[6pack] BMW Z4 vs Triumph TR6

[Jay Welch]

Hi,

That was a good comparison of the two Bob.

Can anyone on the list compare their TR6 experiences with the BMW Z3 model or
a recent model Mazda MX5?

My understanding is that the Z3 was a hodgepodge of parts from previous or
existing models thrown together to make a roadster without a lot of thought
put into the design of the suspension while the Z4 was designed from the
ground up.

Thanks,
Jay in MA
Member CCBCC

---------- Original Message ----------
From: "Dombey, John R." <JOHN.R.DOMBEY at saic.com>
To: <6pack at autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: [6pack] BMW Z4 vs Triumph TR6
Date: Tue, 4 Jan 2011 12:18:24 -0800

Bob,

I'll echo Sloane's praise for your comparison - I can't disagree with
any of it.  My wife has a 2003 Z4, and I drive a '69 TR6 daily, so I get
plenty of stick time in each.  The one thing you didn't mention that
stands out to me is the smoothness and power of the Z4 engine.  I'd love
to have that on tap in the TR6 (but I'd for sure have to do something
about the exhaust note...).  Oh, and the heated seats feel really good
too.

A number of years ago we took a lap of the country in the TR, and found
that you really can't carry on a conversation at speed with the top down
mostly due to wind noise and buffeting.  You can in the Z4, which is a
plus in the marital bliss department.

John
'69 TR6

<snip>
> So my wife got a 2005 BMW Z4 as kind of a retirement thing.
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