2004 BMW Z4 Review

Price Estimate: $4,349 - $6,565

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Edmunds' Expert Review

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Pros

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

Cons

Options are expensive, limited cargo space, controversial styling.

What’s new

Rain-sensing windshield wipers are now standard equipment, while Sirius Satellite Radio is now an available accessory.

Edmunds says

While it sacrifices some of its predecessor's sex appeal for the sake of a "flame surfaced" design, the Z4 is a more entertaining drive than the Z3 ever was.

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2004 BMW Z4
3.0i Convertible
$9,798
- 124,862 miles
- No accidents, 7 owners, personal use only
- 6cyl manual
- Walser Nissan Wayzata (209 mi away)
- Leather Seats
- Tire Pressure Warnin...
- Trip Computer
- Stability Control
- Soft Top
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Located in Wayzata, MN
At Walser, you’ll get an exceptional car-buying experience. Our *streamlined process* means you’ll work with one dedicated customer specialist to help...
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
21 Combined MPG (18 City/27 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: 4USBT53594LU08435
Stock: 24N1373P
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 06-10-2025
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2004 BMW Z4
2.5i Convertible
$9,995
fair price
$148 above market
- 69,281 miles
- No accidents, 5 owners, corporate fleet vehicle
- 6cyl manual
- Goben Cars West (442 mi away)
- Tire Pressure Warnin...
- Stability Control
- Soft Top
- Post-collision safet...
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Located in Middleton, WI
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: No
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
21 Combined MPG (18 City/26 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: 4USBT33564LR67929
Stock: 23808
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 07-30-2025

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Cost to Drive

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$227/mo

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BMW Z4 Owner Reviews

4.9

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What more do you want!

jimlarson, 02/13/2013

2004 BMW Z4 3.0i 2dr Roadster (3.0L 6cyl 6M)

just simply a Fun, fast, unique car! i just bought a white 04 z4 with red leather and couldn't be happier! drove a TT for years, loved it, but like the z4 much better because of comfort and exterior design. interior isn't as fancy as i would like, but who needs a GPS when your having fun getting lost driving around! very low to ground, makes for a little awkward "in and out" ... but who …

Slammin' style and great to own!

Michael Taylor, 07/11/2016

2004 BMW Z4 3.0i 2dr Roadster (3.0L 6cyl 6M)

Beats all other small convertibles. I tried Honda, Toyota, Mazda, Mercedes, Fiat, MGB, VW, and so on. I also own a 528i, but I'm not biased at all. If it is a great car, I say so. This is a phenomenal car. I work on it myself, but really, nothing has gone wrong...except the motor for the top. The design is such that water backs up (from clogged drainage holes) with debris and floods the …

Fun, fun, fun - but a bit impractical

AZDave, 09/16/2007

2004 BMW Z4 2.5i 2dr Roadster (2.5L 6cyl 5M)

Let's face it. People buy cars like this for their fun factor, and perhaps for their "cool" factor as well. The Z4 does a bang-up job of providing both while delivering upwards of 25 mpg. It's a bit of a chore getting in and out, especially for a 6'2" guy like me, but once you're inside it's surprisingly roomy if you lower the seats all the way. The power convertible top works perfectly, …

A great car even after 6 Years

PerryM, 08/26/2010

2004 BMW Z4 2.5i 2dr Roadster (2.5L 6cyl 5M)

So I bought a 2004 Z4 with 17K miles on it a moth ago. Drove it from Pittsburgh to Chicago to get it home and it was a blast! Wow! This car is comfy, roomy, powerful, reliable, and fun! The 2.5 has quite the power and I can't really notice a difference vs. the 3.0. What more can you ask for? The prices are very competitive these days for a pre-owned. I test drove a Z3 10 years ago and …

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2004 Z4 Highlights

Trim:

2.5i

Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee	$33,600
Engine Type	Gas
Combined MPG	21 MPG
Cost to Drive	$227/month
Seating	2 seats
Drivetrain	rear wheel drive
Warranty	4 years / 50,000 miles

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Safety

Key safety features on the Z4 include:

Tire Pressure Warning
Stability Control
Post-collision safety system

NHTSA Overall Rating

The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
OverallNot Rated
Driver4 / 5
Passenger4 / 5
Side Crash Rating
OverallNot Rated
Side Barrier Rating
OverallNot Rated
Driver3 / 5
PassengerNot Rated
Combined Side Barrier & Pole Ratings
Front SeatNot Rated
Back SeatNot Rated
Rollover
Rollover5 / 5
Dynamic Test ResultNo Tip
Risk Of RolloverNot Rated

IIHS Rating

The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.

Small Overlap Front Driver-Side Test
Not Tested
Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side Test
Not Tested
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Original
Not Tested
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Updated
Not Tested
Side Impact Test – Original
Not Tested
Side Impact Test – Updated
Not Tested
Roof Strength Test
Not Tested
Rear Crash Protection / Head Restraint
Good

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2004 BMW Z4 Review

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