Four seater convertibles - Page 2

ZBB · 09-06-2016, 11:38 AM

I don't think you need to worry about AWD in Atlanta...

If there's a storm coming in with snow or freezing rain, the entire place shuts down. School will be cancelled even if the storm is expected to hit at any point during the school day. The airport will likely be closed also.

In my 3 years in ATL, I had only two days like that. One fell on a weekend, so we just stayed home (and it was OK by ~10am -- everything melted). The other was a storm that hit early morning and there was only a dusting on the road. I went to the office and found only a couple other people there. The snow picked up mid morning, so I went home around 10am to avoid any other issues -- the roads were a little slippy (I had the E46 back then...), but there was no other traffic and I just took it slow and made it home fine...

wdc330i · 09-06-2016, 12:43 PM

Thanks, ZBB. Well, happened to be at the BMW dealer today for service. Sat in the back of the 2 series convertible, and it's just as uncomfortable as I remember the 1 series to be. Not just no leg room (with the driver's seat adjusted for my 5'5" height), but very tight side to side. The 4 series was considerably more comfortable.

As much as I prefer the price point of the M240, I'm not sure it's really livable for our family. It's really more like a roadster-size that can squeeze some back seat passengers in occasionally.

But, the 4 series really is short on trunk space with the top down. I guess I could fit my laptop in there.

kognito · 09-06-2016, 01:12 PM

Biggest trunk, AND leg room puts you in one of these

just kidding, I wouldn't own one, but I have rented them in the past as vacation rentals due to the truck space

wdc330i · 09-06-2016, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by kognito

Biggest trunk, AND leg room puts you in one of these

just kidding, I wouldn't own one, but I have rented them in the past as vacation rentals due to the truck space

Woof.

Jeff_DML · 09-06-2016, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by kognito

Biggest trunk, AND leg room puts you in one of these

just kidding, I wouldn't own one, but I have rented them in the past as vacation rentals due to the truck space

my dad had one of the older versions of those, terrible cars. My previous dog loved it though

Sharp11 · 09-06-2016, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by wdc330i

Sat in the back of the 2 series convertible, and it's just as uncomfortable as I remember the 1 series to be. Not just no leg room (with the driver's seat adjusted for my 5'5" height), but very tight side to side. The 4 series was considerably more comfortable.

I let friends drive my ZHP this weekend - I had never sat in the back and found it spacious and comfortable

wdc330i · 09-06-2016, 09:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Sharp11

I let friends drive my ZHP this weekend - I had never sat in the back and found it spacious and comfortable

Yep. I don't remember my e46 M3 being punishing in the back seat.

I think the question is whether we throw our kid under the bus--so to speak---and get the 2 series. Understanding that he can mostly ride in the front seat to and from school and for weekend jaunts around town. And we have an X5 for long-distance family hauling.

Sharp11 · 09-06-2016, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by wdc330i

Yep. I don't remember my e46 M3 being punishing in the back seat.

I think the question is whether we throw our kid under the bus--so to speak---and get the 2 series. Understanding that he can mostly ride in the front seat to and from school and for weekend jaunts around town. And we have an X5 for long-distance family hauling.

I think it'll be fine, kids have fun back there!

Josh (PA) · 09-06-2016, 11:20 PM

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Originally Posted by wdc330i

Yep. I don't remember my e46 M3 being punishing in the back seat.

I think the question is whether we throw our kid under the bus--so to speak---and get the 2 series. Understanding that he can mostly ride in the front seat to and from school and for weekend jaunts around town. And we have an X5 for long-distance family hauling.

I know I'm beating a dead horse, but my teenage girls and my very tall 10 year old son are comfortable in the back of the 1er. If you like the 2, don't let the back seat stop you.

FC · 09-07-2016, 07:07 AM

I never understood back leg room comparisons among different people because rear legroom is highly dependent on the front passenger's seat position. I sit relatively close to the wheel. Meanwhile, if I sit in my FIL's car (who is 2" shorter than me) I feel like I can hardly reach the pedals. His back basically hardly touches the seat back and his leg is fully extended. Yeah, it's insane, but it shows an extreme.

To compare rear leg room, you have to hold the driver constant.

09-06-2016, 11:38 AM	#11
ZBB Relic Join Date: Oct 2003 Carmudgeonly Ride: A very fast golf cart Location: The Valley of the Sun Posts: 12,821	I don't think you need to worry about AWD in Atlanta... If there's a storm coming in with snow or freezing rain, the entire place shuts down. School will be cancelled even if the storm is expected to hit at any point during the school day. The airport will likely be closed also. In my 3 years in ATL, I had only two days like that. One fell on a weekend, so we just stayed home (and it was OK by ~10am -- everything melted). The other was a storm that hit early morning and there was only a dusting on the road. I went to the office and found only a couple other people there. The snow picked up mid morning, so I went home around 10am to avoid any other issues -- the roads were a little slippy (I had the E46 back then...), but there was no other traffic and I just took it slow and made it home fine... __________________ ZBB

09-06-2016, 01:12 PM	#13
kognito older fart than ZBB Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: On the road again Posts: 8,900	Biggest trunk, AND leg room puts you in one of these just kidding, I wouldn't own one, but I have rented them in the past as vacation rentals due to the truck space __________________ 2017 GMC Sierra 1500 SLE 2020 Fusion Titanium

09-06-2016, 12:43 PM	#12
wdc330i dogged Join Date: Dec 2003 Carmudgeonly Ride: '22 M440 xDrive GC Posts: 13,299	Thanks, ZBB. Well, happened to be at the BMW dealer today for service. Sat in the back of the 2 series convertible, and it's just as uncomfortable as I remember the 1 series to be. Not just no leg room (with the driver's seat adjusted for my 5'5" height), but very tight side to side. The 4 series was considerably more comfortable. As much as I prefer the price point of the M240, I'm not sure it's really livable for our family. It's really more like a roadster-size that can squeeze some back seat passengers in occasionally. But, the 4 series really is short on trunk space with the top down. I guess I could fit my laptop in there.

09-07-2016, 07:07 AM	#20
FC Solving problems Join Date: Oct 2003 Carmudgeonly Ride: M5 / 718 GTS / Cooper S / GTI / LR4 Location: Metro Boston Posts: 25,264	I never understood back leg room comparisons among different people because rear legroom is highly dependent on the front passenger's seat position. I sit relatively close to the wheel. Meanwhile, if I sit in my FIL's car (who is 2" shorter than me) I feel like I can hardly reach the pedals. His back basically hardly touches the seat back and his leg is fully extended. Yeah, it's insane, but it shows an extreme. To compare rear leg room, you have to hold the driver constant.