is the E89 really too big?

[mclane]

many of the die hard fans of the E85 / E86 felt called out by this pic

to stress once again the fact, that the E89 has grown too big

well
too big?
take a look at this
a totally new point of view...

 

[Adamski]

Cant see the pics?

 

[srhutch]

I see no pictures :?

 

[andysat]

What pics??

 

[envy]

i think if the new z4 was smaller, it would look girly. the proportions are perfect for it to retain a balance of curves

 

[Stuart Truman]

Maybe it's just a small wife?

I do like the E89. A 35iS would be just dandy but for now, I'll hang onto #69

 

[mclane]

sorry
the pics could be seen by me
but browsing in private i could see what your problem was
the pics could not be seen
look like
if i post pics from my album in the german z forum, the pics disappear
so i replaced them by a photobucket version
should be possible for everyone to see the pics now

 

[Bing]

What's under the cover - a coupe ?

Great pics

 

[andysat]

What's under the cover - a coupe ?

Great pics

 

[projectsdw]

I agree, the cars huge! The head rest is just too long and the seat doesn't go high enough. I sat in an mx5 on the weekend and it looked fine. However, with the roof down, tall guys look too big, it's weird.

 

[sars]

It really isn't significantly bigger than the e85. I really to love that colour

 

[original guvnor]

Too big? not sure

Too heavy - absolutely for sure.

 

[projectsdw]

Anyone have a picture of them driving the car with the top down. I'm yet to see anyone look the right size for he car

 

[TitanTim]

For me if it had been any smaller I probably wouldn't have gone for it as it would be too compromised as a daily driver. I'm using the Z3 this week after 2 months of being tucked away and it sure feels cramped compared to the 4. Will be interesting if the Z2 is released 2016 how it compares but will probably be more Z3 in size or MX5 which is too small.

Tim.

 

[dhplachy]

I do like the E89. A 35iS would be just dandy but for now, I'll hang onto #69

Yes, the 35is is dandy indeed!!!

 

[Adamski]

Small in comparison to a Fezza really.....

However, tis a tad heavy compared with the E85, but hey hoo, most cars are going down the obesity route nowadays. Compare a Mk2 Fiesta vs the current model. Current fiesta probably has move room inside the cabin (ignoring boot space) than a 1990 Sierra

 

[original guvnor]

Boxsters and 991 getting lighter....

 

[socketr]

I think the E89 is just about the right size, I'm 6'3" and fit in it just fine. The seating position is nice and low with my shoulders under the door line. Drove past an old MX-5 the other day and it just looked way too small in modern traffic.

35iS is too slow

 

[micz4]

The only part that's too big is the aerial on your car

 

[buzyg]

For me if it had been any smaller I probably wouldn't have gone for it as it would be too compromised as a daily driver. I'm using the Z3 this week after 2 months of being tucked away and it sure feels cramped compared to the 4. Will be interesting if the Z2 is released 2016 how it compares but will probably be more Z3 in size or MX5 which is too small.

Tim.

Agree here, I can't get in to an MX5, was easier to get in an Elise,(still don't fit properly though). I don't think the E89 is too big, but, as I think the E85 is too heavy, I sure think the E89 is way too heavy.

I also notice it has larger wheels than the lorry in that pick.