Oops I did it again
My BMW dealer just got a Marina Blue M5, went down to have a look at it, but one thing let to another and ended up getting this Z4 instead. Not quite brand new as it was a demo but getting 11k off MSRP, like 16% off. Can't complaint when the price is only like CAD$56k, a 4.0 would be north of CAD$80k list.
Another plus is the mostly all inclusive interior and options, very unlike Porsche where I had to check the order sheet 1000 times just to see if I miss any options, and unless I check EVERY box, there is bound to be a missing option on the Porsche or 10.
Yes it's only the 4 banger with 250hp and not the straight 6 with 380hp, and yes I just got my white Speedster, but man this thing is way too tempting to not get it. The 2.0L T4 with almost 300 ft-lb between 1500rpm and 4000rpm is surprisingly powerful enough for picking up speed from rest.
I think this new generation Z4 is super handsome, there isn't a bad angle and the interior is awesome. Best thing is, while the screen is a touch screen, with the iDrive controller at the ready, I can control everything and input everything without touching the screen at all and can be done in a very safe manor even when driving.
Best thing is, the car is automatic and not the ancient manual gearbox, and the top is also automatic!
It is mostly for my girlfriend so I won't drive it much, but it's so refreshing to be inside a modern BMW interior. And boy do I miss that amazing iDrive.
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