😊 Same brakes as M3 E46 CSL, not the smaller ones as on standard M3. Great review!

It is an honest review on a totally forgoten M car. I totally love mine and I could not see myself replacing it. The fact it can be temperamental at the limit makes the drive totally unique and alive.

As a die hard E46 M3 owner I've been curious to try a Z4M for ages. Wasn't disappointed with this one - shocked at how different it feels to the E46, and the edgier handling is exciting without being scary. That carbon airbox is absolutely obscene, as is the S54's ever present 8,000RPM red-line. Whoever buys this will be lucky to have the privilege to hear that induction note whenever they choose...

@shootingbrake

Жыл бұрын

We couldn't agree more!

@mariusbagd

11 ай бұрын

In what way Z4M feels different to e46 M3?

@jjchockey

5 ай бұрын

@@mariusbagdshorter wheelbase, less weight, quicker steering rack. It’s a more edgy playful car.

@1anre

3 ай бұрын

Is the carbon airbox, stock from bmw ?

Great video on BMWs most underrated sports car! I really appreciate your sophisticated analysis of the suspension and dynamics; you hit the nail on the head and concluded much the same as me who’s owned a coupe for several years now. Driving a modified version like this with the Airbox, proper suspension, and ZCP wheels makes a world of difference to stock however, and you likely wouldn’t have liked it as much in that configuration, like all the journalists did when it came out. Chris Harris famously trashed this car, sealing its fate as a forgotten M car.

@shootingbrake

Жыл бұрын

It’s sad to see a lot of cars fall under the radar due to them just needing a little fettling to reach their full potential. M cars inherently have a good chassis so we knew the Z4 M was no exception and we’re glad to hear from an owner that we’ve done the car justice. Hopefully more people get to enjoy this video and see how great of a car the Z4 M is! Thank you for your kind words and we’re glad you enjoyed watching. Wishing you many more happy miles in your coupe!

I don’t think I’ll ever get bored of listening to an S54 singing away! 🤌🏼

@shootingbrake

Жыл бұрын

We could listen to it all day…🫶🏽

Every day I have to find reasons to not buy this carbon fiber intake. This video might be the end of me lol. Awesome review, and agree with everything you said! On perfect weather days I sometimes think about what the Roadster would be like, but every time I approach the fastback lines of the coupe, I'm reminded of why I went for it.

Great video. Pretty spot on review. I use to change cars every couple years. Had my Z4MCoupe for 12.5yrs. Yes it’s not perfect, but that’s what makes it special and gets under you skin. Wish there were more reviews on these.

@shootingbrake

Жыл бұрын

Well said!

Great content! Subbed! As a Z4M owner myself, I can fully agree with all of that 😂

@shootingbrake

Жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thank you!

Great video! 👏. You explain (much better than I could) exactly why I own one. It’s a fantastic car. Having owned an M3 too so can compare in the same way. Def a future classic. I won’t be selling mine anytime soon! Keep up the great work.

Huge respect to my brother Iftikhar for Shooting this stunning footage.❤

@shootingbrake

Жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it!

I have one in South Africa with 16000km in showroom condition for sale

Brilliant review on an outstanding car! I've had 11 BMWs including a 1999 'clownshoe' Z3M coupe. I was prepared to make the Z4M my latest BMW but I just couldn't afford to get into one up here in Canada (rare! - and at $35000, minimum...) I loved everything about it. Even the hatch space! So instead i had to 'compromise' with the 3.0si coupe with sport suspension. Black on black leather. With instead the 260hp N52, I'm never yearning for more power, oddly? Very torquey down low, with some saying it's in some ways more enjoyable as a daily because of the grunt down low, as opposed to up top like the M. The N52 has a (partial?) magnesium block which saves something like 140 pounds on the front end so the weight distribution is even better! Often quoted as 80% of the M coupe with 50% the maintenence costs. I've got zero complaints so far. So to those that can't quite make the financial leap to the Z4 holy grail, don't disregard the little brother 😁

@1anre

3 ай бұрын

Ever driven the GR86? It’s a good drive too

@chrispapanastasopoulos9192

2 ай бұрын

Agreed. Much cheaper to maintain. And initial price for mine was $8000 last year (Florida car). Yes, I had to take care of the oil leaks that seemed to come from any and all orifices and some other fixes, but now that all that is behind me I can enjoy the top down driving here in a month or so.

Didn’t expect myself to sit through the entire video but boy was this really enjoyable!👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼

@shootingbrake

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

great review, nice video!

@shootingbrake

8 ай бұрын

Thank you!

Aw, I live in Llangynidr at the bottom of the hill from where you shot most of this. If I'd known, I'd have let you also look at my Z4M coupe

@shootingbrake

Жыл бұрын

Small world! You’re very lucky to have those roads on your doorstep as well as a great car to match. We’ll be back in the area for sure 😉

This was a fantastic film. Bravo, Shooting Brake - my first time coming across your content, and I am now keenly subscribed. As a Z3 owner, I marvel at the number of detractors Z cars have. Blending the top-down fun and handsome styling of a roadster (Miata, S2000) with the torque, sound and usability especially inherent to straight-six 3 Series cars. Both the Z3 and E85 Z4 are now significantly discounted compared to their competition - all the better I say, because nothing I’ve experienced comes close for smiles-per-mile.

@groundedgremlinrc7005

Жыл бұрын

Not to mention the assy handling!!

@shootingbrake

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your kind words! Glad to hear you enjoyed it and well said about Z cars. They are for sure under appreciated gems in the market.

Great film & spot on.. I love how special my M Coupe feel, and looks! Still feel solid after 200000km too. The fast oversteer/widowmaker thing comes mainly from the shorter wheelbase (than the M3)

@shootingbrake

Жыл бұрын

Glad to hear you’re enjoying many miles in your M Coupe!

The E46 M is greater but the E86 is a bit greater, edgier, twitchy on the limits, a more demanding car to drive, currently driving a Porsche with precise high speed stability but the trills of the E86 M is legendary.

@shootingbrake

8 ай бұрын

Agree on all counts

Cracking video chaps!

@shootingbrake

Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much! 🫶🏽

Ahh the lust to drive one of these

@shootingbrake

Жыл бұрын

Place a bid and make it yours!

Fantastic example!

@shootingbrake

Жыл бұрын

We agree!

this is where the new Supra came from

I respect the Z4M a lot & will own one some day

@shootingbrake

3 ай бұрын

Highly recommend!

Looks like the Batmobile!

@shootingbrake

Жыл бұрын

We think so too! 😎

MY BRUDDA!!

@joedoe

Жыл бұрын

great video

Thinking about selling my ND2 Miata for this car, opinions? Yes the BMW has more power, is a 6 cylinders engine (one of the most legendary), and will probably increase in value. However, I love the dynamic of the Miata so much that it is for me one of the best car ever built. Will I miss it?

@shootingbrake

2 ай бұрын

I think you are on the right track in understanding the dichotomy between the two cars. The Z4M is an exciting and powerful car with a masterpiece of an engine but you may miss the sweetness and dynamic poise of the ND2. I would recommend moving towards Porsche if you're looking for a dynamic upgrade from something as focused as an ND2.

@stefanck

2 ай бұрын

@@shootingbrake Interesting take about the Porsche, I actually also had a 982 Boxster in mind. Was thinking Alpine as well but turbo ain’t for me, I love high rev NA engine too much. Thanks a lot for answering, kinda makes me wanna keep my ND2 in the end 😊 (btw, I have the BBR 220 upgrade so the car feels actually quite powerful already)

@shootingbrake

2 ай бұрын

@@stefanck Sounds like a fantastic car with the BBR package, enjoy!

Was there ever a retractable hardtop?

@shootingbrake

Ай бұрын

Only on the later generation. This generation was only available with a soft-top roadster (also available with a removable one piece hardtop) or a fastback Coupe

Reason = Z4M is more expensive.

@glenmiester

Жыл бұрын

Bingo!

My Z4 e86 3ltr Si beats your E46 M3 #JustSaying 😂

I just think it's not a good looking car, despite the driving experience. The front is so bad. Who designed that horrible horizontal bonnet line? Would rather the Z3m, or 1m if going for 4 seats

@shootingbrake

3 ай бұрын

It's definitely a divisive design. I think they look great in person, particularly in real life contexts. Crucially I think they are one of those cars for which the design comes alive with a mild drop and some chunky wheel / tyre fitments!

@tarquin161234

3 ай бұрын

Great review though. Thank you