I like the looks and most of the stats, but I can't help but feeling like, just as with so many other sporty cars over the years, that they've now made it too soft and chubby in an attempt to broaden the appeal.
I really love the sweeping lines, and the way they carry through from nose to tail. But I still think the door sills look too high, and bath tub-y. It'll make it super hard to order at a drive-thru when the top is up.
@McHoon: The high sills seem to be a fad now, don't they?. I recently drove both a Miata and a Solstice and, at 6' 2", felt confined with the top down.
This car has tons of curvy lines. Can't wait to see it in person, and see if it's busy or elegant. Wonder what the M version will do to differentiate/macho-ify itself?
Most importantly, does the folding tin top mean no more Coupe? I loves me my clown shoe!
@NcSchu: Could be the dude sitting in it is smaller, but I think you are right, it looks more like the SLK350. Maybe that's because a smaller roadster w/cloth top is spreading the roadster love to another market segment.
Mike the Dog is sitting by the door with a pair of cow slippers, and a very sad face. was starred
Mike the Dog is sitting by the door with a pair of cow slippers, and a very sad face. was unstarred
@teexcue: I agree,it has far more lines in common with the 6 series & the proportions look a lot better. Just hope they'll do a coupe at some point & not just the folding tin top.
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It just looks awful.
I hate it.
Contrary to what some of the jalops think, I _like_ the Z4 M-coupe and I liked the Z3 M-roadster (that awful coupe-wagon thing can suck it)
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Fixed it for ya.
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hey, do you come with the car?
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Most importantly, does the folding tin top mean no more Coupe? I loves me my clown shoe!
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I will say one thing though, I HATE the placment of that 3rd brake light. I hated the Z3, and that light is in the same place. I really don't like it.
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God that looks good. Can't wait for the next one so I can get this one ;)
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Alpina B12 FTW!
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