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Old 02-23-2003, 07:54 AM
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...and at first glance, I felt bad for the guy because it appeared to have been in an car accident that sideswiped his car. Upon closer inspection, I noticed that was by design. It really does look that way. Then I felt REALLY bad for him.
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Haven't seen one in person yet, Vince. It's a real love it or hate it design, for sure. Some very weird design cues (if you ask me). I'll probably take an opportunity to drive one when I get a chance, though, and I'd like to get a first hand look. I've always loved Bimmer engines.
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Hey Chaz, how ya doin?

Yea, I love Beemer engines myself. I have no issues with BMW's engineering. But jeez, with this automobile, it appears that the designers were trying too hard. Too bad.
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Well it's not the first crashed Z4:



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I drove one. Nice car. Not a sports car. Soft, slow and the one I drove was an automatic. Some say the S has too much body roll but that Z4 felt like a pig compared to my S. I am sure there are tons of soccer moms that will get one for their 2nd car.
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i have yet to see one of these on the roads... and i really hope i don't see em.

-stek
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Ronald,

That is not the kind of first-hand look I was hoping for!

(though, I suspect some will argue the car looks better that way )

Greetings, guys!
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Z4 looks cool IMO.

I know I am a weirdie sometime...
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You're a real weirdo sometimes, Arvin!

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Originally posted by Chazmo
You're a real weirdo sometimes, Arvin!

indeed!


but you got to give Z4 some credit for the smart design of the softtop, comfortable cabin design and Bavarian engineering.
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