First off, introductions.....
I'm Bill, and I'm a recovering Porsche-holic. Now that I am firmly in the Bimmer corner, I am asking for the collective input on the Z4 variations-specifically, the obvious and non-obvious differences between the s35i and the s35is. New models, hence the questions. My question is based on the fact that the 35is is not an M; and since it is not an M, but a new entry, what is the value proposition?
I want seat-of-the-pants fun, the best suspension that I can get, traction, horsepower (if it brings value) and some luxury. That's why I chose the z4, rather than going to another, larger luxo-cruiser. I want to get my ass kicked while having fun. The question is, am I just as well off getting a 35i and doing a Dinan flash, or is there something quantifiable that the 35is brings that is missing on the 35i?
$$ are not the determining factors here, and the usage will be twistys, hills and as much top speed as I can reasonably get away with on highways. If I load up on MSport package, Nav, Premium, etc, along with the DCT on a 35i, what won't I experience that the 35is would give. Exhaust difference, I realize, but what about driving dynamics?
I saw the TopGear article that dissed the 35is, but that is just one man's opinion, and it's hard to be objective about the 35 after driving in a Bugatti.........
Lots of words here, sorry, but since the 35is is new-but-not-an-M, what does that do for my requirements? I realize that each of you bought a specific car for a specific reason, but I am hoping to get some real feedback on both models.
Thanks all-Bill
I'm Bill, and I'm a recovering Porsche-holic. Now that I am firmly in the Bimmer corner, I am asking for the collective input on the Z4 variations-specifically, the obvious and non-obvious differences between the s35i and the s35is. New models, hence the questions. My question is based on the fact that the 35is is not an M; and since it is not an M, but a new entry, what is the value proposition?
I want seat-of-the-pants fun, the best suspension that I can get, traction, horsepower (if it brings value) and some luxury. That's why I chose the z4, rather than going to another, larger luxo-cruiser. I want to get my ass kicked while having fun. The question is, am I just as well off getting a 35i and doing a Dinan flash, or is there something quantifiable that the 35is brings that is missing on the 35i?
$$ are not the determining factors here, and the usage will be twistys, hills and as much top speed as I can reasonably get away with on highways. If I load up on MSport package, Nav, Premium, etc, along with the DCT on a 35i, what won't I experience that the 35is would give. Exhaust difference, I realize, but what about driving dynamics?
I saw the TopGear article that dissed the 35is, but that is just one man's opinion, and it's hard to be objective about the 35 after driving in a Bugatti.........
Lots of words here, sorry, but since the 35is is new-but-not-an-M, what does that do for my requirements? I realize that each of you bought a specific car for a specific reason, but I am hoping to get some real feedback on both models.
Thanks all-Bill