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2003 BMW Z4 |
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by mkaresh  in Cars & Motorsports,  - Top 10
Nov 12 '02 - Updated Jun 22 '05
Author's Product Rating:  Recommended: Yes 
Pros: Performance, comfort, refinement, quality of materials, remains fun to drive
Cons: Styling, some of the fun gone, price
The Bottom Line: The Z4 surprises with all-around performance, comfort, and refinement. But I can’t get past the styling, and some driving enjoyment has disappeared along with the Z3’s faults.
One day I hope to buy a BMW
Z3 2.5 as a second car. (Click on link to read my review of it.) Sure, it’s far from perfect, but I like the driving position and find it great fun to drive. ...
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by nick1326 - Top 100
Apr 22 '03
Author's Product Rating:  Recommended: Yes
Pros: Uncommonly stable, extremely refined and a marked improvement over Z3 in many ways
Cons: Maybe too refined for a roadster- drive by wire vagueness, styling points...
The Bottom Line: Everything the Z3 should have been and more... Though perhaps too much "more" because the fun seems to have gone away. Nevertheless, incredible engineering and refinement- a Real BMW star.
My BMW Z4 test drive started almost be accident- I had brought my X5 in for regular maintainance and my dealer had just happened to have a Z4 with a 6 cylinder and manual transmission -- having asked about it months back, my dealer couldn't resist - he...
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by nhstan
Sep 20 '04
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Fast, refined, and economical to operate
Cons: Jerky clutch, numb steering.
The Bottom Line: If you like the look, it is a very capable sports car. Excellent reliability and performance, compromised only by jerky clutch and numb steering.
Looking back, after 1 1/2 years of ownership, my Z4 has been a fun car but disappointing in some ways. I ordered my 2003 BMW Z4 as replacement for my 1997 BMW Z3, a car which I really enjoyed. I equipped the car with the big 3.0 liter engine, a six ...
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by aaquino - Top 1000
Jun 22 '03
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Killer looks, great engine, awesome handing, solid chassis, awesome stereo
Cons: Need more storage, better lateral seat support, no spare tire
The Bottom Line: Do you need a car like this? Drive one thru your town's main drag or along the beach one sunny day, then you tell me... It's therapy for the soul!
MY OPINIONS Most of what you'll read from my ratings are based solely on my opinions and will not d ...
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by fastolfe
May 18 '03
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Great handling, pick-up and power, lots of room
Cons: Seats feel a bit cheap, options are expensive
The Bottom Line: BMW's masculine change to the "cute" Z3 sports a larger body, sufficient power and lots of highway enjoyment. Price and options are a bit high, though.
The Z3 was a little too cute. They looked sweet when they came out, but nowadays they're mostly driven by women. This is BMW's answer to that: Strong curves, larger size, more power.
I bought mine with the sport package, though I'd be lying...
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by TJLeeland
Mar 24 '03 - Updated Mar 26 '05
Author's Product Rating:  Recommended: No 
Pros: Smooth drive and good looks.
Cons: Way too many trips to the dealer for a $40k car. Poorly built.
The Bottom Line: Stay away! At least from the 2003! I hate this car.
I've had this car for about two years now. I hate it. That's right, I hate it. If it had only cost me $20k I might just dislike it, but it didn't. Normally I would add my update to the bottom of the review like I did with my six month’er, but because ...
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by green-z - Top 1000
Mar 23 '03
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Amazing cornering, brakes like super-glue, and offers lots top-down thrills.
Cons: Pricey options, poor color choices, and thin, poorly bolstered seats.
The Bottom Line: Its controversial edgy styling catches all types of attention, but what will get your attention is how much fun it is to drive, drive, drive!
Reviewers universally seem obliged to mention, and even trash, the late Z3, which the Z4 replaced. Having owned two Z3s, a 1996 1.9 and a 2000 2.8, I don't feel the need to compare the two. While the the Z4 did supersede the Z3, the two cars only share...
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by sachsi
Mar 31 '04
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Handling, brakes, killer discounts (7.5K under MSRP when I got mine).
Cons: Revs too high in 5th gear at freeway speeds
The Bottom Line: Excellent
Got some time on my hands tonight, so here's my review of my now 5-month old Z4. I hope this would help you with your decision if you're considering getting one. Here goes: I have one thing to say about my Z4: a well done engineering job. It doesn't ...
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by jfuex
Feb 06 '05
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Performance, Looks, nice interior
Cons: Only uses "Super" level gas.
Seats not comfortable for long trips.
Could use more gadgets
The Bottom Line: Great car, even for the high price. Absolutely impractical for anyone, but thats not the point is it?
I bought my 2003 Z4 (2.5L) back in August 2003. So far I have no regrets. Performace: Very good. It isn't the fastest thing on the road, but it sure feels and looks like it is. The powerful sound of this engine may force you to write checks your ...
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by genedoc
Jan 09 '04
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Looks, DSC, handling, auto top, FUN!!!
Cons: A little pricey, a tad delicate, expensive options
The Bottom Line: Recommended without reservation. It's a daily dose of car therapy to drive home from work with the wind blowing through your hair and your engine roaring like a lion.
Details - 2003 BMW Z4, 3.0L engine, convenience package, no sports package. Purchased in June 2003, driven for about 6000 miles. For a tad bit of background, we are a young professional couple that purchased the BMW Z4 as our one big splurge. After ...
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by bavorean
Oct 20 '03
Author's Product Rating:  Recommended: No
Pros: Exciting Styling, Auto Top, Sound - Speakers & Exhaust, DSC, MPG, Real Head-Turner
Cons: Quality Control, Costly Options, Underpowered Engines, Poor Seats, Rough Ride, Horrible Service
The Bottom Line: Not worth it unless this is a second car. Neither practical nor competent.
Of the 4 BMW's I've owned, this is the only one assembled in the U.S. and I do believe that that shows. It is entirely possible that since I bought one of the first ones available, that the car hadn't been around long enough for the quarks to have been w ...
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by bluebmwz4
Feb 07 '04 - Updated Apr 10 '04
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Styling, fairly spacious interior with infinitely-adjustable driving position, quality construction, good-sized trunk.
Cons: DIABOLICAL TIRES!! ; sound system; short seat-cushions; poor interior storage space; useless "Slipstream Deflector".
The Bottom Line: Not recommended while it has these "Run-flat"tires. I enjoyed mine for just 7 months, and gave up on it after two $400 punctures! Great car otherwise.
April 10th UPDATE : I TRADED MINE TODAY!! Blame it on the cursed RUN-FLAT TIRES! After two flats in less than 3200 miles, I just couldn't afford to take a chance on it any longer, and I no longer trusted taking it on a long trip. The ...
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by eajenks
Jul 17 '03
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Styling, seamless and intelligent engine/tranny mating (wife needed the automatic), point-and-go steering, one-hand top operation
Cons: color choices, no wheel options
The Bottom Line: Buy, buy, buy! Let's hope for the M-version!
Folks, there are great rewards after successfully putting kids through college and reaching the empt ...
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by airatic
Nov 08 '02
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Phenomenal handling, elegant lines and interior appointments.
Cons: Limited color choice.
The Bottom Line: The top roadster available in the US today.
This is the car I've wanted my whole life, and never knew. My first car was an SUV, and the difference in ride is unbelievable. The warranty is more than generous, even considering the high price tag. It really does handle like silk, and looks like...
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by gingerx
Aug 13 '03
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Performance, good looks, 6 speed, awsome cornering
Cons: Leg room (I'm 6'4"), Seat support (ditto), expensive options (welcome to BMW)
The Bottom Line: If you have the money and are under 6'-2" don't hesitate. If you're 6'4" (or have a large girth) consider surgery.
Very happy with looks & performance. Wish spoilers, skirts & wind shields were not such expensive o ...
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