[sstarrx3]

Originally Posted by 3.0L

I spent nearly a year looking for my next car, finally deciding on the M235i. I've owned it for 14 months now and I still like the 2-series coupe better than the clown shoe.

Yes...some folks don't like the style. I am one that does. I dig the long front end. I like my 228i, its a great car and looks nice. I just have a longing for a roadster.

[sstarrx3]

Originally Posted by Merc for hire

Sorry, I meant stalling on first gear on manual transmission.

On Comfort mode, I have to give it a lot more gas than what I used to to keep the N20 from stalling.

I think if both manual transmission and sound is not important to you, the Z4 is a great car....for showing off that is.

Well as far as sound...I think the sound of the 4 banger in the Z4 sounds much better than the sound in my 228i. I do not get pops and gurgles in my 228i, the 4 banger does on the Z4.

[sstarrx3]

Originally Posted by AWheeler

What about a used boxster/boxster s? I have driven both the boxster and the Z4 and they are two completely different cars behind the wheel. There is really is no substitute for a mid-engine car, if that is what you are looking for. The Z4 is a fine car on its own, however.

Oh, I have thought about it. I know they are way different. Nothing drives like the Cayman/Boxster. I really am not an aggressive driver, I like to cruise. Like someone mentioned earlier I am a little concerned that the Boxster cost of ownership due to maintenance may be too much of a burden. I have never owned one so I guess I don't know how much that would be.

[JP308]

I had a 03 Z4 and loved it, aside from the extremely stiff suspension. As I was living in Texas at the time, the expansion joints on Texas highways just killed my back...so I went to a Boxster S. Nice car, but to be honest a little boring....it did everything really well...but lacked character. The highlight of the Boxster S was the fact it had 2 trunks...so lots of place for storage. Just recently I was going to go back to a Z4, tried both the 4 and 6 cylinder, and then took an M235i convertible out and was sold right away. The M235i was a little quickler, had more storage space and considerably less money. My seat goes right into the back seat area, so as far as i am concerned I have a 2 seater again that just happens to have 2 trunks. (back seat under the wind deflector for large items and a real trunk for security.
My 2 cents
JP

[OpenAir]

Originally Posted by JP308

...so as far as i am concerned I have a 2 seater again that just happens to have 2 trunks. (back seat under the wind deflector for large items and a real trunk for security.
My 2 cents...JP

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[Pyewacket69]

I had a 2007 Z4 3.0 si coupe I purchased new and sold it last year, then immediately purchased a M235i.

I loved the Z once I was seated in it, but entry/exit simply wrecked my lower back. It got to the point I didn't enjoy the car because I knew I would pay for driving it with 2-3 days of back pain.

No such issues on the 235.

The Z was great fun, but it's not a car for anyone with back problems.