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4.38 out of 5 stars

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Z4ME, 11/04/2008
2003 BMW Z4 3.0i 2dr Roadster (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
8 of 8 people found this review helpful

I bought my jet black 2003 Z4 in 7/08. I have put on 6,000 miles in Minnesota and have enjoyed everyone. Speed control and power window placement questionable, cup holder is limited. Like the sport button-whole new car when on. Good daily driver, however, you must miss or slow down for every pot hole and RR Xing. Power top fast enough to put up and down in rush hour. If you buy this car must put a 3M clear bra on ($400). The hood is a rock magnet. Always a head turner. I will come out of a store and always see people looking in. This is my 4th BMW (1 325 xi, 1 325i, and 1 x5) by far the most impractical but ALWAYS the most fun. 35 male-Minnesota

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5 out of 5 stars

So much fun!

Joel, 07/25/2017
2003 BMW Z4 3.0i 2dr Roadster (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful

Does not handle bumps or dips well at all, nor dirt or puddles, but what do you expect from a sports car? It is so much fun to drive--the top comes down automatically, the steering is excellent, the acceleration is amazing, the look is great, the sound system is phenomenal

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Driving The Good Life

Dean, 04/09/2006
2003 BMW Z4 2.5i 2dr Roadster (2.5L 6cyl 5M)
10 of 11 people found this review helpful

I feel my Z4 sometimes anticipates what I'm thinking. The power is there, the steering is true and the Z4 knows how to use it. When I get crazy and take a turn too fast it keeps me glued to the road. I know the longest way to any place in town and frequently hit the freeway & drive 20 miles for a cup of coffee. 70 degrees and the top comes down the music goes up. You'll know me when I pass, I'm the one with the big grin on my face. I've owned a Corvette and a porsche, honestly they don't compare.This auto never breaks down! Drive one, you'll see.

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4.38 out of 5 stars

Needs improvement

Wolf , 05/25/2010
2003 BMW Z4 2.5i 2dr Roadster (2.5L 6cyl 5M)
13 of 15 people found this review helpful

Owned the car since 2004 has now 82,000 miles, performed well under warranty, had to replace the motor for the convertible top at 42,000 mi and now again at 82,000. both times the elec. motor short circuit due to run off water that enters the plastic housing where the elec. motor sits in. The water can't drain and the electr. motor will rust and quit. Very expensive repair, poor design. Car handles great, fun to drive on smooth roads but noisy, and potholes are deadly and my wife hates to put on her make-up while we are driving, rough ride

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5 out of 5 stars

Great new old car!

Benjamin, 08/14/2018
updated 08/17/2020
2003 BMW Z4 2.5i 2dr Roadster (2.5L 6cyl 5M)
9 of 10 people found this review helpful

I found my '03 2.5i for $7900.00, with 66,000 original, verified miles. The car had been superbly maintained by the first owner, who had it for twelve and a half years, and not so well by the second owner, who had it for two years. After spending another two thousand dollars to fix the things the second owner couldn't afford to keep up with, it's like a new car again. As someone else said, many people don't believe it's a seventeen year old car (including a cop that pulled me over, then insisted i was trying to play games because "This is obviously not a 2003, so what's going on with this car?") Loads of power, style, and mine even got the bluetooth addon package. Highly recommend these to anyone looking for an affordable, fun sports car. A couple things to look for if you decide to find yourself one of these though. Check the rubber liner around the rear dash/trunk lid meeting. With age this rubber strip becomes abrasive, and can rub holes in youre soft top with use. Also, be sure that all your cars body drain holes are open, as well as the drain for the ac compressor, as they tend to build unpleasant odor if they become clogged over time (the ac drain anyway, my body drain holes were fine).

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