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05-08-2009, 07:44 PM | #23 |
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did you guys know that the both exterior and interior was designed by women ??? (not to disrespect or anything), but it was weird to see women design the whole car, looks great none the less. i was reading in one of da magazines.
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05-08-2009, 09:28 PM | #24 |
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I drove this car today. Lots of fun. Luxury sports roadster is what this is. I have a Cayman S, and the power and handling are not as good as the Cayman, (few cars can handle as well as a Cayman S), but it was fun. To be a more serious performance machine, it will need an "M" treatment, although I have heard no M for this car. The fit and finish are great, the Ivory White Nappa Leather is like butter. Retractable hardtop is fantastic, one second a quiet coupe, 15 secs later, an air and sun in your face cruising machine.
It is definately getting up into Porsche territory pricewise, at just over $60K. There were little details I like, like the trunk lid roundel doubling as the trunk opening latch. The rear windows recline in roadster mode. The round guages, round and A/C controls. Performance wise it will scoot, the twin turbo model probably in the 0-60 5.3 to 5.4 sec range. It did not feel like sub 5. But hard to tell for sure. The 7 speed steptronic, while not bad, is no match for a manual. I am a little disappointed it doesn't have the DCT as an option. Handling wise was typical BMW, a bit of understeer, easily brought to neutral with the throttle. The style is something that will probably polarize folks, either you like it or you hate it. I for one liked it. Like I said at the beginning, a very nice luxury sport 2 seat coupe/roadster.
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05-08-2009, 10:52 PM | #25 |
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How does the additional weight feel compared to the 1? 60k is a bit much consider few years ago that's what you pay for a Mcoupe. I will wait for the new Mcoupe based on the next generation 1 series. Hard to compensate extra mass with more power
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05-09-2009, 01:54 AM | #27 |
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OK, I am not really sure. It was the 35 that I drove. We (the salesman and I ) were commenting on how fast and precise the shifts were. It may well have been the DCT, but I am not familiar enough with these transmissions to know. The salesman said it was not, but it did have 7 gears.
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05-09-2009, 02:30 AM | #28 | |
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05-09-2009, 03:47 AM | #29 | |
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05-09-2009, 01:08 PM | #31 |
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I saw one at the dealer and honestly it was disappointing.
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05-09-2009, 01:51 PM | #32 |
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05-09-2009, 03:07 PM | #33 |
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Agreed. And so did the huge ogling crowds around the new Z4 at the ny auto show from a couple weeks ago.
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05-09-2009, 08:33 PM | #34 |
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Well headed over to my local dealer today and drove both the sDrive35i and an sDrive30i. The 35 had the 7 speed DSG with the paddle shifters, and the 30 had a six speed manual. This was my first experience with paddle shifters and to be honest I could see where they could be fun, but not as much as a manual 6.
The engine and the transmission on the sDrive35i (Deep Sea Blue Metallic/Ivory White Leather) were smooth and had plenty of power shifting up as you took off. When you want the transmission to shift down as you approach and drive through the twisties you have to snap down on the paddles to find the gear and torque you’re looking for. The sDrive30i (Black Sapphire Metallic/Coral Red Kansas Leather) also had good power, with a fun and predictable manual 6 transmission. The sport seats in the 35 were much more comfortable than the 8 way power seats that were in the 30. After I returned with the 35 for a quick 10 minute drive I noticed that the 30 was back, the person testing the 30 and I traded keys got permission and went for another drive. We went for a 30 minute trip, stopped took some pictures (below). After we returned we traded notes and took another good look at the cars. I have a 05’, the other guy has a 03’, we both agree that 1st of all they were both fun to drive. Second, both cars have a nice soft ride but lose some feel in the corners. Sport mode in both cars didn’t seem to make that much of a difference. Also both cars could benefit from a Strut Brace. Finally, a nice car with a decent ride… but I’m keeping my 05’ for the time being.
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05-10-2009, 01:57 AM | #35 |
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Robmason: How does this car compare to the 135i? Sounds more aggressive? I currently drive one and would like to hear peoples thoughts on this.
WhoU4: How does the 30i compare to the 35i in terms of power and sound? |
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05-10-2009, 05:59 AM | #36 |
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Dear friend, can you tell as also about the black car with the red interior? It's seats are leather but not the sport seats. What's your feeling about them, how do they look? Are they ugly? Thnx!
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05-10-2009, 07:24 AM | #37 |
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I visited my local dealer yesterday and they had the new Z4 with red leather interior (not the extended leather option). I thought the red looked really good. Certianly not as bright red as quite a few of the photos suggest. More of a darker red colour. Very nice!
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05-10-2009, 08:22 AM | #38 |
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i sat 10 minutes in the cabin of a s23i with standard seats, must say that at least in beige, they finally look fine ! that is because their design is much sportier than standard seats in other models such a series 3 for ex, so from this perspective, you should not worry. they also seem rather confy, now havent tried them on the road, and the only thing i noticed is, if ure tall, the fact that your legs are not in contact with the edge of the seat, i really dont know if this is a problem after a while, must say however that am considering swapping sport seat with other option. which i would have never done in other bm models.
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05-10-2009, 08:34 AM | #39 | |
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05-10-2009, 09:19 AM | #40 |
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Alext - The 30i had plenty of power matched with the manual 6 speed, but it can't beat the tone of the 35i. When you downshift and hit the gas the turbos just growl. The 35i also has great throttle response, and of course 45 more ponies. I really want to drive a 35i with the manual 6, I think that's the ticket with this car.
arisk - The standard seats really are fine, (the Coral Red is not ugly) the headrest leans forward at the top... a bit to get used to. (My 05' has the M seat option) The sport seats were a bit softer, and have nice side bolstering to keep you in place as you throw it around in the corners. Hope this answers your question, I would consider the standard seats to save some money for other options. (one more note BMW... Get rid of the CDV Valve, PLEASE!)
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With my car due in the next two weeks (fingers crossed in time for the bank holiday weekend) I need to pop in next weekend to talk money and to probably take the 23 out for a quick spin. Does anyone know if BMW allow for you to take the car out on your own? I'm guessing not... |
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05-10-2009, 05:31 PM | #44 |
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Thank you very much my friend! You make me feel better because when I was about to order my car I haven't seen the standard and the sport seats and I didn;t knew the differences, so I ordered the standard seats and then I was unsure for this, I thought that it was a big mistake and I was sad for this...
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