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2004 BMW Z4 User Reviews

2004 BMW Z4 Review Ratings

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Average Ratings from 16 reviews

  • Performance:4.3 out of 5 stars4.3 out of 5 stars4.3 out of 5 stars4.3 out of 5 stars4.3 out of 5 stars 4.3 / 5
  • Appearance:4.5 out of 5 stars4.5 out of 5 stars4.5 out of 5 stars4.5 out of 5 stars4.5 out of 5 stars 4.5 / 5
  • Build Quality:4.4 out of 5 stars4.4 out of 5 stars4.4 out of 5 stars4.4 out of 5 stars4.4 out of 5 stars 4.4 / 5
  • Overall:4.5 out of 5 stars4.5 out of 5 stars4.5 out of 5 stars4.5 out of 5 stars4.5 out of 5 stars 4.5 / 5

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PROS
"ride" 8 reviews
"handling" 7 reviews
"power" 5 reviews
"price" 2 reviews
"shape" 2 reviews
CONS
"high maintenance" 2 reviews
"power" 2 reviews

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Andrzej writes:
2004 BMW Z4 3.0i Review
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Fun, fun, fun

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Repair costs

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Great Car Despite Potential Costs — Drives well, nice car in general. A lot of fun to drive with top down. Great handling but less so than the 325xi I have. It is in good shape and seems reliable but I am hoping repairs will not kill me over time as this baby has 100k+ miles

Primary Use: Commuting to work

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amanlkml writes:
2004 BMW Z4 3.0i Review
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This car handles like a dream. It is just fun to drive.  Automatic is a little slow out of the gate but works well when you shift ore and use as a manual

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Gas mileage. Maintenance. No aux input for iPod.

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Love It — Its hard for me to believe this car is 9 years old. It handles like a dream. Entering the freeway or passing at highway speed is a breeze. It practically begs you to take the long way home and find a twisty road. I've had it about 11 months and can never go back. Maintenance does cost more but in my case it's because I actually care about making sure the car is in great shape. In the past I've driven cars for months with the engine light on and it never phased me. Now I'm actually doing a legitimate maintenance plan. My advice skip the Starbucks or expensive dinner once a month and stick that money in your BMW account and have fun.

Primary Use: Commuting to work

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Ashley writes:
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Great handling all around, the interior is high quality, and i got to floor it without paying for gas.

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Automatic transmission (really took a lot of fun out of the driving experience), looks girly, engine sounds high pitched.

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Fun To Drive, I'm Jealous Of The Owner — I drove it with the top down last fall and it was cold. I wasn't used to it so I didn't get to really play. But, the owner knowing that i wanted to, urged me to step on the gas and i was up to 80 faster than anything I had driven prior. By that time, i was around the block and i got to test out the amazing braking system on that. It's a small car and I'm pretty small too, so it fit me great. I don't think I want to see a man driving one, though. It's a chick car.

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Andy writes:
2004 BMW Z4 3.0i Review
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Styling, handling, accelleration, built quality

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Interior room for storage

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If You Only Need To Seat Two, And Can Keep Your Briefcase In The Trunk... — A beautiful, powerful little ride. Great in every way, save interior storage space, the absence of bluetooth and a bit of road noise with the top up.

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bsofva writes:
2004 BMW Z4 3.0i Review
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Power and handling!

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Long trips if you are tall, not so good

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Best Just For Fun! — Well made and good cornering and great power. The cup holders are not well done. The fuel economy is impresive for a sports car. This car gets to be difficult getting in and out of if one is six feet tall or taller.

Primary Use: Sport/fun (spirited driving, track racing, off-roading, etc.)

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Bruce writes:
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Rolls-Royce once quoted the power of their cars as "enough". This car has ENOUGH. Combined with fresh air and a delightful exhaust note, who could ask for more?

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Only 2 seats - is that bad ... or good...

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Ultimate Sports Car. — Quoted 0-60 for the 3 litre auto is 6.1 seconds, although I have not tried it! It is fast, with brakes and handling to match. Can change gears manually, or leave the auto box to it, depending on your mood. With the hood down (takes 12 seconds) I cannot stop smiling. Even when it's cold outside, with the heater on and heated seats, it is quite cosy. And the all-round visibility is excellent Even the boot space is very good. Only had two minor problems - wipers not parking (oil in motor) and a loose door mirror glass (glued). I get 25mpg around town, with upto 36mpg on a run - not bad!

Primary Use: Family transportation

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Kennyspeeds writes:
2004 BMW Z4 2.5i Review
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Fast , Handles great  , good looks

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2 seater , small trunk

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My Wife's Favorite Sports Car When Purchased Used Can Be A Great Deal — The best little sports car she's ever owned . Fast , great cornering,low maintenance, stops on a dime and gives you nine cents change ,looks like a high end sports car but can be purchased used for a steal if you spend some time looking around . I've had two of them so far and both have been great .Only changes to the car were a set of Niche 19" wheels on Bridgestone RE950A POTENZA Tires

Primary Use: Commuting to work

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Stuart writes:
2004 BMW Z4 2.5i Review
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Great looking Car with Nice get up and go. Stick to the road like glue.

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The Repairs and maintains.

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Bmw Z4 — Performance - acceleration, is ok, nice pick up, but the 3L is better. Build Quality, So far i spent over 12 thousand in repair, i wouldn't Recomend getting this car unless you realy want it. Roof played up cost me 51 hundread, then there was a leak in raitor, then few weeks later that went. Other Friends that own a Z4 have also had Problems, poping up. Stick with the Hard Top No problem so ive heard. Other than my problems i've had with my car its a great car to drive.

Primary Use: Family transportation

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Greg writes:
2004 BMW Z4 2.5i Review
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looks

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nothing

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Dream Car — cant get a better looking convertible for the money . its fast sleek and kick ass stereo , the power top goes up and down in seconds all the instruments are well appointed and has a good size trunk for its size

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Ashkaun writes:
2004 BMW Z4 3.0i Review
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3.0L version has good performance & Handling rocks & Luxurious and sexy

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2.5L version sucks try to the the Z4M if possible & has only 2 seats

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2004 Bmw Z4 — THE VERDICT: PERFORMANCE is good as long as you get the 3.0L not the 2.5L. You will get decent acceleration, top speed, braking, and handling. Its handling is KICK ASS by the way. Its also pretty light weight. If you have the money though get the Z4M. Fastest brand new car for $50,000. ROAD it has great luxuries and looks sexy for hot chick to ride in. Its not a bad price to own either. Its tough enough on the streets for racing too. Only issue is that it is not too practical considering it is a two seat roadster.

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Cost $15,475 Average Instant Market Value $11,164 Average Instant Market Value $21,157 Average Instant Market Value
Gas Mileage (highway) 26 27 27
Horsepower 184 184 228
Crash Test Rating 4 4 8
Cargo Volume (cu. ft.) 9.2 9.1
Front Leg Room (inches) 42.0 41.4 41.6

Reviews From Other Years

2012 BMW Z4 Reviews

Powerful Bee By Moustafa

Just drive this mean machine then we'll talk, its all about power, style and elegant. 0-100 in 4.6sec! 340 hp! hard top convertible! comon, tell me whats better than that! So much fun to drive and ... Read More

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2010 BMW Z4 Reviews

Best Ride By Zuleika

the car works amazingly braking and handling is great appereance is beautiful and its so much fun to drive it hasnt need any repairs its been working in top shape...acceleration runs up to 120 a car y... Read More

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2009 BMW Z4 Reviews

By Beauty By Björn

The looks, the handling, the power, the fun : great!! Tight cornering on a twisty mountain road is amazing! The downside for some of us: It´s NO FAMILY CAR, its not cheap in buying or maintaining. An... Read More

Exhilerating By carsbillz4

The styling of the e89 is much improved over the previous Z4. The lines are sleek and blend nicely both on the exterior and inside the cabin. The retractable hardtop is a uxury to ehnace the quietne... Read More

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2008 BMW Z4 Reviews

Really Enjoyed The Car, But We Don't Drive Much Anymore. Third Car. By JDM

Super Sports car. Enjoy the driving and handling on twisting /turning roads. With the much upgraded Navigation, SAT / am/fm radio/ CD player ,plus the new AMP for the eight speakers it is pleasue to ... Read More

Car By Jack

The Performance is amazing, The acceleration well - Wow. The Handling is great, The build is great, or rather it works for me, hasn't needed many repairs and if it has I've been able to fit them myse... Read More

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2007 BMW Z4 Reviews

Absolutely Love The Vehicle By Chesney95

This was and has been one of those vehicles that I always wanted. When it first came out, I would go tot he dealership and sit in it. I finally got it. I don't get to drive it often (1500 miles in 1.5... Read More

Great Fun Car By Bob

Judy rented this car for my birthday in 2007. THANK YOU - JUDY. Great acceleration, handling, braking and great looks. GREAT FUN to drive. I got it up to 120 momentarily on the 71 heading to Liz' ... Read More

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