Used 2006 BMW Z4 Consumer Reviews

Bang for the Buck!

I had been looking at getting a small sports car for a while. Looked at the Boxster, Corvette, Audi TT, and the BMW. I loved the Z4 for the unique design. Once I drove it, I was hooked. I paid $30k for this gem. Silver on Black. Great for normal day to day, then just push the "sport" button and... she becomes a whole new car. Throttle response, steering and overall power seems to explode! Its like an alter ego. I drove the M roadster and it is just a Freak! The 3.0si is a dream for much less. Anyone who complains about the trunk space or the rigid ride should have chosen otherwise. Take a shorter trip, pack a smaller bag, and use your buddies truck to go to home depot. Great Car!

A Year Later--Still WOW

Ok, my first review was Feb 2007 and at that time I was wowed by this car. A year later, living in Germany, this car absolutely rocks. On the autobahn this ragtop can cruise as fast as the others (135mph our top speed so far). But we prefer to take the top down on a sunny day and slow- drive in the right lane as everyone looks. It is that hot. We knew we were coming to europe when we purchased but I can truly say that the Z4 was designed with the autobahn in mind and is super cool to drive. Its handling is absolutely on point. It is truly the "roadster" it is purported to be. Hands down, she wins!

Incredible automobile

Dreamed of owning one of these for a long time. Finally traded my Jeep Wrangler for this certified used Z4. What an incredible automobile. Handles like a dream and I'm stared at and asked about it 24/7. Handling, fuel economy, and styling is like no other.

Remake this Classic

The BMW Z4 Classic. Lines are right. The sport edition roars. I live in Germany and this Classic gets stares all the time--drove her to Paris and they simply stared...

Fun car to drive!

Bought the car with 19K mi., after driving 13k mi. I only have good things to say about the Z4. The sport suspension is incredible, you feel connected to the road, cornering is superb, it may be a little stiff for some drivers but keep in mind this is a sports vehicle. The 3.0si engine meets and exceeds expectations. 255 hp for a 3,000 lb vehicle makes for speedy acceleration, the transmission sport mode makes the responsiveness that much better. The instruments, stereo and GPS are up to par with other high end convertibles. Even the trunk is of decent size compared to other convertibles available, enough for a weekend trip for two!

Red Hot and Fun

I now just turned 1000 miles on this car. The sound of the straight 6 is so sweet. The motor pulls so nicely downshifting is not required to pass. I ordered with the sport supension love the wheels but hate the way the car jumps from rut to rut on the freeway the dealer told me thats caused by the low profile tires. The mileage is great, love the power top passed on the M sports seat way too tight.

3.0 si is the best BMW ever

The new BMW Z4 3.0si is a huge improvement over the last Z4. I just traded my 2003 3.0i. The Sport suspension and 18 inch wheels are fantastic, as is the new engine. Absolutely fantastic- I am driving with a grin, finding excuses to drive. Great car.

First impressions

Bought a 3.0i after comparing it to the Nissan Z, the Volvo C7, and a few others. This car is very fun - the interior (beige leather) looks great. The 6-speed manual is smooth. Haven't encountered any negative items in the 2 weeks I've had it. Some minor things I think BMW should change, but those are convenience items and don't detract from the overall rating of this car. I really like it.

super go-cart

This car is a rocket ship on wheels. I drove the 350Z, Z4 3.0, Miata MX-5, and the s2000 when I was looking for a roadster and none of them could compete with the 3.0si. A well thought out car with a great thrill factor. As much fun as a motorcycle with much more protection. The drivetrain is perfect from all aspects. Kudos to the Germans.

Z4-Great job BMW

Handling is fantastic. Very responsive in every way. Interior materials are great. Very comfy car. Fit & finish couldn't be better. We're happy with this car in every possible way.

As good as it gets!

It's hard to explain the joy this car brings. Everything works together perfectly in the Z4 to create one awesome driving experience. BMW has to make some of the best engines I've ever driven. Smooth strong power from any RPM range. The sport suspension mode is incredible!

Z4 3.0si Roadster... simply amazing

We ordered our car, chose every option and all colors. We chose Silver Gray Metallic paint, Gray Top, Aluminum Trim, Heated Dream Red Leather M Sport Seats, Premium Package, Sport Package, Xenons, and a 6-Speed Manual Transmission. We absolutely love our car and couldn't be happier!

Z4

Don't get me wrong. I bought it, okay? But... the Z4 is fun to drive and stylish, but cramped as hell, hard to get in and out. Bad gas mileage. Fast, though

Z4 a Great Drivers Car

Z4 handles great and is lots of fun to drive. After 2300 miles I am very happy with everything except the Run Flat Tires.

Control the Power

BMW z4 3.0si is built for fast car driver. I drove nissan 350z, honda s2000, Mazdarx8, lexus sc430 but z4 is diffrent. I was in love with car after 1st ride. Got to have that ultimate Driving Machine.

Got it... love it

I just climbed out of a 02 toyota mr2 into a new z4. I love the power, the room, the automatic top. I can't get the smile off my face... what a nice change! The z4 is just what I needed. I used to have a 99 corvette and I like this z4 even better than I did the vette and I liked the vette a lot.

Alpine white beauty

Have had my Z4 for a week now and even with trying to take the car from my wife and constantly arguing about whose car is it, it's still worth every second of owning. After owning my first BMW I don't believe I could ever own another brand.

Exceptional in everyway

This car has the most road feel of all the cars I test drove. When I first got behind the wheel of an 05 3.0 I knew this was the car to get in the first ten minutes. So fun to drive and the quality of workmanship and materials are great. This car handles like a slot car with nice power. M-seats are a must. The stereo is awesome. I am 6'0 tall and fit comfortably inside. This is my first BMW and now I know what the buzz is about!

What a ride!

I am very critical when it comes to my taste in sports cars. My Z4 coupe is without a doubt, the best sports car that I have ever owned. The car does what it is designed to do - be driven! Some reviews suggest a harsh ride and limited visibility due to the coupe's distinctly low profile. For a driving enthusiast, these are attributes, not faults. The build quality is on par with other vehicles in its class, and the smile this thing puts on my face every time I turn the key is priceless.

Aw Yeah

Sold the Cooper S and amped up from 194 hp to 255 on this 3.0si and we definitely appreciate the increased horsepower. Initially test drove the 3.0 and were quite dissatisfied. Same engine in the 3.0si as in the 07 335si and it shows. Sports and Premium pkgs make this car all muscle and well worth going into a "Roadster" as opposed to a "Sedan" with muscle. The one touch automatic ragtop is absolutely great because it truly is engineered right--tucks in snug and perfect. What else would we expect from Bavaria? Exterior is solid and didn't change in 2007 - so pricewise we scooped up a waiting 2006. Great move. Very glad we did.

As good as it gets for under $50k

The new 3.0 engine in the si model is incredible. Massive amounts of smooth power, beautiful sound when pushed hard, and a hard to believe 25+ mpg when driven hard. What truly makes the Z4 3.0si great is how well everything works together. The 6-speed manual tranny is perfectly matched to the engines power curve, the brakes have a perfect feel and no fade, the handling with the sport package is race car like.

Z4 truly a great car

I have always been a corvette lover, but the Z4 took my heart away. Incredible handling, acceleration. The sport package in my opinion is a must to truly appeciate the driving experience of a Z4.

Love it more each drive

The Z4 3.0i is a blast to drive. Find a road with a lot of curves and I’m like a teenager again.

Exhilarating ride

I purchased my 2006 Z4 3.0si from a Eurocar dealer. On delivery the car had 50k miles, averaging less than 3.5k miles per year - a toy, seasonal car by most accounts, which was exactly why I bought it. I had shooed Mercedes SLK against the Z4 and liked it as well but couldn’t forego the trunk spade my Z4 provides me ( I have the soft top convertible). The cargo space affords me ability to run around town doing errands. Or a weekend getaway with 2 roller bags in tow and I’ve taken full advantage of that. Behind the wheel I cannot say enough about this car. It is a total blast to drive. The 5 speed automatic allows for a tiptronic shift experience without the clutch of a manual. Moreover - my model has the sport mode and let me tell You when I enable it the car goes immediately into beast mode! Not only does it take off like a jackrabbit but the suspension forms up demonstrating the cars will and spirit for the road. Aesthetically the car is beyond beautiful. I turn heads and get compliments wherever I drive. The long bonnet on the Z4 is truly a unique design element and it’s immediately recognizable. Comfort wise my model has all the bells and whistles. But what I love most is the simplicity of the dash and ergonomic layout. BMW designed this car to empower the driver to experience the car in every facet. I was able to add on an OEM blue tooth module to enable my iPod to sync with BMWs hands free system. Prior to 2007 blue tooth connection to stream audio / mp3 was not available but I’m satisfied with the after market solution which allow me to enjoy whatever music fuels my driving soul. that given day. The speaker system in the car rocks! As far as ride comfort. It is a BMW so it is on the stiffer side. But if you enjoy the thrill of driving and connecting with the road and your car, a Z4 3.0si is for you. I hope to have many years ahead in this stellar automobile.

My racer

Faster than I expected it would be when I bought. Handles extremely well with very capable braking. Seats are comfortable and supportive even on longer trips. An overall joy to drive.

18 Years and Still driving like New

Got my Z4 in 2016 w 18,000 miles on it. Great price under $14,000. Then my daily driver, an Avalon, died. So....the Z4 became daily driver. Now with 90,000 miles on it. I put those 70,000 miles on it....it still drives like New. No water pump yet. Knock on wood. But other items. Replaced the battery in 2022. It was original battery. Wow. I now have a great used 2011 X3. But the Z4 actually saved my life with it's great abs and ability twice. Truck ran a stop sign, I had right of way, the Z4 stopped so fast....other than routine maintenance and new coils it's bullet proof. And it's an economy car. 19 in city but 34 on hiway at 65 mph. It gets 28 mpg at 73 mph....who knew. And very safe car. MIZZOU

Nice toy

The Ultimate Driving Machine

The faster I go the better it holds the road. The torque is awesome. I love the paddle shifters on the steering wheel. The exhaust sound really makes you feel exhilarated.