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2004 BMW Z4
Date Published: 2/20/08

2004 BMW Z4
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MSRP:
$33,600 - 40,900

Invoice:
$30,735 - 37,380

Class:
Premium Sporty/performance Car

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2004 BMW Z4
Expert Rating Summary
Category 2.5i w/Sport Pkg., man. Rating (See All
Ratings)
Premium Sporty performance Car Average Rating
Acceleration 7 7.7
Fuel Economy 6 4.7
Ride Quality 3 4
Steering/Handling/Braking 10 8.4
Quietness 3 4
Controls 7 5.8
Room/Comfort/Driver Seating (front) 5 5.4
Room/Comfort (rear) 0 .6
Cargo Room 2 2.2
Value within Class 7 4.6
Total Score: 50 47.4
Ratings: Maximum 10 points per category
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2004 BMW Z4 Review
BMW's 2-seat sports car is a convertible with an inline 6-cyl engine and a standard manual soft top with heated glass rear window. A power soft top is optional. The Z4 2.5i has a 184-hp 2.5 liter, the Z4 3.0i has a 225-hp 3.0. The 2.5i comes with a 5-speed manual transmission, the 3.0i a 6-speed manual. Both offer two optional transmissions, a 5-speed automatic with manual shift gate or BMW's Sequential Manual Gearbox. This 6-speed sequential manual transmission (SMT) has no clutch pedal, shifts via the gear lever or steering-wheel paddles, and can be set to shift like an automatic. All models come with run-flat tires, ABS, and an antiskid system. The 2.5i comes with 16-inch wheels, the 3.0i with 17s. An optional Sport Package includes a sport suspension and increases wheel size to 17 on the 2.5i, 18 on the 3.0i. It also adds a Dynamic Driving Control console button that quickens throttle action and reduces power-steering assist. Leather upholstery is standard on the 3.0i, optional on the 2.5i. Xenon headlamps are optional on both. A removable hardtop and a wind deflector are dealer options.
News
The rumor mill has been blowing hot and cold about a Z4-based coupe and a new hot-rod M Roadster. Spy photographers have seen advanced prototypes of both, but BMW has apparently been debating any additions in light of the euro's continuing surge against the dollar. If the final answer is yes, we'd expect see 2.5i and 3.0i coupes during 2005, likely as '06 models. M Roadster timing is less clear, but we wouldn't rule out an introduction as early as this winter. One source says the M Roadster would share a 333-hp 3.2-liter six with the four-seat M3 coupe and convertible and feature expected upgrades to the normal Z4's chassis, body, wheels/tires, and interior. It will be interesting to see what transpires.
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