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msh441 · May 8th, 2007, 02:42 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by CC07ERS (original)

Do you thi nk anybody would buy one sounding like that, i doubt it. Spend £22k on a car you would expect a lot less noise from the engine .

You did.

Many more are spending much-much more for the Z4 (and new Z4 coupe).

But maybe I'm misunderstanding what your dealer keeps repairing on your car?

Quote: Originally Posted by jamesbeaumont (original)

If you open the bonnet the engine sounds like that, its no dig deal really because when you get going the engine sounds great! In my cooper I havent gone over 4k but a lovely growl begins to grow at 3k rpm. Im sure those of you on here with a cooper will agree..yes?

It sure does, doesn't it?

I for one love it... and am willing to live with the DFI noise. Coming from a motorcycle using a rattly common rail system (a brit bike, too... hmmm...), the car doesn't bug me (ever have anyone as if you BIKE was a diesel!?!

).

The two issues I've heard so far that really concern me are the failing cam chain tensioner (or the oil circut leading to it), and the gearbox problems some have experienced (some, TWICE!!! So sorry Poppy). Other than that, this car rocks.

May 8th, 2007, 02:42 AM	#12
msh441 MINI2 Senior Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Pacific NW Local Time: 01:09 PM Posts: 439 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by CC07ERS (original) Do you thi nk anybody would buy one sounding like that, i doubt it. Spend £22k on a car you would expect a lot less noise from the engine . You did. Many more are spending much-much more for the Z4 (and new Z4 coupe). But maybe I'm misunderstanding what your dealer keeps repairing on your car? Quote: Originally Posted by jamesbeaumont (original) If you open the bonnet the engine sounds like that, its no dig deal really because when you get going the engine sounds great! In my cooper I havent gone over 4k but a lovely growl begins to grow at 3k rpm. Im sure those of you on here with a cooper will agree..yes? It sure does, doesn't it? I for one love it... and am willing to live with the DFI noise. Coming from a motorcycle using a rattly common rail system (a brit bike, too... hmmm...), the car doesn't bug me (ever have anyone as if you BIKE was a diesel!?! ). The two issues I've heard so far that really concern me are the failing cam chain tensioner (or the oil circut leading to it), and the gearbox problems some have experienced (some, TWICE!!! So sorry Poppy). Other than that, this car rocks. Founding member of R56 Anonymous: "Hello. My name is Mike. I'm a driving enthusiast... and I still like the R56"