Thanks Steven, I will definitely be trying a few 2.8's before I make my decision, at reaching the age of 60..this Saturday! I just Felt it was safer to be in a car rather than riding around two up with the wife as pillion, it's a shame because I have been riding bikes Since I was 10.Hi Kolin wellcome to the site,i'm also a new member. Like you i sold my bike last year (honda blackbird) and bought a Z3 in jan this year. I did'nt consider anything other than a 2.8 to be honest so it could have been a costly mistake,but i'm pleased to say i feel i made the right decision as i absoloutly love it cus it's good on fuel,has great performance,plenty of leg room( i'm over 6 foot tall) and it just puts a big smile on my face wen i drive it. Also turning out to be cheap to maintain. But take your time,there's a range of options to look for like heated seats,air con etc. we traveled to cornwell from nottingham to get this 1 as it had the things we were after. Kind regards.Steve.
Aulthough to be honest i have never been a particularly fast rider so a 1.9 may just suit my needs after all.
regards Kolin.