2025 BMW Z4 M40i vs The Cheapest Z4 You Can Buy

The 2025 BMW Z4 M40i Manual ($77,450 USD, $100,000 CAD as tested) has come a long way since the 2003 BMW Z4 ($15,000 USD, $21,000 CAD) of yesteryear. It now has a new engine making more power, a slew of suspension and body-control upgrades, and all the features you would expect of a modern BMW interior. But with much of the same philosophy and plenty of available thrills, does the older Z4 prove the bargain of the century for roadster enthusiasts? Thomas and James are excited to find out! We hope you enjoy the episode. Subscribe!

Videography: Karston Chong and Daniel Mason
Editing: Daniel Mason
Sound: Harrison Dickson, Daniel Mason
Magical Genius Logistics Planners: James Engelsman and Joey Alford
Was present: Thomas Holland

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[mrpuckles]

I work at a bmw dealer and I sold one of these, in the short trip to the petrol station to fuel it for a customer I was totally convinced that this is quietly amazing and was as good in that 5 minute drive as most other fast BMWs I’ve driven

[ClassifiedI]

That intro is bloody diabolical for ending like that. 😂

[mannyrivera]

When I was a kid as a young car guy I always wanted a Z4. As a 30yr old now I wouldn’t say it’s my first choice but I do still love these cars

[DanielEhlmann]

“600 pounds lighter. A number so significant, it has its own show on TLC”
Okay that caught me off guard. Hilarious.

[Toolace]

25:49 I love how unintentionally hilarious James’ asks his questions.

[scottyd]

The minute and a half of James and Thomas collectively losing their minds over that center console took me all the way out.

[chuckdiego]

The creative minds of two knucklehead car reviewer enthusiast is the greatest thing on YouTube. Thanks fellas keep the goofy stuff going along with your top shelf reviews.!

[berky]

This episode was hilarious. From the MX5 trash talk, to blowing up the engine, to the intro, to the hilarious inability to open the center bin.

[brandonchism]

The amount of time spent on that center console and the ensuing comedy while the failure was happening was absolute GOLD!!!😂😂😂

[bilbomcswaggins]

This is exactly why I love this channel. Incredible production quality, classic little stupid Throttle House skit, and on point hilarious jokes. Tbh kinda felt like even tho the previous videos have been good, there was a little bit of Throttle House magic missing, but this video is just the classic awesomeness from you guys. Really loved the video if you couldn't already tell :)

[whitetiger]

That beginning is just out of pocket 💀💀💀

[gaborjurina]

I owned the 2003 Z4 3.Oi 6-speed manual (I bought it used in 2005) and sold it in 2013. it was the best car I ever owned, I never had a single problem with it, I believe it was Chris Bangle's best design and still looks timeless. Thank you for the great episode.

[aquaticko]

The brojob, the center compartment, the ping pong idea....Another fantastic one.

[crazycjk]

The center compartment fiasco was so funny 😂 you guys' chemistry is perfect.

[suterjl]

The center console refusing to open was comedy gold. Thank you for leaving all of that in.

[TTOOS]

Just bought a 3.0I 6 speed manual in black with red leather seats... Aux port, roof motor relocation to boot.... and BC Coilovers and some intake foam already removed.... all for £1800... I will never part with it... Just awesome for the money!!!

It feels so connected, simple and Will not be AND looks brilliant now!!!

You'd pay 15k for the Z4M.... These people are being VERY dishonest here 😂 Trying to save face for the new one...

[CarswithMiles]

English shifting the Englishman is diabolical

[MrManwen]

Got my '03 Z4 4 years ago and still enjoy it to this day - fast enough, cool sound as well as a good shift action and handling make it an entertaining sports car 👌🏽

I enjoyed seeing it reviewed on the channel - greetings from Belgium 😁

[kushagrachaturvedy]

I can’t believe I get a detailed, well put together and entertaining car review for free along with that intro

[rmapsb]

You guys are a brilliant team. Congratulations. This video is pure gold, from the intro that made me laugh out loud in the middle of a supermarket, to the center console moment doing it again😂😂😂.
Just congratulations to you all.