I beg to differ. I own a 2015 F33 convertible (435ix) and it is not a trash vehicle at all. It is an impressive ride. Yes, the steering is not stiff like my E46 ZHP convertible. It is not wimpy washy careening off the road because of poor steering feel, either. My F33 gives me plenty of steering feedback. Of course, the reader has to de-rate my opinions on steering feel because of my advanced age (66) and predilection to have my fun accelerating on interstate entrance ramps and not running around curves at places like VIR where steering feel differences are probably more acutely discernible when driving 9/10.
The F33 interior build quality is not shabby. Everything is within reach, works as it should, looks good, etc. I design products in plastics (injection, extrusion and rotational molding). I appreciate the complex and practical shapes made in plastics. I'm thinking about compromises all the time such as enjoying short acceleration jaunts to insert into interstate traffic that is not moving over, contemplating how much CO2 my drive is emitting and so forth. While I truly enjoy the more analog experience of my 2004 E46, the F33 is more in step with where my mental arguments are taking me these days. Lighter, more efficient, more optionality (turbocharged engine for more power while burning less fuel at stoplights with the Eco setting).
I am expecting to get a heavy flaming from my fellow ZHP owners for making these comments. I appreciate critical comments. Our society needs more thoughtful debates at all levels, including us car enthusiasts. Let's hope they do not take our car ownership choices away from us. Period. Remember Mark Twain's quote: "No man's life, liberty, or property are safe while the legislature is in session."
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