2021 BMW Z4M ?

I have no additional info, but I like the teasers and my 1999 M Roadster was one of the best care I ever owned, so I think this new one will be great

 

I had a 1998 M roadster (before they figured out how to put traction controls in it). It is one car I regret getting rid of, I have owned 41 BMW's over the years, and I fully expected the 8 series to be exactly what it tuned out to be. If it were not for the collaboration with Toyota I doubt the new Z4 would even exist. BMW has moved away from pure sports cars (even the M's are just fast fat GT cars), and I will probably get a new 8 series at some point, but I know what it is and what it is not.

 

So '98M? '99M? What are the range of years for the good stuff. These cars are cheep today, and I'm a bottom feeder.

 

The 2001-2 is IMO the best buy. Last of the first gen

2001-2002 models use the engine from the E46 M3. Therefore, both European and North American models use the S54B32 engine. Slight differences in power exist between North American and European Z3M's and all Z3 M roadster S54 engines are down slightly on power compared to the E46 M3.

One way to determine differences in the engines outfitted in each year's production is to refer to the VIN. Because the US S52, European S50 and S54 engines have distinct visual differences, it is also easy to determine the specific engine by looking at it.

The other major addition to the revised M roadster is an M-tuned version of electronic stability control (called "DSC" by BMW). DSC intervention can be reduced or disabled via a console-mounted button.

All S54-powered M roadsters have an electronically limited top speed of 155 mph (249 km/h).

 

Thx!

 

X2.

 

I dont know if any BMW is the "ultimate driving experience". They do depreciate very rapidly, god bless them and Mercedes. I lost $137,500 on my S65 in 2 years of ownership including taxes, never again will I get a benz or bmw as a daily car.

 

Get a Nismo 350z if you want a great driving experience with reliablity and a timeless look.

 

Not much I have not owned, I keep a loaded S Class in storage (along with the RR Autobiography), for those times when I need to something to carry more than 2 in comfort (or winter weather). I put less than 2k miles a year on them. People often ask me what car should I buy, I smile on the inside and ask them a few questions, price range, what do you have to have in a car, what do not care about in a car, do you need to be able to drive in more than 5 inches (I have found you can get around in almost anything with the right tires in less than five inches) of snow. What kind of driver are you, What have you owned before. I can usually figure out what car to suggest after they answer those questions. As I'm sure you all realize loosing money on cars means nothing to me (after 466 I have lost more than I would ever admit), but I realize to some that is very important. I really liked my little modified bug (500 Abarth), and am looking for another one, though many of the used ones seem beat up. It would replace my Mini Cooper S which is my summer time shopping car. One thing I always tell people there is a reason some very expensive as very complicated cars loose value so quickly, it is because factored into the value is what it costs to fix them out of warranty. I mean no disrespect to anyone (and I notice the difference in how I am perceived when I am driving the Mini or my dogs Jeep Grand Cherokee), but I am a car lover not a brand lover, and I like the Civic type R (I'd buy one if I could get past all the stuff on the body), and if you only need two seats the C7 is a great drivers car. I like corvettes, and I have found most people who don't cant get past the image they have of them. So next time you are looking for a car ask yourself those questions you may find it helps make your decision easier, but in the end only you know what you can live with.

 

True, unlike Honda with the NSX and the S-2000 over almost two decades, Toyota has only the 1990s Supra and the recent Lexus LFA.

 

Didn't they have a problem with overheating?

 

No, that was the mass produced 370z Nismo edition.