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elboberino

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And I couldn't stop starring at it for 3 blocks.  I think the lady inside thought I was a little sketchy because I went the same speed she was going and didn't move from right beside her.  Anyways, that car is friggin awesome looking and I haven't checked on it yet, but I'm sure it has some huevos under the hood that would destroy the Z3. :jester:  :thumb:  :seeya:
Kania2k1 Senior Enthusiast

Kania2k1

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check out BMW films Got some sick driving in the movies, most are aboot 8 minutes long, and kinda like Ronin.  Better have cable or higher also, fairly large streaming files.
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EnvoyEnvy

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I got an invite to see one and test drive from my local dealer.  They figure since my lease is coming up it wouldn’t hurt to get me in the showroom.  Little do they know I want an Envoy right now and not another BMW.  The styling has grown on me and the car is awesome to drive. Nice power, typical BMW steering and suspension ( the best) and nice fit and finish.

 

If I had the $$$ it would be my second car.

 

My .02

CMNTMXR81 Senior Enthusiast

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Great!!!  Just what we need around here....another status mobile made by BMW (I know it's a replacement for the Z3).  I can bet I'll see at least three of them on every block around here as everyone tries to outdo the Johnson's!

 

Sorry, I don't like BMW's at all.

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Shaners Senior Enthusiast

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Heck...  I can't find the info on the Z4 right now but I do know that the 4 banger is history.  The 2 available powerplants are both I-6 engines.  Who knows what will be shoe-horned into it when the "M" tuners get their chance to play....
SnakeEyeSS Senior Enthusiast

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The I-6 engines available are a 2.5 liter and 3.0

 

the 2.5 is rated at 184 HP 175 Tq

the 3.0 is at 225HP and 214 tq

 

 

yup same engines as the last Z3's, but this is a hair(a tenth or two) quicker. No word yet on an ///M model, but you can be pretty sure it will have the current S50 M3 engine(3.2 liter, 333HP)

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