2005 BMW Z4 Reviews, Pricing & Specs
Overview
The Z4 Roadster was available with two engines, both inline six-cylinders. The 2.5i was offered with a 2.5-liter engine that made 184...
The Z4 Roadster was available with two engines, both inline six-cylinders. The 2.5i was offered with a 2.5-liter engine that made 184 horsepower and came with a five-speed manual gearbox, while the 3.0i was 3.0 liters, 225 horsepower, and used a six-speed.
The 2.5i was offered with 16-inch tires and the 3.0i 17-inchers. Both models were available with the five-speed automatic transmission with Steptronic manual mode. BMW's six-speed Sequential Manual Gearbox ($1,500), which is a manual transmission with no clutch pedal, controlled by electronics, was available for the 3.0i as an option.
What owners say
"Overall, drivers of the 2005 BMW Z4 find it to be a fantastic sports car that offers great value and fun driving experiences. Many appreciate its sporty handling and powerful performance, often comparing it favorably to other high-end cars. However, some owners mention concerns about the build quality of its motors and comfort on long drives, particularly in harsher weather conditions. The car is celebrated for its looks and sporty drive, though it tends to underperform in the snow and has limitations in comfort features."
Love the appearance and handling, the sport package is a must have for wet winding roads. The cold weather package is great for the colder months. Excellent quality top with real glass back window w/defroster, heated side mirrors and heated windshield washer nozzle's come in very handy in the winter months. Acceleration is fast, braking is great and I always feel comfortable regardless of the weather. Love the speed sensing wipers and the rain sensor. Most maintenance can be done by yourself, I've not had to take it to BMW but once, for a sensor that didn't reset itself.
January 2, 2015good features, good value, missing nothing. only car to compare it to is a corvette almost
May 4, 2020driving is very pleasurable, accelerates fast and stops on a dime. est car i ever owned, very nice to have the top down and flying through traffic. this car is built the way cars should be built. super fun to drive
September 7, 2009What owners say
Love the appearance and handling, the sport package is a must have for wet winding roads. The cold weather package is great for the colder months. Excellent quality top with real glass back window w/defroster, heated side mirrors and heated windshield washer nozzle's come in very handy in the winter months. Acceleration is fast, braking is great and I always feel comfortable regardless of the weather. Love the speed sensing wipers and the rain sensor. Most maintenance can be done by yourself, I've not had to take it to BMW but once, for a sensor that didn't reset itself.
January 2, 2015good features, good value, missing nothing. only car to compare it to is a corvette almost
May 4, 2020driving is very pleasurable, accelerates fast and stops on a dime. est car i ever owned, very nice to have the top down and flying through traffic. this car is built the way cars should be built. super fun to drive
September 7, 2009Great car, it comprises all of the things I loved about my past e46, e34, and even the e28 with the fun top down of my old Z3. It has every option I could want. I love this car. I can't wait to take it to the track. Great performance. And if ever I feel it needs more pick up, I can change the diff or drop in a supercharger from ESS or ActiveAutowerks. One of the last BMW's that still has a dipstick. Don't buy a car without a dipstick. Electronic sensors fail. Pulling out the dipstick to ensure the level of oil will never be a problem. There are one or two rattles from the plastic parts of the interior, but significantly less than in other convertibles that I have driven. Compared to a full size luxury sedan, its noisy, compared to an S2000, Mini Cooper vert, Miata, TT, etc. this thing is built quite well. It is fantastically fun to drive. I highly recommend it.
January 24, 2009Very fun to drive. Surprisingly good car for taller drivers.
July 5, 2023Handles well as I seem to zip around town in no time. Very sporty, comfortable and easy to manuver convertible top, even while sitting at stop light. Very peppy for a 4 cylinder. Trunk is far larger than competitors roadsters.
May 11, 2012This is a sports car, so as far as the "extras" go, the car is fairly limited. The car is a real 2 seater, & not heated ones. The engine runs smooth but the ride is on the bumpy side. Great weekend car. Ive never been in an accident in it so I can't comment on its safety. Acceleration, breaking & handling is great. Run Flat tires is a plus as well. Uncomfortable ride for long distances. Gas mileage is ok. Trunk is larger than you would think. One thing that really sucks on this car though are the cup holders. They are located by the doors, somewhat close to the door handles. They don't hold any real drink, I think they're just for decoration.. or to say you have cup holders. Ive replaced mine countless times. They always pop open on their own. Drinks fall through them without warning, & if you forget to slowly & properly close your cup holder prior to exiting the vehicle, plan on it getting stuck to you on the way out.. then having to replace it. They are just in a horrible location & cheaply made. Beyond that I don't really have any major complaints. Simple, powerful & reliable.
September 18, 2012EXCELLENT!!! I once owned a 2002 model convertible, it was wonderful. The value is right, and there is NO comparison. Its in its own league
August 20, 2020This is a fantastic sport car for the value, compared to other high end vehicles like Porsche or Ferrari. BMW is certainly the best way to go! The Germans built awesome cars!
April 8, 2020Nice sporty drive, great when there was nice weather, absoloutly rubbish in snow
June 22, 2008Trims & specs
Base MSRP $34,995 | Seating 2 |
Engine 2.5L 184 hp I6 | Cargo Capacity 9.2 cu ft |
Combined MPG 22 | Drivetrain RWD |
Base MSRP $41,995 | Seating 2 |
Engine 3.0L 225 hp I6 | Cargo Capacity 9.2 cu ft |
Combined MPG 22 | Drivetrain RWD |
