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Used 2012 BMW Z4 Consumer Reviews

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4.75 out of 5 stars

2011 Z4 35i rocks!

wahoo, 06/02/2010
2011 BMW Z4 sDrive35i 2dr Convertible (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 6M)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful

I have had this car for three days and I love everything about it. Styling is beautiful, the cockpit is so roomy that you do not feel like you are in a two-seater at all, visibility is very good also. The retractable hard top is a big plus, I was always turned off by rag tops or having to stow a removable hardtop, this is the perfect solution. I did not want to give up the luxuries and conveniences of my larger car and I didn't, this car is loaded with all of the "bells and whistles". Performance is amazing, this is my first BMW and it is an "ultimate driving machine". Last night I tried the sport transmission for the first time and it floored me!

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5 out of 5 stars

Ultimate Driving Machine!

TheWoo, 03/30/2022
2011 BMW Z4 sDrive30i 2dr Convertible (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful

Even though it was released in 2009, the classic roadster design still remains one of the sexiest cars on the road! As other have said, it turns heads every time I take it out. Despite mine being the “base” powertrain with the sDrive30i, the naturally aspirated 6 cylinder engine sounds fantastic, and is comparatively way more trouble-free. The power output combined with the small form factor makes it feel more than fast enough, and handling is superb as well once dialed into Sport mode. Cons: ride is rough and stiff with run flats, but will be way better with normal tires No back up camera availability, and tech is a bit outdated with the CIC system. But Apple CarPlay and backup camera retrofit is widely available and mostly plug and play

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4 out of 5 stars

a ton of fun

j dupree, 12/05/2017
2011 BMW Z4 sDrive30i 2dr Convertible (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful

I love the retractible hard top. Most beautiful car I have ever owned, imo. Not much storage space for luggage, but I didn't buy a Z4 for the size of the trunk. All BMWs that I have owned have had high maintenance costs, but they will run forever if properly maintained.

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4.25 out of 5 stars

Near-perfect roadster

Thom, 11/02/2010
2011 BMW Z4 sDrive35i 2dr Convertible (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 6M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

After several 3-series coupes this is my first ever roadster. Although inherently impractical, it is much fun to drive - I love the throaty growl and sharp steering turn-in.

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3 out of 5 stars

Too many repairs

Tom, 02/23/2016
2011 BMW Z4 sDrive30i 2dr Convertible (3.0L 6cyl 6M)
8 of 11 people found this review helpful

Front struts, valve cover gasket, tranmisssion seal, front end grouments all needed replacement at 25,000 miles. Has issues with vibration in convertable top also. Both rear rims cracked due to poor manufacturer process. Too costly to drive.

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