My dream car! Bought my own Coupe 6 month ago and it really is a dream. The motor is one of the best motors BMW has ever made. And for +- 15k€, the rarity, low insurance and tax, quality, it really is a no brainer and probably one of the best car deals you can get.
My second Z4 was a 3 litre M sport coupe with 20 inch AC Schnitzer wheels and blacked out rear windows. I bought it the day after taking my first Z4 into BMW for its first MOT. I loved it but the ride was seriously hard. I didn’t hold on to it for very long as I craved the convertible. I’m now on my fifth Z4
Just bought my coupe a few months ago and absolutely love it. I owned a 2.0 z4 convertible before. The coupe is way faster but I find both cars deliver the same kind of fun in my opinion and it's not always down to power.
Just bought one today, January 2007 model, black with BBS rims and BMW Individual cognac colored leather interior (seats, door panels and part of dashboard). It has run 174.000 kilometers. Needs to have all brake discs replaced but for the rest in perfect condition.
I recently bought one of these 3.0 SI coupes after looking for six months.They are an absolutely beautiful car to drive and pretty good value still but are starting to appreciate here in New Zealand. Most examples currently on the market here are Japanese spec imports and the manual boxes are super rare. I managed to find a lower mileage very well looked after NZ new example with the six speed auto with paddles in midnight blue. These coupes are also a relatively rare car here and I believe that only 12,000 3.0 SI coupes were ever made worldwide. They are definitely not a car that is seen on the road here everyday.
I actually drive a Z4m coupe and it's amazing the best part about it is they didn't make a lot of these cars. So it's very rare that you actually see one on the road at the same time.
Don't forget the bumper and fog light tweaks on the facelift. And then, sound deadening in the doors! Aside from the engine change on the facelift. Hope this helps. I've loved my Z4C for three years now. Hopefully a future classic I can hand down to friends.
Very very interesting video. Shame you couldn't do a more in depth video of the 3.0si maybe another video for the future. Really interesting when you discussed about the difference in power between 3.0 Vs 3.0si Vs 2.5 You need to review 2.5si also More in depth review of 3.0si should get you 10k subscribers. Is it worth buying a z4m over a 3.0si????
@imi hussain it depends on a lot of factors Z4M and 30si, if you are a highly skilled driver and you intend to do a lot of track day then the Z4M coupe is your preferred choice. However for everyday driving, including running cost, drivability and performance then the 30Si will be ok, outright performance is the M version.
The M coupe I drove was modded quite heavily with almost 400bhp and recaro seats and harnesses. But the coupe definitely feels almost as hard. The main difference with the M is that engine!
Having own both cars I will be fair to say the the 3.0Si is noticeably faster albeit by a small margin. The engine in the coupe is very light when compared to the roadster that appeared a bit nose heavy from the old M54 engine block, the then new N52 was made of magnesium and aluminium making it very light. Nice content Joel?m James, I have a silver Z4C and would like to know where you purchased the (18/19 inches )CSL wheels, what suspension mods have you done and location of where you did the exhaust/ what is the exhaust modification called. My Z will benefit from such mods mainly the wheels and suspension modernisation. Thanks in advance.
CK ROY there 18” CSL reps which were on the car when I bought them. They are potentially Riva DTM but not sure. Suspension is KW V2 Tyres are Michelin PS4 Geometry is M3 CSL Exhaust done by someone on Z4 Fourm under the name of Machine Monkey. I can put you in contact with him if you like?
Got a Black on Black Z4 coupe 3.0si manual in Aus for AU$21k with 120k on the odo in 2018. Put a LSD diff on it and a set of Michelin PS4 all round. It drives like a dream, It did make me loose my licence for 3 months though.. Its like the car beggs you to spank it! Looking to pus a set of KW V3's on it and call it a day but after watching this vido ive realised that i need to do the same exhaust mod! Can you please give us more details on your mod please mate?
The BMW Z4 3.0si Coupe with a manual transmission (828 units in North America) is a standout rarity: - **BMW Z8**: Even rarer with 2,543 units in the U.S., underscoring the exclusivity of both models. - **Audi R8 V10 Manual (First Gen)**: The Z4 is rarer in North America among only 828 units. - **Chevrolet Corvette C6 ZR1**: Fewer units compared to the ZR1's 4,684 units, the Z4 Coupe maintains a unique appeal. - **Lotus Exige S (North America)**: With similar limited numbers, the Z4 highlights BMW's exclusivity among only 828 units. - **Dodge Viper (Final Gen)**: The Z4's scarcity outpaces this iconic American sports car's approximately 2,000 units, making it a prized addition for collectors and enthusiasts.
I actually prefer roadster over the coupe. For me roadster offers that little extra excitement when driving top down and feeling more connected to the environment and road. Both are great cars but roadster has my vote if I need to choose.
Please Joel help me...I have Z4 E85 2000cc. Is it normally the differential to be a little noisy? Without music, and the windows closed it sounds a little..... But i thing it s no harm but normally.... Sorry for my English im from Greece...
Don’t know how I missed these Z4 Coupes when they were being produced around 2002 - 2008. Must have been into the whole Impreza Sti thing... But now I just love the looks, inside & out & the sound of them. Rarity factor in their favour too. I’m never driven one but driven more modern Z4 & 1M so would most probably love it. In fact I’ve got that aching feeling whenever I see a vid like this one, you must know the feeling, right? Start looking at ads, gather every piece of info you can, start the money calculations... 😰 help! Thanks for the vid Joel & your buddy, would be great to see some more on these Coupés (é 😆)
Also, quick tip when comparing insurance quotes, try a different start date for your policy, I’ve seen price differences of £500 between just a few days🤣
They only made4,000 of these cars in America 2000 of them were M , 2000 are 3.0 si I drive one of these and I loved it because of the fact that you don't see them everywhere, they're very rare !
I bought mine from WA for 21k in 2018 after about 8 months of searching. Same spec, black on black with 120k on the odo. I bought it sight un-seen on the day the ad went up on car sales. Had it sent to me in here VIC spent about 2k on it to get it to pretty much imac condition. They're solid cars, and love to be reved. Keep searching and buy the first Z4 3.0si manual one you see advertised under 25k and you wont be disappointed!
There are no M3 CSL suspension components in the Si Coupe, nor any other common components. Only the Z4M has M3 CSL hydraulic steering and brakes. The Si Coupe suspension is derived from the non-M E46,and is completely different to the Z4M design.
James Pickering can you please tell me more about your suspension setup ? Is it lowering springs or coilovers ? Just bought myself 2008 3.0si and looking for some lowering springs set up but nothing too crazy ... and yours looks just perfect . Thank you .
in england fckn incurance companies are fckn mafija , i paid for my corvette c7 z51 in my country in europe 15 euros per month , i pay for dodge viper now 20 euros per month
So 3000 everytime the clutch goes out no problem 4000 😀 so how about 5000 👿 So how about 3 buttons and mysteriously falling asleep in an awesome 328. Sure! Oh I thought you were kidding. Acura may do the samething with curves but no damage. Unless
Makes me glad to own an e89, wasn’t impressed with the coupe! Good sound pops off the exhaust though. Ps Joel let’s see a 23i review and love the videos and never sell the z4 mate. Cheers Mark
My dream car! Bought my own Coupe 6 month ago and it really is a dream. The motor is one of the best motors BMW has ever made. And for +- 15k€, the rarity, low insurance and tax, quality, it really is a no brainer and probably one of the best car deals you can get.
My second Z4 was a 3 litre M sport coupe with 20 inch AC Schnitzer wheels and blacked out rear windows. I bought it the day after taking my first Z4 into BMW for its first MOT. I loved it but the ride was seriously hard. I didn’t hold on to it for very long as I craved the convertible. I’m now on my fifth Z4
Just bought my coupe a few months ago and absolutely love it. I owned a 2.0 z4 convertible before. The coupe is way faster but I find both cars deliver the same kind of fun in my opinion and it's not always down to power.
100%. Cars these days are so so fast. It’s more important how they make you feel!
Just bought one today, January 2007 model, black with BBS rims and BMW Individual cognac colored leather interior (seats, door panels and part of dashboard). It has run 174.000 kilometers. Needs to have all brake discs replaced but for the rest in perfect condition.
Have to say... there is just something about this coupe!
It's pronounced coupe
Ben Hansford coop
Get a coupe for daily driver
I got mine when I was your age and I loved it! My favourite car I've owned....did land me in court though!
Had mine for 10 years now. Just a dream
Possibly one of the best looking bm’s around! Fully hooked on z4s now after watching these videos. Keep up the good work Joel!
I totally agree, awesome thanks for watching James!
That thumbnail pic is definitely sexy
I got my Z4C more than an year ago... and just then I found your channel. It’s a lovely car.
It’s fantastic
I recently bought one of these 3.0 SI coupes after looking for six months.They are an absolutely beautiful car to drive and pretty good value still but are starting to appreciate here in New Zealand. Most examples currently on the market here are Japanese spec imports and the manual boxes are super rare. I managed to find a lower mileage very well looked after NZ new example with the six speed auto with paddles in midnight blue. These coupes are also a relatively rare car here and I believe that only 12,000 3.0 SI coupes were ever made worldwide. They are definitely not a car that is seen on the road here everyday.
I have a USA spec red e86. This thing turns heads everywhere. I previously owned 3 Porsche 944 Turbos. The Z4 3.0si blows them out of the water.
I actually drive a Z4m coupe and it's amazing the best part about it is they didn't make a lot of these cars. So it's very rare that you actually see one on the road at the same time.
If you want more interior engine sounds, take out the two foam plugs from the tubes in the engine bay. The tubes transmit sound to the interior.
The coupe is a game changer
Had a 3.0si Coupe for 3 years and 30,000 miles. Fantastic cars, really miss it.
Don't forget the bumper and fog light tweaks on the facelift. And then, sound deadening in the doors! Aside from the engine change on the facelift. Hope this helps. I've loved my Z4C for three years now. Hopefully a future classic I can hand down to friends.
Oh and the coupe has 245 litres boot space as opposed to the 200 litres of the roadster. 🤓 I prefer to call it a GT than a coupe. Like the old MG Bs.
Awesome video mate. Just picked up a 3.0i Roadster in Australia and your videos did a lot of convincing for me!
Absolutely loving the car.
Awesome mate; thank you for watching from down under
Love the 3.0si coupé !
Love the coupe especially with the red seats, a lot more expensive than the convertible unfortunately.
Picking one up next weekend, im very pumped :D
I have to be honest, that generation definitely looks better as a coupe - good video Joel!
Fascinating revelation about insurance guys, well done, im off to search for things with a big V8 now!!!
More information on the exhaust mod please so that I can explain to a mechanic
Hear about this a lot and would love to know more details.
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What specs, age and extras, colour, interior would you recommend for someone looking to get one of these?
awesome car ,,, love that 2 tone interior ,,,, great vid as always !
Thank you Jay!
Very very interesting video. Shame you couldn't do a more in depth video of the 3.0si maybe another video for the future.
Really interesting when you discussed about the difference in power between 3.0 Vs 3.0si Vs 2.5
You need to review 2.5si also
More in depth review of 3.0si should get you 10k subscribers.
Is it worth buying a z4m over a 3.0si????
@imi hussain it depends on a lot of factors Z4M and 30si, if you are a highly skilled driver and you intend to do a lot of track day then the Z4M coupe is your preferred choice. However for everyday driving, including running cost, drivability and performance then the 30Si will be ok, outright performance is the M version.
Personally for the price of a nice 3.0si at the moment, I’d probably just stretch to a Z4M
Yey finally a review on my car! Pretty sure this is the only z4 coupe review on TH-cam! 😄
Definitely not many of them!
I have a coupe too. There are many reviews on TH-cam.
Mine gets delivered tomorrow, the more I learn the happier I am.
Got to love a silver grey si Coupe. Might be slightly biased though 🤔
Been thinking of upgrading myself, great vid 👍🏻
Thanks Oliver
How did you get the car to pop like that from the exhaust, what did they mod to the back box ? Have you had the engine tweeked ?
Had mine for 9yrs! Love it to bits.
Can't see me getting rid anytime soon. ❤👌
2 weeks after I posted this comment , it was written off!
Waiting for delivery of my M140i
SS Orange 3dr
@@petef7323 damn, that sucks. nice replacement though!!
@@JovanKorica1
Totally different animal! Ha ha.
Miss my zed tho 😕
One of my favourite all-time cars my dream is to have a coupe and a roadster in a garage in the wilderness somewhere
That would be sick. I really like the coupe but love the roof down! feel it would overkill to have two Z4s at the moment haha
Always quality content from Joel👍🏻
Thanks Bryan
Would like to get one - however in Ireland the annual TAX is 1,500EUR
Having driven both, how does the si coupe compare with the M coupe?
The M coupe I drove was modded quite heavily with almost 400bhp and recaro seats and harnesses. But the coupe definitely feels almost as hard. The main difference with the M is that engine!
I unfortunately bought the 3.0si roadster... but it will be summer soon!
It's the better choice overall imho.
I recently bought a used car Z4 coupe in Japan. It was 1.5 million JPY. How much can I buy Z4 coupe in your country now?
About $10,000USD in the Uk
I have a 3.0si space grey with red leather where can I get that exhaust mod???
Having own both cars I will be fair to say the the 3.0Si is noticeably faster albeit by a small margin. The engine in the coupe is very light when compared to the roadster that appeared a bit nose heavy from the old M54 engine block, the then new N52 was made of magnesium and aluminium making it very light. Nice content Joel?m
James, I have a silver Z4C and would like to know where you purchased the (18/19 inches )CSL wheels, what suspension mods have you done and location of where you did the exhaust/ what is the exhaust modification called. My Z will benefit from such mods mainly the wheels and suspension modernisation. Thanks in advance.
CK ROY there 18” CSL reps which were on the car when I bought them. They are potentially Riva DTM but not sure.
Suspension is KW V2
Tyres are Michelin PS4
Geometry is M3 CSL
Exhaust done by someone on Z4 Fourm under the name of Machine Monkey. I can put you in contact with him if you like?
What colour is this please?
Got a Black on Black Z4 coupe 3.0si manual in Aus for AU$21k with 120k on the odo in 2018. Put a LSD diff on it and a set of Michelin PS4 all round. It drives like a dream, It did make me loose my licence for 3 months though.. Its like the car beggs you to spank it!
Looking to pus a set of KW V3's on it and call it a day but after watching this vido ive realised that i need to do the same exhaust mod!
Can you please give us more details on your mod please mate?
The BMW Z4 3.0si Coupe with a manual transmission (828 units in North America) is a standout rarity:
- **BMW Z8**: Even rarer with 2,543 units in the U.S., underscoring the exclusivity of both models.
- **Audi R8 V10 Manual (First Gen)**: The Z4 is rarer in North America among only 828 units.
- **Chevrolet Corvette C6 ZR1**: Fewer units compared to the ZR1's 4,684 units, the Z4 Coupe maintains a unique appeal.
- **Lotus Exige S (North America)**: With similar limited numbers, the Z4 highlights BMW's exclusivity among only 828 units.
- **Dodge Viper (Final Gen)**: The Z4's scarcity outpaces this iconic American sports car's approximately 2,000 units, making it a prized addition for collectors and enthusiasts.
I actually prefer roadster over the coupe. For me roadster offers that little extra excitement when driving top down and feeling more connected to the environment and road. Both are great cars but roadster has my vote if I need to choose.
The Z4 coupe is one of the prettiest cars of the past 30 years.
It really is a great looking car. So well proportioned! Thanks for watching
It was considered odd and ugly when it came out
@@SneakerRant Wasn't that the Z3 Coupe?
Will this car pass MOT with this exhaust mod?
yes
I bought a audi tt its brill but still really fancy a z4
Modded backbox ftw!
Totally missed the main facelift which is the front bumper for lights..went from round to rectangular
That Coupe sounds lovely tbh.
Dan Allnatt certainly doesn’t sound like that stock!
It’s a nice inbetween compared to my car and a stock one
It's so hard to find a manual one in Australia :(
They’re so rare!
Did he remove the secondary cats/resonators?
nice :) more please of the coupe's...there is so little content of the coupe's in youtube
Joel, excellent videos! Can you please point me to where I can find the recommended maintenance schedule for a 2007 Z4 3.0si? Thanks.
The owner of this coupe looks like he could be Jenson Buttons son!....
Does that mean I look like a baby?
Mind boggling how older Honda s2000's are selling from $20 to $35k.
Hello! i just found one with 140k kilometres for 14000, and i am also thinking that they will appreciate in some years. is the exhaust stock?
What year? 3.0 si?
@@nicholaslu4069 2007, the coupe is only si!
@@kostasmilisis Awesome. I'm about to buy a 2007 3.0 si in CHINA, where I currently reside. Similar pricing (maybe a little cheaper), also 140+ km.
@@kostasmilisis btw there are only 200 coupes imported into China EVER. ALL of them were imported into the country as the 2007 facelifted version.
@@nicholaslu4069 yes that makes sense since there were only 18000 produced worldwide!
i was so close to getting one..... but im a big boi so i went for a e46 330ci ZHP.
Please Joel help me...I have Z4 E85 2000cc. Is it normally the differential to be a little noisy? Without music, and the windows closed it sounds a little..... But i thing it s no harm but normally.... Sorry for my English im from Greece...
how much did it cost to do the exhaust
martin coupe £200
So it’s just a exhaust delete ??? I’ll look into it
@@martincoupe7570 nope, not a backbox delete, The backbox is cut open and pipes are cut out and connected
Sounds great, where did you get it done at?
Joel Somerville a guy from Z4 Forum but I don’t think he’s doing them anymore unfortunately
Awesome cars
Joel you should come to track day and have a play in my z4 coupe track prepped car , bbk coilovers , cage , race seats etc 😉
In Black this car is such a Batmobile🖤😈
Do they weigh the same.
Hi, was the backbox mod done by a guy/company called DLV?
Was actually a company called TLB automotive
Hello Joel
I remember that you once sit in a BAW 744 cockpit. I just can’t find it any more would you please send the link again?
Thx
Where have you done the exhaust? Cheers!
I think that all the Z4M ones I’ve seen in Canada have 4 exhaust tips not 2. Donno
Man I want pops and bangs on my Z4 exhaust 😞
Johnnygga do it
I hate pops and bangs xD
bro what about road and wind isolation ? Is it so different then yours
Didn’t really pay much attention this this whilst filming the video, so hard to say for sure, but minimal difference...
Don’t know how I missed these Z4 Coupes when they were being produced around 2002 - 2008. Must have been into the whole Impreza Sti thing...
But now I just love the looks, inside & out & the sound of them. Rarity factor in their favour too.
I’m never driven one but driven more modern Z4 & 1M so would most probably love it.
In fact I’ve got that aching feeling whenever I see a vid like this one, you must know the feeling, right?
Start looking at ads, gather every piece of info you can, start the money calculations... 😰 help!
Thanks for the vid Joel & your buddy, would be great to see some more on these Coupés (é 😆)
Z4 Coupes were only produced from 2006 to 2008 ;-)
François THAÏLANDE - Making them even more rare! 😉👏
Yeah they’re pretty rare. You’d have to wait a while to find the exact spec you want! I do fancy one now too...
Also, quick tip when comparing insurance quotes, try a different start date for your policy, I’ve seen price differences of £500 between just a few days🤣
Got my coupe for 11k, they go for around 8-12k depending on mileage and trim:)
Nice video man.
I think I prefer the e85 roadster than the coupe. The coupe looks like a different car, but it's still very nice.
Thanks for watching Ben
They only made4,000 of these cars in America 2000 of them were M , 2000 are 3.0 si I drive one of these and I loved it because of the fact that you don't see them everywhere, they're very rare !
Yeah, makes them even more special!
Haven’t seen one manual 3.0L coupe for sale in Australia the past 10 months...such low numbers!
Yeah super rare!
I bought mine from WA for 21k in 2018 after about 8 months of searching. Same spec, black on black with 120k on the odo. I bought it sight un-seen on the day the ad went up on car sales. Had it sent to me in here VIC spent about 2k on it to get it to pretty much imac condition.
They're solid cars, and love to be reved. Keep searching and buy the first Z4 3.0si manual one you see advertised under 25k and you wont be disappointed!
Nice video pal
Thanks for bringing it on the channel sir
I am subscribing only because of 3:04 lol
Amazing car, i might get one someday
EFRANEED haha thanks for subscribing buddy
Put in the aluminum flywheel.
I’d take that Coupe if they put the steering wheel on the proper side.
They make LHD coupes for North America, they are just rare.
About to get one in China. Only 200 imported into China ever, all of them 3.0si, AT, LHD, and facelifted from 2007.
How the fuck does it pops like that!?
Because of the backbox modification
There are no M3 CSL suspension components in the Si Coupe, nor any other common components. Only the Z4M has M3 CSL hydraulic steering and brakes. The Si Coupe suspension is derived from the non-M E46,and is completely different to the Z4M design.
Audidude correct. What I said was the car has a CSL geometry alignment
James Pickering can you please tell me more about your suspension setup ? Is it lowering springs or coilovers ? Just bought myself 2008 3.0si and looking for some lowering springs set up but nothing too crazy ... and yours looks just perfect . Thank you .
Skozlekop KW V2 Coilovers
Joël tu aurais dû garder ta z4..
Imola Z4MCoupe! owner, 50k miles immaculate... Joel come do a review on it... dare you :) (essex)
I’m up for that for sure!
No cup holder though boiiiiii!!!!!
Jaythreehundred yeah it has both cup holders lol
@@JamesPickering and no mention from Joel ! I take it back
Baller
"Coupé" 😉 terme venant du français
Awesome car and sounds great but I would miss being able to drop the roof down 👍🏼
Nice! 😎👍
in england fckn incurance companies are fckn mafija , i paid for my corvette c7 z51 in my country in europe 15 euros per month , i pay for dodge viper now 20 euros per month
That is a nice hard top.
So 3000 everytime the clutch goes out no problem 4000 😀 so how about 5000 👿 So how about 3 buttons and mysteriously falling asleep in an awesome 328. Sure! Oh I thought you were kidding. Acura may do the samething with curves but no damage. Unless
Did I tell you about the cup holders 😂
Make sure you give your keys to a bar tender cause even with lemonade eithout sugar
Im not 83 yiu full im
Did i tell you hiw i luk at knig
Irecommed Salem oregon or Beaverton just dont think there arent hidden cameras cause there is a grill in the front of your car and they know i
Here in the States, particularly in the South, we'd call this a "Chicken Coupe."
ugh....this or a '08 Cayman.
Z4 obviously
Mmmh ... this coupe looks nice ... but to me looks less special than the softtop ... i dunno i'm really in love with the z4 e85 style ...
It’s a coupAE. why use americanism?
Makes me glad to own an e89, wasn’t impressed with the coupe! Good sound pops off the exhaust though. Ps Joel let’s see a 23i review and love the videos and never sell the z4 mate. Cheers Mark
Z4m is the facelift btw 😅
Talking too much about yourselves terrible advert absolutely
Awkward interaction took away from the review
You both mispronounce Coupé.