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2006 BMW M Roadster Review
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TO THE POINT What's New? Plop the M3's powerful inline six, a hydraulic rather than electric steering system, a revised suspension, and styling tweaks both functional and decorative into the BMW Z4, and the result is the excellent new M Roadster.
Selling Points: Tons of torque, macho looks, impressive handling
Deal Breakers: High price, lacks refinement, only a tick faster than a stock Z4

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2006 BMW M Roadster

The 2006 BMW M Roadster sits low to the ground, like any sports car, so entering and exiting requires developing your own style to make it fluid and comfortable. Once seated, the leather-covered bolsters rise at your sides to keep you firmly planted. Those with wider girth might find the seats a bit tight and the sparse padding can get a bit uncomfortable on long drives. Legroom is adequate but those with long legs might find the door pull interferes with their left knee when resting it on the panel. On the console, designers added a padded area to combat this very issue. The emergency brake also interrupts what should be a flat resting area for the driver's and passenger's arms. The M Roadster's best interior attribute is the fat, leather-wrapped steering wheel. It's hard to wrap your hand around this wheel and touch your fingers to your palm, it's that thick.


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