Is the novelty wearing off?

I think you need to revisit your reasons for buying the car at the outset. I've never understood why anyone would buy a decent car to primarily drive it in the urban environment. Isn't all the fantastic machinery seen in central London just to show status rather than to exploit the performance? Take yourself on a trackday in your Z4MC and see if you need a performance car in your life or decide whether you've now scratched the itch that made you buy the car and decide whether a runaround will suffice for your needs for personal transport.
 
Used to feel better commuting in our second cars because they were all smaller cars so good to throw around in heavy traffic, where I'd be so much more careful or paranoid in the Z4. Likewise with the parking, I'd be far more relaxed to park it anywhere and not need to be worrying all the time I was away from the car :cry:

Maybe it's a man thing, but I think I prefer driving the Z4 in the scruffiest clothes I possibly can! It's funny watching judgemental peoples' head's explode seeing a 30-odd year old that looks like a teenager in worn out jeans and t-shirt driving something they think they couldn't afford :D
 
cj_eds said:
Maybe it's a man thing, but I think I prefer driving the Z4 in the scruffiest clothes I possibly can! It's funny watching judgemental peoples' head's explode seeing a 30-odd year old that looks like a teenager in worn out jeans and t-shirt driving something they think they couldn't afford :D
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My old boss had a brand new Ferrari. He regularly drove it in jeans and a T :)
 
It's a head v hart thing. 90% of the time we have to go with the head but on the right road with the right weather and maybe some good company the hart wins easily. As for getting dressed up to drive the car I think it works better the other way, an attractive woman getting out of a nice car is a bit to obvious, be confident dress down and stuff what anybody thinks :) .
 
My other car's are a Citroen C1 - when I'm in town it's a simple basic super-compact-parking Zero running costs gem why do I have the Zed I catch myself thinking. and the 2.0 TDCi C-Max, journey easy, comfy fast frugal family and dog friendly, love the practicality, what's the Zed all about I'm getting out I say.

Then I gave it a wash & polish first thing today, looks bloody good having had all the little dents and nicks sorted, sun was out, top down and I did a 40 miler for the hell of it taking in some favourite roads, cracking - stopped at a couple of specialist garages just to check out what's in - but in all honesty I'de have to spend £20k on top of mine to get something I'de enjoy more. Get back in the saddle and feel the thrill, I'm sure it'l all be good again :wub:
 
In all honesty though, I would rather drive my Zed than anything else, having had an X1 for 2 days (what a POS that was) and then a 320d for 2 days, I know this to be true.
 
sars said:
In all honesty though, I would rather drive my Zed than anything else, having had an X1 for 2 days (what a POS that was) and then a 320d for 2 days, I know this to be true.
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I drive my wife's Honda a lot when we all go out together, and I agree. I love that I drive mine every day, and it loves me for it :D

However, having lived in London when I was younger I can understand the frustration... It can take an hour just to get anywhere near something approaching a decent road sometimes. Be worth it in the Z though, when you get a chance :thumbsup:
 
Driving around in a nice simple family hack, most of the week, just makes the Z feel more special, when I take her for a spin. Ok I don't live in London; I have the pleasure of looking at sheep from the kitchen window. But there will always be a space in the garage for a special car, to enjoy when the mood takes and the Z4M is a special car. :driving:
 
I'm actually starting to think a little like this. I do a 60 mile commute every day so felt the need to go diesel a few years ago. This led to a line of nice but boring diesels as I just wanted to spend less on fuel. Eventually I got bored with diesels just never hitting the spot for me so I sold up, bought a Y plate Honda HRV 4x4 that my dad was shifting and bought the Z.

I wanted something fast with a novelty factor (roadster) just to go driving in and take my son in in the hope of creating an early petrolhead. He loves it but we just don't get the use of it due to travelling as a family (of 4) more than I though. Not to mention the good days for topless action being extremely few and far between.

The Honda is an absolute pig but it is evrything your polo seems to be (apart from nippy) drives easy, is comfortable, can sling a bike in the back, is surprisingly economical and never ever has anything go wrong.

The only trouble is that it would be really nice to have a nice car when going on family special days but it's obviously not possible with the Z and my wife wrecks her cars. As such I'm thinking about going back to one car. Something like a mk6 Golf GTi, new Focus ST, A250 AMG or new 125i. The Z and the Honda have taught me that petrol cars can actually be relatively economical. The little extra it costs is always worth it.
 
RubyBlueZ4MC said:
I have spent considerable time driving my old Polo this week and decided that I really like it. Its so nippy to drive around town and its just easy in many ways - narrower so can fit through most tight spots and not have to wait, the gear changes are easier, don't seem to have to wait until the oil is the right temp, I can park it anywhere, no anxiety associated with other cars getting marginally near it, don't have to leave home early to bag a 'good' parking space at work, don't worry if I get birdpoo on it, makes me feel more youthful to drive it..
Hmm all these things I never considered when buying the Zed. I think I am going to get roasted alive for posting this.
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I've been driving a company car all week for work. I got 150 miles from less than a quarter of a tank, I parked where ever in supermarket car parks, and I never once worried about it being parked in a dodgey place or getting knocked.

So yes I know exactly what you mean, but for me - coming back home Friday to my nice shiney zed, and driven it around today in the sunshine - seems absence has indeed made the heart grow fonder.
 
i bought a clio from my brother to deal with all the snow we've had over the last few years as the car i was driving daily at the time was near on suicidal in snowy conditions. and, nearly 3 years later, i've still got it!

it's brilliant to have a car that you can dump anywhere and not worry too much about, however it does sometimes make me question the worth of having a car that gets used less than once a week....

but what else would i spend my cash on?!
 
I was driving my wife's 118d for a while after our baby girl was born. It was easy to drive, economical, not really worried about dirt/scratches.

But did it make me want to jump into the car? No. I thoroughly missed putting the foot down on my way home and burning a few cars off. Nothing helps to de-stress more on my way home from work better.

I also cleaned both cars last week - the Z looked sooo much better :)

p.s. I think Golf GTI Mk6 is a fantastic car. My mate has one (as a run about!). It's nippy, comfortable, bags of space and fast - probably faster than Z in urban area with pot holes. I would seriously consider it if Z wasn't so beautiful :oops:
 
I know what you mean. I still feel a bit guilty for buying mine as people I know are banging on about saving money, and growing up and becoming sensible. All is forgotten when I get in and drive it. I think you just need to drive it more, and don't take the Polo as much. Just accept it might get the odd ding etc. Dont worry about the mileage either, cars are meant to be driven!

Life is way to short. Enjoy it and don't take everything too seriously!
 
One of the reasons I bought an "old" Z (2003) is that I didn't want the stress of worrying about putting microscopic scratches on a brand new finish, etc. I hate that. So I bought a pre-loved one for a good price and have just been enjoying the driving, top up and down. I keep it relatively clean, inside and out, but the fact that it's not pristine makes it a whole heck of a lot more enjoyable. It really is a great driving experience ... more than a fashion statement.

So off with the makeup, don your trackies, and go get some mud on the tyres! You might enjoy it.
 
Abstinence makes the heart grow fonder.

The Zed's been in its nest for about two weeks due to a combination of travelling away, pants weather & having to transport 3 or more earthlings.

A blast on Saturday in the sun made me never doubt it for a second, so as Bing said earlier, consider going for a hoon down to Goodwood next weekend to take your medicine on the way, a speedy recovery is surely likely to follow
 
RubyBlueZ4MC said:
I know its a bit ridiculous but I always feel I have to look smarter when I drive the Zed but can look like a scruff and not care if I need to jump in the Polo and go somewhere.
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You are soooo mistaken my dear, It's fabulous to wear my ratty work pants and a tee shirt that was looking good when Jimi Hendrix was alive......and jump into my Zed and tear off down the road.... :driving: :driving:
 
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