Which car BMW Z4 or Honda S2000

witchfinder



Joined: 10/04/2008
Posts: 155

Message Posted:
27/05/2011 15:00

I cannot chose, any views welcome?

Brinsley


Joined: 04/04/2009
Posts: 6858

Message Posted:
27/05/2011 15:02

Not knowing either models I would suggest the Honda as BMW parts are very expensive.



Richard

kavenkoy


Joined: 10/04/2008
Posts: 1787

Message Posted:
27/05/2011 15:12

for use in NC ?

neither i would think are that practicle for the island



kav

yrret


Joined: 17/08/2010
Posts: 761

Message Posted:
27/05/2011 15:13

Having driven both, I would say the S2000, less forgiving than the BMW (better suited to hair dressers), but a better handling car, provided you are happy that if you overdo it on the odd corner (the co-efficient of grip on the roads here is about the same as a roughed up ice skating rink) it will slide easier, and will need much more rapid correction from you than a BM will.

BM better set up for the pot holes and rough surfaces here though if you want a smother ride.

The BM will sell on easier here too and most people here value the image of the badge more than knowing about the cars.

Jovial_John


Joined: 31/01/2009
Posts: 1024

Message Posted:
27/05/2011 15:23

I have had a Honda for years and the service centre in Lefkosa is excellent and not too expensive (40,000 major service was 390tl including parts). Don't know about BMW.

breezyboy


Joined: 14/05/2007
Posts: 1179

Message Posted:
27/05/2011 16:36

The Honda needs to be wound up to a zillion revs to get moving. BM is for mid life crisis 520 drivers. Assuming these are not for use in TRNC then get a Porsche Boxter more fun all round. Or save a few quid and get the latest 2.0 tin top Mazda MX5.

martinD41


Joined: 06/09/2010
Posts: 3001

Message Posted:
27/05/2011 16:51

Go for the Mazda,,with the money you save you could get a Wellington boot for the other foot.........

Tenakoutou



Joined: 27/07/2009
Posts: 4110

Message Posted:
27/05/2011 18:57

From the look of you on your photo, may I suggest a 'Hummer' would suit you better + you'd have more 'street cred' with the Cyps!



The more you drive in Cyprus, the more you'll discover: 'Might Is Right'!



Nobody will give way to you in a sports 'Beemer', or a 'Jane Fonda/Barbie Doll' Honda!



Take the plunge and opt for the 'Hummer'!



Remember: 'A man's only as big as his dog and his motorcar'!

rowlo



Joined: 12/10/2008
Posts: 4796

Message Posted:
27/05/2011 19:12

get a mini , and a doberman ?

gizzie


Joined: 17/04/2011
Posts: 34

Message Posted:
27/05/2011 19:55

If you are thinking of importing either of these cars, bend over and drop your pants. Have just returned a BMW to UK. The amount of of import duty just went up and up until they wanted almost as much as the car was worth.

arrry



Joined: 19/08/2008
Posts: 1235

Message Posted:
27/05/2011 20:15

Only ever driven a Z4 for a short while but would definitely NOT buy a S2000 ! No traction control on it and it slides around like a good un in the wet ! Plus it bounces around too much . If i had that sort of money then i would opt for the Audi TT .