BMW E89 Z4 35i: Most Fun $18,000 Can Buy 

I recently made an update to this video, with 21 reasons why you should buy the Z4 - You can check it out here: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-a4PKBK7s4FQ.html By the way, I’m setting a goal for this channel to reach 5,000 subscribers by the end of this year. You know what to do to help! 😉 Thank you!! 😁

The Z4 E89 is arguably BMW’s most beautiful car of the last 40 years. I have the 28i in red and it’s got plenty of power and roar despite being a 4cylinder turbo. Definitely keeping my E89 - not gonna let that one go.

Got the 30i z4 from this era myself. I have been trying to ‘sell’ it for a couple of years. Truth is it’s impossible to let go cause it’s as close to perfection as it gets. It’s turned bad days at work into a good day by the time I get home in just a short drive! Truly underrated vehicle but it’s good cause you don’t see many on the roads. Such an accurate and honest review! You got a subscriber from me.

I got a 2009 Z4 sdrive35i as well. It is definitely a massively under-appreciated vehicle. Puts a big smile on my face everytime I drive it. Great review, earned my subscribe! Keep it up, look forward to more content.

Definitely the best looking Z of all the BMW model years.

Thanks for the review! My favorite BMW of all time.

Love, love, love my 2014 E89 Z4 35i... Every time I walk up to it just impressed by the looks. Lots and lots of positive comments from people on the street. 40 degrees in Chicago and have the top-down windows up with heat on full, with jacket on, plenty warm enough. There is a feature that if the roof is down and you need to get into the trunk hold the trunk button on the remote and it'll put the roof half up and unlock the trunk. Once trunk is loaded press and hold the remote unlock button and roof will retract again. In the winter, if running into the store, turn engine off, press and hold the left fan button and heater will stay on for about 15 minutes keeping the car warm. My wife and I have driven it from Chicago to West Palm Beach Florida, recently drove from Chicago to Winston/Salem, NC with a friend. I am 6'1" he is 6'7", leg room is pretty decent. Road noise is a issue though.

Great video man. There’s not a lot of good reviews on this car. This car is my dream car and I’m looking forward to buy it soon! Keep up the brilliant videos

Nice review, thanks. Seriously considering buying one of these...

Love the video

Bro i didn't expect u had only 11 subscribers u have a very good content im suscribed now

First off, excellent video! Subscribed! I own a 2014 Valencia Orange 28i with the Hyper Orange interior. I bought it for my wife in 2017 with 11K miles and in perfect condition. It is really a striking roadster, she loves it. Plenty of power for us and I think its styling will hold up better over the years than the G29, a great car in its own right. We especially love the E89's retractable hardtop. We feel it adds a level of sophistication that the G29, as nice as it is, just doesn't have. We've test-driven a G29 Z4 and although the higher level of build quality is very evident in everything you see, touch, and hear, we prefer the proportions of the E89 Z4 and feel that having that classic British roadster design, it will age very gracefully. We intend to have it for many years to come. Edit: I will say this, having driven both the 35i and 35is and the 28i, the greater power of the larger engine is intoxicating. I could get used to that for sure! However, the turbo four best suits our needs, and since my wife is the primary driver, she really has all the power she needs, too much really she says, LOL. One benefit to the 28i is slightly better weight distribution. Not a big deal but I notice slightly livelier handling, probably due to less weight up front and damn near 50/50 distribution. Also, maintenance, which I do on all of my vehicles, is so much easier. Being that it was designed to hold the six-cylinder engine, there is excess room in the engine bay when only stuffed with the four. Finally, it does have better fuel economy but since this is our weekend car, really that was not much of a selling point for us but it does go farther on a tank of gas if that is something you value. We take our Z on long road trips. Due to the folding hard top, the trunk must be utilized as efficiently as possible. To do this we purchased customized luggage that takes up all of the available space with the top stored.

good video, no fluff, to the point,informative

This cars visuals are stunning, and you got it in a great color!

Man that such a beautiful car! I am starting to plan on how I am going to get one. Awesome review also keep it up!

Super video. Samo nastavi

I recently purchased a 2010 with 54,000 on the clock and I absolutely love this car its so fun to drive. Mine is the same color and every time I drive it I'm amazed at it's capabilities and its technology for a 12 year old car. BMW is truly the ultimate driving machine.

Great review

Well done bloke, nice review, I might be one of these.

Thanks for your shearing，this car is absolutely fabulous.

Great video and really nice car. Definetly subscribed

Great review! Timeless beauty! I really wanted one of these but couldn’t find a good example - had to go for the G29 M40i which isn’t such a beautiful car, but these features and performance is phenomenal!

Great vid new sub💪🏿

Excellent video. I own a 2016 E89 M Sport and love the car. It's a great GT cruiser.

E89 Z4 is my dream car and has been for years.

Great review brate , your english is very good. keep up with the videos

Most beautiful z4 out there. Especially the atacama with black top, my god it’s a beauty...

hi i really like your review and i also love Z4 BMW.

I have a 2011 BMW Z4 sdrive 30i that I have for almost a year now and I absolutely love it! it's a beautiful car, drives beautifully, and it's just amazing.

Beautiful

Congratulations on your first 100 subscribers !!🎉🎉

Got the 35is. Can confirm its a pretty awesome car.

I just purchased a 2010 Z4 35i (74K miles) and I am over the moon. Thanks for your video; it was one of the reasons I felt strongly about the BMW compared to the Mercedes SL500.

kakva zver brate, snimaj ga jos

I took the same year/model/color model today for a test drive, and got back home to sleep overnight on to buy it or not. In meantime, I stumbled on this video, and decision is made :) Hvala brate!

Sweet sound.

I approve thoroughly of this vehicle

I got a silver 2010 35i back in 2019. Now that it's almost paid, I'm finding it incredibly hard to let go. Prolly never gonna sell it.

"the sponsor of this channel is you!" Caught me off guard haha, awesome video ^^

Proud owner of a 2014 28i since 2017. Melbourne red, M sport, 19" wheels and it's a manual. Although the G29 is getting more common, I still see some heads turning while driving. I think it'll become a classic over time. edit: typo

I Drive a BMW Z4 M Coupe, and I absolutely love it! I like the fact that chances are I'm the only one on the road with one ,They're very rare and fast !

I love the Z4. I predict that the E85’s will finally get love they deserve. Get them now while they’re cheap

love the review you did there , i got a 2014 e89 35i and I'm looking forward to upgrade the engine as well as working on the exterior

Nice review, lovely car, timeless design, to me E89 looks far better than last generation g29, classic and elegant design, a true BMW

We have a 2011 30i and love it.

The exhaust system is fire

I have one of the last of this gen with the 1m engine and LCI LED’s it is a fabulous cruiser. The 310 litre boot space is way more useful than I ever thought it would be. The dual clutch box is wonderful, much nicer than the G series.

They are an awesome car ❤️

Looking at this as my next car ( I own an Ls400 and want a quick turbo coupe that feels as close to single seater.. close to the road as possible). I love the looks.. love the engine base.. I think this is a solid goal to work towards before a Lexus RC-F or E92 M3. I just love the styling, not too much new bs inside the car with screens.. true enthusiast car

I have a 2015 e89 s28i. It's not like the s35i which is more powerful but the s28i can do 0-60 in 5.7 ish sec. It's already plenty fast. Amongst Z4 owners the s20i is sought after as it has the best engine sound of the 4 cylinders. It also is the lightest and best handling. And therefore the sweetest top down leisure cruiser that can togue. The s28i is turboed significantly so is more muted. It is the choice for carving mountain roads quickly. The s30i and above is noticeably heavier and worse at cornering tight mountain roads (togue). But it's power and grip makes up for all that. Each has its place. If you wanna just flex get the lowest variant you can, it sounds good. If you want a togue/mountain road machine get the s28i it's still light-ish but nearly 260hp. If you want a fast GT car get the s30i and above but understand it's going to be heavier up front. Maintenance is very reasonable! Definitely cheaper than Porsche or Mercedes but reliability is just above average ( for a continental car) Finally let's get to the crux, why this over a Cayman/ Boxster? I can tell you this is MORE comfortable than both. It's still sporty enough way more than any passenger car, but the Cayman/ Boxster handling is one level higher. Therefore this car is great to 1. Flex 2. Top down 3. Long distance comfort drive with some mountain carving/ togue jaunts. 4. Daily-able thanks to reasonable maintenance and comfort. 5. Save fuel with the 2 litre 4 cyl. Cheers.

I totally agree on the shift paddle design. Its absolutely superior to +/- design. You can actually shift up or down with one hand. Do it while turning and the steering wheel isnt straight. Its sad that Bmw moved away from it and towards simpler +/- design... even on that same e89 Z4 after facelift/ refresh.

Very cool 😎

I have the same car in white and just brings a big smile on my face everytime i see it and drive it. Top down top up equally fun and the best part is the hardtop. Truely a masterpiece 😍. Loved the review and Subscribed💥 Just one question does the check engine light ever go off 🤣🤣 i seem to have it come and go back abd forth always wiring issue or rat bites

I own a sdrive35is... I've owned and driven many cars, but this is by far my favorite car I've ever owned. Even if I get a porsche or the new g29, I don't think I'll let my e89 go - too beautiful!

This guy deserves way more than 150 subs lol

Thanks for demonstrating how the unusual looking paddle shifters work, I'd always wondered about them.

The most fun you can buy for $8.000 is the E85 Z4 with 3.0 litre straight 6 and manual gearbox. Its 300 kilos lighter to make up for the missing turbo and thx to the cloth roof, the boot is actually usable. You just need to dump the run-flat tyres and use rugular ones. Its also decently reliable, except for casual oil leekages of all sorts. I have one and will not let it go anytime soon.

Timeless car and design especially the lci ones🤙🏻🤙🏻

I'm moving to the States soon and I've been saving up for the last 10 years so I could get the z4 after setting down in the US. Since in my country a new Z4 including taxes costs around $180k USD since we pay 300% in taxes for cars. Could you tell me how much a used Z4 will cost near Atlanta since I'm moving there by the end of the year. Loved the video man and subscribed!

That's so quick

Nice colour bro ❤i have same colour 23i 204hp

Hi, how about spare parts? are they easy to get, where do you get them usually?

Sweet car super tempted to get one. 🤔

I own a 2014 Msport Z4 and it’s a great car to drive and own.

Loved the phone joke lol

As an owner of 2010' 23i I can only confirm that driving this beauty is also amazing =)

Your review was really really good mate you earned a subscriber. I was previously deciding to get BMW E63 650i because it's a V8 in the cheapest form and the greatest 6 series for the used car industry. Its absolutely a bargain. Like 350 bhp 500 nm the exhaust note is amazing the design language is timeless but the thing is it doesn't come with paddle shifters as standard and not having a paddle shifters is really a downside for me personally. So I also had Z4 in my list which is a little off my budget as The 650i you can get it in around 25-26 grand USD here in India. You can also get a Z4 around that range but a good one will cost around 30 grand but now I think I'll get the Z4 because of your review. It's an amazing car it's a V6 right ? If I'm worng please correct me. So it's a V6 300 bhp (I don't remember the torque) it's twin turbo the car looks amazing like you can look at this car and say is it really 10 15 years old ? Damn that car is sexy with that little bit of old school retro look. Bmw's design language is absolutely top of the it's timeless. I mean just look at a E46 you can look at that car and wonder how this car is more than 2 decades old ? I only wanted to have a BMW because in my personal opinion they are way better and ahead than their close rivals like Audi and Mercedes. I'm now leaning more towards Z4 and I think I'll get that. Thanks for the amazing review. Keep grinding

Great content! but maybe find your own intro style. subbed and liked, hope to see this channel grow.

with an mhd tune that is a top performer

Have a Sdrive 23i manual for sale..reluctantly here in Bristol UK. 2009, 82650 miles, metallic grey/red leather interior. Exceptional condition for year. Drives perfect! £7995.

Doug likez that

Mine: 2015 white/red 28i 47 000km My brother - 2010 silver/black 35is 👍💌🇿🇦

Lovely car! I have an e93! 😆 Btw I think you should get a friend to help with your videos! More banter and adventures! 😆

You started out by saying the word "This". Might owe Doug a small royalty.

Those years don't seem to be for sale. The earlier ones with the lifter ticking ticking problem are for sale all day long. I thought I got lucky and located a 2012, but car fax showed was in severe accident... PS the manuals are rare

I have a e85 6cyl NA 2007, and im looking to sell it to buy one of these beauty's, the power, the looks, just amazes me, My e85 is beautiful all black, with black rims, it is a piece of art aswell but only 177hp puts me down :(

Gorgeous presenter...;) And like me, he is very positive about the e89 Z4. I own a 2016 sapphire-black metallic M-Sport one with red leather interior and all of the options. And it is really magnificent. I still look over my shoulder every time I walk away from the car, because it is simply soo beautiful and sexy.

What are your thoughts about s23i version? Thinking of getting myself one from 2011.

2:20 Lol, you get a sub for that joke alone 🤣.

What is your cost of ownership thus far. Not looking for details, just your overall thoughts. Never owned a Z4 let a lone a BMW before. Am really interested in getting one.

How do you know which model came with a screen? Does all 2009 models have screens?

6:28 hearing this sound's engine seems to be gearing up for a rift in The Fast and the Furious.

Yep great design, really like it, but in right combo..maybe e85 edges it, apparently better drivers care, more authentic design, and not an updated design as here, although brilliantly executed. Its just slightly fussy but stylish....too stylish 😎?

Hello good video. I wanted to buy on of these I have the e85 3.0si manual but fully prepare for circuit. Kw suspension, 6 piston breaks, silent block powerflex , h&r rolling bar, supersprint exhaust and oz ultraleggerra. When I take it I have a big smile but I want more power like a z4 35i stage 2 mhd, I don’t want to regret my e85 she is unique. I hope you can help me in my choice.

As a brz owner I’m eager to drive a z4

My have almpust 200k km. and it's 2009, and car had 9 owners, Coral Red interior and it's looks like brand new. it's not common to see them with high millage, But they are pretty reliable and can easily ran 200k. mi.+(320 000km) They are well made, despite the maintenance issue on the N54 engine. like turbo's, water pump, oil leaks and more... What I'm saying, that any material need care, especially one with convertible top, unfortunately your car was neglected and didn't have good care, but still most of the interior pieces need little bit of love! and it will shine again! And that you can find on my channel, currently restouring my on budget, and it's going well!

Your review is better than the brit Jayem - he didn't show much.

Bro how is the sound system on this car? Do you think it needs aftermarket speakers?

9:56 I own a Z4 35i but I have no idea what mode do you mean here? Can you explain that?

Out of all the bmw’s the Z4s are my favorites but to much problems when u have them for long time but still worth the car

doug demuro type intro headass lmfao

Great video dude, what is your height? I’m 6’5 (1.95) and actually in love with this car but i’m not sure if i will fit.

You will be on the phone most of the time? Please do explain.

Not bad and a nice start to potentially, another sold RU-vid car channel!

yu don hev dag skor... kako to brate moj?! pozdrav gledam da uzmem 3.5 manuel sta kazes?

tebra engleski ti kida, a i klipovi

Does it not have the m performance exhaust? I have 35is stock and it makes alot of pops compared to the one you are reviewing.

What kind of tires are they? The style looks sick

Not a patch on the e86 imo

231 th subscriber.