BMW Z4 Roadster (2003 - 2008) 2.0i Sport 2d (2007/07) Owner Review
Want to know everything there is to know about this car?
-
Summary
What does this car say about you?
Sporty !
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
I must be mad
Would you buy this car again and why?
No I would not as the depreciation is now awful for most BMW's including the Z4- the reviews have been very misleading on this car across all of the major car magazines stating "Cast Iron Residuals" - my car is one year old, cost £28,000 new and with 10,000 miles now is worth £18,000 -lost £10K in 12 months!
What are you likely to buy next?
Porsche Boxster / Audi TT Coupe
-
Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Franchise
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£22,000
When did you buy the car?
September 2007
Did you get a good deal and why?
List price was around £28K, paid £22K as late summer purchase and ex BW Management car
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Wanted a fun cheap to run roadster, and was promised great residual values
What was the dealer like?
Bowkers Preston very good
-
Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Handles brilliantly and very sharp. Downside are the 18 inch alloys and run-flats can make the drive harsh over rough surfaces
What's it like to park?
has parking sensors which really help, front end could do with them too as car has long bonnet. There are some bad blind spots when roof up and at T junction. You need to position car at these correctly.
-
Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Headlamps steamed up, engine Management / electronic problems, but all resolved quickly under BMW warranty BMW Bluetooth system still out dated with newer phones
What's most practical about your car?
Its not bad for a soft top, but hardly practical
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Heated seats and wind deflector. BMW Bluetooth system hopeless!
