I fancy a change . . .
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Well, took a 28 for a quick spin yesterday. Top down it was lovely (novelty value after a saloon I guess) but I think I am turning to the Audi TTS.
The Beemer was nippy, rather than fast, and the looks I love. But I think I would struggle with cockpit space. My 6’3” could slide in ok but getting out over quite a high sill with the door less than wide open (eg when in a supermarket car park) was much more of an ungainly affair. The driving position wasn’t ideal either. Leg room was ok, although With the steering wheel raised to clear my legs meant I could not see the bottom of the dials). But I found the seat just did not have enough adjustment. I had to have it fully back on the rails which meant tilt and backrest recline were too limited. I also found the seats a little narrow, with a small pinch around the hips.
TBH it would be fine for shortish trips but there just isn’t enough ‘wriggle room’ for longer trips.
Such a shame .. . .
Am I missing something seat wise ? Are there standard as opposed to sports seats that may offer an extra couple of cm ? Some have suggested to move the seat forward an inch to be able to tilt it back more, but it needed more than an inch to do this and that then compromised leg room.
The Beemer was nippy, rather than fast, and the looks I love. But I think I would struggle with cockpit space. My 6’3” could slide in ok but getting out over quite a high sill with the door less than wide open (eg when in a supermarket car park) was much more of an ungainly affair. The driving position wasn’t ideal either. Leg room was ok, although With the steering wheel raised to clear my legs meant I could not see the bottom of the dials). But I found the seat just did not have enough adjustment. I had to have it fully back on the rails which meant tilt and backrest recline were too limited. I also found the seats a little narrow, with a small pinch around the hips.
TBH it would be fine for shortish trips but there just isn’t enough ‘wriggle room’ for longer trips.
Such a shame .. . .
Am I missing something seat wise ? Are there standard as opposed to sports seats that may offer an extra couple of cm ? Some have suggested to move the seat forward an inch to be able to tilt it back more, but it needed more than an inch to do this and that then compromised leg room.
I took a M40i out and didn't have a problem getting comfy (6' 2") not sure if it had different seats :?
Interesting to read through this thread. Gives an insight into other's prioritise, that the weekend only driver never considers. Makes me glad I have my little cr#p box Mazda2 as a daily. The Zed is purely for fun and all he better for it"s compromises? 
Each to there own? TTRS. Very fast very comfy, very competent, very Audi. Soo... not for he likes of me. :wink:
Enjoy OP.
Each to there own? TTRS. Very fast very comfy, very competent, very Audi. Soo... not for he likes of me. :wink:
Enjoy OP.
The 3.5 is a 3.0l N54 twin turbo engine and around 300hp
The 3.5is is a 3.0l N54 OTO twin turbo engine with around 345hp and is used also on the 1M as well as the Z4 35 iS, same as the N54 but lighter, stronger internals and lighter flywheel. Thats why it's also probably more expensive to buy
You can map a 35i to a 35iS power, but you can map the 35is to 400 and beyond
PS I am also 6'6" 215 lbs with long legs and fiting is not an issue for me either.
The 3.5is is a 3.0l N54 OTO twin turbo engine with around 345hp and is used also on the 1M as well as the Z4 35 iS, same as the N54 but lighter, stronger internals and lighter flywheel. Thats why it's also probably more expensive to buy
You can map a 35i to a 35iS power, but you can map the 35is to 400 and beyond
PS I am also 6'6" 215 lbs with long legs and fiting is not an issue for me either.
Would love to see how on Earth you fit your nearly 2m in !
Perhaps the key is that most people here seem to use their Z4s for short blasts.
OK, I am retired now, so don’t clock up large annual mileages any more, but I still venture a couple of hours away twice a month and would love to do a Euro tour or similar.
TTRS ? If only I had another £20k
TTS offers much of the same and is way better value.
Not necessarily an Audi man - have owned TT Mk1 and the S4, also BMW 530i and 130i as well as a couple of V6 Passats and several Golf GTIs back in the day.
In desperation I’ve been trawling the www - 6 series (metal folding roof ?), M4 (running costs - eek) ?
Perhaps the key is that most people here seem to use their Z4s for short blasts.
OK, I am retired now, so don’t clock up large annual mileages any more, but I still venture a couple of hours away twice a month and would love to do a Euro tour or similar.
TTRS ? If only I had another £20k
TTS offers much of the same and is way better value.
Not necessarily an Audi man - have owned TT Mk1 and the S4, also BMW 530i and 130i as well as a couple of V6 Passats and several Golf GTIs back in the day.
In desperation I’ve been trawling the www - 6 series (metal folding roof ?), M4 (running costs - eek) ?
Go and try one out, if you can afford the one your heart wants and like then buy it, you only live once!
You can get specialized 3 piece luggage sets that will fit in the boot even with the hardtop down for travelling.
I had the same dilemma a few weeks ago, I had even considered a Z4M but my gut didn't want to pay the extra road tax every year, ..in the end BMW still beat Porsche and Audi this time for me. 8)
You can get specialized 3 piece luggage sets that will fit in the boot even with the hardtop down for travelling.
I had the same dilemma a few weeks ago, I had even considered a Z4M but my gut didn't want to pay the extra road tax every year, ..in the end BMW still beat Porsche and Audi this time for me. 8)
Mavster said:
Engine is the same and map to the same figures.
The 35i, 35is and 1M all share the same engine. The difference is the 1M has a very different ECU map which makes it more responsive, which is partially why the reviewers went wild for the 1M's engine.
You can ofcourse map the 35i and 35is with the same calibration as the 1M and have exactly the same responsive engine.
liffy99 said:Would love to see how on Earth you fit your nearly 2m in !
Perhaps the key is that most people here seem to use their Z4s for short blasts.
OK, I am retired now, so don’t clock up large annual mileages any more, but I still venture a couple of hours away twice a month and would love to do a Euro tour or similar.
TTRS ? If only I had another £20k
TTS offers much of the same and is way better value.
Not necessarily an Audi man - have owned TT Mk1 and the S4, also BMW 530i and 130i as well as a couple of V6 Passats and several Golf GTIs back in the day.
In desperation I’ve been trawling the www - 6 series (metal folding roof ?), M4 (running costs - eek) ?
Right may I just add one bit to all this.......can you please stop saying your RETIRED.......me no likey.......I've got another 16 years to do
Think yourself lucky, I have at least 21 to goJollyjoiner said:liffy99 said:Would love to see how on Earth you fit your nearly 2m in !
Perhaps the key is that most people here seem to use their Z4s for short blasts.
OK, I am retired now, so don’t clock up large annual mileages any more, but I still venture a couple of hours away twice a month and would love to do a Euro tour or similar.
TTRS ? If only I had another £20k
TTS offers much of the same and is way better value.
Not necessarily an Audi man - have owned TT Mk1 and the S4, also BMW 530i and 130i as well as a couple of V6 Passats and several Golf GTIs back in the day.
In desperation I’ve been trawling the www - 6 series (metal folding roof ?), M4 (running costs - eek) ?
Right may I just add one bit to all this.......can you please stop saying your RETIRED.......me no likey.......I've got another 16 years to do
Oh now I feel much better.Nictrix said:Think yourself lucky, I have at least 21 to goJollyjoiner said:liffy99 said:Would love to see how on Earth you fit your nearly 2m in !
Perhaps the key is that most people here seem to use their Z4s for short blasts.
OK, I am retired now, so don’t clock up large annual mileages any more, but I still venture a couple of hours away twice a month and would love to do a Euro tour or similar.
TTRS ? If only I had another £20k
TTS offers much of the same and is way better value.
Not necessarily an Audi man - have owned TT Mk1 and the S4, also BMW 530i and 130i as well as a couple of V6 Passats and several Golf GTIs back in the day.
In desperation I’ve been trawling the www - 6 series (metal folding roof ?), M4 (running costs - eek) ?
Right may I just add one bit to all this.......can you please stop saying your RETIRED.......me no likey.......I've got another 16 years to do
The 35i come with 'SE' seats (or Standard?) if yo don't have the m-sport version. These are missing the adjustable thigh thingys (what are they called - cushions? Bolsters?) and have less bolster on the sides so aren't as 'snug' as the m-sports. I was happy to find they weren't as bad as the E85 SE seats and actually hold you quite well.liffy99 said:
I don't know if that gives them any more reach or rake, probably not, but you should try one and see if it is any different to the m-sport versions.
I'd love to take a pension early but I paid into a final salary pension for nearly 20 years and in those years company got sold, guy took 35 million out of pension pot (they could do that then in 1990) left it under funded. Company sold again and then in 2004 went into administration and the pension nearly went with it.
I still will get something from it bit it's very small, no lump sum and some of that is made up by the FSA .
I'm not bitter :x
Sorry for my rant
I still will get something from it bit it's very small, no lump sum and some of that is made up by the FSA .
I'm not bitter :x
Sorry for my rant