BMW Z4 2009-2012Change

The BMW Z4 35is is the best model of the Z4 line. 340hp, twin turbo... it is the real deal ! This Z4 M is the car to get.

Excellent ride, extremely reliable in both summer and winter; contrary to what others may think of a RWD, since manual transmission allows driver to properly control the vehicle. Loved my Z4, many stories to be shared with this outstanding hard-top convertible roadster!

The Z4 is an absolute joy! Must more comfortable ride than the Boxster or the Lotus (Elise or Exige), but still corners amazingly well and has fantastic acceleration.
I took mine to Cape Breton to run the Cabot Trail. (A shame it's so far from Ontario - it's like a roller coaster for your car!!) Amazing drive with fabulous scenery!!

So greatly enjoyed this car. No other BMW is like it. Nothing else gets you closer to the road!!!

Far too much to pay (new) for something so impractical, but worth every penny!!! :)

Oh...and the tire comments people are making on the run flats. Shop around. I found them for $300 each at OK Tire near Kincardine.

I decided in 2013 to install Allseason radial tires on my 2012 Z4, cosidering the cost of RunFlats. The best thing I did. The drive is significantly improved and the tires are $200,00 a pop. I purchased Flat repair Aerosols and keep two in the trunk. Should I get a flat. I can inflate the tire with Flat repair Aerosol to get me to a gargae. If the tire is irrepairable it will only cost $200.00. With RunFlats the cost per tire is well over $500.00 for replacement.
Best thing I did.\I totally enjoy the car.
Also the tread wear on allseasons is three times that of RunFlats.

Z4 with 19 inch wheel option - TPM indicated tire pressure issue. Took to dealer & was told of nail on side wall rear tire. Took dealer 1 week to get new tire. Cost of 1 rear tire replacement = $700. My Z4 had 3500 km.

In my area, Summer season is approximately 16 weeks long to enjoy open air driving. Sadly 1 week is in garage undrivable. Had I knew about this run flat problem, I wouldn't waist money on this toy.

Personally, the BMW Z4 exterior design is amazing. It looks smooth and appealing. In my own experience, it was very comfortable to sit in. Performance is very smooth and has great fuel economy. The interior design looks very organized and in place. The technology (heat, lights, radio etc.) and other switches are easily accessible. After a year of driving with this car, I found it very reliable. It can run in all weather fairly well. The fuel economy is just outstanding.

This car is likely to be the highest performer of this chassis as it seems unlikely that there will be an M version.

One thing I would definitely say about this car is that it is more luxurious, the equipment (if you can afford it) is seriously impressive, the on-board computer only just stops short of washing the car, the interface is miles better than before etc. This does hint that the car is aimed at a different audience and from a driving point of view that isn't a good thing.

Overall, its very good.