Main reason for z

Tbh there's not much competition in the sector! A real shame the state of the 'sports car' at the moment. I really didn't want 3 BMWs in a row, but I had little other choice.

370z - Find the styling a bit too chunky, didn't feel special enough to drive. No occasion, boring interior.
SLK - Just crap all round. Honestly what is this thing? Boring engines apart from the overpriced AMG, terrible build quality, boring interior, fat chassis.
Boxster - I only really wanted a 981, which meant upping my budget from 20-25k to really 25-30k. I was OK with this, because it is that bit better than the Z4 and will hold it's money. However, buying one is a bloody nightmare! The spec on them is so haphazard, so many out there without basic necessities let alone the ones you want (PSE, PASM, Chrono). I just gave up.
C63 - Really still fancy one of these, but at the time I was driving 15k pa so the fuel put me off.
C6 Corvette- As above, and very hard to buy.

Z4 35iS - Bags of character, sounds incredible, looks great and feels special. Also come with great spec as standard, easy to buy, easy to run, cheap to maintain / warranty. Ticks all the boxes AND is a great occasion to drive. Such a shame they forgot to stick an M badge on it, still don't understand that :poke:
 
I remember seeing an E89 on the road and just stopping to look at it (must of been just after they had been launched) and thinking what a beautiful car, looks good with the roof up or down. I have another couple of cars so the BMW was only something to use at the weekend, the 23i suited the bill. It may not be the fastest but it has its wee cheeky moments!
 
Wanted a TT after having a mk1 TT years ago, stumbled across the advert for mine and the colour combo / spec intrigued me (always loved the look of an m Sport e89 in white with the 19” m326’s) so went for a look.
 
Mine's a slightly more depressing reason...

Had a new 20i back in 2012 but after 2 years I had to let it go due to various reasons. My wife loved the roof down, especially on a cold winter night! And the heated seats.....often I had to take her for a drive so she could ease her bad back with the heated seat!!!!

Had several cars since, but always missed my Z4.

My wife now has terminal cancer (albeit they say years, not months) and I decided to get another Z4 to re-live those good times and make new memories. Intend to travel, probably not Europe, but we do have a soft spot for Stirling and surrounding area, so might travel up there (from Devon). Interested in the travel luggage recently discussed in another thread, but haven't investigated further.
 
Main reason? I think it was because, as an ardent feminist, I was looking for a car designed by a woman. Then I discovered the E89 was designed by two!

Alternatively, it might have been that, never having had one, I fancied a cabriolet and, because I carry guns, I needed one with a metal roof.

I can't remember which, but it was a good choice. :wink:
 
Busterboo said:
Main reason? I think it was because, as an ardent feminist, I was looking for a car designed by a woman. Then I discovered the E89 was designed by two!

Alternatively, it might have been that, never having had one, I fancied a cabriolet and, because I carry guns, I needed one with a metal roof.

I can't remember which, but it was a good choice. :wink:
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What sort of guns do you carry Buster?
Rob
 
ihadablackdog said:
Mine's a slightly more depressing reason...

Had a new 20i back in 2012 but after 2 years I had to let it go due to various reasons. My wife loved the roof down, especially on a cold winter night! And the heated seats.....often I had to take her for a drive so she could ease her bad back with the heated seat!!!!

Had several cars since, but always missed my Z4.

My wife now has terminal cancer (albeit they say years, not months) and I decided to get another Z4 to re-live those good times and make new memories. Intend to travel, probably not Europe, but we do have a soft spot for Stirling and surrounding area, so might travel up there (from Devon). Interested in the travel luggage recently discussed in another thread, but haven't investigated further.
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So sorry to hear this, I know there is no good outcome, but I hope the car helps give you the memories and experiences that you both hope for. If you get up near Stirling and take the Callander road..check out a village called Killin, beautiful place.
 
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