BMW Z4 Roadster (2003 - 2008) 2.0i SE 2d (06) (2007/07) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
A driver and not a motorist.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
They love it.
Would you buy this car again and why?
Not a chance. Too uncomfortable, the engine has too little torque, too many niggly problems and the ride on run flats is a disaster.
What are you likely to buy next?
Audi TT.
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Franchise
Did you buy this car new?
Yes
What price did you pay?
£24,000
When did you buy the car?
July 2007
Did you get a good deal and why?
Was bought as a company car.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Wanted a change from a boring old hatchback.
What was the dealer like?
Malton BMW - very helpful.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Hmmn. Very difficult question. It depends what sort of road you are on. The run flat tyres are simply awful. On anything other than a perfect piece of tarmac the car is scary and tramlines like nothing I have ever driven. On a smooth road with roundabouts it is just fantastic to drive, you can turn in at ludicrous speeds and it just sticks. That is unless it is wet, when the car gives up lateral grip with no warning. So on balance provided you drive in the dry on perfect roads all the time then it is brilliant. The OEM Bridgestone Potenza RE050's are not good. I have changed over to Michelin Primacy HP ZP's and these are much better although the car still tramlines to some extent. Much less scary though.
What's it like to park?
Not bad once you learn where the front end is. Visibility is bad, so if you are not a confident parker then avoid ! Tight turning circle from rear drive set up makes it easy to parallel and reverse park.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
The exhaust failed at 8k, replaced under warranty. The centre storage compartment light broke from new, still in pieces and waiting for dealer to sort out. The tyre pressure warning system has missed 2 flat tyres which is potentially very dangerous. It did go off once when the tyres were all perfectly fine ! General rattles around the car.
What's most practical about your car?
The boot is excellent for a car of this type.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
The speed of operation of the roof.
