New Z4 coupe? [Archive] - bimmerfest

damyankee

01-15-2009, 08:08 AM

Does the new "retractable hard top" mean BMW will not produce a coupe version for the new Z4? Too early to know?

tturedraider

01-15-2009, 02:46 PM

Does the new "retractable hard top" mean BMW will not produce a coupe version for the new Z4? Too early to know?

That.

rehostman

01-15-2009, 06:45 PM

that.

+1

westface

01-16-2009, 06:13 AM

I doubt very much that we're going to see a hardtop fixed coupe. I was surprised that they tried it on the Z4. What I wonder about is does BMW or any Co. make money when they tool up a coupe like they did with the Z3? Such a short run they had to have lost money. I realize it's an investment just like any other that may or may not payoff but my hindsight on this is 20/20. One look and I knew that Z3 coupe would bomb.

TeamM3

01-26-2009, 12:09 AM

I doubt very much that we're going to see a hardtop fixed coupe. I was surprised that they tried it on the Z4. What I wonder about is does BMW or any Co. make money when they tool up a coupe like they did with the Z3? Such a short run they had to have lost money. I realize it's an investment just like any other that may or may not payoff but my hindsight on this is 20/20. One look and I knew that Z3 coupe would bomb.

Z3C bomb? Hardly, particularly the MZ3C ...

It didn't cost much at all on the Z3 which is why they did it

Kief

01-26-2009, 04:09 AM

Z3C bomb? Hardly, particularly the MZ3C ...

It didn't cost much at all on the Z3 which is why they did it

+1 :thumbup:

westface

01-26-2009, 05:08 AM

Z3C bomb? Hardly, particularly the MZ3C ...

It didn't cost much at all on the Z3 which is why they did it

If that car hadn't bombed then there would have been a MGB/GT style Z4 from the start of production. When I say bombed I mean sales numbers, not the performance.

gotoschoolhere

01-26-2009, 11:16 PM

Either way, I for one will miss the current Z body style. Generally, I am not attached to my cars... the the Z4 has classic lines that I will absolutely miss. Anyone who has one of these cars should seriously think about keeping it for the long haul.

caylan

02-03-2009, 12:56 PM

If that car hadn't bombed then there would have been a MGB/GT style Z4 from the start of production. When I say bombed I mean sales numbers, not the performance.

When you compare it to what?
The segment was essentially the ///MCoupe.
M cars are a niche segment to begin with.
Coupe more so.

anE934fun

03-15-2009, 12:48 AM

So, apart from the name-calling, there is no consensus about whether there will be a Coupe edition of the new Z?

Virginia Bill

03-17-2009, 12:48 PM

One of the floor guys at the Washington auto show said, very firmly, no new Z4 coupe.

Z4luvr

03-17-2009, 01:42 PM

So, apart from the name-calling, there is no consensus about whether there will be a Coupe edition of the new Z?Actually there is a consensus. There isn't one planned, so it won't happen for a long time, if at all. In addition, since the new Z has a retractable hardtop, the market for a coupe only version would seem to be quite limited.

AndyM

03-21-2009, 11:18 AM

Guys/Gals,

Let***8217;s keep this civil and on point. The original question was whether or not there will be a new Z Coupe. There is no need to bash Z3 or Z4 Coupes.

If there is any more of the back and forth that was going on before, it will be considered trolling and will result in a chill out/timeout/ban.