s2000, z4, boxster, 350z article
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this article is wrong- it claims the z was a hard top first- I know the x coupe concept was a hard top but little of that ever ended up in the z!
If I tend to agree with the final two comparaison, but my final decision to purchase the Z4 rested mostly on the styling differences between both cars. I definitely prefer the more classic "roadster" style body of the Z4, and personally felt I would enjoy keeping it longer than I would of kept a Boxster. Since my purchase was intented for long week-end rides, much like my past HD motorcycle, this was the way to go...and I've been smiling every time she's rolled out of my garage!
Very good article.
From what i know of these cars (i've driven 3 of them, excluding the Porsche), the conclusion seems very honnest to me.
If you want a track car, get the S2K, for it was build like a track car.
If want everything BUT a track car, then get the 350Z.
Then, between the Z4 and the Boxster, well... my personnal taste goes to the Z4 (i guess you can imagine that...
), but as i said, i've never driven a Boxster yet.
From what i know of these cars (i've driven 3 of them, excluding the Porsche), the conclusion seems very honnest to me.
If you want a track car, get the S2K, for it was build like a track car.
If want everything BUT a track car, then get the 350Z.
Then, between the Z4 and the Boxster, well... my personnal taste goes to the Z4 (i guess you can imagine that...
), but as i said, i've never driven a Boxster yet.I've driven all 4 cars and the conclusion is quite accurate.
350Z felt too much like a coupe. Not a roadster as I think a roadster should kinda feel like a go kart. Nothing wrong w/ that. It's just that I wanted a go-kart when I was buying a roadster, not a muscle car. Not 350Z coupe vs Z4 Coupe would be a tougher call to make.
S2K is a rush to drive!!! Just didn't have enough torque to please me in city driving. But car is FAST!! Just didn't want to be revving at 4000+ even in city cruising. But when you get into VTEC, it's nuts!!!
Boxter (non-S). A pleasure to drive. Just too pricey for me.
350Z felt too much like a coupe. Not a roadster as I think a roadster should kinda feel like a go kart. Nothing wrong w/ that. It's just that I wanted a go-kart when I was buying a roadster, not a muscle car. Not 350Z coupe vs Z4 Coupe would be a tougher call to make.
S2K is a rush to drive!!! Just didn't have enough torque to please me in city driving. But car is FAST!! Just didn't want to be revving at 4000+ even in city cruising. But when you get into VTEC, it's nuts!!!
Boxter (non-S). A pleasure to drive. Just too pricey for me.
Sorry I meant the interior and the exterior looks are also dating a bit now IMO. My mates is about as good as it gets with the silver tunnel and bits, but still looks alot less modern than my Z.
Another mate had a blue boxster S with grey interior, that seriosuly looked terrible!
Its still a great car to drive, steering is very good, has a loverly flow to it too when hussling it and it sounds fantasic, my mates has the factory sports exhaust at it makes a very nice noise, just right.
The 05 onwards boxster interior is MUCH better though.
I've driven a 350Z too, very different to the Z, handling is more playful, all the controls are very meaty, not as easy pottle along in compared to the Z etc. Very manly car though, noise is pretty good too. Interior ok ish but cheap plastics and the dials are a bit 80's! Great car though, was on my list when looking before getting the Z.
S2000 = worse in every area than a Z4 other than reliabilit/running costs, could post a huge rant about how I don't like them.
Another mate had a blue boxster S with grey interior, that seriosuly looked terrible!
Its still a great car to drive, steering is very good, has a loverly flow to it too when hussling it and it sounds fantasic, my mates has the factory sports exhaust at it makes a very nice noise, just right.
The 05 onwards boxster interior is MUCH better though.
I've driven a 350Z too, very different to the Z, handling is more playful, all the controls are very meaty, not as easy pottle along in compared to the Z etc. Very manly car though, noise is pretty good too. Interior ok ish but cheap plastics and the dials are a bit 80's! Great car though, was on my list when looking before getting the Z.
S2000 = worse in every area than a Z4 other than reliabilit/running costs, could post a huge rant about how I don't like them.
Interior probably. Ive driven an 05 Boxster S and loved it. Great sound/feel. Would defo have one if i didn't have to worry about running costs. Still the Z4 isn't a million miles of in many respects, just costs less to keep on the road.
Of all of them ive never driven a 350z, would really love to try one out.
Of all of them ive never driven a 350z, would really love to try one out.