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      01-08-2013, 01:08 PM   #17
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Drives: '17 X5 50i/'01 Z3
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Originally Posted by ManiacGT View Post
Thanks for all the feedback guys, I'm still really stuck decision wise. I don't want the extra expense of the 530D albeit I'm sure I'd enjoy the drive. This is a 'sensible' option. The e89 35i was my mad option. I still love this car, but keep looking forward and thinking (as I'm 42 now) as I approach my mid 40's do I still want to be thrown around in a roadster, or have a bit of comfort... I feel proper grandad/pipe and slippers when I read that back!
Two years younger than you, and agree about getting thrashed by the car, so I only drive my Z3 every so often. I also agree that you'll want comfort, but think you may miss the power. Over the last decade, progressively, every car I've purchased had more horsepower -- Z3 225, V70R 300, 550i 400. Losing leg muscle to push the pedal seems to require more HP.

Bottom line: recommend you consider the power you currently available and how much you'll miss it.
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