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Used 2008 BMW Z4 Consumer Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars
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4.5 out of 5 stars

Not a Suitable 5-series Replacement

Robin, 08/26/2007
2007 BMW Z4 3.0si 2dr Convertible (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
1 of 3 people found this review helpful

A good 2nd car for fun in the sun, with great looks and handling, but not a suitable replacement for my 2000 540i. The wind noise on the highway and comfort on bumpy roads is not very good, so consider this for daily travel. More of a weekend "lets have fun" car. Personally I think our 2003 Z4's 5-speed shifted smoother and quicker and its ride was not so harsh (as I recall), so I'm a bit disappointed by this 2007 Z4. The 6-speed shifting bothers me the most, since I do a lot of it! (Oh well.)

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3.75 out of 5 stars

Beware of Z4 deficiencies!

Not Happy, 11/10/2007
2007 BMW Z4 3.0si 2dr Convertible (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
1 of 5 people found this review helpful

This review focuses more on the bad... fragile paint (scratches too easily), mostly plastic (can't wax out those scratches), annoying beeper (won't shut up for 1 minute, no chimes!), seat belt can't be adjusted (irritates neck), runflat tires sensitive (added air twice in 4 months), 6 speed manual doesn't shift smoothly, doesn't hold value (depreciated $13K < 4 months, so I'm stuck!), steering keeps driver way too active, ride quality on rough roads is unacceptable (feel every imperfection!), noisy with roof up, rattles. BMW engineers have ruined this car! Our 2003 Z4 was superior! Yep, I have high standards, especially when I pay $47K+ for a new BMW!

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5 out of 5 stars

A great roadster

John Jaurique , 12/08/2024
2007 BMW Z4 3.0i 2dr Convertible (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

This was the second one I owned and enjoyed both of them very much. Very reliable, nice looking sports car for the buck - mechanicals engineered properly, convertible top long lasting and perfect operation ! Can't say enough about these cars !

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5 out of 5 stars

Awesome

Peter, 11/07/2007
2007 BMW Z4 3.0si 2dr Convertible (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

I was initially hesitant about buying a roadster, but after owning this for two months I wished I had purchase this sooner. Make sure you get the stick shift because that's half the fun. Also get the sports pkg with the sports mode and upgraded wheels. The sports mode provides livelier accel and steering. When driving the Z, the car is truly one with the driver (me).

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Donkey Cart

Wader, 01/29/2009
2008 BMW Z4 3.0si 2dr Hatchback (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

I purchased the coupe off the showroom floor with the sports suspension package. The roads in Northern Illinois are not the best so my wife refers to the Z4 as "the donkey cart". Regardless it is a blast to drive and I get many compliments on its appearance. The dealer experience has been outstanding.

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