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Would you trade your Z4 for a C8 convertible?
Or maybe phrased in another way, if you could buy either a Z4 or C8 Convertible at MSRP with no order waiting, what would you do?
For me, there are many things I love about the Z4, but I have to admit I am envious that the C8 appears to have an extra level of thoughtful design compared to the Z4. Better camera (with front camera) and features that use the camera in cools different ways for example. A dash display that just seems so much better laid out that what the Z4 has. Heck, even my Golf R has a way better rear camera than my Z4. The Z4 camera is grainy and the aspect ratio is stretched because of the sensor view. And IDrive7 just seems kind of clunky right now. Maybe it will get better? Maybe BMW will offer a better gauge display in a future update? If I could do it over I would seriously consider a C8 convertible. But, a C8 was just never going to happen so I'll go with what is available now. Life is too short. Rob |
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My 440 lease was running out in June & the plan was to get a C8. Saw with the huge waiting list plus possible general industry slowdown with the virus.
The StingRay I wanted Z06 or GS would be maybe 3 years into the future where I could walk in get a good price, order the car & see it in 5 to 8 weeks. So no, I would not swap the Z-M40i for the currant C8 base model.
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C8 convertible doesn’t fit the bill for me as a daily driver and street parallel/parker in NYC though. The Porsche Boxster S didn’t fit that bill either...
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The Z4 and the C8 convertible are not in the same category to me. My Z4 has a great trunk, a very nice interior, excellent gas mileage, and I really love everything about it except no 6MT option. It is a very good DD for people that need no more than 2 seats. It's really like driving my M4 without a back seat.
The C8 doesn't have the daily driver capabilities that I need. I owned a Corvette for 7 years and I loved it, but it didn't fit the bill like my Z4 does.
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Don't like Vettes. But, but, but. . . the C8 is pretty damn nice (exterior, interior, and hp), and it definitely would have been a serious contender, if not for the wait for the vert and final cost if spec'd as desired. They look even better in person than online. Yeah, I seriously paused before pulling the trigger on the Z4. Happy with what I have, but being my first BMW, I am a bit let down with some of the iDrive quirks, bubble in dash, roof replacement, and the dealership's lack of effort to fix issues some of which they caused.
These forums had me pretty well prepared for some of the gremlins before I purchased, though I sorta hoped that those were outlier issues, and that my car would be the perfect problem free child of myth. Back to the C8, yeah, I would seriously consider it (neighbor said same thing, last night, about not liking Vettes, but he would buy one--he even went to the dealer thinking they would have a couple on the floor---lol). |
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Yes, I would (am?) considering it. Maybe in a year or two, depending on availability and pricing through the various GM partner programs. Very nicely equipped C8 Convertible is going to cost out the door about the same as my Z4 M40i. So it’s not the price, it’s the design, fun factor, etc. I said it before, BMW could have made a Corvette-killer if they had wanted to.
The C8 has its quality problems just like some of the Z4’s do, so that shouldn’t be your reason to switch. |
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No, but I thought about it.
The C8 looks and performs great.....but the Z4 has a nicer interior and is more upscale in many ways. I prefer dealing with my local BMW dealer vs. my local GM dealer too. Depends what you're doing; I certainly wouldn't blame someone for wanting a C8 but my heart says yes and my mind says no......not as good for what I want/what I do. ....also, just comparing MSRP's a loaded Stingray 'vert is 10% more than my Z4 M40i and I'd probably want the Z51 which would push it up another 7% ....the 'vette is still inexpensive for what it is but it's more than the Z4 Dave Dave |
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I wonder in light of everything that's going on if the the C8's will be more available...
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Try to lease a corvette. Good luck. Payment is in M5 category. No thanks. Had a 2014 and blew torque converter in first month. Nothing premium about dealership experience. The new corvette looks good though.
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I haven't compared GM prices lately though. Toyota pricing was always pretty good too so I bought some of their vehicles.. Rob |
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