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 Bob - December 23 - 11:58 am

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  10 years of driving pleasure - 2003 BMW Z4
  By danwatson - August 23 - 5:23 pm

  I recently sold my 2003 Z4, purchased new in August, 2003. It had 52,000 nearly trouble free miles. It was never driven hard and always garaged. I was 52 with good knees when I bought it. Ten years later my wife and I have both had knee operations and getting in and out was a chore. Plus, at 63", getting in and out with the top up was a chore. With a wife who doesnt know how to pack lightly, anything more than an overnight trip wasnt practical due to the small trunk. Plus no back seat meant no rides for the dog or grandkids. So, its gone and a new 128i convertible is on a big boat between Germany and the US with delivery expected soon. I hope I have as much fun with this one.

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  Can do - 2003 BMW Z4
  By RG - October 3 - 2:00 am

  Great running car. Driver seat wears where seat belt rubs exposing under layer. Car is good handling and gives full feel of road changes. Actually drove around deer standing on freeway while going 55 and it felt like 25 mph. Quick response steering and extremely stable. No dealerships for 400 miles found good private shop. Still a thrill to drive every time after year and a half. Switched from motorcycle to z4 no regrets!

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  Fun Car - 2003 BMW Z4
  By Tom - August 8 - 2:39 pm

  Just completed 8000 miles between MI @ CA including Glacier Nat. Park. HWY 2, 20, 299,101 and 1. Gas mileage on reg gas 28 to 35 mpg. Have owned Datsun Z cars in past. This is the best.

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  My BMW Z4 is a pure joy - 2003 BMW Z4
  By Al & Jen - November 28 - 10:00 am

  Ive owned my BMW Z4 for about 5 months now and I can say that is has been more fun than I thought it would be! I realize there is this difference of opinion out there between the Z3 and Z4 fans... Mind you, I could have purchased either or, any car for that matter. The new Z4 in my opinion blows them all away! Sleek and far sexier looking than the bubble styling of Z3. Performance is AWESOME to say the least. Just to start her up is exciting - That low growl. She handles beautifully! Under the hood is perfection! This car is truly pure joy.

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  COOL - 2003 BMW Z4
  By BillWeston - October 16 - 10:00 am

  Its a fully loaded pretty affordable sports car. It has awesome features and a nice ride. I love it.

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  Red Z4 by JLV - 2003 BMW Z4
  By JLV - October 16 - 10:00 am

  I have about 2200 miles on my RED Z4. It is small but has the feel of a larger car. The 2.5 has plenty of power. I have AT with premium, sport, and convenience packages. Get all the packages you can. The trunk is adequate but other storage is minimal. A great car and a lot of fun.

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  SO MUCH FUN TO DRIVE...A SHOWSTOPPER - 2003 BMW Z4
  By alkamar - September 20 - 2:00 am

  I have owned six different models of BMWs over the last 24 years but this is by far away the most fun to drive. I would never consider a Z-3 but the Z- 4 is so cool and "begs to be driven". The suspension system is unbelievable; the braking system is phenominal. The seats are very very comfortable and I am 61. This is a an automobile that I will keep for a long time. A great car!

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  tony review own car - 2003 BMW Z4
  By warthogdriver - September 4 - 10:00 am

  This is the best all around sports car I have ever driven. Z cars make vettes look like log wagons. Mine is confortable, responsive, has great fuel economy, and all the prestige a person could want, if you are into that. I am a private pilot and compare airplanes I fly to my Z.

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  I still love it - 2003 BMW Z4
  By Stephanie - August 21 - 1:15 pm

  My car has 125000 and I still LOVE the Z4 after 5 years. It is comfortable, has good gas mileage (31 mpg on highway) even though I am low to the ground, I feel safe on the rainy, winding roads. The only problem I have ever had is not mechanical, the front skirt is so low to the ground that I had to change it twice because it broke. It is so reliable and fun to drive that I will drive it until the end!