paulg1979

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Hi,

Thinking of buying one of these pretty soon. Anyone had one or had any experience in one? I know 2 seater are hairdressers cars but this seems different from the rest. I love the shape!

DJ Dunk

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Cheap now too Been eyeing these up myself but not sure if its a good move from the 350z. Seems the 3.0 is the only one worth having.

paulg1979

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Yes very cheap. Looking at spending 17-18K. I was looking at the 350Z too. Just fancied and soft top for a change.

Varboy

Nothing beats open top motoring. Don't worry about the image, I mean you're not worried about your sexuality are you?

Don't know what you are currently driving, but if an Impreza you may be a little disapointed with the performance, as the 3.0l only produces 231 bhp IIRC, later models had the 3.0l which is now in latest shape 3 series which is about 260 bhp.

I would personally consider a Z3M, you could get a nice example with the budget you are proposing plus you'll have a little left over for a remap and handling mods.

paulg1979

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I used to have a 280BHP impreza but i'm not really bothered that its not manic as long as it feels like it has torque. I'm not too keen on the Z3's they had a bad reputation and the interior is looking pretty dated now. I just love the look of the Z4 especially when I fit 19" M6 wheels on it.

Like this one:

Varboy

Yes, I think they look great, especially as above.

You'll soon get p*sed off when chav chariots leave you in their wake.

Not much you can do in the way of tuning for big power with NA engines (as you no doubt know). You could always supercharge it, plenty of people who have.

slim_boy_fat

Yes but not everyone wants to drive about like a d1ck.

slim_boy_fat

Nice, the 3.0Z4 fits the roll the best, its more than quick enough, well made and is great if you are out for a nice run to the country in the summer girlfriend/wife in tow.

Take care near the kerbs with those 19" rims... ouch

paulg1979

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Yes it will lovely in the summer. Got an insurance quote today and wouldn't allow the fiancee on the policy as she is only 22. So don't worry the wheels should be fine.

Flatcapdriver

Is it ****. Try the Z4M for the full fat version, although I'd say its probably a better car then the 350Z drop top I certainly wouldn't dismiss the coupe model.

Paul. Please don't put those awful wheels on a Z4, not only will you ruin the looks but you'll **** the ride up as well. Stick with the 17s or if you must the 18s, junk the RFTs and put some decent rubber on it and it'll go fine. You're not going to be embarrassed by standard Imprezas unless the other guy is going to drive like an idiot unless its wet of course.

The steering can be a bit inert with a harsh ride (cured by RFT removal) and the sound of the engine when being caned easily gets into the top 10 engine sounds in my opinion. You should be able to pick up a decent model with an intact warranty but I wouldn't bother with any of the poverty spec models - look good but no oomph.

paulg1979

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Flatcapdriver. I know what you mean about the Runflats. i've never heard a good word about them. My fiancee has a Mini Cooper and its a very harsh ride but she likes them as she knows she will never be stranded somewhere which makes me feel better too. I will definately get rid of the runflats straight away. I really like the 19's but BMW still have some nice 18's on the 3.0.

DJ Dunk

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Obviously. I think its safe to say that he wasn't talking about the M, unless you can show me one for £17-18k of course?

lozgti

Roadsters are great.Couldn't run to a Z4 or Boxster so I got an MX5.

Got bored with saloons and hatches.

Might sniff around Autotrader at Z4's again though

Flatcapdriver

Better half has a R56 MCS and as soon as I've scrubbed through the fronts, on go the Goodyear F1s - that's if it ever comes back from the dealer but that's another story.

BMW junked the RFTs on the Z4M which is why I've got a compressor and a mousse kit in mine which is simply an expensive alternative to the mousse you can buy from Halfords in a can. I'd suggest binning the RFTs and buying a couple of cans and end up with a decent ride on the MINI.

Flatcapdriver

OK. I'll use smilies next time.

ScoobyJawa

I've got a 3l Z4 - love it, brilliant car, and I've owned a few Ditch the RFT's though

paulg1979

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Think i've been convinced to buy myself a Z4. Top of my list will be losing the RFT's.

Varboy

Sorry, but who is suggesting that everyone wants to drive about like a dick?

To me, outright performance is a very important factor and I would personally go for performance to the detriment of other qualities. It would wind me up silly if every Astra VXR and other similar cars continuously left me in their wake.

Don't insinuate that people are dicks because they want to stretch the legs of their cars every so often.

slim_boy_fat

Thats sad!!

You are suggesting that you need to prove your manhood by racing ever hot hatch driver out there. If thats the case then d1ck definatly is the correct word, if not then i here by remove the word forthwith.



Anyway a bit off topic.

Varboy

^^^ Yes, because I have a small ***** and therefore feel inadequate so proving myself on the road boosts my self confidence.

Please don't speed in future as that would be coming down to my level.

lozgti

Z4 on 5th gear tonight -v-350Z

paulg1979

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350Z seemed like a wobbly mess compared to the Z4!

Andy M3

Z4 gets my vote, in coupé guise though

Flatcapdriver

Unsurprising really. To my mind, drop tops should be designed from the outset as convertibles rather than ripping the roof off, inserting additional cross members and then wondering why its got more scuttle shake than raspberry jelly.

The Z4/350Z comparison illustrates this point well, however, the 350Z coupe is still exceptional value and probably the equal of the 3.0l Z4C.