Used BMW Z4 for Sale nearWest Palm Beach, FL

How much does the BMW Z4 cost in today's market?

Used BMW Z4 prices span a wide range depending on model year. Here's what the market looks like right now:

The BMW Z4's current nationwide average price is $36,453, and its nationwide average price reached a low of $18,194 over the past year. Recently, prices have come down for the 2020 models, making now a good time to shop recent model years.

Is the BMW Z4 a good car?

Yes — the BMW Z4 is a strong pick if you want a stylish roadster with engaging performance and a premium feel. The all-generations owner rating is 4.66/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the Z4 for its fun-to-drive character, strong handling, powerful engines, comfortable seating, and high-quality build. The car’s head-turning styling and balanced roadster personality also come through again and again in owner feedback.

Expert reviews rate the 2020 model among the highest across all years.

The main trade-offs that show up in expert reviews are outdated technology, road noise from the soft top, and some rear-end movement over rough pavement when driven hard.

25.7% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are BMW Z4 models reliable?

Owners consistently praise the BMW Z4 for its engaging driving experience, strong performance, stylish design, comfortable seating, and high-quality build. Expert feedback also points to a well-executed roadster character with a premium feel and solid craftsmanship.

• Owners rate the BMW Z4 between 4.0 and 5.0 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, long-term ownership risk is best managed by choosing a well-documented example and checking service history carefully, especially on older cars.

What should I look for when buying a used BMW Z4?

Across all model years, at 73.8% accident-free, a meaningful share of listings has prior incidents — history verification is especially important.

Older model years carry meaningfully higher accident rates, so always verify the vehicle history report on pre-2020 models.

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: Driving Assistance package with blind-spot-monitoring and lane-departure-warning systems
• Infotainment: 10.24-inch touchscreen running BMW’s iDrive system with Apple CarPlay

Which BMW Z4 trim should I buy?

The 2020 BMW Z4 offers these trims:

• sDrive30i: Best-value trim with a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder, 255 horsepower, 295 pound-feet of torque, an eight-speed ZF automatic, and a well-equipped cabin with a 10.24-inch touchscreen, navigation, HD Radio, and Apple CarPlay.
• sDriveM40i: Adds the 3.0-liter turbocharged inline-six, 382 hp, 368 lb-ft, 19-inch alloys with non-run-flat Pirelli tires, and the Track Handling package hardware for buyers who want the strongest performance and more of the model’s sporty character.

What BMW Z4 do most buyers choose?

The BMW Z4 years with the most listings are 2021, 2020, and 2025.

Higher-volume years tend to be the easiest places to shop because you usually get more listings to compare and a better chance of finding the right color, mileage, and equipment mix. They also tend to attract more deal-priced examples, which can make the search more rewarding.

What is the BMW Z4's resale value?

The Z4’s year-over-year price movement is very small in the table shown here, which points to a stable recent pricing pattern. That kind of flat movement can be helpful if you want to shop without chasing a rapidly changing market. It also suggests that the model’s current pricing has settled into a narrow band.

The 2020 model year is holding steady, with prices close to flat year-over-year.

The 2020 model years have held their value best, with the smallest year-over-year price changes.

Is the BMW Z4 safe?

• 2020: 6/10

For the safest used buy, the 2020 model posts the highest confirmed score of 6/10.

Should I buy a used BMW Z4 now or wait for the next model?

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2020 model is at −0.48% versus a year ago.
• Deal availability: The 2020 model has 37.6% good and great deals.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2021 model has the most listings. The BMW Z4 offers a distinctive roadster character with strong performance and a premium feel.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: The latest Z4 pairs a 2.0-liter turbocharged inline-four with 255 hp and 295 lb-ft, while the M40i uses a 3.0-liter turbocharged inline-six with 382 hp and 369 lb-ft.
• Tech: The latest Z4 includes a 10.2-inch touchscreen with iDrive 7, navigation, Apple CarPlay, and a digital instrument panel.
• Safety: The latest model adds blind-spot monitors, a head-up display, remote start, and a digital key card.
• Starting price: The latest Z4 starts at $49,700.

If you're buying used today, the 2021 model year offers the best mix of value and availability. If you want the latest tech and features, it may be worth waiting for the next model year's inventory to build up.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from September 11, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.