Why the BMW Z3 M Coupe is a cult HERO | PistonHeads

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  • Опубліковано 10 лип 2024
  • It's been called every name under the sun (the breadvan, the clown shoe and even the hearse), but why is it that people adore the Z3 M Coupe? And should you buy one on PistonHeads Auctions?
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  • @mevans8646
    @mevans8646 26 днів тому +14

    I just bought an M coupe a month ago! Absolutely lovely car, I’ll be uploading videos on my channel for those interested in more Clownshoe content!

  • @bentait7018
    @bentait7018 26 днів тому +4

    Would love to see BMW put that new Z4 shooting brake thing from Villa D’Este in to production as a successor to this

  • @adammoonface
    @adammoonface 26 днів тому +4

    One of the best arses in the business... And the M Coupe isn't bad either! The M Coupe has been an obsession of mine since I was a kid. It would definitely make my collection of old bimmers, if I had more money and an understanding wife

    • @andrewcramer7214
      @andrewcramer7214 26 днів тому

      A non-m is half the money. And the same ass ;)

  • @pwillemsen1000
    @pwillemsen1000 26 днів тому +2

    I use to own a 2.8 Coupe as my daily driver, obviously not in the same league as the M Coupe but I still miss it.

    • @bretthouslop5461
      @bretthouslop5461 25 днів тому +1

      Oh that's interesting, never realised they did a non-M version of the Z3 coupe 👍

  • @jimmypratt6450
    @jimmypratt6450 26 днів тому +1

    Very rare car not seen one in years furure classic 👍👍

  • @robertfontaine3650
    @robertfontaine3650 13 днів тому +1

    Track missile. The clown shoe S54 is a beast.

  • @maeranni
    @maeranni 12 днів тому

    The hatch is ace!

  • @machidaman
    @machidaman 26 днів тому +1

    We've got one locally and they certainly have presence and they are at least a bit different to the huge, overweight, overcomolicated, drab, all basically looks the same, German performance cars you get now.

  • @rossbethell4187
    @rossbethell4187 24 дні тому +1

    Should have kept mine. Oh well, it got me to Monaco and back and was fun at the pay Tolls.

  • @PixelVogue
    @PixelVogue 26 днів тому +1

    Miss my ZMCoupe!

  • @Hakosuka1971
    @Hakosuka1971 26 днів тому +3

    Portland - “GO KART” plate- I remember you.

    • @andrewcramer7214
      @andrewcramer7214 25 днів тому +1

      Portlnd OR? what color was it? Thats a great plate!

    • @Hakosuka1971
      @Hakosuka1971 21 день тому

      @@andrewcramer7214 red, I was driving a silver e30 is at the time and ran into it on my commute multiple times. Back in about 2009-2010 I believe. Yes, Oregon.

    • @andrewcramer7214
      @andrewcramer7214 21 день тому

      @@Hakosuka1971 I just bought mine last September from the second owner and it didn't have that plate. But the 1st owner had it during that time lol. It would hilarious if that was mine.

    • @Hakosuka1971
      @Hakosuka1971 21 день тому +1

      @@andrewcramer7214 that would be fantastic. If I recall correctly the wheels had a gun metal finish.

  • @puristM
    @puristM 20 днів тому

    Fantastic car! I reckon the M Coupe will turn out to be an incredible investment. give it another 10 years.

  • @rudyoviedo9258
    @rudyoviedo9258 17 днів тому

    This is my dream car

  • @gapho5198
    @gapho5198 24 дні тому

    I'll say, they shape of it isn't my jam, but I could see it another time, and another place, it being an incredible car.

  • @DontPanicDear
    @DontPanicDear 26 днів тому

    I always wanted a ZMC!
    Such an enjoyable thing ❤

  • @dwn2634
    @dwn2634 22 дні тому

    I owned an S plate one of these in Imola red (ex press car), and I still miss it every day. Fantastic car with incredible character.

    • @philipbellew9645
      @philipbellew9645 22 дні тому +1

      I too had an S plate (GAN reg press car) in Estoril Blue. Lovely fast and practical car and was surprised seeing mine on numerous studio shots and hooning it on a beach.

    • @dwn2634
      @dwn2634 22 дні тому

      @@philipbellew9645 a fellow GAN owner! Excellent. Yes, my old car (S236 GAN) featured in CAR magazine, plus a few other mags of the time. I also managed to get it in Modern Classics magazine myself a few years ago. Should never have sold it tbh.

    • @philipbellew9645
      @philipbellew9645 22 дні тому

      @@dwn2634 S791GAN - was used a lot for press photos. Got it from Munich Legends and ran it for 5 years and used it daily. Loved it.

  • @carguy7627
    @carguy7627 20 днів тому

    I had one for a weekend in the early 2000s. I traded in my 99 323i for it. Unfortunately the dealer lied and it had been in an accident so I brought it back. Then a couple of years later I bought an E46 M3 since the M Coupe was no longer for sale. I've always loved the look of the M Coupe and am dismayed with today's prices.

  • @andyjohnson4767
    @andyjohnson4767 21 день тому

    Prefer the cab tbh, used to own one and never had any scuttle shake either, i'd happily buy another

  • @appelflapdrol
    @appelflapdrol 25 днів тому +1

    Z4 coupe next ?

  • @conorcreagh7872
    @conorcreagh7872 25 днів тому

    Great video on a great car. You say it didn't have ABS but it did.

    • @tominator23
      @tominator23 23 дні тому

      I doubt any beemers in the 90s didnt have ABS. Or at the very least very few

  • @scotty6346
    @scotty6346 26 днів тому +1

    The E86 Z4 Coupe is so much better looking exterior and interior IMO.

  • @Readb2001
    @Readb2001 26 днів тому

    Missed the boat, sadly. Esp on s54 engined one.

  • @lakhbirsinghpowar4542
    @lakhbirsinghpowar4542 26 днів тому +1

    The Breadvan.

  • @armyman3666
    @armyman3666 19 днів тому

    This was sold at the beginning on 2024, why is it already back on sale?

  • @chrisflee1
    @chrisflee1 13 днів тому

    Have owned a Coupe and a Roadster. The Roadster seems to drive much better, but the Coupe has looks to die for. Thing is, they have been 'a future classic' for years. Some for stupid money, but most sit in the listings for months if not years for sale. I have also had a Z4 Coupe 3.0, they are just dirt cheap and again take ages to sell. I think the Coupes' fall into an odd category. They aren't cabriolets, they don't have the two tiny rear seats in say a 911, and they are literally 2 seat estate cars. Such a shame for a very important, unique low volume BMW which seems to have been unloved from the outset.

  • @williammorris3334
    @williammorris3334 23 дні тому

    What is a Zed three coopay? I know what aZ3 Coupe is. Is that German or French pronunciation?

  • @hobbies2902
    @hobbies2902 26 днів тому

    last time i was this early BMWs werent ugly yet

  • @pereldh5741
    @pereldh5741 25 днів тому

    Became cult because we loved it THEN already

  • @andresadoff6762
    @andresadoff6762 22 дні тому

    Did they not have abs in Europe?

  • @PixelVogue
    @PixelVogue 26 днів тому

    Get the subframe checked for cracks!

  • @Digiphex
    @Digiphex 26 днів тому

    It is ungainly and awkward traded for utility. But the styling cues are better than current BMW which looks really bad at present.

  • @AdamsWorlds
    @AdamsWorlds 26 днів тому

    I always liked them and the shape of the coupe with hardtop the convertible I don't like looks really bad imo. The Z4 coupe looks sick also especially in black. Would have one of those over a MX-5 any day. Way better cars for the money though especially with a z3 rather the z4 over it tbh and its far cheaper.

  • @user-ps3qk3xl2d
    @user-ps3qk3xl2d 24 дні тому

    Yummy yummy

  • @clownworld-honk410
    @clownworld-honk410 26 днів тому

    It's definitely quirky. Looks a bit wrong to me and I found the traction control way too intrusive. It's all about the engine. If it was a 2 litre turbo, it would be a £4000 car. Imo

  • @DailyisRaceCar
    @DailyisRaceCar 26 днів тому +2

    Mostly informative review. The interior was not revamped for the Coupe. It’s identical to the M roadster. Owned two Z3M’s, both roadsters, one of which was an S54. Personally the roadster is far prettier and the lack of chassis stiffness on either car is irrelevant in this day and age so why pay a premium for an uglier rear end and loss of open top motoring. Just my opinion. Lovely cars

    • @bluetitan20
      @bluetitan20 25 днів тому

      I've always been curious as to what the Z3 M Roadster is like to own.
      I've always loved the looks of them, the long bonnet, sitting over the rear wheels
      and of course having that S engine in the M model.
      How do you find the handling of them?
      I'm assuming, if you fit modern day performance tyres, they would go a long way
      to keeping it all in check.

    • @user-ps3qk3xl2d
      @user-ps3qk3xl2d 24 дні тому +1

      S54 v S50? Big difference? Mine is a Z3M S50… thx

    • @DailyisRaceCar
      @DailyisRaceCar 22 дні тому +2

      @@bluetitan20 my brother still owns the s50, so it’s been in the family for 15+ years now. They are a little old fashioned handling wise, but my s54 I ran a decent set of coilovers which converted the car, very soft from stock!

    • @DailyisRaceCar
      @DailyisRaceCar 22 дні тому +2

      @@user-ps3qk3xl2d a bit more poke in general, more low end torque. Otherwise not much in it.

    • @user-ps3qk3xl2d
      @user-ps3qk3xl2d 22 дні тому +1

      @@DailyisRaceCar thanks. Good to know.