370z vs Z4 sDrive35is

130TC · 01-12-2010, 11:12 AM

Ok Ok, this argument has been done to death..... but this time Bmw bring something worth debating about to the table.

" dubbed Z4 sDrive35is , the new model features a revised twin-turbo 3.0-liter inline-six that spits out 340 horsepower and 332 pound-feet of torque, with an overboost function capable of a momentary bump up to 369 torques. Paired with BMW's seven-speed Sport Automatic dual-clutch transmission, the drivetrain is good for 0-62 miles-per-hour in in 4.8 seconds."

Would you contemplate BMW ownership over a 370 roadster?

StealthZ · 01-12-2010, 11:18 AM

no... I'd still buy a coup over roadster 370 though in my opinion of course. but both are bad cars, BMWs are nice too, but expensive to me in comparison to what can be had with the abilities and support of the Z. YMMV

antman22 · 01-12-2010, 11:29 AM

tough call...brand new vs brand new, i think the Z has more bang for your buck. being able to have a hardtop convertible would be really fun, but you're definitely paying a premium for it. you'll probably end up spending anywhere from 55-60 for the z4, just about double the Z. is it double the Z? not in my opinion.

it also depends on what you want out of the car. if i wanted something i could drive hard and really push, i'd go with the Z. If I wanted something to cruise around in and every now and then do some "spirited driving" then the Z4 would be my choice.

shabarivas · 01-12-2010, 01:09 PM

wow that would be one very quick car w/ a tune + some basic bolt ons... imagine having a 400whp Z4 for 3k over msrp - that would pretty much make up for a Z w/ an FI kit

jbjones85 · 01-12-2010, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by shabarivas

wow that would be one very quick car w/ a tune + some basic bolt ons... imagine having a 4000whp Z4 for 3k over msrp - that would pretty much make up for a Z w/ an FI kit

i'm in.

speedoflife · 01-12-2010, 01:27 PM

With a base price of $60,000, 3k over MSRP is still quite a steep price. That's a lot of work that could be done on a Z. Two pretty different cars. Way different price ranges. It'd be more comparable to a Cayman S, M3, or Vette.

shabarivas · 01-12-2010, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by jbjones85

i'm in.

He he... I meant for 3 million over msrp hahaha... but yea fixed

jbjones85 · 01-12-2010, 02:19 PM

oh, well in that case count me out haha. I would love a 4000 hp Z, heck I would love a Z in general.

01-12-2010, 11:12 AM	#1 (permalink)
130TC Base Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: LDN Posts: 32 Drives: 350z Rep Power: 16	370z vs Z4 sDrive35is Ok Ok, this argument has been done to death..... but this time Bmw bring something worth debating about to the table. " dubbed Z4 sDrive35is , the new model features a revised twin-turbo 3.0-liter inline-six that spits out 340 horsepower and 332 pound-feet of torque, with an overboost function capable of a momentary bump up to 369 torques. Paired with BMW's seven-speed Sport Automatic dual-clutch transmission, the drivetrain is good for 0-62 miles-per-hour in in 4.8 seconds." Would you contemplate BMW ownership over a 370 roadster?

01-12-2010, 01:09 PM	#4 (permalink)
shabarivas A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2,188 Drives: 370z MB 6mt Rep Power: 914	wow that would be one very quick car w/ a tune + some basic bolt ons... imagine having a 400whp Z4 for 3k over msrp - that would pretty much make up for a Z w/ an FI kit Last edited by shabarivas; 01-12-2010 at 01:43 PM.

01-12-2010, 11:18 AM	#2 (permalink)
StealthZ Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Virginia Posts: 356 Drives: '14 GTR Premium Rep Power: 17	no... I'd still buy a coup over roadster 370 though in my opinion of course. but both are bad cars, BMWs are nice too, but expensive to me in comparison to what can be had with the abilities and support of the Z. YMMV

01-12-2010, 11:29 AM	#3 (permalink)
antman22 Track Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Dallas TX Posts: 597 Drives: 09 PG 370z 7AT Rep Power: 17	tough call...brand new vs brand new, i think the Z has more bang for your buck. being able to have a hardtop convertible would be really fun, but you're definitely paying a premium for it. you'll probably end up spending anywhere from 55-60 for the z4, just about double the Z. is it double the Z? not in my opinion. it also depends on what you want out of the car. if i wanted something i could drive hard and really push, i'd go with the Z. If I wanted something to cruise around in and every now and then do some "spirited driving" then the Z4 would be my choice.

01-12-2010, 01:27 PM	#6 (permalink)
speedoflife Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: MS/TX Posts: 268 Drives: '06 Pontiac G.P. Rep Power: 16	With a base price of $60,000, 3k over MSRP is still quite a steep price. That's a lot of work that could be done on a Z. Two pretty different cars. Way different price ranges. It'd be more comparable to a Cayman S, M3, or Vette.

01-12-2010, 02:19 PM	#8 (permalink)
jbjones85 Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: NC Posts: 14 Drives: 06 Tacoma Rep Power: 16	oh, well in that case count me out haha. I would love a 4000 hp Z, heck I would love a Z in general.