The negatives to a Z4

Jembo · Post by **Jembo** » Sun Sep 08, 2019 1:36 pm

firebobby wrote: ↑Sun Sep 08, 2019 10:33 am
Jembo wrote: ↑Sun Sep 08, 2019 10:02 am
sunnydays wrote: ↑Sun Sep 08, 2019 9:45 am Prepare to attract many middle aged Women. They seem to love the Z4.
... with the exception of my wife who calls it ‘The Coffin’
That will teach you, should have got a roadster

I consider it a massive benefit Fred, as she used to like borrowing my ole roady

firebobby · Post by **firebobby** » Sun Sep 08, 2019 10:52 pm

Jembo wrote: ↑Sun Sep 08, 2019 1:36 pm
firebobby wrote: ↑Sun Sep 08, 2019 10:33 am
Jembo wrote: ↑Sun Sep 08, 2019 10:02 am ... with the exception of my wife who calls it ‘The Coffin’
That will teach you, should have got a roadster
I consider it a massive benefit Fred, as she used to like borrowing my ole roady

g3org3y · Post by **g3org3y** » Mon Sep 09, 2019 5:04 pm

- Dubious electronic power steering which has pretty poor feel (esp when I compare to my wife's E91 330).
- Bone shaking ride on run flats (you really need to keep an eye out for potholes and drains) and a tendency to tram line.

Commando_Rob · Post by **Commando_Rob** » Mon Sep 09, 2019 5:15 pm

Is it me or do these cars seem to be really susceptible to ding dents.

maxman · Post by **maxman** » Mon Sep 09, 2019 5:21 pm

No more than any other,just mind where you park.

road warrior · Post by **road warrior** » Mon Sep 09, 2019 8:07 pm

sunnydays wrote: ↑Sun Sep 08, 2019 9:45 am Prepare to attract many middle aged Women. They seem to love the Z4.

Wish my bloody wife did

road warrior · Post by **road warrior** » Mon Sep 09, 2019 8:12 pm

Anyway.. Downsides to a zed ? There are? Nobody told me..
I was told wimmin would be queuing round the block, and my Willy would double in size...

Oh and Erm, the roof motor never gets wet., yea, that's it..

Mr Tidy · Post by **Mr Tidy** » Mon Sep 09, 2019 10:41 pm

g3org3y wrote: ↑Mon Sep 09, 2019 5:04 pm - Dubious electronic power steering which has pretty poor feel (esp when I compare to my wife's E91 330).
- Bone shaking ride on run flats (you really need to keep an eye out for potholes and drains) and a tendency to tram line.

I'm totally with you on the steering - my E90 330i with Hydraulic PAS is just so much better!

Maybe after 5 years I've got used to the run-flats and dodging pot-holes and drains - possibly also because my E90 is still on run-flats.

But my Z4 still feels special every time I drive it - and I'm still looking back at it every time I park it.

andyf1140 · Post by **andyf1140** » Tue Sep 10, 2019 1:13 pm

I use mine as the daily and I still arrive at work with a smile on my face every day.

road warrior · Post by **road warrior** » Tue Sep 10, 2019 1:48 pm

dhobbs wrote: ↑Sun Sep 08, 2019 10:26 am Depends on how you classify negatives.
Reliability is good but the e85/e86 is 10-16 years old so expect the normal wear and tear.
MPG you forget about because the car is worth driving. Saying that, for the performance it’s actually really good.

Jealousy. Occasionally you get idiots who are jealous and then call you names. They are the type who don’t know about cars!

The boot on the e85 is reasonable. I’ve had my folding bike in it on many occasions.

Comfort. It’s not a GT car and can get tiring over long distances.

I’ve had mine for 6 years now and still love it. Buy one, experience it and make your own mind.
As with any car that you cherish, fear of it getting damaged in car parks, on the road etc.

Yes it's true, for no reason at all and while driving slowly in traffic someone said " w****r". Isn't jealousy awful ?

enuff_zed · Post by **enuff_zed** » Tue Sep 10, 2019 1:51 pm

road warrior wrote: ↑Tue Sep 10, 2019 1:48 pm
dhobbs wrote: ↑Sun Sep 08, 2019 10:26 am Depends on how you classify negatives.
Reliability is good but the e85/e86 is 10-16 years old so expect the normal wear and tear.
MPG you forget about because the car is worth driving. Saying that, for the performance it’s actually really good.

Jealousy. Occasionally you get idiots who are jealous and then call you names. They are the type who don’t know about cars!

The boot on the e85 is reasonable. I’ve had my folding bike in it on many occasions.

Comfort. It’s not a GT car and can get tiring over long distances.

I’ve had mine for 6 years now and still love it. Buy one, experience it and make your own mind.
As with any car that you cherish, fear of it getting damaged in car parks, on the road etc.
Yes it's true, for no reason at all and while driving slowly in traffic someone said " w****r". Isn't jealousy awful ?

Unless of course, you were?

Then it would just be an observation.

road warrior · Post by **road warrior** » Tue Sep 10, 2019 1:56 pm

enuff_zed wrote: ↑Tue Sep 10, 2019 1:51 pm
road warrior wrote: ↑Tue Sep 10, 2019 1:48 pm
dhobbs wrote: ↑Sun Sep 08, 2019 10:26 am Depends on how you classify negatives.
Reliability is good but the e85/e86 is 10-16 years old so expect the normal wear and tear.
MPG you forget about because the car is worth driving. Saying that, for the performance it’s actually really good.

Jealousy. Occasionally you get idiots who are jealous and then call you names. They are the type who don’t know about cars!

The boot on the e85 is reasonable. I’ve had my folding bike in it on many occasions.

Comfort. It’s not a GT car and can get tiring over long distances.

I’ve had mine for 6 years now and still love it. Buy one, experience it and make your own mind.
As with any car that you cherish, fear of it getting damaged in car parks, on the road etc.
Yes it's true, for no reason at all and while driving slowly in traffic someone said " w****r". Isn't jealousy awful ?
Unless of course, you were?

Then it would just be an observation.

That I also accept, but as I was merely driving by, there was little time for him to make an accurate and unbias assessment.

Although some members might go with a lucky guess

enuff_zed · Post by **enuff_zed** » Tue Sep 10, 2019 3:16 pm

road warrior wrote: ↑Tue Sep 10, 2019 1:56 pm
enuff_zed wrote: ↑Tue Sep 10, 2019 1:51 pm
road warrior wrote: ↑Tue Sep 10, 2019 1:48 pm Yes it's true, for no reason at all and while driving slowly in traffic someone said " w****r". Isn't jealousy awful ?
Unless of course, you were?

Then it would just be an observation.
That I also accept, but as I was merely driving by, there was little time for him to make an accurate and unbias assessment.

Although some members might go with a lucky guess

Ah, possibly a misunderstanding?
You thought I meant your personality, whereas I was referring to a particular physical action

road warrior · Post by **road warrior** » Tue Sep 10, 2019 5:01 pm

enuff_zed wrote: ↑Tue Sep 10, 2019 3:16 pm
road warrior wrote: ↑Tue Sep 10, 2019 1:56 pm
enuff_zed wrote: ↑Tue Sep 10, 2019 1:51 pm Unless of course, you were?

Then it would just be an observation.
That I also accept, but as I was merely driving by, there was little time for him to make an accurate and unbias assessment.

Although some members might go with a lucky guess
Ah, possibly a misunderstanding?
You thought I meant your personality, whereas I was referring to a particular physical action

Ah, then correct, , then as I said, a lucky guess..

R60BBA · Post by **R60BBA** » Tue Sep 10, 2019 5:25 pm

2 seaters can become mundane if they are your sole vehicle.

Z4s are best enjoyed as second cars imo.

If you want a car that is enjoyable but also practical then I suggest looking at the likes of an E46 M3.

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