• @Colin_the_Bald how is the Z4 healing up? Been looking into them and think one could be a contender if I don't go down the practical route next.

    A 3.0si roadster looks like a lot of car for the money... Basically a posher (& faster) version of my MX5.

  • In spite of the fun and games in the hairdressermobile, I am missing the Z4. The assessor is turning up on Monday and hopefully the repairs will get the ok. A new genuine wing and paint is only £1100, so even if they write it off I shall buy it back. You really should drive one, they offer huge bang for the buck. I was looking for an MX5 (but couldn't find a good one for the price asked) when the chance came up to buy the Z4, they are very different cars. The spartan interior is similar, the performance certainly isn't.... MX5s are definitely more chuckable, but the Z4 never seems to run out of grip, it is just less instinctive. The power of the Z4 is just impressive to those of us who can't afford a supercar or a steroid injected Jap. Let us know what you think if you get to test drive a Z4, but I challenge you to operate the windows without looking at the switches!

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