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03-14-2013, 07:33 PM | #1 |
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Z4 As Everyday Drive
For those that can drive the Z4 as a daily drive, I salute you!!! I managed it for ONE YEAR, and had to get an additional ride. The new F150 is, in one word - everything, the Z4 is not. AC and heated seats, all the perks, I must admit it is nice to ride in, very comfortable for long or short trips. The Z has now been relegated to the weekend or getaway vehicle, as it should have been from day one!!!
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03-14-2013, 07:35 PM | #2 |
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F150? you mean a ferrari became your daily driver? And you did not have AC and heated seats on the Z4? I do and actually I prefer it as my daily driver to many other cars I have owned.
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03-14-2013, 08:09 PM | #3 |
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Of course a F150 is everything a Z4 is not, its like comparing apples to oranges. A Z4 isn't even trying to be a truck lol. The ride on E85/E86's are rougher and a smaller cabin compared to E89's, i can't imagine it being a harsh daily driver unless you're overweight.
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03-14-2013, 08:17 PM | #4 |
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and the Z4 is everything the F150 is not. well, it's not a ford.
I do use the z4 for daily drive, just not in the snow storms. AC and heated seats? look, I wouldn't daily drive a truck just as you wouldn't daily drive a sports car, different priorities.
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Z4 is my DD. Did you get the Texas or King Ranch edition?
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03-15-2013, 03:27 AM | #10 |
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Thanks for the salute. After one year of ownership and daily driving the Z4 I am still looking forward to the next drive. The biggest challenge for me is to keep finding new songs that I can download to the car. Chinese FM radio is not something I have learned to enjoy yet. I also wish the oil temp would get up to 100C more quickly...
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The z4 is bad on rough roads, and the worry about cracking wheels adds to the experience, but its my daily driver and I see no point spending on another car as I drive routes with nice roads where I can and its a lovely drive.
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damn, thats like trading a snipers rifle for 15th cetury cannon
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Perhaps you didn't comprehend my statements. I drove the Z4 for over a year as a daily drive. I still have the Z4, and can drive it when I feel so compelled. Vehicles are totally different, I understand that. Quite simply, I needed an additional vehicle, and while the F150 is NOT the ultimate driving machine, it is nice and a welcomed break from the Z. |
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2012 Z4 2013 F-150 2006 Mustang GT 2005 Harley Fatboy ....and the wive's SUV - which I refuse to drive.... The Pony and HD have low mileage. I now have more options for the daily drive..... |
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Damn guys, I STILL HAVE the Z, didn't expect everyone to take offense to a remark. I would understand had I stated I traded it in on a truck as my only ride. Lets see.... The Z4 is fun to drive, sporty, fast, I can put the top down almost daily, is fun, sporty, did I mention fast? The F-150, 4 doors, more passengers, can haul stuff, a ton of features to make driving "pleasant". Sound system, I think it's better than the Zed, and I have premium sound in the Zed. My only dilemma now.... I'm considering whether or not to keep the Z, or sell it. The only reason I would sell it would be to order a new Z4iS next year, with the options and colors I want, and do the European delivery..... Otherwise, the Z stays in the garage, keep the mileage down - somewhat, and use it a little more sparingly. |
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Having had a Z4 as a daily driver for (going on) 10 years now, the importance of having larger, more utility-minded vehicles around is a pretty obvious. You can only find yourself in the position of renting an SUV in a pinch to get silly things like picture frames home from the store before breaking down and buying a "pack mule".
I have tried to convince myself on several occasions that a different daily driver would be worthwhile, but that's a suckers game. Of course some things may be easier with something else... but something else isn't very fun at all. |
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I would think as well that this is more of a personal preference and has nothing to do with how big you are but fat-friends suggestions and observations say otherwise. I daily drive this car, and its the older model, which makes it smaller and less comfortable compared to the E89. |
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