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#51 of 235 army green is normal color... by billymay Aug 13, 2003 (5:46 pm)
But it's not going to be the bestseller!   Wish they'd bring back the Z3.
#52 of 235 Maldives Blue by z4suz Aug 16, 2003 (7:05 pm)
To ronincol... I am not usually fond of blue cars, but my husband & I test drove a couple of Z4s today, one Maldives blue on beige interior, the other black on beige. Wow... It's a sharp combination. My husband loved it, too. In fact, it appears we are leaning toward the blue. Decisions, decisions... I must say, it got looks from the people we passsed. At one point I thought the color might compare to a Caribbean blue, but it's more "grown up" than that.   We're wondering about the extended leather also. Anyone have the scoop?
#53 of 235 Just picked up my 3.0 three weeks ago 31 JUL 03 by fnfalman Aug 22, 2003 (9:10 am)
It's a Bright Red with Black interior. I special ordered it from Sandia BMW in Albuquerque, New Mexico. It has all three packages, wood accent, heated seat AND most importantly, 6-speed manual transmission. I insisted on the latter. I wanted a Jet Black one but upon seeing it, I didn't think that the color does the body's styling justice. I also looked at one decked out with extended leather option and decided against that as well. The hard plastic/rubber matterial that's on the dash and doors are very nice, functional and unique.   So far I like everything about the car. Of course, I'd wish for more horsepower and torque, but then who doesn't? Hehe.   The car press was ambivalent about the Z4's "controversial" styling, but the masses aren't. I've received so many compliments on its look from both enthusiasts and neophytes. Many thought that it was a Ferrari or Maserati, or some sort of Italian exotica. I suppose that's a compliment because BMW isn't exactly known for its avant garde styling.   I don't see a lot of Z4s right now, but the ones I usually pass by are in Titanium color. That is a very beautiful and elegant color. Alas, it's not my taste. As an old soldier, I like the Urban Green (OD Green to me), but it's not what I'd think should go on a car like this. Maldive Blue is simply elegance in extremis. Merlot is a rather bad color for this car. I am surprised that there isn't a yellow color for this car.   I chose Bright Red because I am partial to red and for a bit of flamboyance.
#54 of 235 fnfalman by ajvdh Aug 22, 2003 (11:41 am)
My initial impression of the Z4 was less than favorable. Then, a local dealer brought a bright red one to our club driving school last spring. It was the first time I "got" what Bangle was trying to do (I'm still not entirely sure he suceeded). Except for being a cop magnet, it's a great color for that car.
#55 of 235 Okay,a couple of gripes on the Z4's cosmetics by fnfalman Aug 25, 2003 (3:37 pm)
I didn't and don't care much for the aluminum-lookalike finish on the plastic inlays at the door handles. I also don't like the same plastic contraption for the steering wheel spokes. The same goes for the coverings for the rollover protection behind the seats.   I am planning on replacing the steering wheel with the wooden spoke accessory wheel. That's gonna be costly but I think it's worth it as far as aesthetics concerned. I am going to put the wind screen deflector back on so that it would cover up the ugly aluminum-looking plastics for the rollover protections. Alas, I think that I am screwed with the door handles.
#56 of 235 by kidevo1 Aug 26, 2003 (9:58 am)
I'd be curious as to exactly how much more costly a steering wheel would be to replace with airbag?
#57 of 235 To replace the factory steering wheel by fnfalman Aug 26, 2003 (8:26 pm)
In the USA's Z4 accessories book, the wooden spoken steering wheel costs almost $500, PLUS $180-something for wooden cover (required - whatever that means). So, the parts alone to replace the plastic bespoked steering wheel with a wooden spoke steering wheel is about $700 US Dollars alone. I sure hope that for that much, they'd better not charge me labor!
#58 of 235 Z4 colors by domshar Aug 28, 2003 (4:47 pm)
I have seen just about all the colors. The first one i ever laid eyes on was that Maldavian Blue, Tan Interior, woodgrain trim. Very very nice indeed. The Black metallic with tan interior is also stunning. While in the showroom for two hours agonizing over what to do, i turned and saw her.....Titanium Silver, Black interior. I understand we all have different tastes, it's what makes the world go 'round, but I feel the Titanium trim in this car looks much better than the wood. I had the wood trim in my white 323i, black interior, and it was beautiful, but not in the Z4. Today, I saw a white Z4 with the red interior (is THAT the extended leather??). Let's face it folks, we all have gorgeous cars that almost everyone envies. When strangers come up to you in the car or make comments or smile at a traffic light, the car's got something. Even the driver of a beautiful black M5 honked on his way by in another lane the other day.
#59 of 235 Run Flats? by sjmurray2 Sep 15, 2003 (12:59 pm)
Do you have to replace the original tires with Run Flat Tires? Has anyone experience with wear & tear on the 16 inche tires on the 2.5 liter?
#60 of 235 to sjmurray2 - run flats by domshar Sep 18, 2003 (3:33 pm)
I am not sure if you have to replace run-flats with run-flats. I have them (17"). I DO know that low-profile tires have special wheels, so you have to keep using low profile tires or get new wheels too. The only thing outside of calling your dealer, is to sign up for Owners Circle on the www.bmwusa.com website, and in there you can ask technical questions. I have done it and have gotten good answers in a short amount of time. Also, I know that you'll only get about 20000 miles out of your low-profile tires, run-flats or not. Unfortunately, I also know that the cost of a tire is 300 bucks and the cost of my 17" wheels is 340 bucks. I hit a pot hole on the NJ turnpike and bent both right side wheels......ouch!

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