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      05-14-2012, 06:44 PM   #23
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Seriously...did you do that coding on your own or did BMW do it for you?
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      05-19-2012, 08:53 PM   #24
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Pros:
Looks great, my Z4 gets more compliments than my Porsche 911
Fantastic engine, lots of torque, very smooth
As a hardtop it's very quiet
As a convertible there's not much wind buffeting

Cons:
Numb steering
Soft suspension
Front end feels pretty heavy
Takes forever to clean those 20 spoke wheels
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      05-20-2012, 09:34 PM   #25
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Agree with you guys for the most part.

Only real con that annoys me on a daily basis is the long hood being hard to judge when parking.

I have a fully equipped car and lack of parking package kills me.

Launch control could be faster to get into and use.
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      05-23-2012, 01:37 PM   #26
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I got the 2.8
Pros: Great looks, love the instant coupe to roadster.
Love the start up exhaust tone.
Cons: I hate the single sided dual exhaust
I wish it was a bit more faster.
A lot of body roll
Interior is a bit boring
Since i don't have the 3.5i the side mirrors don't fold.
Long hood.
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      05-23-2012, 03:51 PM   #27
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Long hood.
The looooooooooooooong hood is the essence of the zed!!!
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      05-23-2012, 06:41 PM   #28
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I have the 28i as well and my mirrors fold with the help of Smarttop. I think you cans still fold them manually though.

And I love the long hood. W/o the long hood, I don't think I'd love this can as much.
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      05-31-2012, 05:58 PM   #29
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From a female perspective,

Pros: fun to drive
car gets lots of looks and compliments

Cons: no visor mirror light
hard to get in and out of wearing a mini-skirt
with a passenger, no space for your handbag
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      05-31-2012, 06:21 PM   #30
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How big is your handbag? When my girl ride, she usually has a small purse and she can fit it behind the seat or right in the middle on top of the armrest. Good thing I have an auto tranny.
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      05-31-2012, 06:38 PM   #31
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How big is your handbag? When my girl ride, she usually has a small purse and she can fit it behind the seat or right in the middle on top of the armrest. Good thing I have an auto tranny.
Unfortunately I'm a big handbag lover (although I'm only 5'1) so I end up having to put it in the trunk. I like the use of the armrest too much to put the bag there.
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      05-31-2012, 08:56 PM   #32
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How big is your handbag? When my girl ride, she usually has a small purse and she can fit it behind the seat or right in the middle on top of the armrest. Good thing I have an auto tranny.
Unfortunately I'm a big handbag lover (although I'm only 5'1) so I end up having to put it in the trunk. I like the use of the armrest too much to put the bag there.
At 5'1" can't you put it behind your seat?
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      06-01-2012, 12:05 AM   #33
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At 5'1" can't you put it behind your seat?

Nope, I can't be too close to the steering wheel(airbags) so the seat is back and I drive in high heels!
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      06-01-2012, 06:38 AM   #34
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Nope, I can't be too close to the steering wheel(airbags) so the seat is back and I drive in high heels!
Well we’re opposites, I’m 6’6” and can’t drive with my high heels on
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      06-01-2012, 09:07 AM   #35
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Well we’re opposites, I’m 6’6” and can’t drive with my high heels on
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      06-01-2012, 11:29 AM   #36
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Seven (8 with mine…) posts about "handbag space"....

The power of girls in a men oriented cyber community!!

Welcome NikkiZ4!
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      06-01-2012, 12:36 PM   #37
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Seven (8 with mine…) posts about "handbag space"....

The power of girls in a men oriented cyber community!!

Welcome NikkiZ4!

Hey Javol, Girl power for the win!
Seriously tho, this is a big issue
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      06-01-2012, 02:02 PM   #38
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The looooooooooooooong hood is the essence of the zed!!!
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Think I do agree with most pros and cons

Love the adaptive suspension and the fact that the car is rare here

Con actually is the color (sapphire black), it's a pain to keep clean lol, but that has nothing to do with it being a Z4
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      06-01-2012, 02:59 PM   #40
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Think I do agree with most pros and cons

Love the adaptive suspension and the fact that the car is rare here

Con actually is the color (sapphire black), it's a pain to keep clean lol, but that has nothing to do with it being a Z4
Actually I have that color and just spent some time with Zaino products two weeks ago. And it shines with an easy wash. That a pressure washer for wheels
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I'm now using Chemical Guys Black Night and V7 spray sealant. Pretty happy with that, leaves a slick finish and is indeed not difficult to wash It's just that you see dust so easily on the paint
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Pro: not many e89 on the road (I feel special)
Con: I worry when the fiancé is driving it
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      06-09-2012, 08:16 AM   #43
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Pro: not many e89 on the road (I feel special)
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That is funny!
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