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02-07-2013, 06:12 PM | #45 |
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I never get that. I have a friend who thinks my Z4 is a chick car. Of course he thinks his 91 Prelude is the shizzle. Bellowing smoke and leaking oil et al. I've had people call my Minis chick cars. Usually right after they would underestimate one and have their arse handed to them. For the most part I think it comes from those who either can't afford one, or are not happy with their vehicular decisions.
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02-16-2013, 12:00 AM | #47 |
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Not a chick car with twin turbo and 7 speed dual clutch transmission. More low end torque than ANY Porsche (I've had numerous), actually more low end torque than most any car period. Nobody that owns one cares what anyone thinks in my opinion! I think my sDrive35is is a perfect daily driver, and its my second one since 2011. In L.A. I don't think I ever saw a women driving a new Z4.
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02-22-2013, 07:39 PM | #48 |
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When I was driving home top down last night I was reminded again why people call the Z4 a chick car.
http://v.youku.com/v_show/id_XNTE3Nzc2OTY4.html I had already beforehand decided to take this turn in a spirited way, so that is why I was unable to respond more like a gentleman... PS yes, its legal to turn right on red lights in China, and no, I really have absolutely no idea who those girls in the taxi were. But I remember I was overtaken by the same taxi a few minutes earlier. |
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02-24-2013, 07:58 PM | #50 |
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I am a first time owner of a 2004 BMW Z4 Roadster and I love my car.This video is fantastic and being German I am proud to own this fantastic machine.
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I've had a friend who raised her F250 from stock height and do just about every manly mod just to add a decal "This is a chicks car" in hot pink as well as a few other feminine decals. Can anyone else in Germany confirm thats how you get treated for driving a convertible? I've had people tailgate me before on an E85 or any sporty car I've owned for that matter. But i've never had anyone mouth me off as this guy explained in his video. |
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But open hate is very rare. I am commuting 30km to Freiburg on a daily basis - this city in southern Germany is considered as one of the politically leftmost German cities and the only thing that ever happend was a pizza hitting my windscreen. Best regards Mick |
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02-27-2013, 05:42 AM | #53 | |
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As for chick car, I have only seen a few here 3 or 4 and each time it was driven by a guy. I don't have the impression its a girls car. |
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- For BMW, Audi, and MB, I generally only see lower trims in a given series. I rarely see the top trim model. For example, I saw a lot of 320i and some 328i, but I don't recall seeing a single 335i. I wonder if it's tax related. - Nearly all of them are stretched versions instead of the normal version. For example, 320Li, A4L, C200L. None of them are available in the US. - I did not see a single Z4 until the very last last day in Shanghai, when I've basically given up hope. Then I saw in the distance an Alpine White E89, either a 23i, 28i, or 30i. I nearly shed a single tear of joy! - BMWs are about 2x the price in China compared to US. A 2013 335Li is about 600k RMB, which at the exchange of close to 6 to 1, is close to $100k USD. - I did see a lot of Mini's. Apparently those are pretty popular.
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Since the fuel prices here are similar to those in the US, I believe the reason people do not buy higher trims is prestige. If you can afford a luxury 135 you will get a base 320 instead... and so on. Because then you say you drive a BMW something-higher-series and people will never ask if its a 520 or 535 for example. I am over-joyed when I spot a 1M, 335 or 760 for that matter. They are so rare. Oh and, 3-series coupes and 6-series coupes are extremely rare as well. Its the same with the Z4. People will note that you drive a Z4 and they can't tell the difference between a 23i and 35i even if the price difference is 200k RMB. To me, this is a good thing, but to most Chinese, that is not a good thing. |
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Hi Guys. We picked up our 35i M Sport in January and it's great fun. I should probably say that it's registered in my wife's name, so technically, in our case it is a "chick's car"! (But all our previous "fast cars" have been registered that way.) We traded in an Audi RS4 cab for the car and are glad we did although do miss the old V8 a bit.
Anyway, I'm what I guess is a pretty average 5 foot 9 inches and there's not that much spare seat movement to accommodate a larger driver I don't think. I'd guess that 6 footers would feel a bit cramped - is that true? We've previously owned similar sized cars: TVR Chimaeras and a TVR Tuscan S and both of these had seat adjustment to spare. (Probably helped a bit by the moveable pedal box.) |
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03-09-2013, 08:42 AM | #58 |
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I am 6 feet 1 inch and I am quite comfortable even on long trips - in the driver's seat. I can't seem to get comfortable in the passenger seat. Always just not quite enough leg room or knee room.
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I am 6' 6" and can squeeze in with an inch of headroom. Of course, I prefer the top down. I have not noticed a difference side to side.
The only issue I have noticed is that the mirror is rather low and blocks the view a bit more than in other cars. |
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