Should You Buy a BMW Z4? (Test Drive & Review)

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The BMW Z4 has been around for a very long time. Let's see what they're like.

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[dg]

The BMW Z4 has aged very well future classic for sure.

[gerrydacherry]

I've driven my Z4 2003 thousands of miles, roadtripping the country in a few months, I've owned it for close to 2 years as a daily driver and I can tell you for a fact that it's very reliable! I've only had to fix the casual plastic parts that break, but overall the engine and the car is bulletproof! I've had a Toyota that broke down more than my Z4! This car is very underrated!

[R_Jake]

After selling my 911 to buy a house, I bought a Z4M as a stop gap fun weekend toy. I’ve always liked the look of these modern classics and that e46 m3 engine is chaos. It’s a keeper for sure. They are just going up in value now...

[joebloggs]

I have the 3 litre E89 Z4 although not as hardcore as this one, it's still fantastic and I like the fact that it is both a coupe and convertible thanks to the hard top. Even at 10 years old the design hasn't aged the two women who design the interior and exterior of this car have done real fine job!

[chrisglover]

Had a £3k one of these for a short time, most basic one, but we loved it.

[dbowden]

Great review. I'm in my 50's and of average health. I've been running one for 18months and have developed a method for getting out that involves pushing off with my right hand on the sill. It stops you making the "grunt" sound. LOL.

[guvna]

Nice motor; would definitely consider one as I'm approaching that mid-life crisis time.

[brianfowler]

That and the Honda S2000 have aged very well👍🏻

[rickpowell]

I had an Alpina Coup 3.0 Straight 6 years ago. Nothing since from them seems to have Classic feel about them. One car i do regret selling.Just felt so well built.

[dScience_uk]

The BEST Z4 review by a long margin was made from an owner's colleague (and on top of that the owner didn't know that his car was driven and reviewed)! 😂

well done for all that information you included in a less than 10min video !

[Brutaga]

Greetings from New Zealand and your latest subscriber. I bought my 2006 Z4 three years ago. Prior to that and over the past 30 years I’d owned Porsche 928’s, ( two of which were 5speed manuals and an S4 auto) The Z4 is my first BMW and I absolutely love it. What I particularly like is that it brought back for me the simple pleasure of driving for the hell of it, not that the 928’s weren’t fun, but they weren’t able to drop their roofs which is why I went for the Z4 as it reminded me of my 1973 TR6 from my younger days. So yes by all means the Z4 is a fabulous car to drive and to own

[lash]

Really liked the Z4 when it came out with its dramatic modern styling. Still looks fresh.

[craigbryant]

Love the looks, I had the Z4M hard top in black and it was the car of my dreams. I still regret selling it and I will buy another one one day. 10/10 would recommend.

[csquire]

There are cup holders,  they pop out and sit below the side vents although they are fragile and
often broken.  At least they were present on my 2004 Z4

[amedvedevs]

Around month ago picked up z3 2001, sport package., came with all 4 new alloy wheels all 4 new tires and roof was replaced last summer, full service history ( owners son owns bmw dealership so well looked after) all invoices provided! Paid 500€ for it here in Germany .. bought it as an investment, it’s now my daily driver! Love it !

Sometimes you just happen to be at right place right time to find a deal!

Nevertheless great video! Happy I found your channel!

[SlightlyDank]

what i like the most about the car is its looks. a massive bonnet and unique rear end. it also doesnt scream german car.

[SirLoinOfsteak]

1st gen Z4s are still among the best looking cars BMW has made to my eyes, especially the coupe.

I see no point in going for an auto roadster though...

[barbarusbloodshed]

God, yes. Love the Z8 just as much. Great piece of design.
Same is true for the first generation Z4. Just a very timeless styling.

[greymark]

Convertibles are no good to me, cannot get wind in my hair.Don't have any.

[angusking]

Took your advice and got a 2003 3.0 Z4 as a weekend toy. Got the auto as I drive a manual every day and think the auto box suits the car. Was going to go for a 2.0 as at the time the reviews of it were good but so glad I watched this and went for the bigger engine. And it has a sport button you actually want to press now and again!
And like you said about short-term owners cherishing it, the previous owner had just stuck four new regular (not run flat) tyres on it so the ride is just perfect for a little sports car.