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Nice write up, but for $56k the Z4 3.0i is way overpriced.
The Audi may not be as "sublime" as they say, but it's a better performance car, has AWD, and IMHO looks better than the Z4.
So it's somewhat justified in charging $56k
But $56k for the Z4 and all you get is 230 hp.
I'd take two Miatas for that price.
Or better yet, a Miata and another car (like a GTI).
Or, a base e90 M3!!
BMW way overpriced the Z4, and made a mistake not offering a fixed hardtop version that weighs 250 lbs less for the enthusiast that doesn't care about having a convertible but doesn't want to lug around that extra 250 lbs of weight sucking it's performance away and sucking extra gas too.
I'd bet the Miata would give that Z4 3.0i a run for it's money on a tight turn road course or an auto-x event anyway.
On longer road courses the Z4 3.0i would take it (due to it's extra power for the straights) but in everyday canyon carving bet the Z4 3.0i couldn't outrun the Miata.
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