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Just thought I'd share a couple of pics, and comments on my first long drive in Lou's new Z8.
I drove the Z8 on the way back from a test drive appointment for Cayenne Turbo. Rizza Porsche (approx 25 mi south of Chicago), and we took the more curvy scenic route. The Z8 was very elegant to say the least. The view from the drivers gazes at a long gorgeous hood with lines that remind you of 60's era muscle cars. The interior with its guages inconveniently set in the middle of the dash was just damn cool to look at, though a pain in the *** to look right between shifts. The power is of course Naturally aspirated with M performance, and blistering instant torque. Though not as fast as the turbo, or SL 600, I am head over heals with the styling, 6speed, and ride quality. The Z8 is very solid around curves, even near WOT. I know the Z8 has been around for a few years, but the design is timeless, and am now considering one .....perhaps with a silver/red combo. I still would chose my SL over the Z8 due to the amenities including power retractable top, 600 Horses, though pretty even in design/looks.
Lou, thanks for the drive, enjoyed every minute of it.
Here's a couple of pics: (had to throw in a snap of the turbo too
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I drove the Z8 on the way back from a test drive appointment for Cayenne Turbo. Rizza Porsche (approx 25 mi south of Chicago), and we took the more curvy scenic route. The Z8 was very elegant to say the least. The view from the drivers gazes at a long gorgeous hood with lines that remind you of 60's era muscle cars. The interior with its guages inconveniently set in the middle of the dash was just damn cool to look at, though a pain in the *** to look right between shifts. The power is of course Naturally aspirated with M performance, and blistering instant torque. Though not as fast as the turbo, or SL 600, I am head over heals with the styling, 6speed, and ride quality. The Z8 is very solid around curves, even near WOT. I know the Z8 has been around for a few years, but the design is timeless, and am now considering one .....perhaps with a silver/red combo. I still would chose my SL over the Z8 due to the amenities including power retractable top, 600 Horses, though pretty even in design/looks.
Lou, thanks for the drive, enjoyed every minute of it.
Here's a couple of pics: (had to throw in a snap of the turbo too
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The Z8 is a very gorgeous vehicle imo. It has the timeless design that will always look very sexy and athletic. I do not think you can go wrong getting one. Please let us know what you decide to do.
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Damn Shank! That thing is low!
The all black is growing on me...my hunch is that pictures do not do the car justice...next time I'm in your neck of the woods I'll send you a PM so we can get together for a look...
Talked to Tyson today and he said he had a great time in your town...
And I agree...the Z8 is hot. I thought is fantastic that BMW stopped production...they did it at the right time...
T
The all black is growing on me...my hunch is that pictures do not do the car justice...next time I'm in your neck of the woods I'll send you a PM so we can get together for a look...
Talked to Tyson today and he said he had a great time in your town...
And I agree...the Z8 is hot. I thought is fantastic that BMW stopped production...they did it at the right time...
T
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I think that the front spoiler is a Roock item. Great looking cars guys, the Z8 has always been one of my favorite cars andRyan's tt looks so good. Like Tuuner, I think that the black wheels are growing on me as well. The tt is seriously low..
