# Lets talk roadsters. Specifically Z4M roadsters. **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Automotive\ **Created:** [May 18, 2016, 7:09pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/lets-talk-roadsters-specifically-z4m-roadsters/273938 "2016-05-18T19:09:42Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![Onyx\_Z32](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/onyx_z32/32/7581_2.png) [@Onyx\_Z32](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Onyx_Z32)\ **Post date:** [May 19, 2016, 6:42am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/lets-talk-roadsters-specifically-z4m-roadsters/273938/21 "2016-05-19T06:42:29Z")
If you’re only driving it 3k a year, does reliability really matter? ---
**Author:** ![JayS](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jays/32/15375_2.png) [@JayS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JayS)\ **Post date:** [May 19, 2016, 6:54am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/lets-talk-roadsters-specifically-z4m-roadsters/273938/22 "2016-05-19T06:54:28Z")
> [@Onyx Z32](#): > > If you’re only driving it 3k a year, does reliability really matter? +1. It’s not an 80’s Ferrari where you might end up needing to work on it every time you drive it. It’s a modern BMW. Driving it 3k a year you’ll probably never have an issue with it. ---
**Author:** ![Beck](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/beck/32/28683_2.png) [@Beck](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Beck)\ **Post date:** [May 19, 2016, 7:03am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/lets-talk-roadsters-specifically-z4m-roadsters/273938/23 "2016-05-19T07:03:21Z")
> [@Onyx Z32](#): > > If you’re only driving it 3k a year, does reliability really matter? Well, I’d prefer to not have a car sitting in my garage that the 3 months I can drive, I can’t. It’s not even a matter of having to fix it, it’s the headache associated with not having a reliable car. Bottom line, I don’t want to walk past my $60,000 SUV to break down on my way to work in my 10 year old car. ---
**Author:** ![LZ1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/7ab992/32.png) [@LZ1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LZ1)\ **Post date:** [May 19, 2016, 7:06am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/lets-talk-roadsters-specifically-z4m-roadsters/273938/24 "2016-05-19T07:06:42Z")
I don’t know what would be unreliable about it? BMW in recent year really only had issues with the N54 platform. Isn’t the Z4M a straight six? ---
**Author:** ![93dx\_hatch](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/9/90ced4/32.png) [@93dx\_hatch](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/93dx_hatch)\ **Post date:** [May 19, 2016, 7:16am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/lets-talk-roadsters-specifically-z4m-roadsters/273938/25 "2016-05-19T07:16:45Z")
NA BMWs are super reliable. IMO I would take the S2k, but my screen name is also 93dx–hatch so I may be biased. If I didn’t need a back seat I would have an S2000 instead of my 997 ---
**Author:** ![Onyx\_Z32](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/onyx_z32/32/7581_2.png) [@Onyx\_Z32](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Onyx_Z32)\ **Post date:** [May 19, 2016, 7:16am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/lets-talk-roadsters-specifically-z4m-roadsters/273938/26 "2016-05-19T07:16:51Z")
I think working at a dealership and being around new cars all the time has dulled your perspective of reliability 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Beck](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/beck/32/28683_2.png) [@Beck](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Beck)\ **Post date:** [May 19, 2016, 7:17am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/lets-talk-roadsters-specifically-z4m-roadsters/273938/27 "2016-05-19T07:17:49Z")
> [@LZ](#): > > I don’t know what would be unreliable about it? BMW in recent year really only had issues with the N54 platform. > > Isn’t the Z4M a straight six? Its the same motor as an M3. That was the point of the thread, ha. Tell me I’m being stupid for thinking that the BMW is unreliable. Vanos system issues etc ---
**Author:** ![Onyx\_Z32](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/onyx_z32/32/7581_2.png) [@Onyx\_Z32](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Onyx_Z32)\ **Post date:** [May 19, 2016, 7:17am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/lets-talk-roadsters-specifically-z4m-roadsters/273938/28 "2016-05-19T07:17:55Z")
> [@93dx--hatch](#): > > … instead of my 997 Holy shit they really are the new NYSpeed Civics. ---
**Author:** ![Beck](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/beck/32/28683_2.png) [@Beck](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Beck)\ **Post date:** [May 19, 2016, 7:22am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/lets-talk-roadsters-specifically-z4m-roadsters/273938/29 "2016-05-19T07:22:27Z")
> [@Onyx Z32](#): > > I think working at a dealership and being around new cars all the time has dulled your perspective of reliability 🙂 Thats exactly the problem, lol. I haven’t owned a car with more than 3,000 miles on it in 6 years lol ---
**Author:** ![steve2k1116](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/steve2k1116/32/5230_2.png) [@steve2k1116](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/steve2k1116)\ **Post date:** [May 19, 2016, 7:41am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/lets-talk-roadsters-specifically-z4m-roadsters/273938/30 "2016-05-19T07:41:21Z")
I had a z4m coupe. Get the z4m. It’s basically a e46m3 but 500lbs lighter, mostly in the rear which makes for a fun car to drive. Mods are out there and very affordable as it has the s54. It’s the better car in every way. Pretty comfy, and quick. And it’s not a Honda. If you have any specific questions shoot me a text beck. I loved mine, only ditched it because I got offered a high price. and ps I’m not just being a BMW loser, I’ve driven both and it’s an easy call in my opinion ---
**Author:** ![XwalkerX](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/xwalkerx/32/7598_2.png) [@XwalkerX](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/XwalkerX)\ **Post date:** [May 19, 2016, 7:46am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/lets-talk-roadsters-specifically-z4m-roadsters/273938/31 "2016-05-19T07:46:05Z")
I vote z4m I really liked the s54 drivetrain in my old e46 ive only driven an s2k twice and both times walked away feeling unimpressed however I will say the dash on the z4 chassis is a bit fugly ---
**Author:** ![2TurboZ](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/2turboz/32/7577_2.png) [@2TurboZ](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/2TurboZ)\ **Post date:** [May 19, 2016, 8:07am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/lets-talk-roadsters-specifically-z4m-roadsters/273938/32 "2016-05-19T08:07:44Z")
Hairdressers cars ---
**Author:** ![boardjnky4](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/96bed5/32.png) [@boardjnky4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/boardjnky4)\ **Post date:** [May 19, 2016, 8:14am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/lets-talk-roadsters-specifically-z4m-roadsters/273938/33 "2016-05-19T08:14:39Z")
Drive both and choose the car that you have more fun in. Who the hell cares what the “typical driver” is like? Man this place has become soft. ---
**Author:** ![Beck](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/beck/32/28683_2.png) [@Beck](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Beck)\ **Post date:** [May 19, 2016, 8:29am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/lets-talk-roadsters-specifically-z4m-roadsters/273938/34 "2016-05-19T08:29:03Z")
> [@2TurboZ](#): > > Hairdressers cars Yeah, you’re probably right. I should probably look into buying a mile’d out luxury car so people can perceive me as more manly. ---
**Author:** ![Norb\_O](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/norb_o/32/5189_2.png) [@Norb\_O](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Norb_O)\ **Post date:** [May 19, 2016, 8:38am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/lets-talk-roadsters-specifically-z4m-roadsters/273938/35 "2016-05-19T08:38:32Z")
Z4M, with only 3K a year it shouldn’t give you any problems. ---
**Author:** ![XwalkerX](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/xwalkerx/32/7598_2.png) [@XwalkerX](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/XwalkerX)\ **Post date:** [May 19, 2016, 8:38am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/lets-talk-roadsters-specifically-z4m-roadsters/273938/36 "2016-05-19T08:38:45Z")
since someone posted an s2k pic… ![https://s3.amazonaws.com/bimmer/images/big/387/115BVF3.jpg?1393046451](https://s3.amazonaws.com/bimmer/images/big/387/115BVF3.jpg?1393046451) ---
**Author:** ![Beck](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/beck/32/28683_2.png) [@Beck](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Beck)\ **Post date:** [May 19, 2016, 8:43am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/lets-talk-roadsters-specifically-z4m-roadsters/273938/37 "2016-05-19T08:43:24Z")
> [@XwalkerX](#): > > since someone posted an s2k pic… I assume those are CSL’s. Love it. Actually just found out they are APEX ARC wheels. ---
**Author:** ![Josh](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/45deac/32.png) [@Josh](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Josh)\ **Post date:** [May 19, 2016, 8:51am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/lets-talk-roadsters-specifically-z4m-roadsters/273938/38 "2016-05-19T08:51:16Z")
This depends on what it’s being used for. If you’re trying to do any competitive driving at all in it (track days, auto-x, etc) I’d get a super depreciated Elise as those have fallen into the low-mid $20k’s or the S2000. If you’re trying to just have a summer cruiser, fuck it, get the thing you want most because who cares about performance spec. ---
**Author:** ![Unknown923](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/unknown923/32/6803_2.png) [@Unknown923](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Unknown923)\ **Post date:** [May 19, 2016, 9:01am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/lets-talk-roadsters-specifically-z4m-roadsters/273938/39 "2016-05-19T09:01:56Z")
My boss has the M Roadster, he loves it, I vote BMW. ---
**Author:** ![LZ1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/7ab992/32.png) [@LZ1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LZ1)\ **Post date:** [May 19, 2016, 9:03am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/lets-talk-roadsters-specifically-z4m-roadsters/273938/40 "2016-05-19T09:03:41Z")
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