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What features would you have liked to see on the new Z4?

Specific discussion about the E89 2009 Z4 (sDrive35is, sDrive35i, sDrive30i, sDrive23i)
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What features would you have liked to see on the new Z4?

Post by sp3ctre » Wed Dec 17, 2008 11:18 am

Personally I like the way some cars have those clever boots where you close them a bit and they finish the job... would be especially good on the zed, where I find myself trying to "flick" it closed using the handle, rather than leave fingerprints on the rear of the car.

Not fussed about MB "air scarfs" really... nice, but certainly wouldn't pay extra for them.

Have never likes indicators on mirrors, so quite glad they are not on there.

Anything else that would have been cool to have on the new one?
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Re: What features would you have liked to see on the new Z4?

Post by Breaker » Wed Dec 17, 2008 1:35 pm

Heated front screen!
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Re: What features would you have liked to see on the new Z4?

Post by sp3ctre » Wed Dec 17, 2008 1:49 pm

Breaker wrote:Heated front screen!
I was under the impression Ford currently hold the patent on that feature... not sure though, might be corrected on that one
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Re: What features would you have liked to see on the new Z4?

Post by srhutch » Wed Dec 17, 2008 2:13 pm

sp3ctre wrote:
Breaker wrote:Heated front screen!
I was under the impression Ford currently hold the patent on that feature... not sure though, might be corrected on that one
I have been informed Passats have them now so maybe not.
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Re: What features would you have liked to see on the new Z4?

Post by Smokin » Wed Dec 17, 2008 2:50 pm

Is the iPod integration standard? If not, that should have been.

I'll have to sit in one and play with it to see what options are "necessary" and which are just "wants".

Oh, and a COUPE would be great! :fuelfire: :D
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Re: What features would you have liked to see on the new Z4?

Post by Breaker » Wed Dec 17, 2008 2:54 pm

sp3ctre wrote:
Breaker wrote:Heated front screen!
I was under the impression Ford currently hold the patent on that feature... not sure though, might be corrected on that one
I had one on my BMW MINI. :wink:
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Re: What features would you have liked to see on the new Z4?

Post by gannet » Wed Dec 17, 2008 2:55 pm

Smokin wrote:Is the iPod integration standard? If not, that should have been.
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Re: What features would you have liked to see on the new Z4?

Post by Smokin » Wed Dec 17, 2008 6:06 pm

You would think they would have added it since, iirc, they were one of the first to offer the retrofit. :-(
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Re: What features would you have liked to see on the new Z4?

Post by RustyZ4 » Wed Dec 17, 2008 7:13 pm

The torch in the glovebox would have been nice, and no matter how I try to re program it, the passenger window to have one touch close.

Oh and a leggy model in a short skirt would set the car off nicely :D
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Re: What features would you have liked to see on the new Z4?

Post by WLH » Wed Dec 17, 2008 7:54 pm

I for one would like to see air scarfs... :driving:
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Re: What features would you have liked to see on the new Z4?

Post by Rick Hunter » Wed Dec 17, 2008 8:32 pm

A proper hand brake.

Sorry... I keep harping on about it, but as I see it... it's a deal breaker for me. :x
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Re: What features would you have liked to see on the new Z4?

Post by inTgr8r » Wed Dec 17, 2008 8:59 pm

^ I'd prefer to have it as well, but definitely not a deal breaker.
With brake assist I found that I rarely used mine anyway.

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Re: What features would you have liked to see on the new Z4?

Post by pmeloche » Wed Dec 17, 2008 9:08 pm

The ability to fly the car so I could get out of traffic easily. :P As an added benefit, it would increase the life of the tires.
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Re: What features would you have liked to see on the new Z4?

Post by Adam D » Wed Dec 17, 2008 9:29 pm

Some luggage space :P
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Re: What features would you have liked to see on the new Z4?

Post by Shipkiller » Wed Dec 17, 2008 9:47 pm

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