Honestly curious what made you want to do a road trip in the z4? I´ve got a g29 z4 20i (looks like exactly the same spec u got, red exterior, black vernasca interior) here in spain and after 1-2 hours of driving it on the highway im both fatigued and bored. Love it for short trips around town or to pop into the nearby city as you can have a ton of fun on local roads, low speed, traction off etc. but its really not great for long highway trips, doesnt have lane keep or any of the tech its sibling 3,4 series gets, seating position is too low and not enough space behind you to get really comfortable.
I agree that it’s not as comfortable as my other car, and I was a bit concerned before setting off but I actually got used to it and it was fine in the end. The trip wasn’t just about the cars, we went for the adventure and to see lots of different places, there’s not many trips you can do where you see countryside, mountains and palm trees in the same day.
My G29 M40i UK spec hasn’t got full lane assist (although it will gently tug at the steering wheel if i wander across a white line without indication). If does not have adapted cruise control or warn you if a car is in your blind spot (which can be quite big on the Z4). I bought my 1919 Z4 used, and trying to get one with the 'Driving Assistant package’ which I think added all these features, was impossible. Having said all of that, I have driven 100s of miles in my Z4 and found it really comfortable - much more so than my previous cars (TT, Z4 35is, MX5, SLK 55, Boxter etc). The only convertable that was more comfortable was my Jaguar XKR, but it drank petrol and was very unreliable. As for the Driving Assistant package, I miss it on long motorway trips, but I try to avoid these as it’s so much more fun on the twisty roads!
@@grjlynchwithout a doubt the new gen is 10x more comfortable than the e89 gen. I find the driving position to be a bit uncomfortable for longer drives and also the fact that brakes and steering are quite sensitive which can take a toll on u on long drives. Adaptive cruise control would def help, although tbh I’ve never had an issue with the blindspot on the z4 (you’re low enough to the ground that you can pretty much see everything out the mirrors
I think it depends what model you get. On the 20i you need the comfort pack but I think it’s standard on the 30i and M40. Worth checking though as it probably changes all the time.
This was a really good road trip, we loved Steve😂 brilliant trip!
Honestly curious what made you want to do a road trip in the z4? I´ve got a g29 z4 20i (looks like exactly the same spec u got, red exterior, black vernasca interior) here in spain and after 1-2 hours of driving it on the highway im both fatigued and bored. Love it for short trips around town or to pop into the nearby city as you can have a ton of fun on local roads, low speed, traction off etc. but its really not great for long highway trips, doesnt have lane keep or any of the tech its sibling 3,4 series gets, seating position is too low and not enough space behind you to get really comfortable.
I agree that it’s not as comfortable as my other car, and I was a bit concerned before setting off but I actually got used to it and it was fine in the end. The trip wasn’t just about the cars, we went for the adventure and to see lots of different places, there’s not many trips you can do where you see countryside, mountains and palm trees in the same day.
My G29 M40i UK spec hasn’t got full lane assist (although it will gently tug at the steering wheel if i wander across a white line without indication). If does not have adapted cruise control or warn you if a car is in your blind spot (which can be quite big on the Z4). I bought my 1919 Z4 used, and trying to get one with the 'Driving Assistant package’ which I think added all these features, was impossible.
Having said all of that, I have driven 100s of miles in my Z4 and found it really comfortable - much more so than my previous cars (TT, Z4 35is, MX5, SLK 55, Boxter etc). The only convertable that was more comfortable was my Jaguar XKR, but it drank petrol and was very unreliable. As for the Driving Assistant package, I miss it on long motorway trips, but I try to avoid these as it’s so much more fun on the twisty roads!
@@grjlynchwithout a doubt the new gen is 10x more comfortable than the e89 gen. I find the driving position to be a bit uncomfortable for longer drives and also the fact that brakes and steering are quite sensitive which can take a toll on u on long drives. Adaptive cruise control would def help, although tbh I’ve never had an issue with the blindspot on the z4 (you’re low enough to the ground that you can pretty much see everything out the mirrors
Does the Z4 have adaptive cruise control as standard or is it part of a "pack" ?
I think it depends what model you get. On the 20i you need the comfort pack but I think it’s standard on the 30i and M40. Worth checking though as it probably changes all the time.