Is a coupe that much better than a roadster?
Is a coupe that much better than a roadster?
As a relative newcomer, can anyone explain to me why the Z3m coupes are worth so much more than the roadsters?
Usually ragtops fetch more than closed cars, but not with Z3Ms.
Why is that?
Regards
Peter
Usually ragtops fetch more than closed cars, but not with Z3Ms.
Why is that?
Regards
Peter
Re: Is a coupe that much better than a roadster?
Rarity.... less were made and even less available now.
It is also a car that attracts a particular buyer, which means they can command more albeit for a longer wait to sell it.
I bet a dealer would not give as much for one, as they would use the above excuse to knock the price down, but use the same reason to sell it at a premium
It is also a car that attracts a particular buyer, which means they can command more albeit for a longer wait to sell it.
I bet a dealer would not give as much for one, as they would use the above excuse to knock the price down, but use the same reason to sell it at a premium
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I have an element of 'M-styling' on my car, If that's a good enough reason for the manufacturers to adorn a 320 with the M badge, then its certainly a good enough reason for me..
Re: Is a coupe that much better than a roadster?
It seems to me that there has been more coupes forsale than roadster lately...
Having driven both there isn't much differents between them regards handling..
Having driven both there isn't much differents between them regards handling..
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Re: Is a coupe that much better than a roadster?
gookah wrote:Rarity.... less were made and even less available now.
It is also a car that attracts a particular buyer, which means they can command more albeit for a longer wait to sell it.
I bet a dealer would not give as much for one, as they would use the above excuse to knock the price down, but use the same reason to sell it at a premium
Spot on, I agree
Gazza
"Understeer is when you hit the wall with the front of the car, oversteer is when you hit the wall with the rear of the car. Horsepower is how fast you hit the wall and torque is how far you take the wall with you"
Z3 S54 M roadster , BMW Z1, BMW M3 CSL, Z4M Coupe
"Understeer is when you hit the wall with the front of the car, oversteer is when you hit the wall with the rear of the car. Horsepower is how fast you hit the wall and torque is how far you take the wall with you"
Z3 S54 M roadster , BMW Z1, BMW M3 CSL, Z4M Coupe
Re: Is a coupe that much better than a roadster?
Yes less were made and dealers couldn't sell them. Not even bmw staff wanted them as company cars because when they got to the end of agreement they had to pay the shortfall which was always £3500+
Same as the E46 CSL but now look at them as well.
Same as the E46 CSL but now look at them as well.
Re: Is a coupe that much better than a roadster?
i would love one i would trade my 3.0i plus some $$ for one
Re: Is a coupe that much better than a roadster?
Interesting!
There were 986 rhd coupes and 991 rhd roadsters. So hardly any difference in production numbers.
There were 986 rhd coupes and 991 rhd roadsters. So hardly any difference in production numbers.
Sapphire black/Imola red and black interior/ red roof/ S54 - the only RHD one made.
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"The only time you have too much fuel is when you're on fire."
Re: Is a coupe that much better than a roadster?
Yeh but coupes didn't sell and roadsters had a waiting list...
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Re: Is a coupe that much better than a roadster?
That's true if you only consider ///M cars, but the reality is that they are all Z3s and there were lots and lots of roadsters. The coupé's rarity isn't derived from what's under the bonnet as much as it does from the body shell.Phil wrote:Interesting!
There were 986 rhd coupes and 991 rhd roadsters. So hardly any difference in production numbers.
Re: Is a coupe that much better than a roadster?
So would I, but I don't think that with the mileage I do, I could make it pay as a "daily driver"PCSAM wrote:i would love one
...and I actually prefer the coupe
Regards
Peter
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Re: Is a coupe that much better than a roadster?
I think the coupe isn't as nice looking in comparison with the roadster.
Also you get the best of both worlds with a roady.
Top down motoring, and with a hardtop a better looking coupe!
Also you get the best of both worlds with a roady.
Top down motoring, and with a hardtop a better looking coupe!
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Re: Is a coupe that much better than a roadster?
It's down to personal choice.
Regarding value, they are only worth what people are prepared to pay.
Condition and mileage are a big factor in the value.
Regarding value, they are only worth what people are prepared to pay.
Condition and mileage are a big factor in the value.
Re: Is a coupe that much better than a roadster?
Hm. If I had a quid for every time someone's said, 'what the (insert word of choice) is that? I've never seen one of those before.. is it a 2 litre?'
- or words to that effect. And I've only had my MC 3 weeks.
- or words to that effect. And I've only had my MC 3 weeks.
Re: Is a coupe that much better than a roadster?
We need pics Roger
Gazza
"Understeer is when you hit the wall with the front of the car, oversteer is when you hit the wall with the rear of the car. Horsepower is how fast you hit the wall and torque is how far you take the wall with you"
Z3 S54 M roadster , BMW Z1, BMW M3 CSL, Z4M Coupe
"Understeer is when you hit the wall with the front of the car, oversteer is when you hit the wall with the rear of the car. Horsepower is how fast you hit the wall and torque is how far you take the wall with you"
Z3 S54 M roadster , BMW Z1, BMW M3 CSL, Z4M Coupe
Re: Is a coupe that much better than a roadster?
Probably an age thing, but they remind me of the Reliant Scimitar GTE SE5 - a very desirable & sporty car in the 1970s.
Re: Is a coupe that much better than a roadster?
The older I get the more I like the coupe, having seen a few in the flesh they do grow on you.
Re: Is a coupe that much better than a roadster?
A Coupe is on my list
Gazza
"Understeer is when you hit the wall with the front of the car, oversteer is when you hit the wall with the rear of the car. Horsepower is how fast you hit the wall and torque is how far you take the wall with you"
Z3 S54 M roadster , BMW Z1, BMW M3 CSL, Z4M Coupe
"Understeer is when you hit the wall with the front of the car, oversteer is when you hit the wall with the rear of the car. Horsepower is how fast you hit the wall and torque is how far you take the wall with you"
Z3 S54 M roadster , BMW Z1, BMW M3 CSL, Z4M Coupe
Re: Is a coupe that much better than a roadster?
I want one so I can take the dogs(3) out with me , the roadster only allows me the take one at a time