98CoupeV6

Previous Winner: Audi A4 Avant Quattro
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This car has been kind of beaten to hell in discussion, but I'm hoping we can have a good 'vs. others' conversation here, since we've never done that. Enjoy, and remember to vote in the poll and add your opinion

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Honda-Acura.Net Car of the Week: BMW Z4



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Reviews

Edmunds.com
CanadianDriver.com

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Specifications

General Information (2.5i, 3.0i)
- Base Price: $33,795, $40,945
- Miles Per Gallon: 21/29, 20/28 (FWD)
- Curb Weight (Pounds): 2932, 2998
- Fuel Tank: 14.5 Gallons
- Layout: RWD
- Transmissions: 5 speed manual/automatic, 6 speed manual
- Tire Size F/R: P225/50VR16, P225/45WR17
- Seating surfaces: Vinyl, Leather

Engine (2.5i, 3.0i)
- Type: Inline-6
- Power: 184HP@6000RPM, 225HP@5900RPM
- Torque: 175LB/FT@3500 RPM, 214LB/FT@3500 rpm
- Valve Gear: DOHC

Performance (3.0i)
- 0-60 mph: 5.7 sec
- 0-100 mph: 16.5 sec
- Quarter Mile: 14.0 sec @ 95 mph
- Skidpad: .90g
- Top Speed: 155 mph (limited)

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Pros: Controversial but unique styling, wonderful powertrains, retro interior that is both ergonomically perfect and beautiful, typical BMW build quality, far better handling than its predecessor.

Cons: More expensive than S2000 and 350Z, styling some find revolting

HAN Take: The new ultimate driving machine from BMW, with slick powertrains and a flashy new design. It's more driveable than the S2000, but not quite the athlete.


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Chris

98CoupeV6

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asianautica

For looks, I think I would vote for the Z4, but for performance and price, I'd vote for the 350Z. Since performance is more importance to me, I voted for the 350Z. Unless I can vote for both .

98CoupeV6

I wish I could give a half vote for each

I agree with you 100% there. I really do. But my vote goes to the Z4....I can't explain why. Maybe I'm a victim of BMW's superb marketing team. But I just love that damn car...I can't wait to drive it. From what I've read about it, it's more of a car for me than the 350Z. Smaller, lighter, more tossable, Clive Owens, slick Inline Six...those damn BMW Films :fawk:

asianautica

Exactly, that personal choice. You're split like me but leaned toward the BMW and I leaned toward the 350Z. I think I like the abundant of Torque and the linear acceleration. I wish the Z could be a little lighter too but I guess ~3200 lb will have to do. Also the fact that NISMO is coming to the US in 2003 only make my decision more firm. Can you imagine 350Z TT .

velfarretokyo

350Z wins my vote here. I have to admit that the Germans make damn fine automobiles, especially BMW, but when it comes down to price/performance/looks, you can't beat the Japanese.

I have to admit, I'm definately waiting for a 350Z TT. Any chance of that happening?

AcuraFanatic

I voted for the S2000, I love driving high revving cars with no torque. It makes me feel like I'm involved in the car and it's driving.

But if I lived in a city or in a place of heavy traffic, I'd do the Z4 hands down.

The looks of the Z4 are growing on me. Still not liking those headlamps though.

MrFatbooty

I like the Bimmer but for that kind of money I'd get a 'vette.

yianni64

Yeah. I like all these cars really, for different reasons. But if i really had 50k to spend, I'd buy a Z06 (or is that off limits?)

Or, id wait and get the M version of the Z4. I mean imagine the Z4 with another 100hp+. yeah, nice. Lets see, i also really like the S2000, 350Z and Boxster. But like I said, if i had 50k, id spend it ont he Z06. If i had 35k, id buy an S2000 or 350Z.

So, my vote will go to a Z06 if that is possible. Is it?

yianni64

I know! After watching the new BMW films, i like the Z4 10 times more than I didnt b4.