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Im sure the Z has grunt but nothing can replace a Porsche.
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Take one for a longish test drive and see how you like it.
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Not sure if its an issue for everyone, but I've always felt really cramped in the cabin of a Z4. I felt more comfortable space wise in my 1st gen Miata. That is once inside. (not ingress/egress).
Also, I vote yes that this is a trade "down." but I'm betting you get a different answer on the bimmer forums
I've driven a Z3, but I've never driven a Z4, so my opinion here is worthless, but in the spirit of the internet I'll throw it out there anyway. I love BMWs; I've owned many of them and wouldn't trade my E36 M3 for all the tea in China. But BMW makes sport SEDANS (well, they USED to make sport sedans; Lord only knows what in the hell they make these days
). Porsche makes sports CARS. I think your 996 will be superior to any Z-car, M or not.
I owned an e36 MRoadster (z3 with M3 engine and drivetrain in it). Other than the girl jokes, I do miss that car. it was very light and fast. I like the Porsche gearbox much more than the BMW though.
Go take it for a REALLY long drive. Feel the car out.
I've never driven one, but straight line it's probably faster than your current car. Probably not by much though. I don't know how they handle. It's a little heavy like all BMW's, but an 8k red line would be fun.
I personally think a better comparison is a late model Boxster S against your car.
4 in german is pronounced fear. Z fear mein herr. anyway......Ich vunder how tall the passenger is with his head on the roof. Doesn't look comfortable.
The best sports cars in the world have engines in the rear. Im sure the Z has grunt but nothing can replace a Porsche. Why not upgrade your C2 to a 996 turbo or 997S?
I like the looks of the Z4 car. But I've never driven a Z4. The UK car mag reviews find it a bit of a disappointment. IIRC, it lost in a 4 or 5 car shootout to a Cayman S not too long ago.
But only you can decide. Take one for a longish test drive and see how you like it.
Sincerely,
Macster.
it's only my opinion, but my opinion is that the Z4 is one ugly little beast. This wouldn't be bad if it was a really good car, but it isn't.
I've never been a cab guy - don't have the hair for it. So would I trade away my 996 cab (if I had one)? Maybe.
Would I trade it on the Z4 ? Not a chance.
What was I thinking? Since posting I took a ride in the Pcar with the top down and exclaimed to myself, "there's no way I'm trading this car for the Z4M". In fact, I emailed FisterD for his mufflers. Nothing in stock for the 996. I'm thinking Fabspeed headers, cats and cans. I know some here complain about drone, but thats why they sell ear plugs.
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