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BMW Z4

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The Car Guide rating 3.5/5 65% Detailed ratings

Price $54,300 – $77,900 Payments

Fuel consumption 5.6 – 12.4 L/100km

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This sleek BMW roadster first came out in the 1990s. Having been updated since then, it’s just as appealing now as it ever was! Its drivetrain includes a trio of twin-turbocharged engines, a 4 cylinder (sDrive 28i) and two inline 6 cylinders (sDrive 35i and 35is). There’s a factory-standard 6-speed manual gearbox as well as an optional 7-speed dual-clutch transmission. The aluminum retractable hardtop takes just 20 seconds to open.

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Manual Gearbox to Survive in These Vehicles for 2026

If you're looking to get your hands on a new vehicle without an automatic transmission, we recommend you act sooner rather than later. There are only 24 options remaining for the 2026 model year, and they're mostly sports cars aimed at serious driving enthusiasts. Unsurprisingly, that number is down from …October 20, 2025

Manual Gearbox to Survive in These Vehicles for 2025

The number of makes and models offering manual transmissions keeps shrinking due to poor sales, new emission regulations, incompatibilities with various driver assistance features and the increasing array of electric and hybrid vehicles, among other things. The 2025 model year will see the Jeep Gladiator, Volkswagen Golf GTI and Golf …November 16, 2024

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2020 BMW Z4: The Better of the Two

Sales of sports cars are falling right now and with development costs continuing to rise, it only makes sense for automakers to join forces and create a common platform that has the ability to spawn different products. That’s what Toyota and BMW did with the GR Supra and Z4, respectively. December 10, 2019

2020 BMW Z4: Resuming Where it Left Off

The Z4 roadster is back, fully redesigned and ready for action. It’s more powerful than ever and its performance and handling have been enhanced, in addition to boasting a more luxurious cockpit and new technologies. Simply put, it’s better than ever, but is it too late? See, just when the …October 10, 2019

Five Things to Know About the 2019 BMW Z4

BMW’s roadster is back. After pulling the plug on the second-generation Z4 at the end of the 2016 model year, the two-seat sports car is returning to the market entirely redesigned, but with the same basic recipe. Here are five things to know about the 2019 BMW Z4, which will …February 27, 2019

2019 BMW Z4 sDrive30i: No Need to Worry

PALM SPRINGS (California) – After a three-year hiatus, BMW’s drop-top roadster returns with an all-new face, built on an entirely updated platform and powered by two new engines. Exciting. But we were worried. Worried that this new Z4 would be too big, too soft and far from its roots (the …February 20, 2019

We're Going to Drive the 2019 BMW Z4, the Toyota Supra's Mechanical Cousin

This week, we’ll be in California (yes, again), in Palm Springs, to drive the all-new 2019 BMW Z4 as part of BMW’s yearly Test Fest event. The BMW Z4 is an interesting car because, one, it’s the only two-seat convertible sports car within BMW’s lineup and, two, it shares almost …February 12, 2019

2010 BMW Z4 sDrive35: An Homage to the Sports Car

Once in a while, a car comes along that causes you to question how you define a given class of vehicle. Family sedans, for example have gone from massive, V8-powered behemoths to diminutive Hybrid runabouts. Economy cars have gone from Messerschmitt bubble cars, to Reliant Robins, to Ford Falcons, to …August 28, 2010

BMW Z4 2010, a dream car !

Uncle Robert put in 40 long years at a Montreal newspaper, but was never able to own one of the luxury sports cars that he’d been dreaming of since his youth. A limited budget and family obligations were no doubt what held him back. Sure, over the years he did …September 11, 2009

2009 BMW Z4: More than just a quick peek in the trunk

Over the decades, BMW has produced some exceptional sports cars, from the 328 that emerged victorious in the Mille Miglia open-road race to the 400-hp Z8. However, the Z3 and the first Z4, launched in 2003, have won over a much broader fan base. This spring, the Bavarian manufacturer is …April 15, 2009

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2026 BMW Z4 Bows Out With Final Edition

After a long and fairly successful career that dates back to 2002 and has produced three generations, the BMW Z4 will bow out in 2026. The company was not going to miss the opportunity to finish in style, hence the new Z4 Final Edition announced today. Based on the M40i …November 26, 2025

Several BMW Models, and One Toyota, Recalled Over Fire Risk

An engine starter issue has led to a new safety recall affecting several BMW models along with the Toyota GR Supra . Nearly 200,000 vehicles are involved in the U.S. and another 17,766 in Canada. Following an investigation that began in July 2024, it was discovered that, in some cases, …September 26, 2025

These 9 Vehicles Offer the Best Seats in 2025, Study Says

The quality of seats found in new vehicles has declined slightly this year compared to 2024, according to a new study by J.D. Power which is based on responses from more than 90,000 American consumers who purchased or leased a 2025 model. The most frequently cited seat problems are seat …August 25, 2025

Many Popular BMW Models May Catch Fire, 78,000 Units Recalled in Canada

A number of popular models from German automaker BMW have just been hit with a recall due to a fire risk. Over 78,000 units are affected in Canada alone. We’re talking about the 2014-2016 2 Series and 4 Series , 2012-2016 3 Series , 5 Series and Z4 , 2012-2015 …August 27, 2024

BMW Addresses Biggest Complaint About Z4 Roadster for 2025

Quick question: what’s the No.1 thing that’s missing on the BMW Z4 ? Forget about storage capacity or customization options. The answer is obviously a manual transmission. Making matters worse is that its top competitor, the Porsche 718 Boxster , offers one. Well, we’re happy to report that things will …February 8, 2024

Nearly 100,000 BMWs Recalled in Canada for Fire Risk

BMW is announcing a recall on more than one million vehicles around the world due to a potentially faulty positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) valve heater that could overheat and result in a fire. Similar recall campaigns were conducted in 2017 and 2019, once again affecting over a million BMWs globally. March 10, 2022

Several BMWs to be Built Without Touchscreens Due to Chip Shortage

Faced with a lack of chips that are oh-so-important for a plethora of electronic systems, many automakers have to make tough choices including sacrificing some vehicle functionalities. For instance, GM opted to build Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra pickups without variable-displacement technology that helps reduce fuel consumption, and the 2022 …November 5, 2021

BMW Recalls Several Models Along With the Toyota Supra

BMW North America is recalling several BMW models as well as the Toyota GR Supra due to a problem with the engine management system. According to the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a software glitch could cause the loss of braking assist at startup, meaning drivers won't have …August 11, 2021

These Old, Never-Seen BMW Concepts Predicted The Future

While the BMW Concept 4 and Vision iNEXT are modern inspirations for the German automaker’s new design language, two older vehicles—which up to this day had never been seen before—may be at the source of what we now find in the BMW lineup. A new video posted by BMW Group …June 4, 2021

Chevrolet, BMW Have the Best Car Seats, Study Finds

Chevrolet and BMW top J.D. Power’s 2020 Seat Quality and Satisfaction Study released a few days ago. Surprised? The former leads all mainstream car brands with four award-winning vehicles. The Sonic, Impala and Equinox are segment winners, while the Silverado is among the three best pickups/vans. On the luxury side, …August 27, 2020

2019 BMW Z4 Roadster: the sDrive30i Version Will Arrive First

We talked a lot about the new generation of the Z4, which was officially unveiled in Pebble Beach, California, last month. It will once again rival the Audi TT , the Mercedes-Benz SLC and the Porsche 718 Boxster . The M40i First Edition was presented which, for the moment, will …September 19, 2018

The 2019 BMW Z4 is Shaping Up

As usual when it’s about to launch a new or redesigned product, BMW just published a series of images of its new third-generation Z4 roadster , all wrapped up in a psychedelic camouflage. We can see the car being put through its paces on the manufacturer’s Miramas test facility in …June 3, 2018

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Motoring TV 2003 Episode 3

BMW intros Z4 2003 Jaguar S-Type R why noisy tires can sound like an expensive bearing job F1 drivers compete against Toyota test drivers problems related to engine mounts right lane is sacred but only Jim Kenzie and Newfoundland know it!

2014 BMW Z4 GTE Launch

Watch the amazing 2014 BMW Z4 GTE floor it on the race track with its powerful 4.4 liter v8 engine.

2014 BMW Z4 Roadster Trailer

See BMW's all-new luxury Roadster, the 2014 BMW Z4 Roadster.

The Car Guide rating 65%

Pros

Good choice of engines
Elegant and sporty styling
Thrilling drive
Hard top

Cons

Reduced cargo space
Cost of options
Impractical car
No all-wheel drive

Driving	8/10
Safety	8/10
Interior	5/10
Reliability	7/10
Winter driving	5/10
Comfort	6/10

What's new in 2013

No major change

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Recalls

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August 15, 2024
Engine
August 13, 2024
Brakes
September 27, 2013

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