2007 BMW Z4M Coupe | A Rare and Shocking BMW

We review the 2007 BMW Z4 M Coupe one of the most affordable and rare sports cars available. As the years pass people are on the hunt for a fun reliable and affordable RWD car. We found one, and discuss the pros, cons, and technical aspects. Are used fast cars a good value? Other vehicles to consider are Mazda Miatas, Honda S2000, RX8, and 370Z.
#BMW #cars #z4m
Thanks to David and Alan Fowler Music for Outtro
Thanks To: enthusiastauto.com For Help
Index:
00:00 - 01:26 Intro
01:26 - 4:40 Interior Impressions
4:42 - 7:03 Mechanical- Front Suspension and Body and Cooling
7:03 -13:30 Rear Suspension, Motor, and Problems
13:30 - 22:05 Driving Impressions
22:05 Final Thoughts

[@dannoyes4493]

Magnificent Video, Dr. Goose... You hit the nail on the head describing the connectivity and the emotional component which some of us feel is absolutely essential and, unfortunately lacking in newer cars. Well Done.

[@markm0000]

Values double on Z4 by the end of the year I bet $100.

[@dannoyes4493]

@@markm0000 I think everything with a manual and devoid of robots, is gonna double by year's end.... Currently, I'm buying every 1998 Toyota Corolla (w/manual, of course) I can lay my hands on - installing wings and big-ass exhaust tips. The future looks mighty bright.

[@Fee.1]

Mark M z4 or z4m. The problem for each is the other. The z4 had a refresh that didn’t include the m model and the z435is aka it’s official name the z4 s-drive35is X-Drive Lmnopqrstuvwxyz-Msport is a superb car, same chassis with the famous twin turbo power plant from the 335i etc. and even just the 3 liter straight 6 z4 with the right options is superb as if that all wasn’t enough there’s a ton of the Z4 m roadsters just like the z3m roadsters and those always have a steep discount that makes them a bargain comparatively.

[@Fee.1]

dan noyes by years end? That’s pretty optimistic but regardless good luck with the build. What area are you in.

[@bradcomis1066]

@@dannoyes4493 Won't be doubling this year, but well regarded analog cars will continue to go up just like they have been for the last few years. If these Z4 coupes drop 60% over the next year I'd be pretty happy hahaha. I really want one, but damn they are expensive.

[@LaxMerange]

~Owner Here~ Thank you for putting out a high quality video.

[@Bmwguy2011]

Thanks for so generously loaning your baby to sg. It’s beautiful. You’ll make a lot from this car by doing nothing but enjoying / driving / waiting. Odd isn’t it, how such an obvious formula for a fun sports coupe has to, today, be so rare. Love it.

[@EnthusiastAutoGroupCincinnati]

We're very pleased you're so happy with your EAG BMW that you're sharing it with other Enthusiasts! Happy Motoring and if you need anything along the way, the EAG Pit Crew is here for you. Remember - we want to buy this coupe back from you when you're ready for the next toy - it will be the third time we've 3rd time we've invested into this special coupe's future!

[@LaxMerange]

@@EnthusiastAutoGroupCincinnati You are the best for those that are chasing after a ture driver's car. When buying a used car, you no longer are buying a car but buying the ownership of that car. Anything from EAG is going to ensure you are getting a product with no surprises. Thank you EAG.

[@user-yr9hp5sv9t]

Lovely example

[@benoize]

Great car. Congratulations!

[@rgndrp8748]

I feel like this doesn't get mentioned enough: the amount of technical, in-depth knowledge you convey and your objective, unbiased views on what makes and breaks a "good" car is just amazing and far too rare these days. Please don't ever change. Thanks from Germany!

[@joellopez1637]

Mr. Savage G. Please know I whole heartedly agree with rgndrp. Brilliant work!

[@WarriorsPhoto]

Amen and you Germans keep pumping out great cars now. (: I've had Mercedes Benz and am looking to have another one down the road. :)

[@alexeivoloshin3065]

One of the VERY few youtube car reviewers that actually knows something about cars.

[@keysersoze2313]

This & Carfection are the 2, single, best car channels on KZbin.

[@steveprinty5674]

Alexei Voloshin Like for example: The guy on Redline reviews (who has 756,000 subscribers) was testing a Lexus RX350L, and said several times that the “L” is for long wheelbase. I finally unsubscribed from him at that point.

[@kingrohan11]

Bought a Z4m Roadster because of this review, Thank you for that. Best car I have ever driven and its something I just cant get enough of

[@andrewrossnagel9433]

Still got it?

[@ShaiyanHossain]

when the "ultimate driving machine" still had meaning to it

[@dogshmog]

Don’t you mean the ultimate tech and button laden machine?

[@Beer_Dad1975]

Already the penultimate unreliable machine by this stage unfortuantely - only beaten by Audi. I guess now they are 3rd most unreliable German manufacturer as Mercedes has taken pole position in recent years. Still, fuck owning a 13 year old BMW, I've got better things to do with my time and money.

[@Audidude]

Matthew Sharpe well you’d better go buy that Toyota or Honda. PS, I have 2 Honda JDM DC2Rs, Totally reliable, and huge fun, in the garage with my Z4M Coupe :)

[@Beer_Dad1975]

@@Audidude Nah, BMW's are great when new, I just make sure I get rid of them at the end of the lease or before the warranty expires, because after that it's a ticking time bomb.

[@JL-rj9fl]

So true. I remember looking at a new E46 back in 2005. Seemed like a great car dynamics-wise, loved the engine. In the end, because of winter conditions I would drive in often, and a way nicer interior, I went for an '05 A4 (B6) with no regrets to this day. I still have that Audi, love it, but retired it as my daily a few years ago past 100k miles to preserve what life it has left in it. With modern cars and electric power steering, too much tech, etc. I realized you really don't know what you have until it's gone! I had hoped to get a BMW someday as a fun second car, but everything they make now doesn't have the soul the old ones used to. I hope they return to form someday!

[@karonaxtra]

This video took me back to when I owned an E90 325i. I took it to BMW Roswell to have the fuel pump looked at. The service advisor informed me that they would be providing me with a loaner car for about 2 days. At the end she asks 'sir, are you able to drive a 2 seater with a stick?' I told her yes. I assumed I would be given the keys to a garden variety z4. Imagine my surprise when I noticed 4 tailpipe tips out back and an M-badge on the rear! The service advisor hops out the car, gives me the keys with a smile and says 'enjoy!'....and that I did! First and only M-car I ever drove....nothin else like it! In about 12 years since then, at least in Atlanta, I've seen only one out and about, they're super rare!

[@MrCarGuy]

There's a few that go to Caffeine and Octane. I've seen probably 4-5 different ones there.

[@mateuszodrzywoek8658]

lucky you

[@brianlobo1512]

E90 325i and 330i are still great cars. Before direct injection and 4 cylinders and fixed the issues of the E46. Probably the last good 3 series.

[@HrHaakon]

My stepfather had a 15 year old station wagon serviced. They gave him a brand new X5 for the weekend. He now has an X1.

[@karonaxtra]

@@brianlobo1512 100% agree!

[@steph4050]

I have a Z4M 2007, but the Roadster version. This car is such a blast to drive ...it is unbelievable.

[@bizophone]

This channel really helps me understand what makes a "good" car and what makes a "bad" car.

[@gqh007]

From Mark's perspective

[@qx4n9e1xp]

You won't truly understand without actually driving different cars. Video reviews only help you connect the dots with stuff you actually felt for yourself.

[@Syncopia]

@@gqh007 I like Mark's perspective VS 90% of other KZbin reviewers and car guys.

[@leecm]

@@Syncopia The best thing about Savagegeese vs the other channels is that Mark doesn't hold back with his (often negative) opinions, whereas others just give you facts and don't crap on cars (possibly to avoid rubbing the manufacturers the wrong way?) when it is warranted. Now, with that said, I do think Mark is overcritical sometimes about certain things (such as interior design. I don't mind tablet style screens but it REALLY bothers him), but I would rather Mark be overcritical than not make his issues known.

[@moloono1]

SansPeppaShrekterGrifpig _ I trust his perspective because he regularly tracks cars and is a “driver”. He knows what he’s talking about.

[@drivelife.channel]

The B Roll at the start of this video is a masterpiece 👌

[@LaxMerange]

They did me right

[@behindthen0thing525]

You didn't know what b roll meant ten seconds ago

[@RotchildFrancoisJr]

Old school Top Gear material 🔥

[@jpic6098]

If you want to review a MZ3 coupe I’m in the area and willing. Great review!

[@axledog7297]

savagegeese, take him up on this!

[@kdrguru]

Yes. We need an Estoril blue clown shoe.

[@tomikivela7634]

www.savagegeese.com/contact.html there you go =)

[@pereldh5741]

That car (the Z3M) has been up a zillion times already, not so the rarer, less known Z4M.

[@jackholmes8105]

Reach out on our contact page

[@RS265trophy]

I sold my Z4 (E85) 5 years ago for the new Z4 (E89) ...OMG was that a mistake !!! Luckily the fun is back now with a Miata ND RF . Not as impressive but fast, agile and completely driver oriented.

[@decarloswilliams6099]

The ND Miata is absolutely glorious🏎

[@matthewmilk7441]

Can confirm. That’s my daily driver 😂

[@pereldh5741]

E89 was a clear beginning of the decline

[@entertained...]

@Down Shifts you forgot the "/s"...

[@johntearle]

Great review, as always. Thank you. I had a Z4MR (for what I enjoy about driving, the benefits of a convertible more than compensate for what is lost) and loved it so much that when I unfortunately crashed it, after shopping around for a new thrill, I replaced it another Z4MR. And I still love it so much that even after being fortunate enough to upgrade to an R8 V10 a few years later, I have kept the Z4. Amazing engine, and all around great machine. I hope to enjoy it for decades to come.

[@joeltunney2016]

Yeah its certainly a special car. I agree that this is a car that deserves to be a convertible for the driving experience, although I think it looks better as a coupe. An intake fixes the induction noise. I was fortunate enough to 'upgrade' to an F-Type but also kept my Z4M for weekend drives.

[@johntearle]

@@joeltunney2016 F-Type must be great fun! And yep, I've got an intake made by Evolve on my Z4M. Not the same as the full in CSL Carbon box, but it didn't cost much and makes a great noise.

[@julioestrada3111]

I recently went through the same experience, and had to double down on the z4mr as well 😂

[@andriyglovatskiy]

It' double shot: most underrated channel reviews such underrated car. I've bought Z4 coupe (non M) with 3.0 motor and I love it. It's really dedicated car that gives you special feeling when you drive it. You have said it: it's not 3 or 5 series that tries to be a sport car. I assume it will rise in value in near future, because of rarity: only 4k where made. Even not all BMW fans know about this car. So when you see Z4M you know its likely the person who owns it bought it because they specifically wanted it. I'm excited for future reviews of such unique and underrated cars. Love your channel!

[@m1l3s27]

Yup, my buddy has a 3.0 roadster and it's fantastic. Much better than my e46 3.0 convertible with the same engine. It just feels special. And much more rigid.

[@andriyglovatskiy]

@@m1l3s27 yes, same here. I was looking for weekends car and z4 give this special feeling, because of 2 seats, ride position (on rear wheel), long hood, etc

[@chrissoiset1579]

I have the 3.0si coupe with 52k on the clock. Only 828 sold with a manual transmission in the North American market so I was lucky to find it. The power curve is so nice for the street. Plenty of torque down low.

[@Casey_Schmidt]

I’ve got a 3.0si Coupé as well! It’s nice to hear from people that have them too! I’ve own mine for five years and have never seen another one on the road nor met anyone who owns one. That’s the downside to owning a rare car I guess.

[@andriyglovatskiy]

Casey Schmidt why downside? I see only one problem with rarity: huge prices for some parts comparing to regular 3/5 series(3-5 times). Also poor support from 3rd party manufacturers. Other than that this unique shape of Z4 coupe takes a lot of attention on street.

[@Larmondra]

I liked the original Z4 so much, that I went back and got a Z4M Coupe for track days even after special ordering a 991.2 C2S. It’s a great car and what a pleasant surprise to see it reviewed here. Thanks!

[@MrZatyro]

the Z3M and Z4M are in the top 5 cars ever made, IMO.

[@DraegerV1]

This a great review of one of my favorite cars ever produced. Glad you had the opportunity to drive this amazing machine. Thanks!!

[@spidermangle]

I was so stoked to see this review when I finally got my sorry quarantined self going today! Love the editing, camera work, information, humor ... I could go on and on- it’s all so good and always getting better. I watch a lot of car reviewers on KZbin but your videos stand out for the immense amount of effort you guys put into making sure you have the best out there. Thank you for entertaining and educating us about cars new and old!

[@thatgreekguy21]

Please review the E46 M3! Arguably the most iconic M ever produced alongside the E30

[@LibtardsareFuntotalkto]

My grandfather used to say "Do anything long enough and it'll pay off." Hold onto your M cars. Keep driving them until they are worth selling...

[@I.LikeCars]

Another masterpiece, thank you Mark and Jack. By far my favorite KZbin channel.

[@dunnaredside8460]

This is my favorite car in the history of mankind. I already knew every single fact stated in the video, and had a shameful amount of more facts and numbers popping in my mind throughout it. I may have seen this specific exemplar for sale. If I go to my grave without having owned at least one of these, I know I failed. I believe actually loving physical objects is wrong. But I can't help it with this one.

[@VictorPitstop]

That’s an amazing life goal; I pray to the Car Gods you see it manifest!

[@MT-ou3lh]

Buy it as soon as possible, they will appreciate in value

[@amandaburleson2035]

its only 30,000 USD lol. yea if you cant buy one of these you really do fail

[@dunnaredside8460]

@@amandaburleson2035 "I did", I guess.

[@spaceoner1]

@@amandaburleson2035 nah more like $40k as sg stated $36k

[@jamesdavis1049]

When they agree its amazing..... Jack looks like an op anime character

[@ZDY66666]

He does??? Why???

[@101TheKMan]

This is the review I’ve been waiting for. Never clicked the like button faster! Thanks Mr Goose

[@salentino]

This was one of the most fun to drive for me. I really enjoyed it and that inline six sounded so gorgeous! Great review as usual!

[@revnto7k]

Love any older or retro car content ... Keep it coming if possible !! All of us drivers feel the same way... Old school 6MT with a good powertrain is all we need.

[@georgfriedrichhendl9881]

I never was a fan of the Z3, but the Z4 was a real improvement. I would get the 3.0 with a reliable line six engine.

[@kyleheffner2285]

I’ve been waiting for a major reviewer to test one of these. I love this car. Great video

[@dougrobinson8602]

Z4 M Coupe is definitely a bucket list car. The complaints about the shifter are valid, but they're due to the shift carrier arm being on very soft bushings, and the shifter itself pivots on a nylon ball and socket. $300 bucks will fix it with teflon carrier bushings and a short shifter, although the short shifters really require a much greater effort than stock, which takes getting used to. BMW, like almost everyone else, has abandoned N/A engines, and it's a crying shame. Even their run of the mill engines like the N52 will put a smile on your face. When you mentioned that the party starts at 5500RPM, I laughed out loud. I know exactly what you mean. These cars are pretty quick if you keep the revs up. Great review, as always. Keep them coming!

[@TheSonyGuru]

I absolutely loved this M car and the Sepang Bronze color made it something special.

[@emanon321]

Sepang, my dream color on a dream car.

[@lascm5237]

Great review. I have a 3.0si Coupe over here in the U.K. Undoubtedly the best car I have owned and driven. I found the 3.0si a much easier car to live with than the M, mainly to do with the M version’s harsh ride on the UK’s compromised road surfaces! With so few of both versions produced, particularly in right-hand-drive, they are a rare sight. I went for ruby black over piano black accents and parchment interior, in my opinion the best colour combination. They are an involved drive, sound magnificent and in my view the last old school BMW’s.

[@stefanwolf88]

I am subscriber for a couple of years now but this is the first video I watch from start to finish. Great work guys.

[@yossavinsombutpanich9293]

You two has a perfect chemistry...please keep it this way!

[@aisu8481]

I watched this in a home theater and it was so satisfying

[@Casey_Schmidt]

Finally he does the Z4!

[@LaxMerange]

They are hard to find only 1800 in north America. That's why I had to let them drive my M Coupe

[@lujr2225]

@@LaxMerange thank you for doing this. Salute.

[@millennial_weeb2382]

askingdavid noice.

[@Casey_Schmidt]

I’ve owned a 3.0si Coupe for 5 years now. I’d love to try the M version to see how different the character is between the two cars.

[@MrRoyck10]

@@Casey_Schmidt If you are looking for a raw track fast car that you can rev out then go for the Z4M, if you are looking for a much more drivable daily car that you don’t have to Rev out with low down torque then stay with your 3.0si as you are missing out but not a huge margin. I live in a very congested city so my si is ideally suited as I have driven both cars. The M is very twitchy and suits the more advanced drivers who can extract the power and control it. This is my personal experience driving both cars, M is the fastest no question.

[@zhaoyangxie]

Ooooh love the revving intro

[@JamesOrtonVideo]

Great video, I love the extra time on the storyboard to get the engine tones, when you hear it and are driving it, and those rpm's sing, thats when I think all of us have a man and machine experience with BMW. Appreciate the extra info from you and Jack on the Double Vanos, great tech, unless your talking to a technician. Thanks too for laying the patch on the scenic route:)

[@obi9065]

20:26 That horse wanted to get away from y'all. Great review, always crushed on this car.

[@f00kinglasrsights89]

The Best Sport Coupe of BMW in the 21st century. Best NA inline 6 ever, best design ever, best Z ever. The long hood and extreme short tail hard-top coupe make this car an eternal role model of design. So great

[@JustinHEMI05]

I hmmmed and hawwwed for a while about buying an 07 M coupe, then I came across your video. You pushed me over the edge and I'm now the owner of a beautiful example in Interlagos Blue WITHOUT the nav. Your production quality and review style is the best I've come across. Subscribed!

[@j.3854]

I made it only 1:20 into the video and had to stop to say this. Dude. Your videography is on another level. Totally awesome work. Bravo man

[@FOXDADDYSUPREME1]

Excellent review as always. I also love that you do older cars, but only sometimes. And when you do, they are very good choices. I really was interested in trying one of these out as an upgrade from my BRZ. But I couldn't find one before I found a great Boxster S a couple weeks ago.

[@holycow512]

I had the exact same experience, just with a Cayman S instead. For the price it really is hard to beat the BRZ for a properly fun car to drive, outside of a Miata.

[@doccyber]

Yeah. Ironically these cars didn’t sell. I bought mine new in 07 with 8000 off msrp.

[@kenlee-97]

@@doccyber still have the car now?

[@doccyber]

@@kenlee-97 Nope. Long gone. since 2015. i miss it but it was beginning to cost $$$ after 8 years to up keep.

[@nichopaulu8395]

Amazing. So many things right about this car!

[@benbroccoli89]

You guys have quickly become my favourite car content.

[@f32440i]

Excellent return to form with your edit, so pleased you've dropped the music intro on your previous video. 👍

[@leecm]

Anyone else love Jack? He is just a treasure.

[@egibson2266]

I love the pants he’s wearing In this episode

[@kenlee-97]

I love him minus his pants that he's wearing -( JOKE ) - just further expanding on the comment above (I can even make a joke about something else expanding, but then I would be only joking as well).

[@freddyrosenberg9288]

That was the end of the serviceable BMW's.

[@bradcomis1066]

Do these need all parts to be programmed to the chassis when they are installed like on the E90? This is an E8X chassis, so maybe they are slightly easier to deal with? I almost bought an E90 last year that needed a headlight, but the procedure to install a new headlight sounded crazy, so I ended up with an E36 instead.

[@machtschnell7452]

@@bradcomis1066 DME and other modules all need to know what is on the car. Carly gives an easy way into coding, but other more precise and inexpensive ones are available and well documented on the web.

[@AlainHubert]

This is a sublime example of why I've subscribed to this channel. Excellent work! I don't usually like BMW products, past or present, but this car seems like a home run. Thank you for sharing.

[@user-or9ey2ld6s]

Those categories besides the time in the video are awesome! Please do it every video!

[@derjoerg1]

One of the most important things of driving a Z4 is the layout of the "driving" itself. The driver sits at the rear axle and it is totally unique and one of a kind. This, and the perfect weight distribution gives a very special feel to it. Love my roadster

[@tp7278]

This Z4M genuinely upsets me...reminds me of how far BMW has fallen.

[@Rockit181]

Dude... so true

[@ColtonMetal]

*looking at the new 4 series design* yes it sure has fallen :(

[@abes3925]

Well they fired that CEO who’d been ruining the BMWs “Drivers car” experience to compete with Mercedes and Audi. It’s gonna take some time until we see all the bad decisions the previous CEO did is gone but just wait.

[@blitzy3244]

Sad but true

[@pontiacGXPfan]

Don't remind me. The M5 went from being a long inseam M3 to being a high-powered mid-level 550i with a very inflated window sticker

[@dragoonTT]

You said everything I thought and more. Thanks SG

[@Elliotsilva]

Well done as well to the person behind the camera. Absolutely amazing photography/filming quality. Very well put together video, loved it.

[@adbt20]

Here for the metallic rasp of the S54 Inline 6 😍

[@FoolOfAToke]

Just bought one of these, and it definitely feels like I got in on something before they blow up. Such a good car for their current prices. Edit: I got mine for $27,500 but it has some miles and a few nicks.

[@william0147]

How many mls?

[@chriscab8333]

Theres an 07 in Huntsville AL with 50kmi at 21,995

[@markm0000]

Don’t buy it and keep it in the garage it’s entire life. Put miles on it and use it regularly for years. These cars are designed to drive and drive and drive.

[@aygwm]

Bold of you to assume they haven’t already blown up.

[@FoolOfAToke]

@@markm0000 35ish days and 2kish miles into my ownership so far. I also live near three tracks, and countless amazing driving roads, so it will be DRIVEN. My 2nd car, so anytime it goes out, its to go have fun.

[@kaesden]

holy crap that 10w60 flows like honey in the winter.

[@disinferno06]

Awesome video and editing. REALLY REALLY like the timestamp/annotations, very cool.

[@WoodAndSteel92]

In-video time stamps with labels? What a *P R E M I U M* experience

[@timmietz]

I have one of these with mods - one of the best cars I ever owned and the best BMW I own now (I own 13 BMWs presently, mostly M cars).

[@curtganeles925]

If only it were a Z3 M :) But seriously, great to see another longer form review; thanks for this wonderful gift!

[@BoxingWave]

I come back to this video every now and then. My uncle had this car but it wasn't a M. He had a red convertible while I had a convertible 350Z that I got when I was 24 years old. We used to drive them a lot during the summer. I still want this car without the convertible in a long list of cars I want to own. Great video I'm sure I'll be back here again in another year or so.

[@noobasdfjkl]

As someone who owns an S54, I don’t believe for one second that they actually fixed the rod bearing issue. If you own one of these, you gotta do it every 80k miles, and get oil analyses. You just can’t have an undersquare motor that revs to 8 grand, and not have rod bearings issues. Take care of your VANOS too. Beisan and dr. VANOS have you covered. They’re such great goddamn engines. Love mine to death.

[@wmahmoo]

What are maintenance/repair costs like?

[@fmsdaman1]

Honda figured it out. It's no excuse. Lol

[@coolguy91975]

S2000 doesn't have these issues.

[@noobasdfjkl]

@Stephen Baker F20/22C absolutely you have to keep up with rod bearing maintenance. Rod bearings are simply a wear item with high horsepower, high revving engines, especially undersquare ones.

[@fmsdaman1]

@@noobasdfjkl f20c is oversquare 😁

[@megaxboxx]

APPRECIATE you doing used vehicles bro, keep em coming

[@partickthistled594]

Loved your review. I've had my 2007 Z4MC for 10 years now and I still get pumped driving it. Definite emotional connection for me. I still also get pumped by the car's lines - they are perfect IMHO. Best car I've ever owned and it's not even close.

[@Calvin1911]

Always loved this car and am on the wall about trying to find a good example to buy again. Thanks for the review! Didn’t think you’d ever get to this! Thanks 🙏🏻

[@ccvr6]

Classic sports coupe, we got here. I love these. The Bangle era was the best period for BMW. I don't know who is in charge of design now, but the current lineup does not convey the same enthusiasm and passion that the Bangle cars did. Especially the M products.

[@ianedmonds9191]

The Bangle cars are timeless so far. E85 Z4 especially. Not a bangle era car but: I still think the E46 is the best design ever made. Absolutely Perfect. Luv and Peace.

[@peruprofundodance]

Still a stunner 13 years later.

[@xuimod]

Your excellent production value has gotten even better. 3:35, zoom in of the interior is something I've never seen before. Also first time I've seen a car review video with labels on the time bar. Other car review channels have a lot to learn from you.

[@sdrider948]

Great as always Mr.Goose!

[@jace5190]

Great review! Really enjoyed it. One point to note - the S54 in the Z4M you featured did not have the rod-bearing issue sorted. All S54's require rod-bearings as routine maintenance every ~100k km regardless of production year. Plenty of documented cases on many forums of S54 rod-bearing failure from all production years. Regardless, awesome review :)

[@carsinruin6102]

Settled on a regular 3.0i but it's still an amazing car.

[@lewbear6738]

top notch review like always Mr. Goose. thank you.

[@faysalansari8297]

Man, I’m a fan of your reviews, the cinematography is amazing!

[@smilepermile888]

Informative video watched from start to finish. By the way, have both of you seen videos by 'JayEmm on Cars' and 'The Slip Angle'? I have a feeling that all three of you have pretty similar taste in cars. They've owned the Z4M Coupe, Honda S2000 and are advocates of the MX-5 Miatas. They also go into pretty technical detail with the engineering behind these cars (although probably not as much as both of you do perhaps)

[@j.clayton1206]

There is something to be said about the Bangle era BMW’s, besides their butts that are surprisingly aging quite well. They really are the last analog ultimate driving machines. I own an F80 M3, mostly due to lack of better options, needing four doors (baby) and wanting a stick, and I think that’s more of an indictment of all modern cars than BMW. Cars have gotten blistering fast, and to keep us from killing ourselves with power we don’t need, have gotten numb. I’m in product development in a different industry, but full well know the conundrum of giving features you know aren’t used through design studies, but also know that people won’t buy the product if those features are omitted. However, I will say my M3 has grown on me. The more I get to know it, the more I appreciate what it is, although I miss the intangible buzz you get from older BMW’s, like this fine example.

[@RevMatchTrackDays]

I think I've learned more than I ever have about suspension designs while watching your videos.

[@rbehan]

As always great episode and presentation. Thank you.

[@SCQT]

Speaking of not rewarding hamfisted driving, i totaled mine on a back road in MI. Like a real dirt bag. Incredibly enjoyable car, more fun to drive than E46M3 imo. Interior quality, i felt, was quite a bit worse than my E46 however. Felt flimsy, developed quite a few squeaks and rattles for a low mileage car. I did enjoy this more as an occasional car, M3 was still a better daily. Nothing too shocking, and definitely not a deal breaker if youre considering one, but its a tight cabin(good and bad). Agree on the comments about finding a clean one these days. I paid 29 for a 21kmi Interlagos/Black in 2014. I would have to pay close to 43k for a comparable one today. I still search occasionally, but the value just isnt there anymore imo as the maint costs continue to climb up and up and up. Will be one of the more collectible BMWs in the future imo, the hatch brought this design to another level. Solid machine, incredibly underrated. Great vid as always, appreciated

[@Wuppindalsa]

Particularly loved this review. I have a '07 Z4 coupe (not M) and it is easily the most fun and amazing car I've ever owned. Shame I couldn't make myself afford the price difference ($16k vs $40k) but my Z4 only has 40k miles and was immaculately kept so I get to enjoy most of the benefits that the M has for less than half the cost.

[@PHFilms3]

Wuppindalsa Put a quicker steering rack from the e46 m3, front sway bar and a limited slip and you have yourself a 60%.

[@Engineer10211]

What's a 60%?

[@PHFilms3]

Chris Soiset oops forgot I hit enter and then had to do something lol. Give you 60% of the experience of the respective M version

[@papa_pt]

Yes although the difference between electric and hydraulic steering racks is huge. Not sure why the Z4 got eps when e90 and e60 didn't

[@garrettstrutz7421]

Your videos are such high quality and filled with great information. You really do an incredible job making these videos

[@darrinyo-mamakimble7002]

Intros, focus pulls, audio pretty much everything in your videos is bang on and appreciated. You deserve better than 1 million followers and I think you will get there. Are used to follow those pipe guys but they’re a little full of beans and really cocky I’m glad I found you clear concise honest reviews on vehicles without kissing but.

[@rlstrad2059]

I leased one of these for $599 a month for a BMW dealer in Cincinnati (my compliments to them). BMW couldn't push these out the door, so they started make some killer deals. Now, I'd had two clown shoe M Coupes (99 in Black and 01 in Red) and fell in complete love with the 2007 in White over Black. My best bud bought a Cayman S in black at the same time, BTW. I liked his car, but loved mine. Bottom line, the Cayman was the better sports car, but the M Coupe was the wild fling you have over a summer that flamed white hot. Being in love versus being in lust. Those lust types of relationships never last, but trust me, you will remember those tingles until your last breath.

[@doccyber]

This made me miss my 07 M Coupe. My daily driver for 8 years. It was loads of fun. I don’t miss the repair and maintenance costs and losing sleep over when the VANOS is going to die!!

[@Joe-eg7ml]

Is it that bad. I hear about rear subframe issues?

[@clee19821013]

Thought rear sub frame issue is E46 not this

[@hanslubas]

The VANOS repair by Beisan is just 72 GBP though. Just curious. Aside from the 10w60 and the VANOS, what exactly scared you? My Z3M has been pretty reliable.

[@doccyber]

No subframe issues. Mind you that I’m not very mechanical so all the service was done by the dealer. The valve adjustment every 30k miles was around 800 USD. Simple oil change was 300. Replaced power steering pump 1200 USD. 900 USD to change the ignition coils at 40 k because 2 of them just died. Then at about 60k miles it didn’t start when you turned the key. Nothing happened. Battery was changed, battery cables then the starter. Basically 2000 USD later still same issue. Every other time when you started I had to turn the key 10 times to start. Sold it back to the dealer. Actually got a decent price for it. It sat on the lot for 3 days and then sold. The sales guy told me somebody bought on the internet it they shipped it to them unseen and as is. Curious to find out what the new buyer did with getting the car started. Now I drive an M235i. Trouble free for 5 years. No where near as fun though.

[@W33dinator]

Probably it was just the ignition starter switch. Common problem - solved with small money... But my mechanic first changed expensive battery cables and starter too... I just read later from this switch.

[@jamilor]

This is such an underrated car review channel. It would be awesome if kept reviewing older cars like the E34 M5.

[@rkkty6996]

Your videos never disappoint me !!! Another great video along with a somewhat great car

[@timmietz]

I just paid $50K for a 2007 car with 13,500 miles. This is my second one. I think that these cars are totally awesome. Poor man’s 997 GT3. And I am actually a 997.2 GT3RS owner.

[@BikeLighting]

Possibly the finest quality enthusiast review of the MCoupe, last BMW to have a real ignition key, too. Yep, the stock exhaust did sound too sterile when revving out. Removed the resonator and square tubed shaped x-section, replaced with a 2.5" round tube X-Pipe, and rounded out the square connecting sections with a tube expander. Turns out the factory mufflers flow great, its only that resonator section choking both power and the lower octave begging to come out. The car you tested may have already softened up on its stock suspension. You're welcome to review mine, in an SCCA Street-stock legal configuration, with more appropriate Bilstein struts and dual adjustable Viking rear shocks, and larger front swaybar, with appropriate RE-71R tires instead of the wiggly heat cycled Michelins on your test car. With a freshened up suspension, that unhappy suspension behavior you described in your test car goes right away.

[@Jason-cl8hk]

Great review. Thanks.

[@andrewp9725]

Top job guys, terrific video on this car you have a great dynamic and both really compliment each other in opinions and style awesome content keep it coming!

[@ryankwan1934]

What a perfectly timed video. I was out for walk with my wife this morning and our neighbour was washing his. I was trying to explain to my wife why it was such a special car and then, boop, this popped up in my KZbin feed.

[@kenlee-97]

Google listening to your convo .

[@ohduck]

everytime i see “mechanical extravaganza” in place of “with turbowski” i feel sick

[@freepadz6241]

I wonder did he fall out with Scott

[@alfonsowadeyua5293]

Nugu Turbowski seemed to me to be out of his depth.

[@directreply350]

FreePadz I don’t think he did because I thought the same thing but then in a recent video mark talked about Scott in a friendly manner so maybe he’s just busy?

[@directreply350]

FreePadz I do miss his commentary though

[@godnaut]

He's explained that turbowski has his own stuff going on and he's not interested in most of the cars Especially at the rate savagegeese puts out videos it just wasn't practical to do it anymore.

[@overthetop143]

Bravo brother. You're well spoken and have put together an elegant video that kept me captivated from start to finish. Thank you.

[@TexasScout]

The production values of your videos just keeps getting better and better. The opening where you can see the lightning reflection off the paint was just magnificent. Keep 'em coming!

[@savagegeese]

Thank Jack he is shooting the videos and taking the time.

[@TexasScout]

savagegeese Thank you Jack!

[@LaxMerange]

I don't know if you planned it or it was a miraculous coincidence. But it was perfect

[@MrCarGuy]

17:10 This is a _perfect_ summary of why modern BMWs have devolved so much in driving pleasure.

[@CarToneHK]

I love this car, though need a few mods to make it perfect, like all BMWs

[@swagelokcentralontario5525]

Love everything about these videos

[@strangeskull]

Another great review 👍🏼👍🏼👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@hankwk]

Haven't watched the video yet, and I already know this is one of my favorites. I wish BMWs today could be as great as this car is.

[@goldenchild7360]

I absolutely love this car. I had one for 3 years and in a way regret selling it. However it was replaced with a huge stepping stone Porsche GT4. Same same but different.

[@kylegilday]

comprehensive, perfect video for a prospective buyer thanks guys

[@gregmorgan8350]

Nice vid, great timing. Just back from late night emergency call out, daily car not available so jumped in the Z4M Coupe. 300 km round trip, deserted roads, got home at 3am. Fantastic drive even though mostly on motorways. Lovely car.