is remarkably absent. It is a truly brilliant design in both looks and engineering and I can't imagine what I would replace it with (after driving them, no Porsches...too hard-edged for my taste).
Classic design, as you mentioned, along with a perfect blend (for me) of comfort and performance. BMW truly produced a hidden gem here.
Thanks for your insight on the E85, can totally see the appeal of the roadster and I'm glad you also have an appreciation for this platform. Definitely think it's one of the underrated BMWs! Thanks a lot for watching!
Great review. A real gem of a car - one of BMW and Chris Bangle’s best. Find a good one amongst the small collection of tatty high-milers out there and hang on to it! 👍
Fully agreed Nick, there won't be another BMW like it I don't think! Thanks for watching 👍
High miles are no issue if it was properly serviced. Still going strong here with 100k+ miles
thanks for demo on heel and toe driving. fair assessment of this amazing car.
No problem and thanks for watching!
Nice review.
Outstanding dynamics and timeless styling - definitely one of BMW's greatest hits. Eventually, I had to have an F-Type so my Montego blue example is now on Autotrader.
F Type also a stunning car!
Really enjoyed this review. I have a 2007 with 102k on the clock. Love it and I am pretty sure that you are right about the number of coupés registered. Many thanks.
Thanks a lot Richard! Appreciate it. Glad you enjoyed the review and I hope you continue to enjoy your Coupe 👍
Brilliant Review 👍
Thanks David!
Great video, thanks for uploading! I am looking at purchasing one and this was very helpful. Would love to hear your impressions on Sport Mode, though, if you have tried it since - I am curious whether it is a significant change.
Thanks Nathan! I've tried it a few times and not really noticed much difference, not sure why, maybe mine isn't connected as some people say there's a noticeable difference, although I think that's more the case in cars with the automatic transmission. The car feels great to me in the normal mode though!
I loved my z4 roadster every time I drove it. Sold it a few years ago now. I would love a triumph gt6 but it's too small.aybe an e86 coupe instead as a modern equivalent.
Great video, its like an affordable alternative to a z3m coupe. Id have one if i didnt already have a 2 seat sports car! Ive recently bought an e46 clubsport, would be great to get the cars together and go for a drive!
Yep you're exactly right, probably more usable too! I'd definitely recommend one if you ever have the opportunity! Oh nice one, 330ci Clubsport is that? I was considering one of those myself believe it or not! Yeah for sure, drop me a message if you're ever in the North East 👍
Another M coupe owner here... 65 more bhp makes a huge difference along with brake ,steering,suspension,upgrades. Special car but a bit too stiff in city and stop and go gridlock. Great country fun tho.
Thanks for your insight Gary, no doubt in my mind that the M is a cut above the standard 3.0si Coupe. But yeah I'm sure there are some drawbacks too. Thanks for watching!
Thanks! Im looking foward to a new video
Thanks for watching!
@@FootToPedal you‘re welcome 🤙🏽
Go on with reviews
Plenty more to come 👌
Great Video!
Thanks very much :)
A very, very nice timeless car which also drives wonderfully.
I agree, Ronald! 👍
Great review. I hope you have discovered the sports button. Its a bucket of fun.
Thanks a lot! Really doesn't seem to make much difference for me, but I've heard it's more noticeable for cars with the automatic transmission
@@FootToPedal Correct, I have an auto version and the sports button is definitely a nice one to press
How weird, I’m buying one tomorrow
Hope your purchase goes well!
Ace review. Love mine
Thanks man 👍
Good review that pretty much touched on all points. I will not say the that the M version is better, however as a track car yes but as a daily the non M is better.
Thanks man! Yeah that's fair enough, certainly would make sense. I find the 3.0si great for road use 👍
Beautiful ✊️
I just bought mine E86 3.0si 2 months ago :)
I already had some problems with VANOS and some oilleaks (especially the gaskets from valve cover, Valvetronic, excenter-sensor and oilfilterhousing). But that's normal with N52s in this age...
Aside from this it's a really nice car!
The design is suberb - I was also thinking about getting an Alfa Romeo GT V6 busso (I already had two GT 1.9 JTDM), Alfa Romeo Gulia or Jaguar F-Type. But I decided to get my first BMW and i think the decision was right.
I'm not so satisfied with this "electronical" steering. But this is the only contra.
Wish you a good time with you Z4 ;)
Sorry to hear you've had some issues! As you say it is to be expected on cars of this age and I'm glad you've enjoyed the car so far. Don't mind the steering myself but not as good as a hydraulic rack. Hope you continue to enjoy it and thanks for watching!
Sorry to hear! how many miles you got on your Z?
@@denniscohle3786 105.000
A modern and future classic no doubt about it, had mine 5 years will never sell it.
Fully agree Micky, great to hear you enjoy yours too 👍
Best car I ever had should never have sold it
The BMW Z4 3.0si Coupe with a manual transmission (828 units in North America) is a standout rarity:
- **BMW Z8**: Even rarer with 2,543 units in the U.S., underscoring the exclusivity of both models.
- **Audi R8 V10 Manual (First Gen)**: The Z4 is rarer in North America among only 828 units.
- **Chevrolet Corvette C6 ZR1**: Fewer units compared to the ZR1's 4,684 units, the Z4 Coupe maintains a unique appeal.
- **Lotus Exige S (North America)**: With similar limited numbers, the Z4 highlights BMW's exclusivity among only 828 units.
- **Dodge Viper (Final Gen)**: The Z4's scarcity outpaces this iconic American sports car's approximately 2,000 units, making it a prized addition for collectors and enthusiasts.
Very interesting to see those comparisons! In the UK they aren't as rare, but with that being said I've probably only ever seen 10-15 out in the wild!
I enjoyed watching your video , the enthusiasm you have for your car is fantastic to see , I agree that this is a very good looking car that has real road presence, so I decided I wanted to buy something unusual , something you don’t see very often, so I bought an interlagos blue m coupe with 50k miles and 1 previous owner 5 months ago and I have thoroughly enjoy owning it ,
Great review of a great car,
Thanks Paul, appreciate you watching! Sounds like you have a fantastic car, hope you continue to enjoy it 👍
I regularly see 37mpg in case anyone is put off by the low 30s quote, not a granny but equally I don't floor it everywhere either.
Wow 37mpg is mighty impressive! Mine has done an average of 31mpg over a very long period of time with mixed driving, but I do have a very heavy right foot 😂
Sport mode is quite entertaining if you have an auto and want to use the paddles
Yeah I can imagine with an auto it might add a different element!
It is indeed. There is the sport button for real fun and for still spirited but more relaxed driving, you can put the auto in sport mode as well. The auto is less popular and I had my doubts, but I love it and I think it fits the GT character of the Z4C very well.
@@eavro Yeah I have to say from videos I've seen with the auto box it does seem to be quite sharp, I can imagine it still suiting the car well!
Other than steering wheel on the wrong side (LOL!!) excellent review...gotta work on the steering-wheel thing...lol
Thanks man 😂
Not keen on Black paintwork, I think Z4's in lighter shades of paint like Silver or grey look so much better!
Really would like one of these .Just beautiful looking cars..one question ...do you think a 6ft1 ,15 st guy would be to much for this car ? :D never been in one before and I'm really afraid might struggle with the size . cheers
I can't say for sure as I'm not 6ft 1, however I would say so yes. There's actually way more interior space than you think, the seats go pretty far back and there is plenty of head room so I'd think you'd be fine!
Ooh boy...better start looking 'cause summer it's round the corner :)) and I think that looking at how fuel prices are going and the fact that probably in few years time we might be forced to drive just electrics,this might be the perfect time to own one of these.
If it helps I'm basically exactly your size and even though I've only ever been the passenger theres more than enough room and it's a very comfortable place to be.
Thanks mate. Really appreciate the reply.
I really like these but having a 130i for last 4yrs with LSD , would I be disappointed? I just sometimes think my 5dr hatch is not special enough , even if the drivetrain is , it doesn’t look special enough
I personally think that with the power level, an LSD isn't going to be a make or break for this car. I've found it fine so far. If you were doing a lot of driving in the wet or on track then it might be worthwhile, plenty of people have fitted LSDs to these! Yeah there is something a bit special about the Z4 Coupe
Would like to get one - however in Ireland the annual TAX is 1,500EUR
Yeah thats a ridiculous amount to be honest
I am looking at a set of 224 alloys for my E86 Coupe exact same M tyre sizes as you are running here. 225/45/R18 up front and 255/40/R18 on the rear. I have read the forums regarding these wheels with these tyre sizes on the 3.0si with M suspension which mine has. The general consensus is, some rubbing is almost guaranteed, especially on the front, not only that but the higher profile tyres will throw the speedo out also. I really want to know if you are/have experienced ANY of this rubbing on your Z4 running these wheels and tyre sizes?? You have not mentioned this in any of your videos. I really hope you can advise me on this?
You will probably get some rubbing, but for me it is almost never. I noticed on the rear wheels that it only ever rubs when the suspension comes close to full travel, I.e. if I went through a large bump you sometimes get a very slight rub. The fronts are fine 99% of the time, I've noticed a slight rub when the steering is on full lock. So in short, you may find the wheels rub in certain circumstances but it does not impact normal use whatsoever from my experience. The speedo is certainly thrown from stock because rather than overreading, it now appears to be 100% accurate when comparing to GPS for example.
Thanks for the reply, is the rubbing on the painted lip of the wheel arch wings or is it the wheel arch liner that makes contact? Has the rubbing that you have experienced caused any noticeable wear to the finish on the underside of each wing? Interesting observation about your Speedo now being in line with the GPS now as my GPS would always have some slight deviation from what my Speedo would show on my stock wheels. I assume you have not had any problems with these tyre sizes going through MOT?
Yeah its just on the wheel arch liner so no damage/wear to the actual wing or any painted parts. Yeah I think with a slightly bigger wheel size, for a given speed the wheel would be rotating at a lower RPM. Speedos have to legally over-read so the small difference in size then brings the speedo back down to actual speed. No issues with MOT or anything like that either, it looks and drives totally standard
Just to update on my search for a set of 224 M alloys. I have just acquired a set in really nice condition still currently on the OE Continental Contact Tyres, Fronts 225/45/R18 & rears 255/40/R18 same as your setup. Thank you for all your responses. One other question, I am yet to fit them to my stock 3.0si coupe with its M suspension like yours. Do you know if the rear camber on yours has been adjusted to give negative camber? I ask as looking closely at your videos it looks like your rear wheels are at a non standard angle, and have some negative camber, has this been adjusted because of the lower offset of the rear 224 wheel to make sure it clears the rear fender wing?
Looking to get Michelin PS4's on my Z4, do you recommend going Run-Flat or not? Are the Run-Flats very hard? My old Bridgestone run-flats are horrible.!!
I'd personally always recommend non run flats, as from my experience run flats always detract from ride quality and overall handling feel due to the stiffer tyre sidewall. The Z4 already has a stiff ride and I run the non run flat PS4s on mine and they work well!
Thanks, interesting. Bit of a problem if one does get a flat however!
Yeah I just carry a can of tyre weld and as long as the tyre isn't completely ruptured, it'll be enough to get you to a garage
Thank you👍
Love this car but I have a back problem , are they difficult to get in and out of ?? Thanks
Sadly this might not be an easy car to live with if you have a back problem. They're not hugely difficult to get in and out of, but much harder than most cars just due to them being low. You might find the firmer suspension harsh on the lower back too. However if its something you were just going to use on weekends for example it might be absolutely fine!
@@FootToPedal Thought so ! Thanks !
@@mrkongsimr Not a problem 👍
I am considering buying a 2006 3.0 si with 117k on the clock with good service history for 6k , what are thoughts please....👍
Wow sounds very cheap! Difficult for me to say much without seeing the car in person, just make sure you test drive it and can get decent history on it so you know of any potential and/or existing issues with the car
@@FootToPedal yeah I'm very thorough , reports bubbling under paint on one wing , which indicates inner wing rot , which older versions are prone to , however for the money anything cosmetic I can live with ...the mechanics are important stuff ....thanks all the best from West Yorks
Sounds good, yeah at that price you can probably afford to fix cosmetic and mechanical stuff and not be negative into the car. You can probably pick up a used wing fairly cheaply too! As you say, mechanical is the main thing, and the N52 engine is very good if well maintained. Thanks for watching!
hey, curious what profile size your running in the rear? is it a 255/35/18?
Close, I'm running 255/40 R18 tyres on the rear!
@@FootToPedal thank you! I was on the fence about it cause I have the same wheels on my 3.0si. but i like the way that size looks in the rear. I added a 15 mm spacer to the front which makes it look even nicer and I got a stoptech front caliper kit. Keep up the cool vids!
Awesome setup, bet it looks great! Yeah I quite like the look of a fatter sidewall, so think it works well. Thanks for watching!
Your numbers are a little out. There were 2291 manual 3.0si in the UK and 861 autos.
So I've been told but not been able to verify anything! Any idea where the above figures come from? Registration data is what I originally went off but wasn't able to find any production numbers for the UK Market.
Fine review of a very good machine. With the gradual phasing out of combustion engine cars, I think manufacturers in this day and age no longer try all that hard to produce inspiring cars; not at attainable prices anyhow. All the various technologies crammed into cars, with few exceptions, clutter and subtract from the "good old days" driving experience.
Thanks a lot! Yeah I would agree with you, there's not much incentive since in the space of a few years they won't be able to produce combustion engined cars at all. It's sad but times are moving on now.
great looking car dude. but change those tires! anything over 6 years old is risky driving regardless how they were stored
Thanks man! Yeah it's on the list, will get them sorted soon!
I just got me one😁
Hope you enjoy it!
@@FootToPedal
I be honest
Not used to this refinement and quality.
Even in a car built in 2006. I've gotten looks like it's a something very special.
And by the drive it is..
Have a great weekend ☺️
Indeed, plenty of people are able to appreciate the looks of these.
Thanks you too!
What roads is this On?
This was filmed in the Stang Top/Stang Forest area
Can’t help but laugh heal and tow 😂
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I don't know why people think these coupes look better than the roadster.....
Looks are all just based on opinion...
I want one of these so badly but I fear it’s going to look a little mid life crisis 😢
I guess you could say that's just other people's perception, if you want one just buy one!
Come on pal, if you want to review a car at least make it original. A mixture of Mat Watson and Richard Hammond, some of the content clearly just copied, particularly Richard Hammond's review of the same car
You're joking right 😂 calling it unoriginal is probably the funniest comment I've ever seen. The entire thing is my own culmination of a months worth of driving and note taking. This video took north of 20 hours to produce and is made entirely from scratch. If it looks like I've just "copied" Mat Watson and Richard Hammond (whatever that means because I've never even seen either of them review an E86?) then this is clearly not the channel for you sir.
Honestly, what a load of shite 😂 no similarities to Watson or Hammond.
Just looking for a Hamster and Watson review of the E86 3.0si review. Can’t seem to find them any where. Do you live in a parallel universe?
@Foot to Pedal I also have the M Coupe. Loved your video, very well put together. You describe the 3.0 as more a GT than Sports car, whereas the M is very much SPORTS CAR! The suspension setup is much harder - some say too hard, and it is so for relaxed cruising, but for press on driving it's perfect - M Division know how to setup a car for hard edged handling which it has in spades. No fun around the city! There are other key differences that go to making this car so connected and sharp handling - the hydraulic steering rack from the M3 CSL, the brakes from the CSL, the mechanical M Sport Differential, and the ITBs for razor sharp throttle response and sound (even better with the CSL carbon fibre intake which sadly, I don't have!). It is far more raw and edgy than a 996 C2 Manual I recently sold, both cars having near identical performance figures but very different drives. I wouldn't want to everyday drive an M Coupe - bit I tcan see the 3.0 excelling as one.
Definitely change those front tyres, stay with Michelin. I put Michelin Pilot Super Sport on because there were no 18 inch PS4S. I also have the rims from a E90 M3 because the previous owner (a car dealer) took the OEMs off and sold them, putting on some horrible 20inch 5 spoke black ones - I kid you not! They ruined both the look and ride of the car. The E90 rims I think actually suit the car better than the OEM rims anyway :).
UK Production numbers:
E86 3.0si SE: 297
E86 3.0si SP: 1,906
(SP is Sport I think - don't know differences...)
E86 M: 588
Total E86 UK: 2791
I'm in New Zealand, we got 8 Z4 M Coupes, of which mine is one - Interlagos Blue mileage 38,500mi, 62,000kms.
Here's mine on my other channel: czcams.com/video/ksjGEFabAZs/video.html
Thanks very much Greg! Really interesting to hear your thoughts on the Z4M (I checked out your video and that's a really nice car you have there!), it's very much how I would imagine it to be. As you say it definitely comes across as more of the sports car of the lineup whereas the 3.0si is more of a go between and perhaps more usable all round. I certainly love all the querks of the M though, most of all the amazing S54 of course! Shame about the alloys that were put on yours but looks like you have it all set up nicely now.
And thanks for sharing the production numbers, dont suppose you can point me in the direction of the source of these could you? I've been struggling to find much information on it, and only had registration data to go off which sounds like it was incorrect!
Sounds like you have a very special car though there, 1 of 8 must be a pretty cool feeling. Hope you continue to enjoy it and thanks for your support! 👍
Great article..I'm in South Africa and have an 07, also black. 108 000kms. People think it's an expensive car...cost me 8kGBP 3yrs ago. I need to change the tyres to PS4...got crappy original run-flats!! Cost me 100GBP for one service so far, at BMW.
Nice write up on the M. It is one on my dream cars and I am considering getting one this year and intend to daily it. What makes you feel that it is not a good daily? I had an E85 3.0 roadster for a while (and regret selling), and it seems that the M is just better in every way. It also probably helps that I don't have to commute for work, so it would be a super fun grocery car!
@@austinnafziger4159 just simply that its suspension is tuned strongly for handling and not comfort. Think hard core sports car. They deliberately didn't compromise on that, producing a brilliant press-on drivers car at open road speed. For City use it's uncomfortably hard, but if you are young and can live with that, no reason not to daily one. I have an SUV and an Aston Martin Rapide S for those other duties 😉👍
@@gregspark9845 Thanks for the feed back! Part of the reason that I am looking to get it this year is that I am still young, and thus able to handle the harshness (and getting in and out of a low car).
He said 3 thousand Dollars? What?