What a gorgeous car! I have been in love with these cars since their debut almost 20 years ago. Still catches my eye and takes my breath away after all this time! Timeless design and an uncompromising roadster. Thanks for sharing this beauty with us!
Loves these too all the years now, but several times bought other cars... now i'm thinking of making the dream come true 😅 for around 10-12 thousand Euros there are nice ones to be found.
I've owned my z4 for 11yrs now and have since bought a lot more expensive, faster cars. After several upgrades over the years, I finally got round to doing the suspension last year and what a transformation it has been! For me, the driving experience and connection with the car is up there with the very best. Definitely a keeper.
@@db192 I had replaced the 2 wishbones with Lemforder items and polybushed all round (black series) which made for a pretty harsh ride, but was ok as I only do 2k max a year. Was forced into the suspension upgrade as one of the front coils collapsed (luckily while the car had been parked for 2 months last winter - I've seen this happening on other Z4s but was very surprised as my car hasn't got a single spot of rust/corrosion whatsoever). I switched to Bilstein B12s, basically B8 shocks, Eibach springs, front strut reinforcing plates (I've already got an Alutec strut brace on the top and another one at the bottom, behind the radiator, plus a big scaffolding type one at the back), polybushed purple rear strut top mounts plus reinforcing plates and finally, adjustable drop links. The car has been completely transformed! The handling is excellent, it just changes direction with the thought and it's also really comfortable on bumpy B roads. To be fair, probably the best money I've ever spent on a car.
@@dimi911 that’s a proper upgrade! I imagine that my suspension set up is the same as factory, it handles well enough with good tyres on but it would certainly help having a refresh.
@@db192 I wouldn't bet on that...when I took the old shocks out, they were completely shot. Especially the front ones (original Sachs, M sport suspension) wouldn't come out at all when pushed in, completely dead and it's not a high mileage, abused car. They were in much worse condition even compared to the original items on my '68 911 which I restored a couple of yrs ago.
Yep very good review , excellent visuals and tells it how it is , nice to see a positive assessment for a change , A beautiful car that’s nearly 20 years old 👍
Bought a 2001 Z3 and drove it for 21 years! Just bought a one-owner, very low-mileage Z4 3.0i and MAN! it is amazing. The BMW plant is 25 miles down the road from me, so I’ve seen “spy” cars drive by my country home during early morning hours. And one of my mates has worked there since it’s opening, and I’ll never forget when he brought home a new Z4 in 2002. I was blown away and I knew I’d have one eventually. So now I’m happily driving my Alpine White over Oregon Beige Z4 (same color scheme as my beloved Z3). Thank you for the great vids. They are spot on informative, and so very enjoyable.
Great video again, please do some more,i have a 2005 2.2 since 2011,now with 103,000 miles on the clock and it's never given me any problems apart from the roof motor, i have driven down to Italy in this car 5 times and what a joy every trip.I totally agree with your assessment, with regular servicing and tlc many more happy days ahead
@@db192 Wow, this is my second Z4,(2.5 and 3.0) as well as a Z3(2.8) i learned something today, i was not aware they made a 2.2 in the Z4, thanks for sharing that
Had my 3.0 6 speed coming on 5 years, longest I've ever owned any car and I've had a lot and some fast ones too, I think it just has the correct basic ingredients of a proper drivers car, straight six up front, rwd, proper transmission, none of that flappy paddle modern shite, and it's looking better with age, mine is dropped 30mm all round on 19in deep dish staggered alloys 8.5 front 9.5 rear so does look a bit more mad than a stock looking one lol, I get nothing but positive comments and thumbs up when I take her out, can definitely see prices rising on these very soon as they become more rare, great video 😀
this is hella random i was thinking about getting it for my very first car cuz i’m 17 and i can drive stick and i want smt cheap a little on the faster side and convertible would this be a good car?
@@garenwright9862 definitely a good car to own and drive. Not crazy fast but I enough to put a smile on your face. Insurance might be quite high at 17 though!
I have the 2.0 2006 model. Not the fastest but still has all the perks of being a z4. It feels almost too safe even when flooring it the car just stays in place and goes wherever you want it to go.
I bought an 03 Z4 3.0i with the sport package a year and half ago. It has 45K and so far have fell in love with it more and more everyday. Great affordable little car. Looks great too. And I dont hate the steering like everyone. Seems stiff and has enough feel for me.
On my Z4 (2004 2.2i) convertible almost every electrical motor has failed on me and sometimes I think this car is made of cheese.....However It has an engine and gearbox which seem hewn from granite and an intoxicating exhaust note being the smaller six cylinder engine. It is a real character and despite how much trouble it has caused I love the thing. Every drive feels like an adventure in a Z4. Also as you say it is very handsome from certain angles. The interior is well designed although though the steering is not right in front of you but slightly to the left which annoys. Great boot space. Incredible value for money .....if you get a good one! Good car for the home mechanic too as it is easy to service. Look for the six speed gearbox on the second generation which is much better for the motorway. Only the 3.0 has 6spd on the first generation. Yes I know I bought the wrong spec but I still love it.
Was in the middle of relocating my top motor from your other video and reached a bit of a standstill. Had to watch this video to remind myself why i want a working convertible, beautiful car man, love the red interior!
I’ve got 3.0 LT 2005 with the sport button 265 BH which I bought for the north coast 500 I’ve had it about five years and it’s only done 62000 miles it’s a great car for weekends away .
How come your video is so professional? 😀 The subject of Media Studies wasn't in your school curriculum, IIRC. 😆 Those passing shots & cutaways would have taken time to organise singlehandedly, so kudos to you. I look forward to viewing the next one. Best wishes.
@@db192 I drive a soft top in the winter.. in Finland of all places with studded tyres. I don't think the material of the top makes it any warmer, just full blast your heaters and you'll get warm
@@TravelCarsPasicevoPhotography Snow is fine just don't open the roof. But ofc garage would be good, but the roof isn't the problem, other places suffer more from cold like the engine with cold starts
I enjoyed this review some time ago, and it got me thinking, so now I own a M version of this in Red with black top and interior, these are a great weekend / special occasion car, just so different to your average safe cookie cutter car. The Bangle era of design was hit and miss, I think he picked the right initial design and made it work. Great car, and dare I say will be a future classic, well for me I hope so... Thanks for the review, it helped me to decide what I did.
Thank you for your lovely comments and I’m glad it helped you decide to buy a fantastic car. I’d love to own a Z4M one day. I’ll wait until I have a house with a garage and keep it as a dry weather princess.
A mk 3 MX5 although not as fast, is a better drivers car better gearbox and more feel and sticks to the road better and is so much cheaper to run. I have owned both..great Vid though..
Thanks! I’d agree, the MX5 has ruled the small affordable roadster market for so many years and with good reason, I just wish they didn’t rust so easily! It’s ok if you live somewhere with warm winters so they aren’t exposed to road salt.
I live in Canada and prices for these Z4 are not cheap...eg..2003 Z4 3.0 with 117000 km the lot is asking $15995 ....2005 Z4 2.5 with 137000 km asking $19995 plus with the repairs costs you mention again sky high ....so yeah if I could find one for what you pay I would be jumping on it ...plus we also pay %13 tax on the sale
Good video mate. I have recently bought an e86 coupe. The stereo isn't the best! What model Sony head unit is that if you don't mind me asking please? Where did you source the facia surround? Cheers
I found that adding this head unit meant that I could add some extra bass which definitely helped. It’s the SONY DSX-A410BT and I just looked up Z4 stereo surround on eBay..
Reference the head unit, how did you get it to be ambient red? I have this unit and it doesn’t say anything about it in the instructions that I can see
I’m guessing there are fewer Z4s in AUS so that would push the price up. If you wanted a Ute around the similar age in UK you’d expect to pay a lot more.
I’ve spent money to keep it on the road and I’ve tried to cut costs by doing what I can myself. But to be fair most cars this age are going to need ongoing maintenance.
I know the Z4 is perfectly suited for summer country driving. Unfortunately I have only sat in the Z3, not driven it but I’m sure you would have a big smile of your face regardless of which one you choose. I would say the Z3 is smaller so where I’m tall and carry some extra weight I was more comfortable in the Z4z
