Is the 2006 BMW Z4 a good car?
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How do people like the 2006 BMW Z4?
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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.
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What options are available on the 2006 BMW Z4?
Available BMW Z4 2006 Submodel Types: Convertible, Hatchback
Available Trims: 3.0i, sDrive35i, 3.0si, 2.5i, sDrive28i, sDrive30i, sDrive35is
Exterior Colors: Black Sapphire Metallic, Jet Black, Titanium Silver Metallic, Sterling Gray Metallic, Alpine White, Deep Sea Blue Metallic, Silver Gray Metallic, Bright Red, Glacier Silver Metallic, Mineral Grey Metallic, Valencia Orange, Crimson Red, Melbourne Red Metallic, Stratus Gray Metallic, Toledo Blue Metallic, Maldives Blue Metallic, Mineral White Metallic, Monaco Blue Metallic, Montego Blue Metallic, Space Gray Metallic, Sparkling Brown Metallic
Interior Colors: Black, Beige leather, Black Kansas leather, Black leather, Black leatherette, Coral Red Kansas leather, Canberra Beige Kansas leather, Coral Red leather, Extended Black/Orange w/Black Orange Color World leather/sueded microfiber, Beige, Red, Black leather/sueded microfiber, Walnut Kansas leather, Canyon Brown Extended Merino premium leather, Canyon Brown Merino premium leather, Coral Red Kansas Extended leather, Dream Red leather, Pearl Gray, Saddle Brown leather, Walnut leather
Popular Features: Stability Control, Tire Pressure Warning, Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel, Post-collision safety system, Trip Computer, Automatic Emergency Braking, Aux Audio Inputs, Soft Top, Auto Climate Control, Leather Seats, Upgraded Headlights, Hardtop, Multi-Zone Climate Control, Alarm, Bluetooth, USB Inputs, Power Driver Seat, Electronic Folding Mirrors, Heated seats, Navigation, Keyless Entry/Start, Parking sensors
Engine/Mechanics: 6, 4 cylinders
Transmission: AUTOMATIC, MANUAL, AUTOMATED_MANUAL
Fuel Types: premium unleaded (required)
Drivetrains: rear wheel drive
