Z4 NAV Screen & 19"

kylemanta · 07-14-2009, 06:05 AM

Does anyone have the NAV in the new Z4? With the top down, is the screen still visible in the sunlight? Also, how's the ride and feel on the 19" wheels? I'm seriously considering purchasing this car and wanted some feedback on these options as all test cars near me don't include them.

ewps · 07-14-2009, 08:56 AM

the nav is fine in the Texas sun and the 19 wheels are fine (I did not really try any other size so I can't really tell you which ones are better).

richard in NC · 07-14-2009, 05:29 PM

The nav screen is easily readable in the sun but depends on your sunglasses. I have one pair that darkens it considerably and another pair that doesn't.

I test drove several Z4s over a route with lots of bumpy roads. As long as you have the sport pkg and adjustable suspension, the 19s are fine and don't seem worse than 18s. 17s on a 3.0 with non-sport were slightly more firm (than normal mode with the adjustable suspension).

Z4Andy · 07-14-2009, 07:49 PM

I was concerned about the 19"s but I was very pleasantly surprised with the ride quality.

You can feel a "tingle" in the steering wheel over some coarse road surfaces that I didn't notice in the demo car with 17"s but i'm being very critical here and my local Irish roads arn't the best either.

19"s look amazing to. Keeping them clean is another matter.

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ewps New Member 1 Rep 16 Posts Drives: Z4 sdrive35i Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Austin, TX iTrader: (0)	the nav is fine in the Texas sun and the 19 wheels are fine (I did not really try any other size so I can't really tell you which ones are better).
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richard in NC Colonel 1229 Rep 2,602 Posts Drives: 2009 Z4 35i Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Charlotte, NC iTrader: (0)	The nav screen is easily readable in the sun but depends on your sunglasses. I have one pair that darkens it considerably and another pair that doesn't. I test drove several Z4s over a route with lots of bumpy roads. As long as you have the sport pkg and adjustable suspension, the 19s are fine and don't seem worse than 18s. 17s on a 3.0 with non-sport were slightly more firm (than normal mode with the adjustable suspension).
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Z4Andy Private First Class 10 Rep 170 Posts Drives: Z4 Sdrive 35iS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Belfast iTrader: (0)	Re: I was concerned about the 19"s but I was very pleasantly surprised with the ride quality. You can feel a "tingle" in the steering wheel over some coarse road surfaces that I didn't notice in the demo car with 17"s but i'm being very critical here and my local Irish roads arn't the best either. 19"s look amazing to. Keeping them clean is another matter.
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