Overview & Reviews

The all-new Z4 roadster picks up where the Z3 left off. Well, sort of. There's no coupe version this time around. And the jury is still out on whether the Z4's "flame-surfaced" body is a welcome replacement for its predecessor's sexy corporate styling. In other respects, the newcomer offers much to like -- a more rigid chassis, a real glass rear window and, starting in the spring of 2003, a Sequential Manual Gearbox (SMG) like the one in the M3. All in all, the driving experience is exhilarating -- so if you can get past the styling and come up with the requisite cash, you know where this one belongs on your test drive list.

• Superb road manners, plenty of standard technology and safety features, range of transmission choices, brand cachet.

User Reviews:

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  Great Car! - 2003 BMW Z4
  By JOHN - November 12 - 5:40 pm

  The Z4 is the most enjoyable car I have ever owned. It has exceeded my expectations and I am constantly looking for an excuse to go anyware so I can get behind the wheel and drive. In one word, it is simply FUN!

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  Z4 rocks! - 2003 BMW Z4
  By Z4ever - November 6 - 2:00 am

  My experience to date has been nothing short of magical. This car demands attention even when sitting in a parking spot! My Z4 is Jet Black with the tan interior and conveys an image that equals BMWs "Land Shark" advertising. I dont think BMW will have to worry about the Z4 getting the woman’s car reputation like the Z3. As a 64" driver I am amazed at the head and leg room. It is a credit to BMWs adjustable seats. The 2.5 liter, 184 hp engine (coupled with the 5-speed manual transmission) is more than enough to put this car through its paces.

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  Wow! - 2003 BMW Z4
  By jbmead - November 1 - 10:00 am

  Best car Ive ever driven or owned. Exceptional performance coupled with outstanding comfort--comfortable seats, plenty of leg and head room. The sport package gives you two cars in one as far as ride goes. Feels more substantial than the Boxster (Ive always preferred the BMW ride over Porsches) and the Mercedes SLK (which had little leg room and made me feel boxed in). Wind noise is virtually eliminated with the top up, and is minimal with the top down due to the fact that the driver sits so low in the car.

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  Juicy - 2003 BMW Z4
  By bob the builder3dafa - November 1 - 10:00 am

  Awesome totally perfect top speed of 200 320 watt sound system and 400 horse power.

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  Awesome Z4 - 2003 BMW Z4
  By Jim - September 14 - 1:28 pm

  The most fun auto to drive in my 40 plus years of driving.

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  Pure Entertainment - 2003 BMW Z4
  By jackflash - September 4 - 10:07 pm

  Bought car with 28,000 miles on it and its a dream sports car. Great performance, responsive and quiet, even with the top down. Its nearly as quiet as my lexus with the top up. Very comfortable, very fast, very happy. Im always looking for a reason to drive somewhere.

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  The Drive of your Life - 2003 BMW Z4
  By jdimas - August 6 - 9:15 pm

  We love our BMW Z4. It handles well in all weather conditions and by far looks about the best of any convertible in the market.

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  A "toy" for the suburbs - 2003 BMW Z4
  By Practical Guy - July 9 - 9:15 am

  Im a mid-lifer whose purchase reflects a typical mid-life crisis decision. Its a vehicle thats truly a fun "toy". After so many years of driving the terribly practical sedans of the day the Z4 injects a healthy shot of adrenaline as well as a double dose of reality .. (1) It takes a little while to use the 6-speed manual transmission with the unconscious competence needed to enjoy the ride to the max, and (2) Heck, when did I get so old??? Being a practical man with an attitude that frowns upon "social status via automobile", I clearly stepped out-of-my-box with this purchase. It does draw a great deal of attention. That alone takes some getting used to.

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  Im Lovin it! - 2003 BMW Z4
  By psambucci - July 7 - 8:32 am

  This was truly worth the wait. The power and handling of my Z4 is performance magic. I’ve wanted a Z4 ever since they first came out. She is perfect in every way. She has plenty of truck space it’s amazing how much you can really fit in there. I’m averaging 25 MPG. It’s everything and more you expect from the ultimate driving machine.

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  A very fun & quick roadster - 2003 BMW Z4
  By Mark - June 29 - 12:41 am

  I had a 2000 Boxster for 3 years before purchasing my Z4. It is Toledo Blue w/ tan interior. Sports package, chrome eliptical wheels & SMG. I would have preferred the 6 speed manual - but my wife wanted an automatic. SMG seemed like a good compromise. It took a while to get used to - but now we both enjoy it. The main complaint is that it is not BMW smooth in the automatic mode. However - I am loving the paddle shifters! The greatest surprise is the gas mileage. I easily get 23-26 in normal day to day driving (not taking it easy on the take offs) and 27-31 on long highway trips!