It’s a shame missing the Z3. Probably the easiest to find in good shape, Bond car and a commercial success for the brand. It’s just like watching some doc about the Brazilian Football Team and forget the 1994 squad: not the most brilliant but a contemporaneous successful squad.
I've been putting off watching XCar films for a while, and after watching, I can't remember why. I think it's time to fill an empty spot in my subscription box. Brilliant film.
"2000 BMW M Roadster - The four-cylinder Z3 was a bit of a snooze, but the M Roadster with 240 hp and a 0-60 time of around five seconds is a Gen-X Shelby Cobra. Quad chrome pipes out the back, fat tires, special side grilles and M badges identify this very special Z3. We believe in the years to come this car will be highly desired by collectors for its gracious curves and powerful engine." Hagerty 2010 Hot List: Decade in review January 10, 2010 Drive a Z3M!
David Viner WTF?! The z3m was the best between the slk and porsche boxster in the 2000(their competitors) watch this top gear episode..Even a professional race driver choose it between a ferrari and a rally car th-cam.com/video/6q5SVHpN_CU/w-d-xo.html
@ 14:33 they mention it briefly and say it "wasn't very sporty". WTF morons! I think it's because today it isn't as expensive as all the others shown. lol
Don't know what these guys were thinking not to give the Z3 props. It clearly ages better than the Z4 and so much classier. Wanting to see a Z3 is what brought me here in the first place. What a shame.
Miguel Arce-Goitia Yeah that's bullshit. The Z3 has a big role in BMW's history, as it is the first mass market roadster they made. The guys in this video are a bunch of pricks.
What you said about the Z3 has really pissed me off. You obviously have no appreciation (or knowledge?) for the first roadster made by BMW (in the late 20' century) to break the market and be put on such a big line of production, compared to the previous roadster (Z1) and bring BMW into the world of popular 2 seater drop tops. If this video was made to show the history of BMW's roadsters, than I have absolutely no idea why you did not give the Z3 its earned respect. Besides, not sporty enough? I recommend you to try driving a Z3M or at least the 2L/2.8L straight 6 version. The amount of joy that you would get from driving one of these in indescribable. Seating inside the Z3 is just amazing. It's so beautiful and classy, yet simple to keep it sporty and authentic- just you and the road) The power that you'd feel kicking the rear wheels would make you smile like an idiot. I respect you for producing such a great and beautiful video about BMW's roadsters, but you can't just cut a off a piece of history.
I have a 2001 Z3 roadster 3.0i 5 speed with the M Sport option and the 2 piece wheels in black and tan. Probably the best Z3 produced. The M was faster but you would have to mortgage your house if it broke. Plus, it is 3 series technology which you don't have to have a degree in computer engineering to fix. It's handling and power are far beyond my capabilities to get the best of. All for less that $10k four years ago with 55k on the clock. Best money I ever spent.
Z4-M was one of the best ever made IMO. The clutch and gear shift were nice and heavy and the sound of that naturally aspirated straight six was mind blowing.
I had to decide between a 2005 Boxster S and a M Roadster, going for the porker. A Boxster is a great chassis with a good motor, the M Roadster is a great motor in a good chassis...
That sounds like a very tough choice to make. Personally I'd go for the Bavarian back road stormer, but that would be out of pride, than any form of logical sense (Bayrischen stolz!).
Excellent, excellent, excellent video. Thank you for making this. It was really cool to learn a little bit about the history of BMW and the history of their roadsters. Well done!
Great Video but not reviewing the Z3 because "its not very sporty" is disheartening. Larger engine Z3s were great handling cars. Also Tiff Needell says it was one of the best handling cars of its time. It was the last proper roadster that BMW made.
Nice video, but you pretty much skipped over the Z3, the first Z car to be popular. Why? It was still a great car, and looked fantastic. Also, a look at the first gen Z4 would have been nice.
Probably one of the best videos I've ever seen. Had to download it so I could watch it again - sorry if that doesn't sit well with your number of views (broadband is expensive here in South Africa). As a BMW man this was a real treat and the 328 & 507 are perfection. Keep up the good work guys. In a short few months you guys have become my go-to-channel. Keep testing the classics!
I really enjoy and appreciate this video but I think just simply skipping over the Z3 was a big mistake in the video. The Z3 was the original BMW roadster that was sold and bought by the masses. Also, it’s a beautiful, special and very sporty car in its own right. It may not be as special as the 507, nor as fast as the Z8... But it IS a very special, innovative, and certainly very sporty car.
***** Looking back at some of the older videos you've made, I think the final quote of this video really applies to you too... "We've seen how far XCAR has come, but the question is 'where can they go next?" Keep up the great work guys!
never subscribed because I always thought your videos were subpar compared to bigger channels like motor trend. but after this and that pagani video you guys have finally turned me into a subscriber. keep up the good work!
Awesome BMW Video! Had not seen this before! Really spectacular to see all these BMWs together like this. The Z4 with the twin turbo six cylinder and the manual gearbox is a worthy successor to the Z8.
I was genuinely excited to see the notification email for this video :) But I have to ask, why all the hate for the Z3? And don't forget Weissman when it comes to beautiful German cars.
A pity the original Z4 E85 was missed out. It's a very special car. A bit negligent to miss out the flawed but lovely Z3 as well. A real curate's egg of a video: good in parts.
Wonderful video, I really hope your subscriber base goes up with videos like this you deserve it! And in my opinion the 507 is the prettiest car to come out of Germany
How the hell can you claim to be car enthusiasts and miss the Z3 and first Z4 from the roadster line up????? I’ve got a Z3 2.8 and wouldn’t swap it for anything. Yes, it has its flaws, but the looks have aged incredibly well. As for saying it’s not very sporty ??? You drove pre war cars and looked at them with nostalgia. The same should be done with modern classics. Perfection doesn’t make a car great.
beautiful video, but WOW I cant believe you skipped the z3 first M roadster! and the model that actually put BMW roadster back in business. not sporty? most bash the z1 for being ugly and slow, the z8 for being soft and not feel as a sports car and they praise the z3 M because of its design inspired in retro roadsters. WTH
Not including the Z3 ruined this episode (a bit) for me. It's the first popular roadster BMW built. Known for it's handling and looks. Not sure why it's not in this video, a shame in my opinion. Nice episode nonetheless but could've been better :)
Awesome gentleman. The 507 is heart achingly gorgeous. The E26 Z1 is beyond cool, doors look like special effects. The E52 Z8 is my all-time favorite BMW next to the E31 850CSi. Beyond lovely, I just want to pull up a chair and stare at it. The E36/7 m Roadster should have been there. E85 M Roadster was the last analog BMW, and was a thug! The E89 Z4 is gorgeous, is the first car in history to be designed by two women. Responsible for exterior & interior design. Absolutely smashing.
Brilliant film Lads. I was fortunate enough to drive some classic BM’s around Hampshire a couple of weeks ago Z8,Z1 and3.0 CSL The 507 and 328 were among them, but sadly there wasn’t enough time in the day to do all the ones I would have liked to. The Z8 did feel special albeit built for the US market. It felt very wide on our UK roads. The 3.0 CSL was a wonderful car to have driven though
Gorgeous film!! Ever since I've discovered the existance of 507 I've been aching to see a proper video of it since I doubt I'll ever see one cruising by. Thank you!! I believe this could be an even longer video or ... there could even be a dedicated video for every model you've shown. Would you mind making it?? :)
All these roadsters deserve to be presented in their natural habitat of fine, long open roads with dramatic scenery. I wish you took them for drives where they belong and that would have made this video complete. Nevertheless, very insightful and enjoyable video. Thank you!
Where is the most beautiful Roadster model? The Z3!! Incomplete!!!
Z3 missing...the most sold BMW roadster in the brand's history! and clearly not the hardest to find for this vid, right?! haha
a beautiful film, but I miss BMW Z3, with him would be the movie perfect
Everyone here is asking "where's the Z3" and I'm over here like..."where's the Z4 M???"
Another top class video. Z8 is my dream car. Just a bit disappointed that the Z4m wasn’t even mentioned, the last m car engine in a roadster.
Nice and informative. But I agree, you should have included the M roadsters (Z3M and Z4M)
I can't believe you didn't show the Z3. What a shame. There are so many enthusiasts that would have really enjoyed that.
I love my z3 2.8 and all of the bmw roadsters... If they had included the z3m and z4m this video would have been epic...
My beautiful 2004 z4 still turns heads. Thx for including it. :)
It’s a shame missing the Z3. Probably the easiest to find in good shape, Bond car and a commercial success for the brand.
It’s just like watching some doc about the Brazilian Football Team and forget the 1994 squad: not the most brilliant but a contemporaneous successful squad.
I've been putting off watching XCar films for a while, and after watching, I can't remember why. I think it's time to fill an empty spot in my subscription box. Brilliant film.
"2000 BMW M Roadster - The four-cylinder Z3 was a bit of a snooze, but the M Roadster with 240 hp and a 0-60 time of around five seconds is a Gen-X Shelby Cobra. Quad chrome pipes out the back, fat tires, special side grilles and M badges identify this very special Z3. We believe in the years to come this car will be highly desired by collectors for its gracious curves and powerful engine."
Hagerty 2010 Hot List: Decade in review January 10, 2010
Drive a Z3M!
where's the z3?!
I was thinking the same damn thing! The Z3 was a great car!
they completely glossed over it !?! wtf
It wasn’t very good so they left it out
David Viner WTF?! The z3m was the best between the slk and porsche boxster in the 2000(their competitors) watch this top gear episode..Even a professional race driver choose it between a ferrari and a rally car th-cam.com/video/6q5SVHpN_CU/w-d-xo.html
@ 14:33 they mention it briefly and say it "wasn't very sporty". WTF morons! I think it's because today it isn't as expensive as all the others shown. lol
the z3m was awesome, shouldnt have skipped over it
For you to dismiss the Z3 is a crime. You have invalidated all your other opinions. I won't waste my time watching your other videos.
Completely agree
Don't know what these guys were thinking not to give the Z3 props. It clearly ages better than the Z4 and so much classier. Wanting to see a Z3 is what brought me here in the first place. What a shame.
I actually came for the same reason. It's such a shame.
I agree. I`am absolutely disapointed with these guys. I wanted to know were my Z3 stood. Not sporty enough they said, WOW!!!
Miguel Arce-Goitia Yeah that's bullshit. The Z3 has a big role in BMW's history, as it is the first mass market roadster they made. The guys in this video are a bunch of pricks.
What you said about the Z3 has really pissed me off. You obviously have no appreciation (or knowledge?) for the first roadster made by BMW (in the late 20' century) to break the market and be put on such a big line of production, compared to the previous roadster (Z1) and bring BMW into the world of popular 2 seater drop tops. If this video was made to show the history of BMW's roadsters, than I have absolutely no idea why you did not give the Z3 its earned respect.
Besides, not sporty enough?
I recommend you to try driving a Z3M or at least the 2L/2.8L straight 6 version. The amount of joy that you would get from driving one of these in indescribable. Seating inside the Z3 is just amazing. It's so beautiful and classy, yet simple to keep it sporty and authentic- just you and the road) The power that you'd feel kicking the rear wheels would make you smile like an idiot.
I respect you for producing such a great and beautiful video about BMW's roadsters, but you can't just cut a off a piece of history.
Joseph C. Because one does like it one does not show it! Nice way of writing history!
I have a 2001 Z3 roadster 3.0i 5 speed with the M Sport option and the 2 piece wheels in black and tan. Probably the best Z3 produced. The M was faster but you would have to mortgage your house if it broke. Plus, it is 3 series technology which you don't have to have a degree in computer engineering to fix. It's handling and power are far beyond my capabilities to get the best of. All for less that $10k four years ago with 55k on the clock. Best money I ever spent.
This is absolutely beautiful. The 507 and Z8 are near perfection if you ask me. Great production of you guys too. My compliments.
Have been doing that for the past few days already, but I appreciate the link guys!
No Z4M or Z3M? lol...
im am also disappoint :-/
Even the earlier Z4 would have been nice to see!
Z4-M was one of the best ever made IMO. The clutch and gear shift were nice and heavy and the sound of that naturally aspirated straight six was mind blowing.
I had to decide between a 2005 Boxster S and a M Roadster, going for the porker. A Boxster is a great chassis with a good motor, the M Roadster is a great motor in a good chassis...
That sounds like a very tough choice to make. Personally I'd go for the Bavarian back road stormer, but that would be out of pride, than any form of logical sense (Bayrischen stolz!).
Jawohl mein Herr! Can't really lose either way, but you would not know that from TH-cam bullies...
Haha. Very true, you can't lose either way.
shouldve been here
The Z8 is my favourite BMW and the Z1 doors are arguably the most awesome doors ever, I feel privileged to have seen one.
The 507 is just my dream car, it's absolutely amazing! I will be able to drive one someday
about the 507:
"this was built for the californian mountain roads"
- no, it was built for the bavarian country roads.
As a BMW owner and a lover of all cars in general, this video is simply fantastic. I could watch it over and over again
No Z3 ? What a shame. It was actually the Z3 that brought back the BMW Roadsters to the market with giant sale numbers..
Where is the Z3 ?
The first most best selling roadster of BMW is not in the list?
Thats an awful car
As a E85 Z4 owner, you didn't do us justice by not showing the soft top trim before you showed the E89 hard top... what a shame..
Excellent, excellent, excellent video. Thank you for making this. It was really cool to learn a little bit about the history of BMW and the history of their roadsters. Well done!
Great work guys, well done.
One of the best reviews of any car or car lineage I have ever seen, keep it up chaps, simple wonderful
That 507 though... Jaw dropping beauty. Still undervalued in my opinion :)
Great Video but not reviewing the Z3 because "its not very sporty" is disheartening.
Larger engine Z3s were great handling cars. Also Tiff Needell says it was one of the best handling cars of its time. It was the last proper roadster that BMW made.
Great video, I have a BMW Z4 E89 and I absolutely love it, it's a sophisticated and wonderful machine as well as gorgeous!
Great video guys! Good to have you back.. :D
Superb video - history and passion are a great combination. Thanks.
My Z3M Roadster is 1 of 73 RHD S54 versions made by BMW so a very special model , to give the whole Z3 range a few seconds of insult is appaling
Nice video, but you pretty much skipped over the Z3, the first Z car to be popular. Why? It was still a great car, and looked fantastic. Also, a look at the first gen Z4 would have been nice.
The Z3 is really sporty! In my opinion, it’s one of the nicest and funniest cars to drive with!
Probably one of the best videos I've ever seen. Had to download it so I could watch it again - sorry if that doesn't sit well with your number of views (broadband is expensive here in South Africa). As a BMW man this was a real treat and the 328 & 507 are perfection. Keep up the good work guys. In a short few months you guys have become my go-to-channel. Keep testing the classics!
Absolutely beautiful video. I love the photography and the color grading that changed between each car. Thank you for a great lesson in the classics!
I really enjoy and appreciate this video but I think just simply skipping over the Z3 was a big mistake in the video. The Z3 was the original BMW roadster that was sold and bought by the masses. Also, it’s a beautiful, special and very sporty car in its own right. It may not be as special as the 507, nor as fast as the Z8... But it IS a very special, innovative, and certainly very sporty car.
***** Looking back at some of the older videos you've made, I think the final quote of this video really applies to you too...
"We've seen how far XCAR has come, but the question is 'where can they go next?"
Keep up the great work guys!
never subscribed because I always thought your videos were subpar compared to bigger channels like motor trend. but after this and that pagani video you guys have finally turned me into a subscriber. keep up the good work!
Awesome BMW Video! Had not seen this before! Really spectacular to see all these BMWs together like this. The Z4 with the twin turbo six cylinder and the manual gearbox is a worthy successor to the Z8.
Yes,XArt is back...I mean XCar.....and this is wonderful video....you guys did a great job...it was worth waiting for.
This is a nice video, but completely ignoring the Z3 suggests an odd bias.
+Joseph C. what part of it isn't sporty? clarkson said it is driving perfection
+Bart Van Riel only the Z3M I think...
Tedrick Leong only difference is the suspension and interior which were optional on all others besides the engine
Beautiful piece, that Z8 is just gorgeous.
why is the Z3 not sporty enough, never driven a Z3 M? Or other 6 cyl. Z3 as 2L / 2.8L
I am about to buy a 2001 BMW roadster! Can't wait!
I like your passion and that's what earned you my subscription
Great job on this one, worthy of awards.
I really like the longer form video you guys did hear. Great job, great cars.
I was genuinely excited to see the notification email for this video :)
But I have to ask, why all the hate for the Z3?
And don't forget Weissman when it comes to beautiful German cars.
A pity the original Z4 E85 was missed out. It's a very special car. A bit negligent to miss out the flawed but lovely Z3 as well. A real curate's egg of a video: good in parts.
Great video, guys. I surely will check out your other works.
Wonderful video, I really hope your subscriber base goes up with videos like this you deserve it! And in my opinion the 507 is the prettiest car to come out of Germany
Amazing documentary directing, just wow, mind blowing and of course amazing cars ;)
Wow!!! Outstanding video! Very informative!
Very nice video, absolutely loved it. But I gotta ask: ¿why wouldn't you consider the Z3 a very sporty car?
I love the music, the cars, and the history. Thank you!
As a Z3 M Roadster owner, I cant figure out why they chose to omitt it. How could they include the Z4 and not the Z3?
Bmw roadster without z3..?
Awesome production on this one guys, one of your finest videos to date! Keep it up!
Wonderful video. You just moved to a whole new level. Look out EVO and the rest...
That was beautiful. Thank you.
one of the reasons i subscribed to this channel ...coz
Great video. Nice history lesson with some gorgeous machines. I had no idea BMW was in so much trouble for so long.
959 prettier than the 507. no chance in hell
How the hell can you claim to be car enthusiasts and miss the Z3 and first Z4 from the roadster line up????? I’ve got a Z3 2.8 and wouldn’t swap it for anything. Yes, it has its flaws, but the looks have aged incredibly well. As for saying it’s not very sporty ??? You drove pre war cars and looked at them with nostalgia. The same should be done with modern classics. Perfection doesn’t make a car great.
you're videos are simply awesome.
these videos are really well made. bravo!
Another great video guys
Great video guys! That Z8 is one of my personal favourites. But I also love the first generation Z4. Gorgeous car.
beautiful video, but WOW I cant believe you skipped the z3 first M roadster! and the model that actually put BMW roadster back in business. not sporty? most bash the z1 for being ugly and slow, the z8 for being soft and not feel as a sports car and they praise the z3 M because of its design inspired in retro roadsters. WTH
awesome and informative video xcar.
Nothing for 2 weeks then 20 minutes on BMW Roadsters... It was worth the wait!!
Brilliant! Loved this video
Not including the Z3 ruined this episode (a bit) for me. It's the first popular roadster BMW built. Known for it's handling and looks. Not sure why it's not in this video, a shame in my opinion. Nice episode nonetheless but could've been better :)
Superb film, guys and gals. But oh my, that 507 is a pretty thing. Pure, classic beauty.
It's relevant BMW history and can't be ignored!
Oh why do you make such excellent videos.
GREAT VIDEO GUYS! Love the facts and the details!
that 507 has to be the most beautiful thing ever put on four wheels... WANT
I really enjoyed this video!!
nice video, nice ending music! lovely
:)
Do you know wich song is playing at the end?
Superb, thanks a lot for that. I'm not fan of BMW, but this video was so great that BMW have now a better place in my mind :-).
what a VIDEO! spectacular! keep it up gents!
awesome cars.. got a stunning z3 2002 2.2 in red
terrific video. thank you!
Awesome gentleman.
The 507 is heart achingly gorgeous.
The E26 Z1 is beyond cool, doors look like special effects.
The E52 Z8 is my all-time favorite BMW next to the E31 850CSi. Beyond lovely, I just want to pull up a chair and stare at it.
The E36/7 m Roadster should have been there.
E85 M Roadster was the last analog BMW, and was a thug!
The E89 Z4 is gorgeous, is the first car in history to be designed by two women. Responsible for exterior & interior design. Absolutely smashing.
Brilliant film Lads. I was fortunate enough to drive some classic BM’s around Hampshire a couple of weeks ago Z8,Z1 and3.0 CSL The 507 and 328 were among them, but sadly there wasn’t enough time in the day to do all the ones I would have liked to. The Z8 did feel special albeit built for the US market. It felt very wide on our UK roads. The 3.0 CSL was a wonderful car to have driven though
the 507 looks like a smoothed out triumph spitfire if you look close!
Great piece guys! great music and editing! Warp Stabilizer rules! ha!
wonderful video, the latest z4 was one of the first cars to get me interested in cars. obtainable dream one day i think :)
EXCELLENT! That was worth it purely for the classic roadsters ... though the Z1 was ... INTERESTING!
TOP NOTCH REVIEWS MATE LOVE IT
Gorgeous film!! Ever since I've discovered the existance of 507 I've been aching to see a proper video of it since I doubt I'll ever see one cruising by. Thank you!!
I believe this could be an even longer video or ... there could even be a dedicated video for every model you've shown. Would you mind making it?? :)
All these roadsters deserve to be presented in their natural habitat of fine, long open roads with dramatic scenery. I wish you took them for drives where they belong and that would have made this video complete. Nevertheless, very insightful and enjoyable video. Thank you!
Wow, this is such a nice video. 507 is the best... of all of them.
awesome production.