If I was going to buy a Supra, I'd just get the Z4.
#1
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If I was going to buy a Supra, I'd just get the Z4.
Pretty good article on which is really the better car imo.
Also highlights how BMW shot itself in the foot by being overshadowed by Supra hype.
https://www.theautopian.com/the-manu...-is-overrated/
Also highlights how BMW shot itself in the foot by being overshadowed by Supra hype.
https://www.theautopian.com/the-manu...-is-overrated/
#3
So, my controller has a new Z4 40i or whatever with the B58. I drove it Friday for the first time. Of course, the B58 sounds great, very solid power, great shifting with the ZF 8-speed auto. Handling was good, felt nice. BUT, tire noise sucked, like it was bad. Not sure if tire brand or what? Then, there was a light creak on the power top right above the drivers head. So, both of those things made me kind of 'meh' on the car overall. Again, looks great (black/black), sounds the business, nice interior, etc. But....just wasn't feeling it a whole lot personally. Also, interior is small obviously, but comfy enough for two people, I suppose, with all the power adjustments on the seats.
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#4
I'd much rather have the Supra. Doubly so as you can spec it with 3 pedals now.
Honestly other than the first Z4, the rest have just been automotive enthusiast footnotes (hardly anyone cares).
Honestly other than the first Z4, the rest have just been automotive enthusiast footnotes (hardly anyone cares).
#5
If I could get one our our local dealers to stock a 3 pedal Supra, I'm fairly certain my wife would go for it. I borrowed an automatic from work for about a week and she loved it but she said she wouldn't even consider replacing her ND RF with an automatic. It is a quick car.
#6
^you have to order them. That's how it is for EVERY GR model.
#7
I think the Z4 is kind of funky looking. Not in a good way. If I had to pick between them (not considering price, just "would you rather?") I would take the Z4 just for the open top now that they offer a stick. I already have a two seat hardtop that I am keeping, so I would need something different.
Plus the Z4 fits better with my balding, aging, uncool yuppie image I am cultivating.
Plus the Z4 fits better with my balding, aging, uncool yuppie image I am cultivating.
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The Z4 looks like on oversized Fiat 124 to me, and I would also take it over a Supra for the open top.
I'm not racing my cars, and have no desire for a tin-top when I can have a convertible or at least a moon roof I can open.
I'm not racing my cars, and have no desire for a tin-top when I can have a convertible or at least a moon roof I can open.
#9
ehh modern BMW manual's aren't that great until you modify them substantially (AutoSolutions).
#10
Looking like a 124 would be a complete downside to me. I am one who thinks "oh look, someone ruined a miata" when I see those I just cannot warm up to those looks. Some of my friends agree, some think we are crazy!