Z4: What to do when 2 becomes 3...
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My wife is pregnant with our first, and about half way along so my Z4 days are numbered. I really enjoy driving it so it will be sorely missed, but in the current climate it doesn't make financial sense for me to keep it along with a 4-door baby-seat-friendly car.
I'm looking for suggestions for such a baby-friendly car but one which is fun to drive. A 4 or 5 door will do, it needn't be an estate nor even a BMW (heavens forbid). What do you guys think?
I posted something similar on another forum but want to get as many opinions as possible. Thanks!
I'm looking for suggestions for such a baby-friendly car but one which is fun to drive. A 4 or 5 door will do, it needn't be an estate nor even a BMW (heavens forbid). What do you guys think?
I posted something similar on another forum but want to get as many opinions as possible. Thanks!
Thanks. I'd go for a saloon over the touring and budget is around 11 or 12k as I don't want to spend much more than the Z4.
I've been looking at the 3 series. On first impressions the E46 looks a little dated to me but people seem to rave about it - overall is it much better than the E90 (performance and modernity considered)?
I'm not sure wat I think of the E90 either - my main problem is I like the look of the E92 which makes the E90 look more box like. I'll see if they grow on me whilst I continue my search.
How comparable are the diesels and petrols?
I've been looking at the 3 series. On first impressions the E46 looks a little dated to me but people seem to rave about it - overall is it much better than the E90 (performance and modernity considered)?
I'm not sure wat I think of the E90 either - my main problem is I like the look of the E92 which makes the E90 look more box like. I'll see if they grow on me whilst I continue my search.
How comparable are the diesels and petrols?
Job38 said:
Focus 2.0 pertol or Mondeo 2.0 diesel, both best in class.
Yes, nothing shouts i've given up my life as changing a z4 to a mondaineo diesel.Job38 said:
Wait a few years and then get something serious again 
There are plenty of very nice four / five seat fun cars out there - this is pistonheads after all...Edited by pgilc1 on Tuesday 24th March 20:57
pgilc1 said:
Job38 said:
Focus 2.0 pertol or Mondeo 2.0 diesel, both best in class.
Yes, nothing shouts i've given up my life as changing a z4 to a mondaineo diesel.Job38 said:
Wait a few years and then get something serious again
There are plenty of very nice four / five seat fun cars out there - this is pistonheads after all...Edited by pgilc1 on Tuesday 24th March 20:57
pgilc1 said:
Job38 said:
Wait a few years and then get something serious again
There are plenty of very nice four / five seat fun cars out there - this is pistonheads after all...Edited by pgilc1 on Tuesday 24th March 20:57
I'm looking into an A3 sportback quattro or 3 series (both 4+ doors). Considered a 1-series and an Alfa but the wife is dead against their looks.
Keep the ideas coming please.
Vlad. said:
Ferrari 456 GT
Seriously though.. If you enjoy the BMW driving experience (I know I do!) then why not another BMW? 1 & 3 series are great drives. Not so nice to look at like a Z4 mind, but a good steer, dependable and perfectly practical too. How about a 130i? I think I would if I were in your shoes.
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Hello! I recognise you from the Z4 Forum.
I'll make a few suggestions for you. I know most of my suggestions will get slated, but I'm just opening the options up to you.
BMW 1/3/5/6/7 Series
Astra VXR (Purely as they can be picked up cheap. I just sold my 58 plate for £13k!)
Or, if you need 5 doors, you can pick up an Astra 2.0T/1.6T dirt cheap. Try to get the exterior pack
Alfa 159
Mazda RX8
Porsche 911 (Well, it has 4 seats!)
Audi TT (Again, has 4 seats, though it'd be crap compared to your Z4)
I'll make a few suggestions for you. I know most of my suggestions will get slated, but I'm just opening the options up to you.
BMW 1/3/5/6/7 Series
Astra VXR (Purely as they can be picked up cheap. I just sold my 58 plate for £13k!)
Or, if you need 5 doors, you can pick up an Astra 2.0T/1.6T dirt cheap. Try to get the exterior pack
Alfa 159
Mazda RX8
Porsche 911 (Well, it has 4 seats!)
Audi TT (Again, has 4 seats, though it'd be crap compared to your Z4)
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