syd53 
2011 BMW 1 Series Coupe 128i 2dr Coupe (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
Great so far
 After 12 years driving a Beetle, tried a Z4 on dealer lot. Loved it but could not see driving it in winter. Ordered a 128i which has same engine and manual transmission, just a few less hp, and all of the convenience features I liked on the Z4. Of course it was also a lot less money. It is just as much fun to drive, though not as pretty.