Comments on: First Drive: 2009 BMW Z4 sDrive35i [Review]

By: rollingrock

rollingrock — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 14:01:05 +0000

great looking car, especially the interior but why the heck would you pay 60 grand for a Z4 when you could get a Pontiac Solstice or a Nissan 370Z and yourself 20 grand? it must be the country club snob appeal.

By: chinaghost

chinaghost — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 17:02:02 +0000

sorry tombat… your wrong. i know that arguing with you wont change your stubborn little mind. but you are wrong. and i know, ive owned bmw and gm over the past 10 years
1998 a bought a brand new pontiac grand prix. it was terrible for the money, and it broke down twice within the first year. so while it was still under warranty, i sold it and bought
a 1999 bmw 525i. i drove that car until 2001 and it never broke down, handled the snow great for a 2wd.
in 2001 my wife sold her minivan for a 2001 x5 and i bought a 2001 m3. we still have both of those cars. nothing has ever broke on those cars. each has around 100k miles. and the only new things are tires. they both drive like they are new.
in 2005 my son bought a chevy cobalt. i know that he is a spirited driver, but the spark plugs failed at 10k miles, the fuel injector at 17k and the exhaust system developed a hole in it somewhere around 20k. we sold that car, and for his 18 bday, we gave him his grandma’s same as new 2005 hummer h2.
the hummer was the worst of the lot. the build quality was terrible and it has developed all sorts of creaks and groans throughout the entire frame. it rattles like a metal can filled with bb’s… its bad.
so, last month, he got a great deal from the kansas bmw dealer and they sold him a 2008 750li for 60k instead of 90k cuzz they were trying to clear their stock and we’re faithful customers (does gm do stuff like that?) then, with the money he got for selling the hummer. he bought a brand new 2008 bmw750li sticker price -$89,000 for $37,000…. and i guarentee you that gm doesnt have any car that can match up with that 7series for its combination of performance AND luxury at the same time

By: AutoCritical

AutoCritical — Sat, 30 May 2009 13:21:13 +0000

In regards to its looks, I think they lost that ‘Concept’ feel about the last model. Remember when it that first came out, you couldn’t believe it was a production car! – Click my name for more opinions on the Z4

By: tombat

tombat — Tue, 26 May 2009 18:16:18 +0000

For that price I could buy (3) Pontiac Solstices GXP’s with 300 hp and better looking. (include MAP and computer upgrade which is now available from GM) Oh, yea, but no one here would ever buy American or be seen in one.

These BMW’s are UGLY !!!!! Looks like they tried again to copy Pontiac’s styling again, like their changes to the “kidney” shaped grills to look more and more like Pontiac’s. (They tried to sue Pontiac for their infringement…and lost !!!) Nothing original here, just another make-over.

I wouldn’t waste my money on another overpriced and under styled european import. What can I say I drive a Pontiac Solstice (even with a manual top), but my house and cars are paid for…..

I’d put my $25,600 Solstice GXP up against it anyday….performance, fun and a reasonable price. Don’t forget the 100,000 mile warrantee. ( Sorry only 3 cup holders CAR & DRIVER)

By: n2k

n2k — Thu, 21 May 2009 12:50:41 +0000

At its highest point the bangle era really did stir hearts, minds (and mouths.) It created a flared contributory discussion and polarised popular opinion. Never in a long time has an entire product line caused so much simultaneous serenity, bewilderment, joy and outrage. It really put a spotlight on design and what is possible: In my opinion? some truly inspired avant garde and bold execution on the part of bangle and co.

By: n2k

n2k — Thu, 21 May 2009 12:25:08 +0000

Cracking stuff. Nice transition from Bangledom (which I will miss)

By: idrinorbarsaku

idrinorbarsaku — Mon, 18 May 2009 16:50:06 +0000

I drove this car 2 days ago. All i got to say is, NICE!!!!!! It looks SOOOO much better in person! And the interior is one of the best offered by BMW imo!

By: atoms

atoms — Mon, 18 May 2009 16:24:46 +0000

well as long as the Z2 is styled by the same two women, I think BMW will have two more winners to add to their stable, this is one of the most stunning cars I have seen BMW crank out lately

By: batmobile

batmobile — Tue, 12 May 2009 09:04:51 +0000

Ah – that explains it – it looks like it was designed in America.

> Reeling from criticism over the flame surfacing of the last Z4

lol – do you make this stuff up yourself? The 2006-8 Z4 coupe design is the full nuts.

P.S. You forgot to mention in your ‘review’ that the new design is about 500 pounds heavier than the previous coupe was, and not surprisingly, the new model is slower for each comparable engine size. Yes – 500 pounds extra – that’s like carrying a family of 4 Europeans in the car around with you every time you make a trip, or 2 Americans.

By: 3deuce27

3deuce27 — Tue, 12 May 2009 06:42:55 +0000

My only complaint is with the article writer and the industry misusing the word ‘Roadster’. When the windows roll-up, it’s a ‘Convertible’ folks.

By: desertdriver

desertdriver — Tue, 12 May 2009 03:58:52 +0000

so a fully loaded M version would be >80k???
it better have the twin-turbo 4.4-liter V8 found in the X5 M and X6 M

By: oldraven

oldraven — Tue, 12 May 2009 01:55:35 +0000

Is anyone else seeing the real benefit of the GINA design in these newest Bimmers? We all laughed at the fabric, but the metal looks good.

By: shane train

shane train — Tue, 12 May 2009 00:47:45 +0000

S1L1SC- Heard of that. The Z4 has moved upscale before the Z2 has slotted in, so it would be in their best interests to get it out soon, otherwise Miatas, Skys, TT’s, etc will keep mopping up that price slot.

By: S1L1SC

S1L1SC — Tue, 12 May 2009 00:07:11 +0000

They also have a Z2 coming out soon – hence the bigger dimensions on the Z4 and the higher price.

By: Bavarian_818

Bavarian_818 — Mon, 11 May 2009 23:07:07 +0000

National Base Price MSRP Invoice Real World Pricing
$50,700 $46,645 $48,266
Regional Adjustment
for Zip Code Change - - -$629
Optional Equipment $13,750 $12,420 $12,746
ZMP M Sport Package $3,250 $2,960 $3,031
541 Active CC $2,400 $2,135 $2,200
609 Navigation System $2,100 $1,910 $1,956
ZPP Premium Package $1,650 $1,500 $1,537
217 Active Steering $1,550 $1,365 $1,410
ZSP Sport Package $1,400 $1,275 $1,306
494 Heated Front Seats $500 $455 $466
302 Anti-Theft Alarm $400 $365 $374
6FL iPod and USB $400 $365 $374
2XA Sport Steering $100 $90 $92
Color Adjustment - - $0
Not Sure
Destination Charge $825 $825 $825
Total with Options $65,275 $59,890 $61,208

By: leftwingagenda

leftwingagenda — Mon, 11 May 2009 22:50:41 +0000

god…60k+…owie…good luck, bmw, w/that strategy…

By: johnnycanuck

johnnycanuck — Mon, 11 May 2009 21:33:10 +0000

Mark, is the picture in the oilfield meant to be a visual metaphor for how much this car will pump out of your wallet?

By: A4

A4 — Mon, 11 May 2009 20:28:41 +0000

dont get me wrong its a pretty car, but it is much more feminine… and probably higher maintenance.

By: A4

A4 — Mon, 11 May 2009 20:27:27 +0000

i’m not surprised that women designed this car, it looks like they took the old Z4 and had a box of tampax facelift it.

By: shane train

shane train — Mon, 11 May 2009 18:58:46 +0000

Honestly, I think the price is a total kick in the nuts, but aside from that, I really like the car.

By: Borat

Borat — Mon, 11 May 2009 18:57:03 +0000

The last good looking topless bimmer was Z3. Perhaps it was a bit feminine, but it was good looking and was selling like hot cakes. Let see what this model will do, especially at this price in today’s world.

By: shane train

shane train — Mon, 11 May 2009 18:54:51 +0000

Anne Aselsio, Chelsia Lau, Diane Allen, Susan Lampinen.

Look them up before you count yourself unsurprised.

By: shane train

shane train — Mon, 11 May 2009 18:51:05 +0000

Surprised at what? Surprised that women, who are not exactly huge in the auto industry, can turn out a sporty, cohesive, slick design that lacks the tackiness and gimmickry of it’s predecessor, while recalling BMW’s past (507, specifically) WITHOUT blatant retro add-ons?

Or are you surprised that I would dare to give them credit for it?

Clarify.

By: A4

A4 — Mon, 11 May 2009 18:46:03 +0000

^i’m not surprised.

By: shane train

shane train — Mon, 11 May 2009 18:43:36 +0000

It was designed by two women. I’m impressed!

By: A4

A4 — Mon, 11 May 2009 18:38:58 +0000

Ohhh now I understand why this looks like my lawnmower had sex with my printer/fax/copier combo.