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12-23-2010, 10:52 AM | #1 |
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Z4 tested. Emotions Generator
Just finished a 20 minutes test drive.
The car i tested was not a 35i, nor was it loaded with high-end technology equipments or packages but that was not what i was there for today. I had never been behind the steering wheel of a roadster and all I wanted was to know what emotions or feelings this car can generates. first thing I did was to step a couple of meters away of the car and watched the top folding down, metamorphosing from a sculpted coupé to a breathtaking convertible. Emotions started to flood in and once behind the steering wheel, there's something you can't avoid not to pay attention to or try to avoid staring at... The Beautifully sculpted bonnet that seems like extending ad infinitum! I don't know how to describe it but personally, I felt like that's it. I felt like I don't need to even start the engine in order to make up my mind, that view was sensational, Love at the very first sight. Pushed the start button anyways and took it in a spin in Beirut's beautiful downtown streets where you can see one of the highest concentration of super cars in the region. Even with a ferrari Italia on my left, the Z was having no problem at all in turning heads on that red light, you can see that but also you can feel it. This car is so well designed inside out that maybe it's the only car out there, which exterior design could be well appreciated even while or when you're inside it! The omnipresence of that long hood in front of you, the reflexions of it's rear muscular fenders in the side mirrors... it's so beautiful that I couldn't appreciate every detail Miss Nadia has done to the interior of the car. I must confess that during today's test ride i had seen nothing else but Juliane's one thing of that interior I do remember though, it's very comfortable and I felt my self very well fitted and protected inside the cabin. Regarding the engine I never intended to rev it beyond the breaking-in limits, it's a new car after all, I did noticed however that exhausts sound a bit smoother than my 125i's but it's agile enough even when driven in sport or normal mode. I did my first ride with the top down, then a second round with the top up to make sure it's not claustrophobic when closed and it wasn't at all. I was actually surprised how spacious it feels inside. It was really a pleasure driving that car, I had driven a 2005 MB SL before but this is something else, way more engaging, sexy and magical. In a country that averages 300 sunny days / year like Lebanon, this car is gonna be a pleasure to own. An emotion generator that I can't live without ... can't wait to become a Z owner and a legitimate member of this forum. attached a couple of pics of the the ride i tested.
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12-23-2010, 12:04 PM | #3 |
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I can't think of a better car to own in 300+ days of sunshine a year than a BMW roadster!
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12-23-2010, 01:16 PM | #5 |
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rori zahr- unscripted!
Good luck on your decision!
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12-23-2010, 01:30 PM | #6 |
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Nice write up. Our experience was very similar. This is our first roadster and we have no regrets.
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12-23-2010, 04:18 PM | #8 |
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just added a couple of observations to my original post.
Guys, be prepared, as we're not done yet, in fact this was only the beginning. Soon I'll enter the choice-making phase, which color combo, which options are a must-have for the Z... so I'll be molesting you from time to time asking some questions. Please be patient ok:-)
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You are quite right the car somehow takes over your emotions and stills once desire. I too first drove an older (I think it was a 2005) 550 SL convertible for a test drive with intention to purchase it. However, somehow it took me back to the Z4 and I am glad it did. Happy motoring once you decide on your ride I am sure you will come to the right conclusion as to exterior and interior to suit your mood. I know my next one will be a ED and the colour combination will be exterior Alpine White and interior red.
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12-23-2010, 07:06 PM | #10 |
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waw. nicely written. congrats. i am sure you will not regret your decision. i may come to lebanon. maybe you take me for a ride.
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12-23-2010, 07:35 PM | #12 |
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Great write-up, so well said that I thought you had read my mind. Congrats, and happy motoring.
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12-24-2010, 02:54 AM | #14 |
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most welcome Carbon, but also all of you guys, this is an oportunity to invite you all to visit Lebanon and tour in the region. you may have heard bad things about this corner of the word, but believe me, the truth is totally different.
color choice is still so vague to me, but to say the truth, with this car I don't really care about color, all I want is to be behind that hood for as much time as possible / day :-) of course, Mr. Carbon makes us al fall in love with AW, so AW remains choice # 1 I'm planning an ED too, the sexy thing about ED is that I can get the car in germany and then drive it all the way home! can you imagine the fun??? too many lebanese have done that before, they would go to germany or other parts in Europe, buy a car "used" and then drive it back to lebanon. Driving a brand new Z through Germany, Austria, Hungary...Turkey, Syria and then Lebanon is gonna be the vacation tour of my life!
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...and you can do that with your car!
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went there for 2 days a couple of months ago, and I was amazed by your country. so so beautiful and well preserved. adorable people and delicious food. sure I'll let you know as soon as I'm in damscus again.
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12-25-2010, 11:15 PM | #18 |
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Rori, great write up... It is indeed a love story between us and our car, the Z4
I have not yet received my car, on order and should receive it by March... But I can tell you that, I have test driven the Z4 now for the 10th time, i pass by the showroom twice a week... The guys at the dealer think I am loosing it... You can't stop falling in love with that car, now can you... Congrats! And welcome to the club I will look for you/your Z, the next time I am in Lebanon... |
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12-26-2010, 01:54 AM | #20 |
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Please do, and if by then my Z is here, i'll take you in a ride from coast to cedars which is above 2000 m ASL. that should be the ultimate Z-Ride
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I enjoyed reading your write-up. Looking forward to seeing what you color combo you decide to go with. Coming from a 650 cabrio, I have no regrets on the Z4. Much more fun to drive and chuck around.
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each one is so special and all of them combine very well with red interior... will see :-)
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