advice on Z4 3.0 si coupe

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springerspan

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Having prevaricated long enough, and having failed to locate a Sepang M, I have been attracted to a 3.0si coupe. Now beyond the driving experience which I know will be slightly lower performance, which doesn't worry me too much because I'll never be doing track days etc, but will do a lot of town driving and motorway cruising, what else should I be concerned about.

(1) Replace the run flats with regular tyres for sure, and fit space saver, ...
(2) is cruise control easy to retro-fit on Si's?
(3) is a wooden dashboard a real turn off? Actually i don't mind it - but that shows my age! It seems the Z4 community dislike any wood in the cabin!
(4) is electronic steering really so much difference from the M's...
(5) at £10,000 cheaper than the M's seems good value ? - approx £9,000 I suspect once negotiated with changes above....
(6) are regular seats much less comfortable than the sports seats
 
1. You can get a foam repair kit or similar. BMW supplied them with the M.
2. I've read its pretty simple, a search brings up a few walk throughs.
3. there's how to threads on the forum explaining how to replace or wrap the dash, so can be done if you wanted to change the wood. A good area to negotiate on price fully aware you'll be able to change it for a more popular finish.
4. From what I read there's a big difference. I had a e46 m3 and tbh even that lacked feel. The electric lacks feel but is very direct and precise which gives you lots of confidence once you're used to it.
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6. Non m seats are less supportive, but also less popular meaning lower resale value. Not easy or cheap to find replacements if you wanted to upgrade.
 
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