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Motortrend: BMW Z4 M40i vs. Porsche 718 Boxster S Comparison
BMW Z4 M40i vs. Porsche 718 Boxster S Comparison: The Sports Car Is Alive and Well
Two legendary automakers’ takes on the convertible two-seater |
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A fair review IMO, even if they fail to mention the Porsche's 50% cost premium...
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This is actually a good picture of the Z4 - I have a Z4 as well, and I do like the looks of both cars, but the Z4 looks definitely more modern, and more aggressive, than the Boxster in this picture.
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50% premium for P-car, lesser interior...and speed/handling benefits are negligible for 90% of drivers. I'm still in the Z4 camp. Also hoping they add air scarf on it!
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agree 100%
for 50% more I would have said screw it and gone crazy beyond and done a really special more expensive car and it would not be a P. loving this car as think it is an amazing value given performance, comfort, power, uniqueness, etc.
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My Boxster build would have cost me 30k more for similar options as my Z4. If I invest that 30k I will have enough to buy another Z4 (Z5?) in 10 years, if they are still being made. Here is an example of how Porsche will nickel and dime you.
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The sales of the 2019 Z4 in the U.S. should be near 3,000 by the end of the year. That is similar to sales in 2011 and 2012. I don't know how many BMW needs to sell for it to be profitable. At a minimum, they will be selling something 10 years from now that I would be interested in buying.
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Hello people. Maybe I am missing something. The 718vs Z4 comparison looks good for journalists, always hunting for a story, but in reality... how can we compare the two? One is mid-engine, the other one is front! To me that's enough difference to set them apart. Yes, yes, the price seems similar (it's not, you realize that as soon as you step into a Porche dealership... ) and they're both small convertible but if you like driving you know how different the car feel because of that detail, where the engine is. Please correct me and put me in my place if I deserve so.
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