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TMQ
06-02-2009, 03:25 PM
Here is the link:

http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/comparison_test/convertibles/2009_porsche_boxster_s_vs_bmw_z4_sdrive35i_audi_tt s_chevrolet_corvette_comparison_test

You can guess who's on top. Porsche seems to be more of the ultimate driving machine.

About the Z4:
"The Sport package adds high-performance tires, sport seats, and the M adaptive suspension, which varies the shock absorbers among three settings. Unfortunately, it doesn***8217;t add enough sport to the Z4. In the most comfortable setting, ***8220;normal,***8221; the Z4 rides like it has taffy for dampers. Highway cruising is supremely comfortable, but cornering requires the stiffer ***8220;sport***8221; or ***8220;sport plus***8221; modes. In any situation, the Z4 has an abundance of body roll, and the steering supplements its artificial weight with a lack of feedback. In tight corners, the Z4 starts to understeer before the front end finally bites, requiring a steering correction. On curvier roads, the Z4 takes more effort to drive as quickly as the Audi and the Porsche but returns less enjoyment. This car***8217;s electric parking brake shows BMW***8217;s true intentions here. Our beloved ***8220;hand-brake revectoring***8221; is simply not in the game plan. There***8217;s plenty of luxury, but we found ourselves wishing for a little more sport."

With BMWs it used to be what it can do? Now the Z4 is migrating towards the "how does it look" category that Audis usually occupy.

Can't we have both in a bimmer?
jsoltan
06-02-2009, 03:46 PM
Didn't get reviews like that with the Z4 MCoupe!
Jakked
06-02-2009, 03:49 PM
this iteration of the Z4 is targeted at a different demographic. it's designed to be a little softer, a little cushier.
strider41
06-02-2009, 08:14 PM
this iteration of the Z4 is targeted at a different demographic. it's designed to be a little softer, a little cushier.

Agree. Confirms my experience driving the 30i with MT and w/o sport package.
Doc Holliday
06-03-2009, 09:11 AM
The poseur demographic that they've targeted this car towards has tender buns that can't be pestered with a sport suspension.
tturedraider
06-03-2009, 10:12 PM
The poseur demographic that they've targeted this car towards has tender buns that can't be pestered with a sport suspension.

That's going to be the crowd the Z2 hits. I hope, I hope. And I think the Z2 will make it. Moving the Z4 up market has made a place for a Z2.
jtm964
06-09-2009, 09:00 PM
4.3 seconds to 60 in the boxster? I find that hard to believe even though I love the car.
peakpro
06-10-2009, 04:14 AM
4.3 seconds to 60 in the boxster? I find that hard to believe even though I love the car.

I've read 4.1 with PDK and the sports chrono launcher.
Emission
06-16-2009, 02:42 PM
4.3 seconds to 60 in the boxster? I find that hard to believe even though I love the car.

+1

Most of the print rags "correct" numbers for humidity, temp, altitude... :confused:

- Mike
Dave 330i
06-16-2009, 02:52 PM
the road was going down hill with a 60 mph favorable wind? :confused:
Elias
06-18-2009, 07:05 PM
How does the TTS figure in that comparo mix, somebody enlighten me I don't get it!:dunno:
Dave 330i
06-18-2009, 07:27 PM
4.3 seconds to 60 in the boxster? I find that hard to believe even though I love the car.

I agree. A '09 Carrera S with 385 hp can only do it in 4.4.
unagi
08-03-2009, 11:19 PM
I agree! Is it really too much to ask for both? What's the M Coupe replacement -- something light, wild, and fire breathing? Oh, there is none. BMW is not that kind of company anymore, apparently!

Here is the link:

http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/comparison_test/convertibles/2009_porsche_boxster_s_vs_bmw_z4_sdrive35i_audi_tt s_chevrolet_corvette_comparison_test

You can guess who's on top. Porsche seems to be more of the ultimate driving machine.

About the Z4:
"The Sport package adds high-performance tires, sport seats, and the M adaptive suspension, which varies the shock absorbers among three settings. Unfortunately, it doesn't add enough sport to the Z4. In the most comfortable setting, "normal," the Z4 rides like it has taffy for dampers. Highway cruising is supremely comfortable, but cornering requires the stiffer "sport" or "sport plus" modes. In any situation, the Z4 has an abundance of body roll, and the steering supplements its artificial weight with a lack of feedback. In tight corners, the Z4 starts to understeer before the front end finally bites, requiring a steering correction. On curvier roads, the Z4 takes more effort to drive as quickly as the Audi and the Porsche but returns less enjoyment. This car's electric parking brake shows BMW's true intentions here. Our beloved "hand-brake revectoring" is simply not in the game plan. There's plenty of luxury, but we found ourselves wishing for a little more sport."

With BMWs it used to be what it can do? Now the Z4 is migrating towards the "how does it look" category that Audis usually occupy.

Can't we have both in a bimmer?
BigMovingWheels
08-12-2009, 05:11 PM
Yeah I dig everyone's analysis on who BMW is targeting. Analyze it from that person's point of view and you have a truly accurate review..