Overview & Reviews

Light Poplar Grain wood trim is available as a no-charge option on all Z4s. White indicator lights are standard across the board, and foglights and cruise control are now standard on the 2.5i. The 3.0i includes automatic climate control as standard equipment this year. Leather seating is no longer part of the 2.5i's Premium Package and is a stand-alone option, while all models receive additional black accents for the interior. The Sequential Manual Gearbox (SMG) is only available on the 3.0i, and requires the Sport Package. Last year's Convenience Package is history, though its contents are now either standard or part of the Premium Package.

• Exhilarating driving dynamics, long list of standard safety features, refined drivetrains, excellent build quality.

• Options are expensive, odd styling, firm ride, notable wind and road noise.

User Reviews:

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  Bring on the sun! - 2005 BMW Z4
  By Greg Hansen - October 6 - 5:35 pm

  We got this for my birthday, and it has been exhilirating the whole time. It was really tough to drive through the break-in period, because it showed it had so much more! I have rarely put the top up since then (California has sun from April to November, with little rain), and love the handling, performance (arent those Boxster drivers surprised!), and the sheer feel of luxury. Cornering is amazing -- it can handle much more than I can! I wish Id bought this several years ago ...

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  Roadster God Z4!!! - 2005 BMW Z4
  By smiffsmack - October 2 - 8:55 am

  I bought a CPO z4 3.0 with the steptronic tranny heated seats, sports and premium package. This car is a god of the road. If you try it, I PROMISE you will buy it. It has breakneck speed, awesome sound system, nice engine sounds, looks beautiful (especially sterling grey) I get at least one compliment on this car every single day. I bought mine for 32.5K with 16K miles on it. Get an 03, since their is no real difference between 03 to 05!!!! Just drive it, trust me!!

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  not too bad - 2005 BMW Z4
  By barry - September 30 - 12:32 pm

  Not the worlds greatest car, but a lot of fun, works well, made well and good value for the money with special lease deals now on. but it is not a lux car like my 911 that went off lease. I got this because I have just retired and was interested in a more affordable car. It has free maintenance and a long warranty. Very good lease deal and it works very well. Does it make me forget my Porsche, no, but on most days it is more than I could hope for. Not bad gas mileage, over 28 on the highway at 70mph.

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  Ratings on Z4 should be much higher! - 2005 BMW Z4
  By Pat Talarico - September 23 - 12:08 am

  I have driven many sports cars & I must say when comparing apple for apple this is by far the best in handling without sacrificing comfort. I drove my Z4 from New York to Florida (1200 miles) straight through with no discomfort & I am 63 years old. To sum it up, my Z4 is great in all categorys. My next car will again be a Z4.

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  Whats not to love? - 2005 BMW Z4
  By woo hoo! - August 27 - 5:16 am

  I had the Z3. This car is a vast improvement. Hugs the road & corners much better. Smoother ride. Many luxury features the Z3 didnt have, such as rear glass window, auto top without anything to hook or unhook, xenon headlights, run-flat tires freeing up trunk space, roomier interior with new retro design, great cup holders! Better stereo sound than the Z3 too.

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  A BMW that should not be called BMW!! - 2005 BMW Z4
  By GQ - August 16 - 10:55 am

  I am leasing this car right now. I love it except for one thing .. The dealership had more than me for the past year. Why? The reliability has been very very poor to the point where I have to take it to dealership every month! Stereo going bad, top leaking, noise from door, trunk leaking. Sadly the quality I am used to from BMW is not present here. It is fun to drive if it was not for all things going wrong with it!

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  What is missing? - 2005 BMW Z4
  By Jimbo - August 9 - 9:22 pm

  Ive owned a number of sports cars including two Miatas and an RX-8. This is my first BMW since my 88 535is and it doesnt disappoint. Its performance is on par with more expensive cars, e.g., Boxster, but it is far less problematic and easier to live with in daily driving. It is comfortable, well-made, has a decent trunk and will run with like cars when asked to do so.

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  Amazing Eye Catcher - 2005 BMW Z4
  By BCorrupt - August 9 - 9:21 am

  Catches eyes at every stop light. Drives like a dream. Comfortable for shorter people, taller passengers may feel cramped. More trunk space than you would imagine for such a small car. Great car to drive on long trips.

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  This car rocks! - 2005 BMW Z4
  By Jeff Wallowitz - August 4 - 3:07 pm

  My previous vehicle was an Audi TT. A great car that I absolutely loved. Once the warranty expired it was time for replacement. Decided on the Z4 3.0 manual. Car rules. I drove the 2.5 and I would call the acceleration spirited. The 3.0 rips. BMW has got the sound just right with a nice intake rumble and good pop from those chrome tips. The 6 speed gives nice shifts, although it feels a little notchy. You have to make sure you hit them just right. The top is if not the, one of the easiest to use on the market. No latches, fast, and no clumsy boot to take out of the trunk. A great car that I would reccomend to anyone interested in this type of vehicle.

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  For the money - 2005 BMW Z4
  By sam - August 2 - 8:11 pm

  A land shark, one that can take a corner like a formula one car and can go 0-60 in under 6 seconds. The power curve is very steady all the way up past 120 mph with push you back in the seat feel almost all the way.The power top works flawlessly as does just about everything else on the car, and the car looks so much better with the top dowwn. So whats not to like?