Bought one 'cause my friend did...

[zhpnsnv]

I don't know. My Cooper S is modded to the point where I barely enjoy driving it on the street anymore. On the track, it's a revelation, but I tend to have a hard time finding a nice comfy middle ground. Sure I'd like the stance to be better, but I want to sacrifice NOTHING in terms of the ride. Sure I'd like some more punch here and there, but I want to sacrifice NOTHING for driveability, longevity, etc... Sure I think some visual cues can really improve it, but I really like the way the car looks stock, too.

First thing's first: get this car through its major maintenance from now (60k) to 100k. I'm already well on my way, going above and beyond with preventative stuff.

[Alphatek45]

Well put. I think you may have originally uploaded a pic of the Cooper. When I saw it, then the interior of the ZHP it freaked me out lol. I refreshed the page, the Cooper was gone.
Thought I was going crazy!

[Marcus-SanDiego]

I don't know. My Cooper S is modded to the point where I barely enjoy driving it on the street anymore. On the track, it's a revelation, but I tend to have a hard time finding a nice comfy middle ground. Sure I'd like the stance to be better, but I want to sacrifice NOTHING in terms of the ride. Sure I'd like some more punch here and there, but I want to sacrifice NOTHING for driveability, longevity, etc... Sure I think some visual cues can really improve it, but I really like the way the car looks stock, too.

First thing's first: get this car through its major maintenance from now (60k) to 100k. I'm already well on my way, going above and beyond with preventative stuff.

This is exactly what I've been saying.

My 335, while a straight-line rocket, is high maintenance on the streets. It's low (have to watch for everything). Its suspension is tight (feel lots of bumps). The wheels were expensive (can't dare get near a pothole).

My wife likes the ZHP because she doesn't have to worry about all of that. Additionally, the ZHP is a cruiser. All-around greatness.

[zhpnsnv]

Well put. I think you may have originally uploaded a pic of the Cooper. When I saw it, then the interior of the ZHP it freaked me out lol. I refreshed the page, the Cooper was gone.
Thought I was going crazy!

haha yes, that was my mistake. I saw that and was like aaaaahhhhhhhh wrong pic! hahahaha.

This is exactly what I've been saying.

My 335, while a straight-line rocket, is high maintenance on the streets. It's low (have to watch for everything). Its suspension is tight (feel lots of bumps). The wheels were expensive (can't dare get near a pothole).

My wife likes the ZHP because she doesn't have to worry about all of that. Additionally, the ZHP is a cruiser. All-around greatness.

Yea, I like how it's a "cruiser," but then it's as darty as I want it on backroads. It's not as darty as my MINI, but then again not many cars are. Now that the rears are TOTALLY gone on the 330 and the temps are below 50 (summer tires turn to bricks), it's quite easy to get the back end out at sane speeds. Not recommended, obviously, but definitely FUN! Stupid MINI sticks so well, I need to be going mach 2 with my hair on fire on a track to get it to oversteer. Which it does. Ask me how I know. Also ask the infield of Limerock.

[Washburn]

Welcome to the ZHPs with Alcantara club :D

[onepercent]

This is exactly what I've been saying.

My 335, while a straight-line rocket, is high maintenance on the streets. It's low (have to watch for everything). Its suspension is tight (feel lots of bumps). The wheels were expensive (can't dare get near a pothole).

My wife likes the ZHP because she doesn't have to worry about all of that. Additionally, the ZHP is a cruiser. All-around greatness.

Marcus, do you have the Sport or M-Sport package? In absolute terms (disregarding age, price etc), which do you prefer, the 335 or the ZHP? (honest question)

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Marcus, do you have the Sport or M-Sport package? In absolute terms (disregarding age, price etc), which do you prefer, the 335 or the ZHP? (honest question)

I have the sport package on the 2009 335.

I prefer the ZHP. Why? Because most of my driving is done at the speed limit. ZHP is the best all-around driver ever -- especially when you're doing the proper speed limit.

[zhpnsnv]

To me the driving experience is defined in not only the seat of the pants feel of the car, but in the interaction and relationship you can have to the instruments via the interior layout/design. Taking that into account, I can't fathom driving an E9x over an E46. I think it's because I first fell in love with the E30 interior.

[Marcus-SanDiego]

To me the driving experience is defined in not only the seat of the pants feel of the car, but in the interaction and relationship you can have to the instruments via the interior layout/design. Taking that into account, I can't fathom driving an E9x over an E46. I think it's because I first fell in love with the E30 interior.

And the E92 interior sucks compared to the ZHP interior.