Impressive dates in a BMW coupe or convertible

Julian: Maturity is a dish best served warm and cosy

Of course I'll be bringing out a big gun like the BMW 8 Series Coupe for my date. Not the sort of car you were expecting? Well, the Porsche 911 might have finally met its match.

The 8er is such a beauty it could well be shocking. And it might as well be the perfect car for the perfect date, too. Yes, it is an eye-catching car, but at least it's not going to garner the sort of attention from the sort of green-eyed lads that will go cursing behind your back (or front) when they see you pulling up at the lot with a hot date in your left seat.

No, the 8er is more than that. Just its looks alone is enough to tell you the car and its driver mean business. And I'm not just talking about its unflinching lines and fabulously fluent curves at the right places. At over 4.8m long and 1.9m wide, it brings with it a level of unmatched maturity and presence - the sort that will make your date proud to be seen in.

And believe me, you will too. The 8er is neither going to under-promise nor is it going to under-deliver. If you want a car that can impress not only yourself and envious on-lookers but also your important date, the 8 Series simply can't go wrong.

Think about it… While the carmaker bearing the three-numbered signature moniker has been class-leading, it has rear seats that will fit toddlers at best. The Bimmer, on the other hand, offers more rear space, which can impress your date if she decides to bring more baggage than you can handle. 420 litres is what you'll get, but with the spacious rear seats, you could even offer to take her younger brother out, which will impress her mighty.

She may not love you 3000 instantly, but you know you're going to get there when you display the sort of generosity with her family. And that's key because loving your partner requires loving whoever she loves. In return, you know the 8er is going to be well-loved by her too.

So there you have it. From the way you dress and the car you pick her up in to the way you carry yourself and treat her, nothing is more attractive to a woman than a guy who knows a thing or two about maturity.

And with the BMW 8 Series Coupe, it's half the battle won.

Desmond: Embracing my exuberant 20s by keeping things cool and breezy

I hate to admit it, but I'm creeping steadily towards the big three-O. It's all downhill after 30, right? That's what I've been told. A lot.

As I live out the last of my 20s, each day (and date) is about maximising the here and now. It's about being carefree, having a laugh, and not worrying too much about the more serious things in life. After all, there is all of the 30s (and after) for that.

It's for this reason that the Z4 is the best car to rock up in for a date. It's a vibrant and exuberant roadster that's definitely bursting with youthful character. There's no denying the car's instantly head-turning looks - not just an impressive ride to pick her up in, but sure to attract envious stares from onlookers as well.

The Z4's beauty isn't skin deep, either. Slide inside and the cabin is no slouch - packed with the latest technology and equipment, there's no doubt that she's going to impressed by the classiness of the vehicle (and hopefully me by association, too).

And of course, most importantly, it's a convertible! I mean, who doesn't love a convertible? It’s certainly something different, unique and special, capable of delivering a passenger experience unlike any other.

Admittedly, it may not be the most practical car in the world, but that's sort of the point, right? As a strict two-seater, it's all about her and me. You call that selfish, I call that commitment.

As a reflection of my carefree personality and lifestyle, the Z4 is the perfect way to impress a date. Yes, Julian will bang on about the importance of maturity and practicality and what not, but there's literally the rest of my life to be all serious and grown up. 

For now, it's all about putting a big smile on her face. Cruising down to the beach, wind-swept hair and setting sun kissing her face, I'm not sure any car but the Z4 can do that.