R59 A 10 min (german) video showing the roadster

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Feb 20, 2012 | 07:17 PM

isthar

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A 10 min (german) video showing the roadster

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CF5kMF3X7RU

While in german, it is still an enjoyable and thorough review video

Feb 21, 2012 | 07:18 AM

colea

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What with my rusty German, didn't understand too much. But I did see that the tester rated the Roadster a minus for "Flirt-Faktor." Hmmm, really?

Feb 21, 2012 | 08:03 AM

Julien321

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Originally Posted by colea

...But I did see that the tester rated the Roadster a minus for "Flirt-Faktor." Hmmm, really?

That could be a "self" rating since the car can only do so much.

Strange testing procedures since the guy continuously opened/closed a full size notebook, resting it on the steering wheel, reading and writing all while driving at speed on a twisty public road.

Well at least he didn't text.

Feb 21, 2012 | 09:46 AM

UNKORDT

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Well that clears up if the top latches in the down position. Looks like in his mock rain storm, he pushes the chrome button to release the top. To me, not worth 750 to have it motorized.

Second thing I thought is the stock ride height appears to be rather tall, wonder of the sports suspension lowers this.

Decent video, worth watching. Ty.

Alan