Drove a Z4 today!

cossie1600 · 03-14-2013, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by ImportConvert

It's as close to Peter Griffin's car as I have seen in modern times. It's like the historical Spanish Conquistador codpiece. An epic allusion to manhood. Ironically, it was designed by women (presumably they found its shape very pleasing). Even more a testimony to its visual cues alluding to massive manhood!

Hmm okay? I have enough self confidence to not care about what other guys think?

ImportConvert · 03-13-2013, 12:23 AM

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Originally Posted by cossie1600

Maybe it's me, but the idea of driving with such a long front end is weird to me

It's a guy thing. Here, let me explain:

Family Guy - Peter's Long Red Car - YouTube

6MT · 03-12-2013, 11:16 PM

Congrats dude. Nice car!!

frost · 03-13-2013, 12:22 AM

Get in a vette, those things have noses you could land a plane on.

Mike · 03-13-2013, 08:00 AM

well, the 35i has a great powerplant and it does come with a manual. I think you can get most of the sports options on it too., just not the extra few hp.

Akmcmahon · 03-13-2013, 04:43 PM

I will add that I question the validity of that car that Top Gear tested. Based on the average of reviews on the Z4 M and tested times, there's no way I believe it posted better times than the cars on that list. It just doesn't have the power nor grip to do so. The Cayman S has proven better in all categories to date and isn't in that company. I just simply don't believe that was a stock car or similar conditions.

antennahead · 03-13-2013, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Akmcmahon

I will add that I question the validity of that car that Top Gear tested. Based on the average of reviews on the Z4 M and tested times, there's no way I believe it posted better times than the cars on that list. It just doesn't have the power nor grip to do so. The Cayman S has proven better in all categories to date and isn't in that company. I just simply don't believe that was a stock car or similar conditions.

Go drive one with good tires and then report. I've been driving sports cars since probably before you were born, and I would stand by the test 100%. Top Gear may have a humorous side to their show, I don't believe they doctor the cars for those tests. I've driven the Caymen and Boxster S, different car than the Z4 M Roadster.

JungleZ · 03-13-2013, 06:49 PM

Roadster looks terrible, I like the z4m coupe only. It's like an s2000 on roids

antennahead · 03-13-2013, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by JungleZ

Roadster looks terrible, I like the z4m coupe only. It's like an s2000 on roids

Styling is subjective. A lot of people love the styling, and probably just about as many hate it. One man's Picasso is another man's velvet Elvis

Mike · 03-13-2013, 07:22 PM

I think the current gen hardtop roadster looks better than all the previous ones, but thats just my opinion. It looks great top up or down.

antennahead · 03-13-2013, 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike

I think the current gen hardtop roadster looks better than all the previous ones, but thats just my opinion. It looks great top up or down.

I like both versions myself. Convertible hardtop is a great option.

Mike · 03-13-2013, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by antennahead

I like both versions myself. Convertible hardtop is a great option.

we loved our 2008 too, its just with the top up, the hardtop rules. Looks like a regular coupe.

antennahead · 03-13-2013, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike

we loved our 2008 too, its just with the top up, the hardtop rules. Looks like a regular coupe.

The E89 has a little of that "60's British sports coupe" look to it, I say that as a compliment

antennahead · 03-13-2013, 11:48 PM

^ Actually the first gen Z4 (2002 - 2008) was designed by Chris Bangle. It's the current generation that was designed by a woman, hence the longer front end

UNKNOWN_370 · 03-14-2013, 07:54 AM

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Originally Posted by antennahead

^ Actually the first gen Z4 (2002 - 2008) was designed by Chris Bangle. It's the current generation that was designed by a woman, hence the longer front end

No wonder why the Z4 looks like my d...................

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Akmcmahon Base Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: San Diego Posts: 159 Drives: 13 370Z Mag Black M6 Rep Power: 15	I will add that I question the validity of that car that Top Gear tested. Based on the average of reviews on the Z4 M and tested times, there's no way I believe it posted better times than the cars on that list. It just doesn't have the power nor grip to do so. The Cayman S has proven better in all categories to date and isn't in that company. I just simply don't believe that was a stock car or similar conditions.

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