BMW Z4 or Porsche Boxster?
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Configuration
Only in rag top
Only in RWD
Only with the 8 speed auto
Styling
Classic roadster shape
Looooonggg hood
Agressive face
2 seat config
Small trunk
Color
Portimao blue
Only other color i’d get is thundernight metallic
Purple
Has shadowline package
$400
Blacks out all the accents
Wheels and tires
19 in wheels
$600
Contisport summer tires
Go well with all the M sport upgrades
M Sport stuff
Courtesy of dynamic handling package $2450
M sport differential
Adaptive suspension
M sport brakes
M logo count
This is not an M car
It’s not even an M lite car
Each wheel
Each brake caliper
Steering wheel
Each door sill
Z4 logo count
Tailgate
Rollover bars behind headrests
Wireless charging lid
Center console mat
So more M logos than Z4 logos
The Supra
This is essentially a Supra without a roof
One of my favorite sportscars
But toyota bought this from BMW
So it’s still all BMW under the skin
Hood
Classic BMW double pull
This is better
Faux carbon on engine cover
Lots of empty space for B58
Drop top
Up and down in 10.5 sec
Top speed operation up to 32 mph
Wind deflector included
Comes out
A-Pillar
Microphones inside
Black a pillar
Third brake light
These re always interesting with convertibles
Have to be visible
On the top of trunk and it’s loooonnngggg
Trunk
Actually surprisingly big!
Way more practical than miata
Like double the space
Pass through!
Ambient light
Under cool speaker covers
Rimming center console
Under screen on dash
Sport displays
Live readout of telemetry
Usually reserved for sporty models
Fun to see here
Engine
2.0T 4 cylinder
255 hp
0-60 in 5.2…not bad
33 mpg (on website)
What did I get?
Energy flow
This is something you usually get on a hybrid
Surprised to see this here
Lighting
Says BMW LED in headlight
Just says BMW in taillight
Even though it’s also LED
Interior space
Feels LEAGUES bigger than miata
Can put the seat way down so 6’5” people can fit
Storage
Behind seats
Legit center console with cupholders
Glove box?
Wireless charger
Separate $500 option
Secret pocket on left of steering wheel
Trunk is double miata size
Cupholders
Hidden in center console like GR86 last week
Otherwise would be shoved under dash
But way bigger and a place to put phone
Plus with the auto i wont hit things with my elbow
Interior design
Very familiar to other BMW models
Cognac Vernasca leather
Seats
Very comfy for 6 foot plus
Unique design only in Z4 (stitching)
Heated, but not cooled (disappointing)
According to window sticker they fold 40/20/40?
Cluster
12 in digital cluster, very nice even in sun
Live cockpit pro
What is that?
Center screen
10.25 in head unit
ACP & AA
Reverse camera, but no 360
Backup assistant breadcrumbs
Speakers
With the top down and wind blowing you need good speakers
HArmon kardon here $875
Preset numbers
Touch sensitive and show what it’s set to
Driver assist package
$700
Money well spent
Premium package
$3000
Remote start
Heated steering wheel
Comfort access
Locks itself when like 3 feet away
Lumbar adjustment
Heated seats
Says heated front seats on sticker…lol)
Adaptive LEd headlights
Park assist
Price
Starts 53,600
As tested 64,500
Big money ofr 4 cylinder, but this is loaded up
M40 starts at 66,300
Boxster STARTS at 65k for the base 4 cylinder