C8 isn’t available with a manual, or as a true convertible.

I was always a big fan of the Z3 and the early Z4s (Bangle Butt era). Of course my favourites were always the manuals and especially the Z3M and Z4M models. I'd stopped paying attention to these cars years ago because, much like the BMW lineup as a whole, it felt like they were no longer pointed at me as an enthusiast, but rather the image-conscious people who were buying the car for the styling and brand cache. It had gotten to the point where the only BMW I cared about anymore was the M2 so it's nice to see BMW add a manual Z4 to the lineup to show us enthusiasts that they haven't completely forgotten their roots.

@Neutralreviews

25 күн бұрын

Great comment. Manuals make everything better!

@chrisbrook1234

25 күн бұрын

@@Neutralreviews couldn't agree more! #savethemanuals

You got me. Decided to trade my Fiat 124 spider for Z4 green with cappuccino interior. My wife, it's gonna kill me. 😂

@Neutralreviews

17 күн бұрын

🤣

@mikeydred11

2 күн бұрын

I'm thinking the same way with my 124 Spider....I would miss my Abarth terribly but this is really beautiful and powerful....

Looks like you really enjoyed reviewing this car!

@Neutralreviews

26 күн бұрын

I did!!! So much fun, especially with the help of the drone operator!! Thanks for commenting

That red leather is RED. Almost orange. But a nice contrast to the dark grey paint. So glad it comes in a manual. One of only four manuals BMWs that they make.

@Neutralreviews

4 күн бұрын

Really, really liked it and it was a gorgeous spec for sure!

What a beautiful car!

@Neutralreviews

27 күн бұрын

Absolutely!

Such a beautiful car! love that red interior!

@Neutralreviews

25 күн бұрын

Right!! That was one of my favourite parts! Not sure what everyone else's were, but I definitely thought it stood out.

I can totally relate to your comment about just liking to shift while your drive. After work I will sometimes drive up the interstate maybe 30m to a Starbucks, really I just enjoy the shifting up and down, not speed, not launching, just interacting with and dictating to the car how it should be working, and having to coordinate the leg and arm movements, when doing so. It’s a very satisfying experience.

@Neutralreviews

23 күн бұрын

Well said 😊

I wish they would have announced this before I bought my base 718. I would have been all over it.

@Neutralreviews

26 күн бұрын

It is awesome but I'm a Porsche guy now I think lol. I like a lot of cars but they seem to do the little things the best. I bet your car handles amazingly.

@kineticU

13 күн бұрын

If you have a 6 speed 4 turbo or 6NA, the 718 is a superb platform, better than most actual M products.

As a former 981 boxster s 6mt owner who also used own a 2022 civic si and 2015 BMW m235i 6mt (and now own an nd2 Miata and a 2022 gr86 - both manuals) - I get the feeling I’d continue to be impressed by the motor and pass on this for the excessive weight

@Neutralreviews

26 күн бұрын

Wow!! What a lineup at home. I have always been around muscle cars growing up but now I have my BRZ and borrowed some new Miatas I can't go back. Thanks for sharing!

Thanks for the video. I'm in Canada and researching between this BMW and Porsche as they are almost in the same price range.

@Neutralreviews

24 күн бұрын

Good question. I can't seem to get my hands on a new Cayman or 911 but since I started the show a couple years ago and started getting the opportunity to drive a lot if different cars I've become a Porsche guy lol. Not always my favourite for looks or sound but they seem built incredibly well and handled like no bodies business. Both are beautiful and fun to drive but for me I think I'd go Porsche (because I love a good handling car - hence my mini van BRZ that handles like a super car lol). Good luck:)

You touched on this a little. You are not the only guy who praised this car's manual. Did BMW put the Supra's manual transmission in this? It would make a lot of sense since it's the same platform. I was ready to buy a 2023 M2 but man, that manual was not up to par, certainly nothing like the 2021 Cayman I had driven.

@Neutralreviews

24 күн бұрын

Great question. I read that BMW tweaked the transmission for themselves during development but it wasn't clear whose transmission it originally was. I would hate for you to make a decision and be unhappy because of my idea of what feels good for a manual, but that said, it was waaaay better than I was expecting. Not rubbery or loose feeling. To me as good as my BRZ (I realize my car is cheap and slow but many praise the manual). To be fair, the Cayman is my favourite so hard to match. To give you an idea, I have a Mk8 Golf R manual on order and hate the manual feeling on it lol. Worst manual I've used in years (but still better than a manual in my opinion lo) and the BMW felt nothing like that. Tight, notchy, smooth. Hope this helps. Good luck

Should have reviewed with the top down!

@Neutralreviews

26 күн бұрын

For audio purposes and the episode's purpose to focus on the manual driving experience I didn't. For anyone looking at this, I mention and link (see in episode around the 6 min mark and description) a FULL review including the parts with the top down (including audio and the actual top opening).

Hp and torque!

I heard they are going to stop making these next year so I think 2025 will be the last year - that true? Also, if they stop production, does that kill the resale value?

@Neutralreviews

25 күн бұрын

Sadly I heard the same. I think the Z4 was only created so Toyota could bring back the Supra (hence BMW's silence and lack of promotion around the vehicle), but that said, those enthusiasts who appreciate and can afford it will likely drive up the value of the used. I wouldn't think future buyers will see it's product end as a bad thing, but recognize it's end for the cultural change around vehicles that has been happening (gas to EV/vehicle must be a do everything machine - hence BMW's focus on sport SUV's). I have a MK8 manual Golf R on order for this very reason. I'm hoping it will hold it's value because there will be nuts like me out there in a few years that will want a gas powered manual hothatch and won't be able to find one new. Best of luck:)

Atop teasing me with the stick and jam it into 1st

I prefer the inline 6

Looks like they saved money on the clear coat.

@Neutralreviews

26 күн бұрын

Good one😝

Corvette C8, hideous!!

Less talking more car sounds

its a supra

@Neutralreviews

27 күн бұрын

Supra convertible😝

@Sevenduece

27 күн бұрын

Insert spiderman meme

@clbernier2

26 күн бұрын

No…the Supra is a Z4!!!!!! They’re not identical and there’s a price difference for a reason.

@Bimmer_Bill

25 күн бұрын

@@clbernier2and based upon the reviews, the z4 manual BMW M designed is better than the one Toyota tuned. The z4 looks better too.