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Originally Posted by Tommy_hf
All that weight (190 kgs in basic trim) reduces performance which can't be all compensated by torque and horses. Handling, weight transfers, braking, tyres, they all suffers from weight. That's why Porsche still makes the sharper handling tool and BMW seems to be the cruiser.
Think about it, Boxster, MR2, Miata (up until the new version MX5, choose the softtop option), Lotus, and alike, they are fun and good handling cars as they haven't gained fat. :-)
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I dunno, N54 + DCT is a great power train, especially the mod friendliness.. the z4m was very nice for its time but it is outgunned these days.
For a daily driver, the hardtop is perfect (and I live in San Diego and absolutely max out top down driving) and no complaints about the handling
For the track.... E89 is a fail (overheat) without aftermarket help, and I hope BMW corrects with the next gen