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Used 2003 BMW Z4 Consumer Reviews

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5 out of 5 stars

What a sweet ride!

speedfrk, 10/02/2003
2003 BMW Z4 3.0i 2dr Roadster (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

The 3.0 is fast and has great handling features. The sport package is nice with the 18" wheels and the sport control which makes the car even more responsive than normal. Love the looks and sound of the car as it handles every twist and turn. This is a true sports car and not one of those plastic clones. It is a big plus that BMW is going to pick up the tab for the service over the next 4 yrs or 50k miles.

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5 out of 5 stars

You gotta drive it to believe it

DropTopZ4, 12/22/2004
2003 BMW Z4 3.0i 2dr Roadster (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Long story short, I was so enamored with the styling and performance numbers that I ordered my Z4 3.0i via phone without a test drive. It's an awesome car that draws attention everywhere I go. To really feel the power, put it in Sport Mode and punch the throttle. If DSC gets in the way, switch it off. The stereo kicks too. Even the exhaust note sounds as if the engine is bigger than it really is. The automatic top is a crowd pleaser. Handling is solid and stable, and the ride is firm due to the sport suspension and run-flat tires. Test drive one or do what I did and just go buy one!

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4.38 out of 5 stars

Great, even 5 years after manufacture!

Pat, 12/26/2007
2003 BMW Z4 2.5i 2dr Roadster (2.5L 6cyl 5M)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful

I fell in love with the Z4 while looking for a sports car. Had a rough start though; since I have the sport package a deep pothole ate the passenger side and forced a repair. Then the convertible top refused to work. Then an electrical failure forced another round of work. In all though, I've taken this to the track and on road trips-and it's been sheer joy. Even driving to work is fun! It's gotten nice looks from passerby too. A few nits: tire roar is deafening even with top up, rattles galore on rough roads, and auto top suffers from finicky electrical shortages. But don't let those stop you from buying this wonderful machine.

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5 out of 5 stars

BMW Z4 3.0 2003

G. Gutierrez, 09/06/2007
2003 BMW Z4 3.0i 2dr Roadster (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful

This is the best car I have ever owned. After 40,000 miles the only repair required (at no cost) was to reset the passenger window. Great fun to drive and extremely reliable. I am thinking about buying a new car, but I hate to give this one up!

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5 out of 5 stars

brand new 15 year old Z4

Jack DeWitt, 04/19/2018
updated 10/22/2018
2003 BMW Z4 2.5i 2dr Roadster (2.5L 6cyl 5M)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful

Probably too soon to rate it since I have had it for only a week, but, the car with only 23k miles (verified) feels brand new. The sound is great, the punch is great. The ride is not as harsh as I feared. It's certainly not '55 Buick either. It's a little tight, but much more comfortable than Miata that I didn't buy because of the fit. When I had it inspected the guy in the station said, "thanks for bringing that car to us." First time that's ever happened. We'll see how long honeymoon lasts. Six months later--Car has run perfectly. It is a joy to drive on the back roads of Cape Cod. Just enough power--probably would like 3.0 better--but it never feels like it is going to get from me or break loose. Sport mode adds a little excitement. No repairs or maintenance after initial inspection and oil change.

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5 out of 5 stars
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