"grinder" > wrote in message
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> "Tom K." > wrote in message
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>> "grinder" > wrote in message
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>>> Consumer Reports liked the Z4 but said it lacked the agility of the
>>> Boxster or Honda 2000 because of the electric steering.
>>>
>>> What is it? Can something be done to counteract the reduced agility
>>> (i.e. front strut tower braces?).
>>>
>> The steering assist is electric rather than hydraulic. My experience was
>> that it took 200 miles or so to get used to it and then it became no big
>> deal. IIRC, the Z4 has a longer wheelbase than the Boxster & Honda which
>> can certainly affect perceived "agility". Have you driven all 3?
>
> Just the Boxster and I own a Z4. I can't fit in the 2000 - I have to
> literally crawl out of it. I like my Z and will probably like it even
> more when I get rid of the ride flat tires. The Boxster was nice also
> but maintenance costs were a concern and I have always been very pleased
> with BMW.
>
> As for Consumer Reports, where I don't accept everything they say as
> gospel, they have pointed me in the right direction in the past.
>
They pointed me in several directions. Nearly all of them have been the
wrong ones.
Jim