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What convertible is as good looking as a z4
- mr.tourette
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What convertible is as good looking as a z4
My current search for a new motor has me thinking.. maybe after a combined 6 years in an e85 and e89 has me doe eyed but I cant think of a single convertible (in the same price bracket.. say sub 20k) that looks as nice and performs as well... am I missing something here.. is there a car out there I've not considered? Im going to miss roof down fun if I get a Cayman but to me the older boxsters are ugly as sin.. the 718 is definitely a bit prettier.. maybe another z4 is the only answer to a nice looking vert?
if its got tits or tyres..its trouble
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What convertible is as good looking as a z4
Tricky isn't it? Apart from the usual suspects; SLK, MX5 or Z4 (Honda S2000 but they are now old), everything else I can think of are four seaters, so that much bigger and heavier. A 1 series vert or an Audrey A3 as the smallest I can think of, but neither are really 'sporty' or spring to mind as 'weekend fun cars'.
I'm thinking of selling my 440 vert but is a much bigger car and more than £20k.
I'm thinking of selling my 440 vert but is a much bigger car and more than £20k.
All good things come to those who wait. I'm really impatient which explains a lot.
F31 320i. Good car.
E89 20i Now fully dried
Z3 'free litre'. Project and a half. Complicated!
Mazda3 sold
Tatty old R56 Mini Cooper. Money pit!
F31 320i. Good car.
E89 20i Now fully dried
Z3 'free litre'. Project and a half. Complicated!
Mazda3 sold
Tatty old R56 Mini Cooper. Money pit!
- Mr Tidy
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What convertible is as good looking as a z4
It almost sounds like you are talking yourself into an MR or an E89 35i/is!
Coupes because stunning!
Current - Silver Grey MC, Imola Red heated Nappa & carbon trim. Aeros, H & R Coil-overs, 224s, OE Strut brace, Nav, cup-holders, DSP Hi-Fi, pdc, cruise, MFSW, no CDV! E90 330i daily
Gone - Montego Blue
Gone - Ruby Black
Current - Silver Grey MC, Imola Red heated Nappa & carbon trim. Aeros, H & R Coil-overs, 224s, OE Strut brace, Nav, cup-holders, DSP Hi-Fi, pdc, cruise, MFSW, no CDV! E90 330i daily
Gone - Montego Blue
Gone - Ruby Black
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What convertible is as good looking as a z4
I think you hit the nail on the head when you said “in the same price bracket”. We all have different tastes, that’s what makes the world go round as they say. For me there isn’t another manufacturer that offers a car that has the same combination performance and looks that the z4 offers, “in the same price bracket”.
Zed No 1 2004 e85 Z4 2.2 se
Zed No 2 2007 e85 Imola Red Z4MR
Zed No 3 2006 e85 Ruby Black 3.0si Roadster
Zed No 4 2009 e89 Deep see blue 35i sDrive
Zed No 5 2006 e85 Titan silver 3.0si Roadster
Zed No 6 2004 e85 Black Sapphire Alpina Roadster S Lux #073
Zed No 2 2007 e85 Imola Red Z4MR
Zed No 3 2006 e85 Ruby Black 3.0si Roadster
Zed No 4 2009 e89 Deep see blue 35i sDrive
Zed No 5 2006 e85 Titan silver 3.0si Roadster
Zed No 6 2004 e85 Black Sapphire Alpina Roadster S Lux #073
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What convertible is as good looking as a z4
Another Z4.
- mr.tourette
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What convertible is as good looking as a z4
I did think as much.. bit depressing really innit.. a 35i is still in the mix potentially at this point but I think I do fancy a change and won't lose out much on a Cayman if it doesn't float my boat completely
This however does have a soft top, V8 and looks great
This however does have a soft top, V8 and looks great
if its got tits or tyres..its trouble
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What convertible is as good looking as a z4
The E89 is a very pretty car.
All good things come to those who wait. I'm really impatient which explains a lot.
F31 320i. Good car.
E89 20i Now fully dried
Z3 'free litre'. Project and a half. Complicated!
Mazda3 sold
Tatty old R56 Mini Cooper. Money pit!
F31 320i. Good car.
E89 20i Now fully dried
Z3 'free litre'. Project and a half. Complicated!
Mazda3 sold
Tatty old R56 Mini Cooper. Money pit!
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What convertible is as good looking as a z4
So what's holding you back?
All good things come to those who wait. I'm really impatient which explains a lot.
F31 320i. Good car.
E89 20i Now fully dried
Z3 'free litre'. Project and a half. Complicated!
Mazda3 sold
Tatty old R56 Mini Cooper. Money pit!
F31 320i. Good car.
E89 20i Now fully dried
Z3 'free litre'. Project and a half. Complicated!
Mazda3 sold
Tatty old R56 Mini Cooper. Money pit!
- MikeyH
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What convertible is as good looking as a z4
Audi TT maybe ?
Now, Sterling grey Z4 2.2 with cup holders, stubby aerial and sport seats. Roadsters ‘cause they’re great with the roof down.
Ford Anglia, Red Sprite, a few MG midgets, MGB Roadster and yellow Ford Capri, all gone many years now.
Ford Anglia, Red Sprite, a few MG midgets, MGB Roadster and yellow Ford Capri, all gone many years now.
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I really like the MX5. Not quite big enough for me to get comfy for a long drive in though.
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Niggling thoughts about parts availability if needed.. I think of the vette as more classic car ownership experience which might require a bit more time looking after.. although by all accounts they can be very reliable from what I read.. Im just struggling to choose between the 2, both cars have their plus and minus points
if its got tits or tyres..its trouble
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What convertible is as good looking as a z4
I know what you mean. Been there many times, although for me it's always been about the running costs, and perceived depreciation. It's easy to talk yourself out of anything.mr.tourette wrote: ↑Wed Aug 31, 2022 7:13 pm Niggling thoughts about parts availability if needed.. I think of the vette as more classic car ownership experience which might require a bit more time looking after.. although by all accounts they can be very reliable from what I read.. Im just struggling to choose between the 2, both cars have their plus and minus points
I sold my Alpina with the sole intention of getting an M6 vert. I ended up with a 440 vert because 'it made more sense'. Still want an M6 though!
All good things come to those who wait. I'm really impatient which explains a lot.
F31 320i. Good car.
E89 20i Now fully dried
Z3 'free litre'. Project and a half. Complicated!
Mazda3 sold
Tatty old R56 Mini Cooper. Money pit!
F31 320i. Good car.
E89 20i Now fully dried
Z3 'free litre'. Project and a half. Complicated!
Mazda3 sold
Tatty old R56 Mini Cooper. Money pit!
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What convertible is as good looking as a z4
He may be a hairdresser?
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What convertible is as good looking as a z4
Fiat 124 Spider perhaps, although not sure on current pricing?
Pretty looking car?
Pretty looking car?
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