My new (to me) Z4 35iS
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My parents have one and binning the awful run flats fixed that and made it ride and handle better too.
I've got a 35i DCT and love it. I don't agree that it is too heavy as it certainly doesn't feel it even when pushed pretty hard on the road and the handling is much, much better than internet reviews would have you believe.
If it has RFTs, ditch them ASAP - totally transforms the car.
If it has RFTs, ditch them ASAP - totally transforms the car.
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Whereas Wikipedia puts the 35iS at 1525kg, so it is heavier than the previous gen Z4, but that's probably down to the metal folding roof.
The car does have the run flats on it at the moment and the noise is noticeable. I hear good things from owners about switching to new tyres, but as they've all got 4/5mm left on them I can't bring myself to needlessly shell out £600 for replacements yet. When it needs new tyres they will not be RFTs, that's for sure.
Somewhat surprisingly my self-calculated total MPG since buying it is 26.6mpg - could have been worse. Got 31 on a trip down to Cambridge last weekend and my commute to work (mix of A/B roads) has the car saying 27, so I'm fairly happy with that.
I'd agree. I was expecting it to be terrible after reading some reviews, but when you really want to push the car allows you to do so. It's surprisingly planted in the corners, but I can see why some people slate it for being a bit numb in the twisties.
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I know you've only just got the car, but soon enough you will likely not even bother looking at the cost of fuel, just roll up, fill up and enjoy the car's dynamics more than anything else!
Otherwise, what's the point in getting a performance car?
Wouldn't get too hung up on weight either. As DRZ says, it's a non issue because the car is well sorted to account for any weight gains. I've never driven the Z4, but even my M3 weighs more yet feels well planted on the twisty roads.
Otherwise, what's the point in getting a performance car?
Wouldn't get too hung up on weight either. As DRZ says, it's a non issue because the car is well sorted to account for any weight gains. I've never driven the Z4, but even my M3 weighs more yet feels well planted on the twisty roads.
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I get 30.3 out of my 28i being heavy on the pedal so even losing a whole litre isn't much in it.
I know you've only just got the car, but soon enough you will likely not even bother looking at the cost of fuel, just roll up, fill up and enjoy the car's dynamics more than anything else!
Otherwise, what's the point in getting a performance car?
Wouldn't get too hung up on weight either. As DRZ says, it's a non issue because the car is well sorted to account for any weight gains. I've never driven the Z4, but even my M3 weighs more yet feels well planted on the twisty roads.
Don't get me wrong, I'm not bothered about the MPG at all. Like you say - what would be the point?! If I was worried about that I'd have bought an EcoBoost Fiesta or a diesel TT
The weight isn't a problem either, it's not a car that feels heavy. It's nimble enough around the corners and fast enough in a straight line to keep me happy, anyway.