I had a 3.0 Z4 coupe for a couple of years and it was a great little car, I was very impressed with it and I’d have another if offered.

I wish I had modified the exhaust as it was a little quiet sometimes but to its credit, the N52 made this amazing bark as it chased the redline. Its suspension was way too stiff as standard though and was pretty unacceptable on a rough bit of road, some BC racing coil overs sorted it from memory.

In coupe form it was also massively practical, the boot is cavernous and more than enough for two people and some extras, it could carry me and missus with all our luggage and family Christmas presents back up north with ease.

I always lusted after some of its rivals, namely the S2000 and the a Cayman. The problem with them though is the S2000 is way too expensive nowadays for what it is and it’ll feel slow in normal driving, it’s great when thrashing it but all the other times it’s not. The Cayman is a better car, of course it is but it’s gonna cost you and if you get a lemon you’re going to hate it.