is this the new 944?
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Originally Posted by orbix
I looked at one versus a Boxster, and I have to say that the boxster beat out the Z4 by a long shot in my eyes. I felt like the Z4's roof was really low and imposing, and the cargo space was pitiful. The Boxster had a MUCH larger amount of storage/cargo space to work with, and there seemed to be much more space inside with the top up, too.
As far as cabin space, I was impressed with the shoulder room in the Z4. We felt pushed together in the Boxster/Cayman, whereas the Z4 had as much or more room side-to-side than our '06 Passat. No problem for either of us on the roof, either...I'm right at 6'1 and she's 5'2.
I guess it all comes down to personal preference. A Boxster is a nice car but I don't want a convertible, so it's either Z4 or Cayman. Between those two, the Z4 is more car for the money to me.
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Originally Posted by mjaffe
I liked the Z3 M Coupe more than this one, but do like this one too. Short wheelbase plus hp equals fun. Most rigid BMW (z3, z4 coupes).
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I lotta folks feel that way. Just reminded me of a hot-rodded MGB coupe.
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Originally Posted by ljibis
I guess it all comes down to personal preference. A Boxster is a nice car but I don't want a convertible, so it's either Z4 or Cayman. Between those two, the Z4 is more car for the money to me.
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Originally Posted by Tom R.
And if GM throws the 300hp DOD V8 in a solstice/sky coupe it will be even more car for the money
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To be fair, though, the coupe IS a beautiful car. Too bad it isn't as fast as it looks...
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Originally Posted by orbix
You know, I think the top gear guys were right in wondering how it is that we only manage to get 300hp out of a V8. In a car that small, there's no reason to chuck that big of an engine in when you can get the same out of a better-engineered, smaller displacement engine that will more than likely get better fuel economy.
You'll not only get better fuel economy, but better handling, lower weight, and better packaging in that deal as well.
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Originally Posted by robert944h
OMFG that would rule. 928 was always a fav of mine and that is just bad *** looking.