A night of two firsts...

idej_z4 · Post by **idej_z4** » Wed Sep 15, 2021 11:53 pm

Tonight we went out to a very lovely boutique restaurant in Ludlow called Mortimers. Excellent taster menu worthy of a Mitchellin recommendation. We managed to get a parking spot just outside the restaurant.

When we came out it was the first time since selling the Coupe that I missed it, in that idylic setting the Coupe would have looked stunning to walk out to. I felt sad.

I jumped into the Roadster, put the roof down and set of, the first time I've done late night driving with the roof down and my god, how much fun is that!!!

The Coupe may have looked good for a moment but the 40min drive on B roads with the roof down and a pitch black star lit night was something else and I soon forgot about the looks of the Coupe...t'was one of the best drives I've ever had!!

Z450 · Post by **Z450** » Thu Sep 16, 2021 6:16 am

I have to say I am slightly envious of your evening!!

Cannot agree more the Coupes look sublime, however driving a roadster with the roof down of an evening is always a great experience!

Midlife crisis · Post by **Midlife crisis** » Thu Sep 16, 2021 7:25 am

As recently new member to Zlife, I couldn't agree more. Love driving with the top down, it could only be made better with the wind in the my hair (if I had any that is).

Ole gits rule · Post by **Ole gits rule** » Thu Sep 16, 2021 8:23 am

I also love night driving with the roof down, people look at you as if your sense went with the wind but it is a great experience

enuff_zed · Post by **enuff_zed** » Thu Sep 16, 2021 8:35 am

Ole gits rule wrote: ↑Thu Sep 16, 2021 8:23 am I also love night driving with the roof down, people look at you as if your sense went with the wind but it is a great experience

Especially when the frost warning is sounding too.

firebobby · Post by **firebobby** » Thu Sep 16, 2021 9:01 am

That's why roadsters rule

Coupri drivers can never experience this feeling.
I get that penned in (coupee) experience, when ever I drive in my Fiesta or van

Warnie · Post by **Warnie** » Thu Sep 16, 2021 11:24 am

These would be my thoughts. Coupe for looks, but as a 2nd car the Z4 has to be convertible.

As a daily id take the coupe though...in fact scrap that as I would never have a Z4 as a daily, far too uncomfortable

Ole gits rule · Post by **Ole gits rule** » Thu Sep 16, 2021 2:45 pm

enuff_zed wrote: ↑Thu Sep 16, 2021 8:35 am
Ole gits rule wrote: ↑Thu Sep 16, 2021 8:23 am I also love night driving with the roof down, people look at you as if your sense went with the wind but it is a great experience
Especially when the frost warning is sounding too.

Yep, get that heater cranked up with the heated seats all nice and toasty and they think you are bonkers

craig3.2 · Post by **craig3.2** » Thu Sep 16, 2021 3:18 pm

idej_z4 wrote: ↑Wed Sep 15, 2021 11:53 pm Tonight we went out to a very lovely boutique restaurant in Ludlow called Mortimers. Excellent taster menu worthy of a Mitchellin recommendation. We managed to get a parking spot just outside the restaurant.

When we came out it was the first time since selling the Coupe that I missed it, in that idylic setting the Coupe would have looked stunning to walk out to. I felt sad.

I jumped into the Roadster, put the roof down and set of, the first time I've done late night driving with the roof down and my god, how much fun is that!!!

The Coupe may have looked good for a moment but the 40min drive on B roads with the roof down and a pitch black star lit night was something else and I soon forgot about the looks of the Coupe...t'was one of the best drives I've ever had!!

Yeah, can't beat a bit of starry night sky and the roof down

Nanu · Post by **Nanu** » Thu Sep 16, 2021 7:46 pm

Been the proud owner of a 35is now for 7 years and admit, never driving in the dark with the roof down. Your post will change that very soon.

Ole gits rule · Post by **Ole gits rule** » Thu Sep 16, 2021 8:47 pm

Nanu wrote: ↑Thu Sep 16, 2021 7:46 pm Been the proud owner of a 35is now for 7 years and admit, never driving in the dark with the roof down. Your post will change that very soon.

Man, have you missed out - on warm nights it is fantastic

Scubaregs · Post by **Scubaregs** » Thu Sep 16, 2021 8:50 pm

Drove home from work at 5 am last week, top down.

idej_z4 · Post by **idej_z4** » Thu Sep 16, 2021 8:58 pm

Ole gits rule wrote: ↑Thu Sep 16, 2021 8:47 pm
Nanu wrote: ↑Thu Sep 16, 2021 7:46 pm Been the proud owner of a 35is now for 7 years and admit, never driving in the dark with the roof down. Your post will change that very soon.
Man, have you missed out - on warm nights it is fantastic

Defo agree, late night cruising is my new hobby!

Ole gits rule · Post by **Ole gits rule** » Thu Sep 16, 2021 10:35 pm

idej_z4 wrote: ↑Thu Sep 16, 2021 8:58 pm
Ole gits rule wrote: ↑Thu Sep 16, 2021 8:47 pm
Nanu wrote: ↑Thu Sep 16, 2021 7:46 pm Been the proud owner of a 35is now for 7 years and admit, never driving in the dark with the roof down. Your post will change that very soon.
Man, have you missed out - on warm nights it is fantastic
Defo agree, late night cruising is my new hobby!

Its actually better than driving roof down n the day IMHO

kis · Post by **kis** » Fri Sep 17, 2021 10:16 am

Good until a billion Daddy Long Legs try to hitch a ride too! Pesky flies! lol

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