Originally Posted by 05XF-LVR
I will agree that the Z4 is a great looking car, and that it is much more expensive (and holds value better) than an XF, but that is about where the agreement ends. These cars have been a thorn in BMWs side since 2003 and have never sold the way the Z3 did, and you can pick one up quite inexpensively for what they sticker for (I almost bought a 2005 3.0i when I got the XF).
And? The crossfire has been a bigger thorn in the side of Chrysler. There are still quite a few 2008 crossfires on the lots from what I am lead to believe from reading this forum. Pricey 2 seat cars and controversial styling does not equal sales success, as evidenced by both the Z4 and crossfire sales numbers. And by gosh, the new Z4 looks absolutely hideous in comparison, if anyone has seen one yet. I always liked the looks of the Z4, but the new one just look like some awkward version of the old car---like what would happen if I tried to draw the old Z4.
As far as performance, any NA XF will smoke a 2.5i and it would be a great race between a 3.0 and an XF, but with less weight and more torque, I think I would take a 3.0 all day. The Z4 is a nice car, but I will keep my cheap old chrysler
Most cars will smoke a BMW with the 184hp I6! I can't believe BMW actually sold a 525 in the current body style. I drove one of those as well and it was a total slug. It's my understanding the at all the coupes had the ~260hp I6, which of course, is going to decimate the regular crossfire. When it comes to purchase price, the crossfire decimates the Z4 coupe. And i like the larger feeling interior and more traditional dash layout in the crossfire. The Z4 coupe goes like crazy comparatively speaking, but it feels so cramped next to the the XF. I think I recall reading in C&D (or MT) that the Z4 coupe was pulling quarter mile times in the high 13's! That's not to shabby!