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Hi, I'm not yet a Z4 owner but am looking to change that in the near future. The problem is I am torn between the roadster or the coupe!
I love the look of the roadster with it's roof down but am not as fond with the roof up. The wife says despite the freak weather we've had this year buying a two seater convertible in the UK is just not practical as I wont get enough use out of it. So my question is to all you roadster users - putting aside the fantastic weather we've been having this year which now looks to be over, on an average year how much use do you get with the top down?
I love the look of the roadster with it's roof down but am not as fond with the roof up. The wife says despite the freak weather we've had this year buying a two seater convertible in the UK is just not practical as I wont get enough use out of it. So my question is to all you roadster users - putting aside the fantastic weather we've been having this year which now looks to be over, on an average year how much use do you get with the top down?
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For a more balanced view, you should also ask Coupe owners why they have one instead of a roadster. You touched on the answer when you said "I love the look of the roadster with it's roof down but am not as fond with the roof up". The coupe is all about style and looks. Most car manufacturers charge more for a coupe because they can get away with it. There is very friendly rivalry between the Z4 Coupe's and the Roadster's and both are fabulous cars. You have a nice problem, making up your mind. Make sure you drive as many as you can, before you buy. By the way, I have a Coupe.
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Thanks BeeEmm!
I considered asking for advice on which of the two I should go for but expected to get very polarized views from either side and wouldn't be any closer to a decision, but you are right it would be nice to know why people went for the coupe over the roadster and vice verser.
I considered asking for advice on which of the two I should go for but expected to get very polarized views from either side and wouldn't be any closer to a decision, but you are right it would be nice to know why people went for the coupe over the roadster and vice verser.
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I had the same questions in my head before buying one recently, in the end I bought the E89 with the hard roof, that way I came out with the best of both worlds, mind you... still not as sexy as the coupe but you would need a crowbar to get me and out of it as 6ft 4, fit in the E89 fine so easy decision.
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Regarding how many days with roof down...if it's dry it's a top off day, in fact I had less use this year than before as it's been soooo warm.
But as said for style well Coupe is a timeless sexy shape. But I am.lucky I get to choose.
Personally I'm a topless freak. But always wanted that sleek coupe .
Hope this helps. I'm sure it won't btw.
Oh and welcome.
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But as said for style well Coupe is a timeless sexy shape. But I am.lucky I get to choose.
Personally I'm a topless freak. But always wanted that sleek coupe .
Hope this helps. I'm sure it won't btw.
Oh and welcome.
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I was looking for a coupe, ended up with a roadster. I don't mind the looks with the roof up or down and seldom have the roof down as it is just too windy at speed.
I have to laugh at all the roadster owners who drive everywhere with the roof down, even when it's pissing down...
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I have to laugh at all the roadster owners who drive everywhere with the roof down, even when it's pissing down...
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Welcome to the forum OP.
I knew from the start that I only wanted a Coupe because of their looks - and I've never really wanted a convertible!
But if you aren't sure the best thing would be to try both before you decide - good luck either way!
And don't forget photos once you have decided.
I knew from the start that I only wanted a Coupe because of their looks - and I've never really wanted a convertible!
But if you aren't sure the best thing would be to try both before you decide - good luck either way!
And don't forget photos once you have decided.
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Thanks everybody, what a friendly bunch!
I think the best advice is staring me in the face, I need to get in the driving seat and see what feels best. Or at least which one the wifey approves of!
I think the best advice is staring me in the face, I need to get in the driving seat and see what feels best. Or at least which one the wifey approves of!
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Welcome to the forum. I'm an E89 owner. I love the look, hood up or down. Much prefer driving hood (and windows) down, even on motorways. Cold weather not an issue, just wear the right clothes. Don't drive hood down in the rain though.
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Can’t beat driving a roadster on a dark summers night, should be something everybody does at least once.
I’ve had 2 Z4’s now covering an 11 year period. Sec9nd car now and on,y gets used when dry as roof down is the only was I want to drive it if possible.
Having said that, I’m not frightened of using in the wet, though this was virtually all done with the roof down.
I’ve had 2 Z4’s now covering an 11 year period. Sec9nd car now and on,y gets used when dry as roof down is the only was I want to drive it if possible.
Having said that, I’m not frightened of using in the wet, though this was virtually all done with the roof down.
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Most of the year I'm driving my car with the roof down weather permitting, but for two to three months in the winter I put the hardtop on,
Best of both worlds
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Same as blackabbot above - I love the roadster look and feel with the roof down, however when the clocks go back in Oct the hard top goes on until Spring
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you would be better off with a red hardtop, and passing that black one on to me
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space grey
Carbon interior trim
19" Veeman FS 25`s
cruise control
m sport seats
stubby
led halo bulbs
z4 forum sticker, for added power.
OEM wind deflector
Gone, E85 Ruby Black.
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You can drive these cars with the roof down any time of year.
Bum warmers on, hat on and heater to the floor in the middle of winter is great.
Dry roads and dry roof = top down.
Bum warmers on, hat on and heater to the floor in the middle of winter is great.
Dry roads and dry roof = top down.
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