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CD Article: BMW Z4, 2003-2008
« on: January 22, 2009, 01:13:23 am »
         
Used Vehicle Review:
BMW Z4, 2003 – 2008

BMW Z4, 2003 – 2008Surprisingly for a high-end German car, the Z4 appears to be quite reliable, says Contributing Editor, Chris Chase.  There are a few things to look out for though, such as potential power steering glitches and convertible top problems.  
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Re: CD Article: BMW Z4, 2003-2008
« Reply #1 on: January 22, 2009, 11:33:06 am »
Pricing for 2003 is messed up.

I might be one of the few that like the Z4's look better than the Z3. As far as roadsters go, very impressive, but me thinks there's better value in the S2000 and MX-5
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Re: CD Article: BMW Z4, 2003-2008
« Reply #2 on: January 22, 2009, 11:40:58 am »
I do like the look of the Z4s. $24,000+ for a used 2003 is rather pricey, IMO. The S2000 is a better choice for enthusiasts.
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Re: CD Article: BMW Z4, 2003-2008
« Reply #3 on: January 22, 2009, 11:48:03 am »
The engine / transmission alone would make me want to save a few extra pennies for one of these over an S2000 or MX5 unless the intent is for a mostly-track-use car. 

I would imagine finding good, low mileage US cars is probably pretty easy, and with them being built in SC, there would be no duty bringing them across, right? 
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Re: CD Article: BMW Z4, 2003-2008
« Reply #4 on: January 22, 2009, 11:50:47 am »
I like the Z4 a lot, and weird maybe, but I like the coupe form better than the roadster. Especially in MSport dress.  :)
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Re: CD Article: BMW Z4, 2003-2008
« Reply #5 on: January 22, 2009, 01:30:28 pm »
Quote from: Bullet Blue on January 22, 2009, 11:33:06 am
Pricing for 2003 is messed up.

Thanks, BB. Fixed now.
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Re: CD Article: BMW Z4, 2003-2008
« Reply #6 on: January 22, 2009, 03:59:59 pm »
Quote from: Giant Dwarf on January 22, 2009, 11:48:03 am
The engine / transmission alone would make me want to save a few extra pennies for one of these over an S2000 or MX5 unless the intent is for a mostly-track-use car. 

I would imagine finding good, low mileage US cars is probably pretty easy, and with them being built in SC, there would be no duty bringing them across, right? 
That is correct no duty on the Z4.

Quote from: ovr50 on January 22, 2009, 11:50:47 am
I like the Z4 a lot, and weird maybe, but I like the coupe form better than the roadster. Especially in MSport dress.  :)
Agreed. It looks so good in Coupe form.
There was one for sale in Ottawa months ago for $55,000
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Re: CD Article: BMW Z4, 2003-2008
« Reply #7 on: January 22, 2009, 06:42:55 pm »
Also prefer the Z4 to the Z3.

The earlier car always seemed a bit too small and insubstantial.
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Re: CD Article: BMW Z4, 2003-2008
« Reply #8 on: January 22, 2009, 06:46:05 pm »
Quote from: Giant Dwarf on January 22, 2009, 11:48:03 am
The engine / transmission alone would make me want to save a few extra pennies for one of these over an S2000 or MX5 unless the intent is for a mostly-track-use car. 

I would imagine finding good, low mileage US cars is probably pretty easy, and with them being built in SC, there would be no duty bringing them across, right? 

You're kidding right?  You actually think the tranny in the BMW is better than the S2000??  S2000 is one of the finest manual trannies I've ever driven...


I get the engine part (I6=yummy) but the tranny??  Quit joking around already.... ;D
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Re: CD Article: BMW Z4, 2003-2008
« Reply #9 on: January 24, 2009, 12:47:41 pm »
Not to mention the Z4 Ms' have been known to have their shifter knob fall off when being handled less than gently   :rofl2:
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