Z4 vs 328I convertible decision

jasper88 · 03-07-2010, 11:34 AM

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Hello All,

I had a 2006 Z4 and traded that in for the wifes 328Xi. Now is time from my car. Currently I have a 328I convertible with Prem, Sport and Cold Weather on order. I have demo'ed the 3 series without the Sport package, but have not driven the Z. I am now waffling on changing the order for a Z4. Any insights to how the new Z compares to old Z, thoughts on the 3 vs the Z would be GREATLY appreciated.

Thanks

Rubber Ducky · 03-07-2010, 11:53 AM

I went from an 07 335i 'vert to a Z4 s35i DCT. The E93 had the Dinan tune. Loved the E93, but I like the Z4 even better. Key question is two seats or two seats plus: if you can live with the smaller car (and the bigger payments), I think you'll find the Z4 much advanced from the E85, especially with DCT. Drive it. Good luck.

jasper88 · 03-07-2010, 12:08 PM

Thanks much. I am planning on the 6 speed manual in either car.

T89 · 03-07-2010, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Rubber Ducky

I went from an 07 335i 'vert to a Z4 s35i DCT. The E93 had the Dinan tune. Loved the E93, but I like the Z4 even better. Key question is two seats or two seats plus: if you can live with the smaller car (and the bigger payments), I think you'll find the Z4 much advanced from the E85, especially with DCT. Drive it. Good luck.

Yeah the key is whether you'll need the added practicality of 2 extra seats or not. If not go for the Z!

OP, which model are you planning on getting?

T

SHADOW4 · 03-07-2010, 12:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jasper88

Cross posting from 3 forum. Thanks

Hello All,

I had a 2006 Z4 and traded that in for the wifes 328Xi. Now is time from my car. Currently I have a 328I convertible with Prem, Sport and Cold Weather on order. I have demo'ed the 3 series without the Sport package, but have not driven the Z. I am now waffling on changing the order for a Z4. Any insights to how the new Z compares to old Z, thoughts on the 3 vs the Z would be GREATLY appreciated.

Thanks

Hi!
I have not driven any of them, but I know wich is more beautiful.

Do you need 4 seats? If not, change the order.

BR

Shadow4

lrc454 · 03-07-2010, 01:23 PM

The Z4 wins on beauty alone. You'll have to live with just two seats though.

Decisions, decisions!

Rubber Ducky · 03-07-2010, 01:39 PM

Don't give up on the DCT until you try it. In Manual. Use the stick if you prefer. But give it a go - it rocks (and my cars before were MT).

rmorin49 · 03-07-2010, 02:18 PM

Like the Rubber Ducky I am going from a 335i vert with Step to a s30i Z4 but with 6MT. Trunk in the Z4 is equivalent to the 3 series vert but you don't have the option of folding down the back seats for more luggage space. So the biggest decision is whether or not you would ever need seating for more than 2 people. As far as the tranny, no doubt the DCT is a big improvement over both the Steptronic and the old SMG, but if you want a manual and many do, the 6 speed MT in the Z4 is very nice. Throws are nice and short and the ratios are very nicely designed so that all 6 gears are useable with 6th gear being an overdrive for the highway. Either way it's a very nice car.

Rubber Ducky · 03-07-2010, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by rmorin49

Like the Rubber Ducky I am going from a 335i vert with Step to a s30i Z4 but with 6MT. Trunk in the Z4 is equivalent to the 3 series vert but you don't have the option of folding down the back seats for more luggage space. So the biggest decision is whether or not you would ever need seating for more than 2 people. As far as the tranny, no doubt the DCT is a big improvement over both the Steptronic and the old SMG, but if you want a manual and many do, the 6 speed MT in the Z4 is very nice. Throws are nice and short and the ratios are very nicely designed so that all 6 gears are useable with 6th gear being an overdrive for the highway. Either way it's a very nice car.

Two quick comments:

- The E93 with the fold-down rear seatback is a yuppie pickup truck. No end to what you can carry there with top down (except, perhaps, people, unless they fold small).

- Something unexpected in the DCT is the value of 7 gears. In the S35i, these are short (i.e., not tall) gears and extremely versatile, esp. around town. And having gone from 3 gears to 4 to 5 to 6, 7 seemed a bit extreme. Turns out it's not. Very handy.

Memphis1 · 03-07-2010, 04:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jasper88

Cross posting from 3 forum. Thanks

Hello All,

I had a 2006 Z4 and traded that in for the wifes 328Xi. Now is time from my car. Currently I have a 328I convertible with Prem, Sport and Cold Weather on order. I have demo'ed the 3 series without the Sport package, but have not driven the Z. I am now waffling on changing the order for a Z4. Any insights to how the new Z compares to old Z, thoughts on the 3 vs the Z would be GREATLY appreciated.

Thanks

who would you date Frida (328i) or Salma Hayek (Z4)??

Dave Driver · 03-07-2010, 06:17 PM

Z4 Period!.... Discussion topic over

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Rubber Ducky Lieutenant 47 Rep 519 Posts Drives: 2020 M340i Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Cocoa Beach FL iTrader: (1)	I went from an 07 335i 'vert to a Z4 s35i DCT. The E93 had the Dinan tune. Loved the E93, but I like the Z4 even better. Key question is two seats or two seats plus: if you can live with the smaller car (and the bigger payments), I think you'll find the Z4 much advanced from the E85, especially with DCT. Drive it. Good luck.
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jasper88 New Member 2 Rep 18 Posts Drives: 2011 328i convertible Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Northern NJ iTrader: (0)	Thanks much. I am planning on the 6 speed manual in either car.
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03-07-2010, 01:23 PM	#6
lrc454 Enlisted Member 5 Rep 47 Posts Drives: 2009 Z4 30i Steptronic Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Virginia iTrader: (0)	The Z4 wins on beauty alone. You'll have to live with just two seats though. Decisions, decisions!
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Rubber Ducky Lieutenant 47 Rep 519 Posts Drives: 2020 M340i Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Cocoa Beach FL iTrader: (1)	Don't give up on the DCT until you try it. In Manual. Use the stick if you prefer. But give it a go - it rocks (and my cars before were MT).
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rmorin49 Major 53 Rep 1,162 Posts Drives: 11 335d/10 Z4 s30i Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Hagerstown, MD iTrader: (1)	Like the Rubber Ducky I am going from a 335i vert with Step to a s30i Z4 but with 6MT. Trunk in the Z4 is equivalent to the 3 series vert but you don't have the option of folding down the back seats for more luggage space. So the biggest decision is whether or not you would ever need seating for more than 2 people. As far as the tranny, no doubt the DCT is a big improvement over both the Steptronic and the old SMG, but if you want a manual and many do, the 6 speed MT in the Z4 is very nice. Throws are nice and short and the ratios are very nicely designed so that all 6 gears are useable with 6th gear being an overdrive for the highway. Either way it's a very nice car. __________________ Colonel (Retired), US Army/Hagerstown, MD 2016 518ixdrive/MSport AW/Ivory White ED-01-10 2010 Z4s30i AW/Beige/Burl/ 6MT/SP/PP/CWP/NAV/ipod/USB/CA (retired) 2011 335d BS/Oyster/PP/CWP/NAV/ipod/USB(Daily Driver) 30+ mpg(retired)
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Dave Driver Enlisted Member 1 Rep 45 Posts Drives: 3.0i Black Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Sydney iTrader: (0)	Z4 Period!.... Discussion topic over
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