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Originally Posted by Winrya
I love the way the 718 looks but the 4 cylinder engine I found so disappointing when I test drove 4 years ago and put me off. Also, the tech felt pretty dated back then so imagine it feels gen or 2 behind the bm.
Merc does nothing for me, flimsy build quality and a highly strung 4 pot that sounds like a hoover (in the uk at least with filters)
Small car, big engine, last of its kind, massive appeal for me
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Interesting what turned me off to modem bmws is the overt emphasis on tech over dynamics and focus. What you find dated is what makes the 718 appealing to those that love BMW sedans and coupes until they went tech over substance. What you call dated is a very focused cockpit in the Cayman with white on black gauges and real car guy stuff like the option to display real-time boost, oil temp, coolant temp and all those dated things that newer BMW fans don't care about. Whatever you say or don't like about the Cayman or it's engine it IS a real sports car... full stop. The m235 is a fantastic car for those that want 4 seats and a fun driving experience but it is too heavy for what it is mainly because modern bmw owners want so much tech and fluff on their cars. I actually just bought a Cayman to go with my other two BMWs before it gets ruined by people like you saying that the super purposeful gauges, a display below the dash line and real buttons to control things go away to appease the new gen tech fans. The reason people are paying insane money for used cars is because those cars were more focused than new ones ruined by people asking for more numbing tech and infotainment. In the cayman my previous 1M and my ZHPs the drive Is the entertainment.