"To the future generations that might enjoy the future collectible in my garage: too bad, you should have been more sooner. I'm taking every mile I can out of this care with reckless regard for future value in the true spirit of selfish automotive fulfillment."

This is exactly how I feel. At first when I got mine I figured that I would baby it so that my kids or grandsons could have it after I go. But the more I drove it the more I got to think'n that this isn't a car made to sit in a garage just gather'n dust. They'd all said my car is nice but none have gone gaga over it. So now I just beat the hell out of it. I live in the middle of twisties and durn'n the week I'm about the onlyest one around here and all I gotta do is drive. I figure that I just mite wreck this one but hell, they are cheap enuff that if I do, I'll just get another one. I'm a lucky man!

 

Really some great driving enthusiast dialogue in this thread. Like others, the XFire becomes something of an "erogenous zone" experience everytime we get into the car & go for a ride! I especially liked the commentary on the steering characteristics of the XFire. Most likely due to the re-circulating ball steering system and possibly a worn steering damper. The steering damper on these cars is essentially a routine maintenance service (replacement) every couple of years or 30k miles. Part is less than $20 and replacement is simple.

Keep those commentaries coming! I've really enjoyed them. Coupes Rule!!!

 

I'll be replacing the damper in the next few months over winter. I don't think it has failed but then again I don't know what it is supposed to feel like. Information about that part is another great example of what makes this board such a great resource.

I'm looking forward to leaving Monday afternoon and heading down through some mini-Dragon roads in southern Missouri and northern Arkansas. I'll be carving up the curves with a cloud of whirling leaves in my wake.

Tomorrow is a pure car day: A wash, clean and polish for the Z4 and XF. Accompanied by some great music and a beer...and my cat.

R

 

Finally, and this a little overdue....


This is my XF: Message - CrossfireForum.org Gallery

It took a bit to park at the right angle to catch the cross in the body


And these are the German "cousins": Message - CrossfireForum.org Gallery

R

 

Geez, I wooda cleaned them up b4 take'n the pics. Side by side pic makes the XF look...........well........well fed! What is the weight difference?

 

Surprisingly, they are about only 100lbs apart. Basically the same weight and length...the Z4 just wears it all below the waistline