2006 BMW Z4 Consumer Reviews Page 2

Fun car

Written by: Chete on 11/06/2006

Vehicle

2006 BMW Z4 3.0i 2dr Convertible (3.0L 6cyl 6M)

Review

This is a retiree's escape to a driving dream. It is a fun car. The optional wind turbulance deflectors allow a newspaper to lie on the passenger seat at 70 mph. The selectronic 6 speed is very smooth. The turn radius is sharp. Handling is tight on turns. A solid runner.

Favorite Features

The fast hands free top that cycles in 10 seconds. Sufficiently quiet with top down. The smooth auto tran.

Suggested Improvements

A tad more power with the 3.0i; wish now had chosen the 3si. Otherwise, a very very fine roadster.

5 out 6 people found this review helpful

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This is one great redo

Written by: Michael on 11/04/2006

Vehicle

2006 BMW Z4 3.0si 2dr Convertible (3.0L 6cyl 6M)

Review

I previously owned a 2003 Z4 3.0, and now have a 2006 Z4 3.0si. While I loved the first one, the new Z4 is spectacular. Press the sport button on the si, and it changes the manners completely. I always felt that I could have used a little more power- but not so much tha I have no choice of transmissions and pay a gas guzzling tax, like the M. This is that perfect car. Until the twin turbo from the new 335 makes it over!

Favorite Features

I love the paddle shifting on the wheel, the sound system really rocks, and the M seats (a totally worth-it option).

Suggested Improvements

Where is the lock (so valets cannot access it) for the glovebox- or better, the center rear storage compartment? Give me a lock there, please. Also, the motion-sensing alarm cost $1200-$1400, so make sure you negotiate that at the beginning if you want to park with the top down and have security.

3 out 3 people found this review helpful

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Exceptional in everyway

Written by: KVK on 11/03/2006

Vehicle

2006 BMW Z4 3.0si 2dr Convertible (3.0L 6cyl 6M)

Review

This car has the most road feel of all the cars I test drove. When I first got behind the wheel of an 05 3.0 I knew this was the car to get in the first ten minutes. So fun to drive and the quality of workmanship and materials are great. This car handles like a slot car with nice power. M-seats are a must. The stereo is awesome. I am 6'0 tall and fit comfortably inside. This is my first BMW and now I know what the buzz is about!

Favorite Features

M-seats, power, handling, quality of materials and workmanship. Stereo sound quality is top notch.

Suggested Improvements

I would suggest using non RFTs. On the freeway they tend to wander on the ruts.

1 out 1 people found this review helpful

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Love My Z

Written by: Laurence on 11/02/2006

Vehicle

2006 BMW Z4 3.0i 2dr Convertible (3.0L 6cyl 6M)

Review

The 2006 Z4 is a great ride! Not only great looking (I get compliments several times a week), but a great drive. It rockets off the line with the 6 speed SMG paddles providing visions of F1 dancing through my head. It eats up curves, I have had it +70 mph on highway exit ramps and is very roomy for a 2 seater. All that and I use it as my daily driver too. It gets me to and from work, and has even hauled the groceries in a pinch with its very usable trunk space. Overall it is just plain fun... a practical car that you can race in a pinch, take a nice Sunday drive or go shopping in.

Favorite Features

The control. I have driven other roadsters and Bimmers before, but the turning ability and response in this vehicle is surreal!

Suggested Improvements

A little better gas mileage might be nice. Granted, that is not why you buy a car like this and it could be the aggresive way I drive it (it dares me though!) but with top down sport driving in real life I only average about 14 MPG. Other than that, this is about as good as driving gets!

3 out 3 people found this review helpful

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Alpine white beauty

Written by: JeffM16 on 10/05/2006

Vehicle

2006 BMW Z4 3.0i 2dr Convertible (3.0L 6cyl 6M)

Review

Have had my Z4 for a week now and even with trying to take the car from my wife and constantly arguing about whose car is it, it's still worth every second of owning. After owning my first BMW I don't believe I could ever own another brand.

Favorite Features

Everything from the sleek aerodynamic design to the awesome exhaust sound when at about 4000 rpms or higher. The quality of the Z4 is untouchable.

Suggested Improvements

The seatbelt cuts into your neck leaving a mark on it. I try bringing the belt down towards my chest but it keeps creeping up. Other than that.. come on, it's a bmw.

4 out 4 people found this review helpful

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To-Much-Fun

Written by: Gene Vest on 09/29/2006

Vehicle

2006 BMW Z4 3.0si 2dr Convertible (3.0L 6cyl 6M)

Review

After 4600 miles, I am thrilled with this car. It is much more fun to drive than my 2005 C5 vette was, and the interior is quiet enough for conversation with the top down on the interstate. The engine provides pleanty of power, and I love getting 33.1 MPG on the highway. The handling is excellent with the sport pacakge and 18" wheels, but it does try to follow road grooves at lower speeds. The cabin and trunk are large for this type car, but the standard seats are a bit alcking in support and style. I wuold get the M seats if buying another one. This is a great looking car that really turns heads. This is my daily driver and handles wet weather wonderfully.

Favorite Features

Power, handling, style, the power top

Suggested Improvements

The rain sensing wipers are difficult to manage, and you can not set an intermittent interval with the feature engaged. It is senseless to have to return to the dealership to have preferences, such as the wipers and daytime runing lights, set.

2 out 2 people found this review helpful

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Got it... love it

Written by: skoot on 09/26/2006

Vehicle

2006 BMW Z4 3.0i 2dr Convertible (3.0L 6cyl 6M)

Review

I just climbed out of a 02 toyota mr2 into a new z4. I love the power, the room, the automatic top. I can't get the smile off my face... what a nice change! The z4 is just what I needed. I used to have a 99 corvette and I like this z4 even better than I did the vette and I liked the vette a lot.

Favorite Features

Handling is first on my list followed by styling. What a beauty. The sound system is almost as good as the bose in my vette was.

Suggested Improvements

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Control the Power

Written by: Anant Bhakta on 09/19/2006

Vehicle

2006 BMW Z4 3.0si 2dr Convertible (3.0L 6cyl 6M)

Review

BMW z4 3.0si is built for fast car driver. I drove nissan 350z, honda s2000, Mazdarx8, lexus sc430 but z4 is diffrent. I was in love with car after 1st ride. Got to have that ultimate Driving Machine.

Favorite Features

Sport shifting my thumb.

Suggested Improvements

You can bulid better than this.

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Z4 Coupe 3.0si... so far, so good

Written by: BS06NOVA on 09/07/2006

Vehicle

2006 BMW Z4 3.0si 2dr Hatchback (3.0L 6cyl 6M)

Review

I followed this vehicle since the X Coupe Concept unveiling in Jan '01 and loved the look the moment I saw it. Previously owned a '00 Z3 M Coupe (S52 engine) and would rate the Z4 similarly but with welcome upgrades in chassis stiffness and cabin noise reduction. I-6 is inherently smooth, mechanically sophisticated, and refined but not sleep-inducing. Much better than the M3's S54 which I found to be rough, unappealingly raspy, and difficult to drive smoothly in traffic. Materials quality and fit and finish is fine but doesn't approach VW/Audi. Great steering feel and response. Somewhat heavy but appropriate clutch and shifting.

Favorite Features

Engine performance and refinement is stunning (second only to Porsche) and it's the main reason you buy a BMW. Steering feel and response provides superb cornering and handling. Stereo sound is fairly good, but probably not best in class.

Suggested Improvements

Ingress/egress is somewhat awkward but perhaps part of owning a small, low- slung sports coupe. M-Sport seats are a little narrow and thinly padded even for a skinny guy. Make in-dash CD a six-disc unit; add SD card capability. Door map pockets are so inadequately shallow, why bother?

5 out 6 people found this review helpful

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The Ultimate Driving Machine

Written by: msaunders on 09/01/2006

Vehicle

2006 BMW Z4 3.0si 2dr Convertible (3.0L 6cyl 6M)

Review

The faster I go the better it holds the road. The torque is awesome. I love the paddle shifters on the steering wheel. The exhaust sound really makes you feel exhilarated.

Favorite Features

Suggested Improvements

The shoulderbelt starts to pinch after a couple hundred miles

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