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Fred L. Rasp, 05/08/2006
2003 BMW Z4 3.0i 2dr Roadster (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
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This car is a joy to drive. It is responsive, hangs on to the road, has a great sound, and runs through the gears beautifully. The top works quickly and well. It also is fairly quiet. I love this car.

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5 out of 5 stars

a purist drives the basic 2.5

1of2cyclists, 08/28/2003
2003 BMW Z4 2.5i 2dr Roadster (2.5L 6cyl 5M)
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I'm a cyclist and a bit of a purist. I wanted the basic 2.5, no fat, no options or packages--- the pure car. The standard car has a zenlike simplicity and ergonomic design. Manual operation of the soft top is an elegant operation that compares in speed and smoothness with the automatic. The manual seat adjustments are light as a feather. The "leatherette" seats have an athletic, textured ruggedness that I prefer to the creamy- looking leather. Without any distracting electronics, you focus on the driving. What an athletic, agile, road- gripping drive! You can't help smiling as you accelerate on the curves and enjoy the sky meeting the mountains. Pure joy.

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5 out of 5 stars

couldn't be happier

mikeb, 03/21/2004
2003 BMW Z4 3.0i 2dr Roadster (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
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This is my first bmw and i now understand the 'ultimate driving machine' tag. It isn't just marketing hype. This car is an amazing drive. No sway, great acceleration, both off the line and at speed. I wasn't sure how the exterior lines would sit with me over time, but having owned it about 9 months now, they don't seem as radical as they did at first impression. All in all, I'm having a ball driving the Z4 and haven't once regretted buying the 3.0 version.

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4.25 out of 5 stars

A very fun & quick roadster

Mark, 06/29/2006
2003 BMW Z4 3.0i 2dr Roadster (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
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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!

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5 out of 5 stars

BABY BOXSTER BEATER IMO

ROADSTER-Z4, 12/29/2002
2003 BMW Z4 3.0i 2dr Roadster (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
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NICE FIT AND PROGRESSIVE LOOK. REMINDS ME OF THE FIRST AUSTIN HEALY 100 FROM THE DESIGN POINT OF VIEW. GREAT HANDLER AT .91 DRAG. AND FASTER THAN THE BABY BOXSTER.

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