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Phil
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New Z4 --- pictures

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I've got a new Z4 for the day. So off to the Cotswolds for a drive. Shame its raining. Picnic in the car!!!
Car courtesy of Sytner Solihull - nice people.
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Don't forget to post pics Phil :wink:
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Which motor Phil?

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The little one
just done Fish Hill - nice
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Did 125 miles in it before giving it back.
I have to say I enjoyed it. Its not like my M - very comfortable, civilised and not exciting. As Marise said - it has no charisma like our M - but it handles well and is pretty quick.
Its safe and inspires confidence.
Will probably get one in due course - but what engine is another matter.
I'm getting old and possibly not a boy racer anymore and this could well suit what I need.
Good of Sytners, Solihull to let us have it for the day. :D
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Here's the pictures.

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Post by Phil »

I'm amazed how clean it looks - cos it wasnt.
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Post by Titan »

What's with that roof thingy? :shock:
You made us drive round the Cotswolds roof down in the rain last year!
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A little boot lip spoiler from Taiwan would finish that off nicely :D

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looks like it has eyebrows too :roll:
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Titan wrote:What's with that roof thingy? :shock:
You made us drive round the Cotswolds roof down in the rain last year!
You may notice some puddles around the car -- :D
And the roof was wet so didnt want to fold the wet roof into the boot --
Cant think of any other excuses - :lol:
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Canman wrote:looks like it has eyebrows too :roll:
Those are Marise's -- silly :lol: :lol:
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Post by yalden »

I'm full of envy!! That looks fantastic! :D
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Phil wrote:I'm getting old and possibly not a boy racer anymore
:roflmao:

Great looking motor and white looks better than I would expect. I really love the lines of the new Z4, and having been a passenger in one next to PeteH, I know they handle superbly, but it seems the 'edge-of-the-seat excitement factor' of the Z3 and (to a lesser extent) the old Z4 has been filtered out. Shame.

I'd like one very much, but I'd keep RED as well...!

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Alfie wrote:
Phil wrote:I'm getting old and possibly not a boy racer anymore
:roflmao:

Great looking motor and white looks better than I would expect. I really love the lines of the new Z4, and having been a passenger in one next to PeteH, I know they handle superbly, but it seems the 'edge-of-the-seat excitement factor' of the Z3 and (to a lesser extent) the old Z4 has been filtered out. Shame.

I'd like one very much, but I'd keep RED as well...!

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I notice it has a different rear bumper to the other '60' plates, most '60' plates have the bumper lights higher up ?
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garythefish wrote:I notice it has a different rear bumper to the other '60' plates, most '60' plates have the bumper lights higher up ?
I've not seen that many 60 plates to have noticed but Phil's photos are very similar to the 09 we had last year.
Has there been a slight mod and this an old style on a new plate?

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PS - I still want one :lol:
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I think it could be the M Sport models that have a different rear bumper

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I am soooooo jealous !!
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Hey everyone - I havent bought one - just had it for a day.
Might buy one though :D :D
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Phil wrote:Might buy one though :D :D
I don't think so :shake:
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I'm the Boss - so if I want one - then She can choose the colour --
OUCH
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Does Marise know it's a convertible really?
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Funny, i just passed a white one on the way home and thought how good it looked then saw this thread. Very nice :)
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Phil wrote:I'm the Boss
Yeah - right ... :D
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I wonder how many BMW have sold to date as I have only ever seen one on the road 18 months ago, it does look fab but I'm unsure its actually selling? Perhaps BMW just use them as loan cars :lol:

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Titan wrote:Does Marise know it's a convertible really?
I think I managed to suss that, Terry :rtm:

It is a nice car (nice being the operative word) and does look good in white, surprisingly. It holds the road well on bends. The ride is quite hard but nothing untoward when you're used to an mroadster. I thought it would be quieter than it is, having the hard top. The cockpit felt crowded to me. It's interesting having quarterlights that can be opened, although we didn't, other than playing with the many window control buttons which seems a little excessive for a 2 seater. It's comfy and feels a bit like being in a saloon when the roof's up; feels civilised and stable, but lacks charisma for me. It didn't feel exciting, no flying by the seat of your pants feeling.

I wouldn't want one mainly because I wasn't able to get a decent driving position. I like to sit up high (I like to be able to see over the bonnet) and by the time I'd pushed the seat forward to accommodate my little legs, the steering wheel was almost resting on my chest!

I don't see the point in us having a car that I can't drive as well!!!
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The Navigator wrote:
Titan wrote:Does Marise know it's a convertible really?
I think I managed to suss that, Terry :rtm:
That's great - I just wanted to make sure because all the pictures have the roof UP :evil:
The Navigator wrote:I don't see the point in us having a car that I can't drive as well!!!
No doubt Phil will agree with you there - someone has to drive him home :oops:
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The Navigator wrote:
Titan wrote:Does Marise know it's a convertible really?
I think I managed to suss that, Terry :rtm:

It is a nice car (nice being the operative word) and does look good in white, surprisingly. It holds the road well on bends. The ride is quite hard but nothing untoward when you're used to an mroadster. I thought it would be quieter than it is, having the hard top. The cockpit felt crowded to me. It's interesting having quarterlights that can be opened, although we didn't, other than playing with the many window control buttons which seems a little excessive for a 2 seater. It's comfy and feels a bit like being in a saloon when the roof's up; feels civilised and stable, but lacks charisma for me. It didn't feel exciting, no flying by the seat of your pants feeling.

I wouldn't want one mainly because I wasn't able to get a decent driving position. I like to sit up high (I like to be able to see over the bonnet) and by the time I'd pushed the seat forward to accommodate my little legs, the steering wheel was almost resting on my chest!

I don't see the point in us having a car that I can't drive as well!!!
Flying by the seat of your pants gives me all sorts of possible answers but I dare not write any of them here. :twisted:
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Went for a little ride in mine yesterday and going the opposite way was a white Z3 Havnt seen many that colour before, i did acknowledge him with a quick flash but didnt get a response. :bawl:
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For what its worth i think the New Z4 is light years ahead of the Z3.Since I bought mine I have only driven the Z3 twice.As far as the driving position goes Dai is only 5 ft nothing and she has no trouble with the driving position,not that she is allowed to drive it.The big plus for me is the metal roof-if the rain stops it takes 30 seconds to leather it off and down comes the roof.People say the boot space is limited by the folding roof but even with the roof down it has more space than the Z3 but not so accesable.
It is comforting to drive a car knowing that I can brake hard on a bad surface and know which way the car is going to go.It is a bigger car and lacks the go cart feel,but offers so much more in return.
In theory it is 4 mpg more frugal than the Z3 but rewards enthusiastic driving so both cars are doing 31.4 mpg and my journey times are a chunk shorter.
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Beautiful new car there! Health to enjoy! I was actually out for a spin today with my friend David (He in his Z4sdrive and myself in my Z3) thought i'd post a few pic's I took of both cars!

Heres to getting some decent roof down weather!! 8-)

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This sideways motion is feeling all too familiar...
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Lovely pics and what a comparison!
We've also had a fantastic topless day out today ......
But without suitable scenery or company to warrant a picture :(
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