Pretty interested in a 2nd Gen Z4

[dfenrick]

I've been drooling over the 2nd gen Z4's ever since they came out in '09. I'm finally in a position to get decent used one and I'm looking for some advice.

I don't change autos very often, and plan to drive this as a summer car for many years, so I'm currently thinking I should get a 30i.... there is something about twin turbos that sound like they could get expensive down the road.

Any advice regarding transmissions? I know the DCT is only available in the 35i. Is the flappy paddle auto in the 30i OK, or should I be looking at a manual?


Any and all advice is welcome,

Dennis