BMW: Z2 news **Possibly Not Cancelled and Spied (page 2)**
05-26-2005, 10:56 AM
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BMW: Z2 news **Possibly Not Cancelled and Spied (page 2)**
Source: Autobild.de
Apparently this will go against the Miata, Sky, Solstice crowd.
05-26-2005, 10:57 AM
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...better looking than the Z4
05-26-2005, 11:02 AM
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So if this is a new roadster, BMW will end up with three roadster since there are very strong rumors of the return of an ala-Z8 roadster. Also I am "hearing" rumors of the Z4 getting an aluminum hardtop and the next Z8 getting a carbon fiber hard top. That will leave the Z2, I am guessing, with a soft top which makes sense price-wise.
05-26-2005, 11:20 AM
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This is probably based on the 1 series so it will only come with a 4 banger and should be priced pretty cheap. Sounds like a good move but will probably be pegged as a chick car. Maybe it will take some of the chick car appeal away from the Z4. I kinda like the Z4.
05-26-2005, 11:24 AM
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Originally Posted by Moog-Type-S
...better looking than the Z4
05-26-2005, 11:25 AM
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Originally Posted by bl^5
This is probably based on the 1 series so it will only come with a 4 banger and should be priced pretty cheap. Sounds like a good move but will probably be pegged as a chick car. Maybe it will take some of the chick car appeal away from the Z4. I kinda like the Z4.
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05-26-2005, 11:27 AM
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looks like fun, I'd rock it. although I do like the current z4 for some reason.
really? any more info on this?
Originally Posted by gavriil
BMW will end up with three roadster since there are very strong rumors of the return of an ala-Z8 roadster.
I love it!!!
but i still think it looks hot
05-26-2005, 05:41 PM
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Originally Posted by BEETROOT
Something must be wrong with me. I really like the z4.
me too. Its a fun little car too.
Z2 aint bad, i see no reason for them to make it though. But ok.
05-27-2005, 08:36 AM
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cool...a low price BMW cabrio...hope it comes with the 3L engine...
The announcement of this thing is like GM saying they will rush the production of their next full size truck/SUV offerings - the rag top fad is over regardless of price - look at the sales of the Z4 and others in the category. Nice car in a segment that is losing sales.
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05-27-2005, 09:03 AM
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Low price is relative - compared to Sky, Solstice, Miata it will still be 5k more. BMW said they won't bring anything to the US with less than a 6cyl so the engine out of the 325 will be lowest trim possible.
The announcement of this thing is like GM saying they will rush the production of their next full size truck/SUV offerings - the rag top fad is over regardless of price - look at the sales of the Z4 and others in the category. Nice car in a segment that is losing sales.
The announcement of this thing is like GM saying they will rush the production of their next full size truck/SUV offerings - the rag top fad is over regardless of price - look at the sales of the Z4 and others in the category. Nice car in a segment that is losing sales.
05-27-2005, 11:21 AM
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Originally Posted by bl^5
This is probably based on the 1 series so it will only come with a 4 banger and should be priced pretty cheap. Sounds like a good move but will probably be pegged as a chick car. Maybe it will take some of the chick car appeal away from the Z4. I kinda like the Z4.
05-27-2005, 11:22 AM
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Originally Posted by NYCmitch25
I think anything would look nicer than a Z4! (except maybe an Aztek!) but this is comming from a guy who owns a Z3.. ;-)
05-27-2005, 11:27 AM
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Originally Posted by Sakuragi
cool...a low price BMW cabrio...hope it comes with the 3L engine...
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I like the exterior styiing much much better then Z4. Need to see the interior.
I'm still waiting to see what the 1 series will offer. Specially, after falling in love with the A3....but not caring for the stick in it.
I'm still waiting to see what the 1 series will offer. Specially, after falling in love with the A3....but not caring for the stick in it.
05-27-2005, 11:28 AM
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Originally Posted by biker
Low price is relative - compared to Sky, Solstice, Miata it will still be 5k more.
05-27-2005, 11:30 AM
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Originally Posted by biker
BMW said they won't bring anything to the US with less than a 6cyl so the engine out of the 325 will be lowest trim possible.
Could it have beeen targeted to their existing lineup only? At the time of the comment that is.
07-13-2006, 09:35 AM
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Updated pic from Autobild...
