OK, for the guys oogling my roadster in the magnetic bra thread, here's the whole car . . .
This is my BMW M Roadster. It's a 2002 model, with the S54 engine, 315hp and 251 lb.-ft. torque.
In 1999 I leased an M Roadster - I was so delighted by the car that when the lease was up I decided to upgrade to the new engine and purchased the car I have now. I simply love this car. It's a blast to drive. The handling is great, but quirky enough to demand attention to get the most out of it. It's not a car that is effortless to drive fast - and I like it that way.
Unlike a lot of today's small convertibles, it has a nice low beltline so you feel like you're sitting out in the breeze instead of down in a bathtub. The car draws a fair share of attention and I constantly hear "Nice car!". Personally I was very disappointed by the Z4's styling, count me as one of Chris Bangle's critics - I hate what he's been doing at BMW.
It's useless in the snow, so I've heard, mine stays garaged all winter. It has hardly any trunk space. The Outback is so much more practical.
But the M Roadster is a lot more fun.