Thinking of selling......convince me otherwise!
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Hi guys , after 3 years ownership with an s3, and almost 7 years ownership with my Chimaera, i am getting very tempted to sell.
I have been looking at a few Z4 cars, 2.5 ltr for my son and have been impressed by the build quality and the performance.
So much so that i now find myself scrolling thru the Z4 M Sport ads for a suitable replacement for my Chim.
These are a straight six 3.2 m sport engine with 343 bhp and in my opinion one of the next "classic cars "
There values are starting to climb, but thats not the main reason for me thinking of buying one, its just an added advantage.
Opinions please.
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I have been looking at a few Z4 cars, 2.5 ltr for my son and have been impressed by the build quality and the performance.
So much so that i now find myself scrolling thru the Z4 M Sport ads for a suitable replacement for my Chim.
These are a straight six 3.2 m sport engine with 343 bhp and in my opinion one of the next "classic cars "
There values are starting to climb, but thats not the main reason for me thinking of buying one, its just an added advantage.
Opinions please.
Stands well back and expects plenty of abuse!
They are great cars so go for it if that's what you think you'd prefer. I think you might miss the rarity of the tvr and the sound. BMW still make z4's and tvr are bringing out a new car soon. Hold on and see if that sparks a new interest.
The BMW will probably be quicker and more stable but less dramatic and way less eye catching IMO.
The BMW will probably be quicker and more stable but less dramatic and way less eye catching IMO.
N7GTX said:
A Z4M passed me on Sunday - quite a rare car around here I think - and the style is not to everyone's taste I suppose. The engine though, is something else.
Have you considered an S2000?
They are a nice car.....but a screaming 4 pot doesnt really appeal. Something with a bit more low down grunt and torque.Have you considered an S2000?
caduceus said:
Sure the Beamer has great build quality. But you'll be bored with 6 months, and the straight 6 will never sound anything like the Chim. It's one of the worst sounding straight 6's I've heard IMO.
Most if not all Chims have modified exhausts so hardly a true comparison. Depends if you want a loud droning noise or a comfortable motorway cruiser.Schnitzer system sounds very nice to me: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vg5omTxGtgg
Lots of exhaust options for the discerning owner: http://www.zpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=10781...
TJC46 said:
N7GTX said:
A Z4M passed me on Sunday - quite a rare car around here I think - and the style is not to everyone's taste I suppose. The engine though, is something else.
Have you considered an S2000?
They are a nice car.....but a screaming 4 pot doesnt really appeal. Something with a bit more low down grunt and torque .Have you considered an S2000?
N7GTX said:
Most if not all Chims have modified exhausts so hardly a true comparison. Depends if you want a loud droning noise or a comfortable motorway cruiser.
Schnitzer system sounds very nice to me: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vg5omTxGtgg
Lots of exhaust options for the discerning owner: http://www.zpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=10781...
The point I was making was that there is no exhaust for the Beamer that will make it sound like a stock Chimaera. The straight 6 2JZ in a Supra however.... Schnitzer system sounds very nice to me: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vg5omTxGtgg
Lots of exhaust options for the discerning owner: http://www.zpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=10781...
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