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Next-generation BMW Z4 to become a hardtop roadster
Spies recently caught the next-generation BMW Z4 around Munich and the biggest upgrade that stands out this year is a folding metal roof. The next-generation BMW Z4 will drop the fabric for a hardtop convertible following in the footsteps of the 3-Series convertible. Not to mention that rival Mercedes SLK is also a hardtop.

Rather than just concentrating on competing with the SLK, the Z4 will expand its horizons and will take on the Porsche Boxster with a range of high-output engines. Sources say a twin-turbocharged 3.0L 6-cylinder unit is a possibility. The Z4 is also expected to get diesel power for the first time. The M model is expected... Read Article
Next-generation BMW Z4 to become a hardtop roadster



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EL34EL34 - 4/11/2008 1:27:40 PM
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What a great lookin' BMW.

Another winner I predict :-)

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FactsRuleFactsRule - 4/11/2008 1:29:06 PM
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You are right EL34!

I totally Agree!!!


MadibaPMadibaP - 4/11/2008 3:29:38 PM
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Really? It looks like another tasteless horror to me! BMW are quite good at this actually the 5 must be the ugliest car of all time! Oh well what do you expect when you design for the trailer park...


_43LE_43LE - 4/11/2008 4:42:00 PM
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The current Z4 is one of the most ugly cars on the road today. I hope this new one will look much better. The original Z3 was great.


EL34EL34 - 4/12/2008 11:03:29 AM
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ToyotaPower, remember whatever 43 says just do the complete opposite and you'll be OK ;-)


stash84stash84 - 4/12/2008 8:48:53 PM
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imo..these models of bmws are among the ugliest cars on the road..im sure they handle and perform great though..


FactsRuleFactsRule - 4/24/2008 9:07:20 AM
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Madiba, you must really be eat up with envy every time you see a BMW which must be all the time since "they are designed for the Trailer Park".


theoptimisticpessimisttheoptimisticpessimist - 4/11/2008 1:47:19 PM
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I think this is going to be a great car. With BMW new engine choices, updates in the exterior design. The hard top I think is a good move, all though there is a few trade offs (mostly weight), but I think that what this demographic wants.

A couple of things concern me; first price it's going to be more expensive being built in Germany versus the U.S., Second I think the big sales days of two seater's is about over. This market is very cyclical and markets been flooded over the last decade. Two seater's tend to be third cars that are "buy and hold items."

I think it will be a terrific car, I just don't think they will see near the sells numbers of the Z3.



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JCH335iJCH335i - 4/11/2008 1:53:59 PM
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I agree but i think this is going to be an excellent car. BMW is on a roll, 3-series coupe, M3, 1-series, X6, every car that they have released recently has been an undisputed hit!

PS Z4 with a 3.0 TT will be nasty, not to mention if they add DCT!

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S4cabriofoxoneS4cabriofoxone - 4/12/2008 1:10:52 PMView My AgentSpace
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I agree with all the others you mentioned, but X6 may be a flop. It's just not particularly great at anything, and it costs a lot more than the X5.


JRobUSCJRobUSC - 4/11/2008 2:24:57 PM
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one of the other sites reported the Z4 was going to be offered in both softtop AND hardtop form, like the new Miata. It seems silly to me to spend the money R&Ding and building two different versions of the same convertible when regardless it's going to be a low volume car. Hopefully they don't do that.

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BimmerFanBimmerFan - 4/11/2008 3:11:36 PM
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Hopefully they DO make an option for soft top or hard top. The Z4 is a niche car...not expected to sell as many as the middle of the road 3 Series. It is what it is. I know I thoroughly enjoy my '06 M Roadster! :)


lexusis350lexusis350 - 4/11/2008 2:38:05 PM
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The Z-Series is the embarrassment of BMW, in my opinion. It's a major midlife crisis car. I should know. My unlce bought one when he turned fifty. Now his comeover flaps in the wind :). But seriously, this is the least-appealing of the BMWs.

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JRobUSCJRobUSC - 4/11/2008 2:42:35 PM
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and the SLK and SC430 are what exactly?


lexusis350lexusis350 - 4/11/2008 2:51:32 PM
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Well we weren't talking about those, were we? We were talking about the Z4.


theoptimisticpessimisttheoptimisticpessimist - 4/11/2008 3:01:22 PM
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Hmmm, an embarrassment, by total number Z4 is the best seller in its class.


ZBL1414ZBL1414 - 4/11/2008 6:35:26 PM
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"least appealing of the BMWs"... kind of like having a girlfriend who is the least appealing of the Victoria's Secret models.


S4cabriofoxoneS4cabriofoxone - 4/12/2008 1:12:13 PMView My AgentSpace
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^LMAO.

And is350, you have got to be kidding. The X3 is obviously the worst BMW.


BimmerFanBimmerFan - 4/11/2008 3:07:15 PM
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Old news.

The word now is that BMW is going to make a soft top and hard top version.

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1995e341995e34 - 4/11/2008 3:31:46 PM
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WHAT ABOUT THE COUPE!?!?!?


MadibaPMadibaP - 4/11/2008 4:17:25 PM
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yes and class! Who on earth would want a BMW if you could have a Porsche? I just don't get it...

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bmwdrvrbmwdrvr - 4/12/2008 3:23:33 AM
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somebody that doesnt want to be ripped off maybe, porsches are fine cars, but how many idiots would spend 70+ grand on a 6 cylinder 2 seater without powerseats, one color everything interior, down market plastics EVERYWHERE, and lacking full leather seats are you kidding me......wonderful cars but they are all emotion no logic even someone that has the means could see the poor business logic behind a porsche

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t_bonet_bone - 4/12/2008 10:49:15 AM
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Boxster 2.7 $45,800 (245 hp)
Boxster S $55,700 (295 hp)
Boxster RS60 $64,900 (303 hp, loaded with options)

Typical negotiated out the door is 5-10% under MSRP

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MadibaPMadibaP - 4/12/2008 4:30:18 PM
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Well if you don't like cheap plastics you won't like a single BMW would you? And you most certainly get a lot for more value per $ at Porsche than you do at BMW, a brand that is entirely without taste!


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FactsRuleFactsRule - 4/24/2008 9:09:22 AM
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Madiba has evidently never driven a BMW that is why he doesn't get it.

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FactsRuleFactsRule - 4/24/2008 9:11:17 AM
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Madiba, you are so full of crap! BMW's use much less plastic than almost all the other carmaker's. You just want something to Bitch about because BMW's are such great cars.

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theoptimisticpessimisttheoptimisticpessimist - 4/11/2008 4:36:53 PM
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If you look at who is posting the article, most are posted by the readers.

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Homer008Homer008 - 4/12/2008 2:29:45 AM
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True, but...
I posted several times but someone at the autospies did not posted my post.

I was posting 1 Audi article, 1 Subaru article and something else..i completely quit posting on this website b/c if its not about BMW, forget it...I know my article got deleted somewhere...its a b.s.


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FactsRuleFactsRule - 4/24/2008 9:13:20 AM
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But yet everwhere we look there is another post dissing this site for reporting on BMW's.. Have you ever thoght that maybe BMW makes such great cars that everyone wants to read about them?

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ThierryHenry14ThierryHenry14 - 4/11/2008 4:35:51 PM
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looks great. imagine it with the 3.0l tt engine.

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JRobUSCJRobUSC - 4/11/2008 5:08:47 PM
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since they're making it bigger I imagine the M3 4.0L V8 will make its way in there too. That'd be a little beast of a car.


ThierryHenry14ThierryHenry14 - 4/11/2008 9:25:34 PM
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can't wait... a beast of a car is right...


S4cabriofoxoneS4cabriofoxone - 4/12/2008 1:13:39 PMView My AgentSpace
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Actually, I wouldn't count on the V8. Let Mercedes stick to putting massive V8s in small cars; with Audi going the lightweight route with the TT-S and TT-RS, I think BMW will do something similar.


bulldogzbulldogz - 4/11/2008 6:46:46 PM
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wow, where are all the "heritage" fans screaming bloody murder about going away from cloth??!! Christ, when I suggested that Audi do it or lose even more sales now to the 3 conv. you all flipped out with this "true enthusiast" crap, then went on to list all the pros of cloth over hardtop. Suddenly this is a good thing now??

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theoptimisticpessimisttheoptimisticpessimist - 4/11/2008 7:19:00 PM
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BMW blog is report option for cloth or hard-top.


bmwfan1513bmwfan1513 - 4/11/2008 11:51:46 PM
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Nice. Much better than the Mercedes.

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amazinBimmeramazinBimmer - 4/12/2008 9:35:35 AM
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MunichRobMunichRob - 4/13/2008 8:05:11 AMView My AgentSpace
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^^ ^^
How can you tell?

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amazinBimmeramazinBimmer - 4/13/2008 10:26:46 AM
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because its made by BMW. that should be enough. its always better.

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MadibaPMadibaP - 4/14/2008 6:37:28 AM
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Well that says terrible things about its style then!


komododavekomododave - 4/14/2008 12:33:36 AM
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This move makes sense since there is the persistent rumor of a Z2 in the making based off the 1 series. Leave the Z2 to catch the up and coming sports car enthusiasts and have the Z4 take in a little more of the upper class. Its a better plan than trying to make the Z4 a sports car for many budgets.

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