@@benjamincaron46 I don't agree at all... They're not boring... COUNTRYMAN, EVOQUE, WRANGLER, MACAN, X6M, URUS etc. All of these are FUN driving SUV's. But, It's simply nice to have options. That includes impractical 2 Seaters, Sedans and 707/HP Muscle Cars.
@@avantgarde8551 Yeah! I love it! Soo fun to drive! Planning on tuning it and getting an exhaust soon! Tho, it honestly feels faster stock than my m4 comp
Why can’t this be a daily driver? With more interior room and a larger trunk, it’s actually more practical than my ND Miata, which is my daily driver in all weather conditions. Don’t automatically limit this car’s possibilities.
Here’s how you make it a daily driver, you give it back the hardtop of the previous generation, XDrive and slap an M engine in it so the extra horsepower and torque can deal with the weight…but you also keep the soft top and rwd models for the 12 year old boys puffing their chest out saying “I’m a purist.” We all talk about these cars, but they are like Scarlett Johansson’s 🐱, the chances you’ll ever be inside one is slim to none.
I own an older Z4 so I’m definitely a little biased but this is such an awesome car. Sexy, sleek, fast, fun and, like you were saying, a consummate status symbol.
Young Black Conservative I have the first gen, E85. The top is a very common problem because water can get into the motor. It happened to mine and it was fixed by getting a refurbed motor and having it moved to the trunk so water can’t get to it. Cost around $1k for the motor and labor at a non-dealer specialist. Don’t know your financial situation but to me, it was worth the money to keep the car working right.
I'll argue that a premium set of paddle shifters paired with a good transmission are just as much fun. Full manuals are fun until you get stuck in 1 hour bumper to bumper traffic.
@@EOtekk Oh waaa if you cant handle a little traffic in a manual that's just sad. That's why some manual cars came with a spring design with a clutch to make it easier to bare in traffic.
@@hawkboy000 Manual cars aren't better an today's automatics, they once were. But now since a Dual Clutch automatic shifts like an F1 car and these single-clutch ZF transmissions with torque converters too, having a manual now is a bit like a luxury versus overall performance. I love manuals for certain cars. But for daily use, i'd say today's A/Ts are a lot better for everyday usage.
I saw one of these yesterday & I was like what is that?! I knew it was a Bimmer but reminded me of the Honda S2k. Beautiful car & can’t wait to own one 😃
The only thing this awesome car is missing is a manual transmission. I have a 1990 BMW 325I convertible WITH a manual transmission and a 2015 Dodge Challenger WITH a manual transmission. I wouldn't have either car with an automatic transmission. The manual absolutely makes both cars the fun driving machines they are.
Oh my goodness… 😂 I laughed sooo hard when you showed that the cup holders are in the center console 😂 Those designers have absolutely no idea how customers think.
I'll be honest, when I started the video I kept thinking about the Supra. But when you allowed us to hear the engine sound, I was floored. It really does sound amazing!!! I had a 3 series, very similar interior, so I do agree with you, BMW should have done something with the interior to be different.
Enough over revving the engine already, we get it. The trunk easily accommodates two Tumi carryons and a standard golf bag with the woods placed on top of the bag. It is not a Supra it’s a BMW. The two cup holders are offset allowing the drivers side armrest down, well done BMW. The engine and electronic limited slip differential should be described as a system not just the “great new engine”. OK, this is a BMW not a Porsche. Great review enjoyed the GoPro experience. The trunk again ain’t that small. Merri Beth and I took delivery of our M40i recently. Love it.
I have the 2020 in Frozen Gray 2. Fantastic fun car. I hope some good accessories start coming along. I feel like the choices of either "Black or the Gold" (funky gray) trim is gaudy on the car. I hope to see Carbon Fiber accents in the future. Two notes: The car does not have "Gesture control" also as a 6.1 guy I sit comfortably in the car.
The black grilles are far more aggressive and nicer. I had a black m40i with black grills.and 19 inch black wheels. Friend crashed it though. Now have a white z4 m40i with cerium grey trim and am replacing the gray grills with double slit black kidneys. Frozen grey with cognac is AMAZING combo though especially with black kidneys and wheels. Wow such a classy confident color combo. White and red is sporty and fun like I have now. Black and red is aggressive and no nonsense performance look
Love the look. Not sure I would take this over the Jag F type, but it's close. They both have such nice sounding engines! The BMW has a much large trunk than the Jag or the Corvette. You can totally drive this daily. The times you need 4 seats or a large trunk are rare.
@@DragonKnightX12 of course i know they exist,peugeot had one in the 1930s,ford the beautiful 4 seat skyliner retractible in the 1950s.Bmw more recent,i just want to say that this is not necessary for me,even more weight and a soft top nowadays gives the same comfort.Do you prefer it differently,also good for me,who am i
Same here but as picky as I am with the look of these soft top and the way they give normally an horrible stance to the car once closed... this one is not bad at all.
I daily an E82 coupe & I've never needed a larger car. Some people just think bigger is always better, (SUV Noobs) especially those with zero car knowledge.
Great point @7:30 about the handbrake and roof top opener being so close together and in the same shape and size!!! I had an Audi A3 convertible and it was exactly like that! I had 2 accidents before by trying to open the top while driving and pushing the wrong button - the car made a loud HOWLING sound and abruptly stopped. Luckily in both cases I was at parking lot speeds and didn't cause serious damage or accidents. I would have thought these car companies would have basic design rule governing such details but obviously NOT in both BMW and Audi!!! Now I have a 4-pot Z4 MANUAL and it doesn't have such problems. I hope you can reflect that to BMW to make them aware of such potential danger to the car and other people!!!
Awesome review. I'm about to purchase a 2016 in Estoril blue but that video really makes me think twice lol. I sold my '11 Z4 for it and the hardtop is really nice....decisions decisions...
Test drove the Z4 30i before and after driving a 2019 MX-5. My expressions of the first test drive were positive, it felt fun like my Golf GTI but with more power and topless driving experience. However, in my second test drive it felt like big and clumsy cruiser compared to the MX-5. For pure driving fun I would pick the MX-5 any day, but if you do long trips in your roadster the Z4 is way more comfortable and practical. Also the options for the Z4 are unbelievable expensive, it's ridiculous to have to pick a package for $3000 just to get Android Auto!
Sofyan! I bought my own m40i this week largely because what you said and what was in your face started from 15:25, do you believe it?😆 “love it love it love it” I thought there must be something in this vehicle caught your heart ❤️ and I believe in you
Great review, nailed the comments on the tech items with your knowledge of BMW past and present. Merri Beth and I take delivery of a Glacier Silver M40i first week in August. Cheers
Sofyan, you owe yourself to try the 2.0 liter FType rwd convertible. The perfect blend of luxury, and lightweight performance. Beautifully balanced performance and power without being obnoxious. You got rid of your cayman for a reason, in the real world lower performance envelopes make for more fun.
Of course you can drive it daily! :) I just got back from the DIY store with a big high pressure washer in its box: just open the roof and let it stick out. The fact that it's freezing is just a minor annoyance. :D
I was seriously considering this car as my long awaited and deserved fun car. I didn’t feel it rode sporty at all and was only steering this “sports” car as there is no manual shift option. It felt like all BMWs I’ve had or driven in the past which is very competent tank-like feel. Not sporty IMHO. I ended up with a true sports car instead which isn’t a premium label but is truly a sorts car - America’s Sports Car - the C7 Corvette. I bought the Grand Sport version which retails for about the same as this Z4, but is so much more car - from the obvious power difference to the true sports car experience I was looking for in a fun car. The value of the car is what Corvette is about too so there was no need to purchase, for $1,000s, the BMW maintenance packages. Never thought I’d own a Corvette but now I’m hooked.
Been looking at the M440i too, but I don't want a back seat (or the ugly grill). I wish BMW would take some ideas from the M440i and put them into the M40i. I want (1) adjustable headrests with neck warmer (2) optional wood on the dash like the M440i has (3) panel to cover the roof like the M440i. Now THAT would be awesome. Not sure why BMW did not put those things into the M40i when it was available on the M440i. I also like the colors that the M440i has too, which look better than the M40i colors IMO. Maybe they will fix some stuff before I determine what I want to buy next.
The interesting part about the Z4 these past years is that you don’t often see them while many people out there are buying 3 series, 5 series, 7 series and M4’s
SUV's are for people who used to drive mini-vans but don't want the stigma. Fair enough, there's a market for that but I really don't know why they've come to dominate the automotive industry. Roadsters are FUN!
Sofyan, your smile and laughter during the 0-60 launch control, makes my day! I would continue watching the rest only if that car brings that laughter out out of you 😉.
People are lucky if they can afford the m40i version .Next week I pick up my 20i version in the same colour combination but at least it has all the packages even the shadowline extended option .
This car is a perfect weekend toy! I'm a little jealous about that weather, is this video really shot in December? Here in Finland it is so dark and below zero...
Great video! Really nice front end! Looks really aggressive. Don’t like that fender Gap where the headlight,front bumper, and fender meet. They fixed the exhaust sound! Sounds really good!
I live a hour away from Greenville South Carolina. I wish I was there when you guys were there. And on January 21 me and my dad will be touring the BMW factory down there. And he thinking of getting a BMW X6 as his next BMW. When the lease on his 2017 BMW 330i x drive comes up on October of 2020.
It can totally be a daily driver. I have an MX-5 as a daily and it' perfectly fine. Now, I do work from home most of the time, and my kids are grown, so impractical for me is practical. Z4 may be my next daily, as Porsche's are over priced.
I love this car, and I am on the list to get one order. I am curious if you plan on doing a refresh review on the 2025 manual version once it comes out. Would love to hear your thoughts on it before I push my order through.
Great review but the opening question about wanting a “aspirational vehicle but dont want an SUV” is a stretch . Comparing the two is comparing apples to oranges. Anyone looking to buy an SUV (or vice versa) would not be looking at this as an optional alternative pick. 🤦♂️. Why not do the review based on the car for what it is (and category), no need to bring SUV’s into the review. Yes SUV’s are taking over sales (look at ford only keeping 1 car the mustang in its lineup) but why go there.
I've had my 2006 SLK350 hardtop convertible for 12+ years and typically hate ragtops, but this BMW is nice. I live 15 minutes from that BMW site, so I might have to consider this for my next car. Mercedes stopped making the SLC in 2020, so no hope for a hardtop convertible. Oh well, I guess this old guy will have to manage to change with the times. This car is way beautiful. I know plenty of people who work there (including my nephew), so maybe they can get me a discount.
I came across this review even though it’s two years old because the other day my BMW dealership gave me one of these cars as a loaner!! I had always discounted these cars and thought they were not that great but after driving around for a couple of days I was converted - I couldn’t believe how fun it was - and fast!! I’m curious after all of your ongoing testing - would you would *still* recommend a Z4 M40 over a Boxster S?? A lot of reviews claim the P-car is the superior performer however in this current car climate the Z4 is probably $15-$20,000 cheaper for a similar car. I think the bizarre is great but not $20k better! Thoughts?? Keep up the great reviews!!
I've been in the market for a 6 cylinder Cayman for a while but once I tried a Z4 M40i out a couple of weeks ago, I pulled the trigger on it. It's good enough. It doesn't need to be any better. For $64K plus tax (its a 2020 which was $70K new), it's easily $40K less than any 6-pot Cayman. I don't need anything more than this.
@@mitchellwise4579 enjoy your Z4! They are awesome cars and that motor is a gem! I LOVED driving it when I had it. It is an awesome drop top roadster! Congrats!
I mean new sport SUV’s are hella damn fast. Most of the people only care about straight line acceleration. You need to be a good driver to fully enjoy the roadster.
It's a beautiful sports car. Not sure if that would be my ideal car if it were to stay stock. I see an issue with the seats. The headrests are not adjustable and are permanently angled forward. That is something I hate about my Subaru, so much so that I took the headrests out from their posts and turned them backwards. Now they angle slightly backwards, which my neck thanks me for. I would definitely replace the seats on that Z4. Comment to your video at 8:56: Drivers come in all shapes and sizes... and also proportions. Michael Phelps the Olympian swimmer is 6'4" tall. Proportionately he has a long torso and short legs. He would tower over the windshield on that Z4. I'm 5' 10" tall and usually extend seats in cars all the way back. Coincidentally I wear the same length of pants as Michael Phelps: 32" length. My legs are proportionately longer than average. My 6' 2" son takes that to an even greater extreme; he is the opposite of Michael Phelps with a short torso and long legs. When he sits he seems short compared to others. When he stands he is much taller.
"TOYS" SHOULD EXIST.... EVERYTHING CAN'T BE ALL ABOUT PRACTICALITY! FUN IS IMPORTANT.
Who said you can’t Daly this. Why do I need a ton of room to drive to my office. I don’t- I will be picking up 2021 M40i next fall.
Seriously! Who says you can't have fun? No one! SUVs are boring!
PREACH
People also needs to learn how to travel light
@@benjamincaron46 I don't agree at all... They're not boring... COUNTRYMAN, EVOQUE, WRANGLER, MACAN, X6M, URUS etc. All of these are FUN driving SUV's. But, It's simply nice to have options. That includes impractical 2 Seaters, Sedans and 707/HP Muscle Cars.
I’ve had my z4m40i now for a month. It is absolutely amazing! What a car
I mean it’s a BMW
Ayy!! Just got mine in Nov of 2019! Used to have an m4 comp and the z4 is soo much more fun!!
Arthur Dvorkin right? It’s so addicting to drive!
@@avantgarde8551 Yeah! I love it! Soo fun to drive! Planning on tuning it and getting an exhaust soon! Tho, it honestly feels faster stock than my m4 comp
Arthur Dvorkin I’ve actually raced an m4 and won ahaha. I was surprised myself tbh
Why can’t this be a daily driver? With more interior room and a larger trunk, it’s actually more practical than my ND Miata, which is my daily driver in all weather conditions. Don’t automatically limit this car’s possibilities.
But more room and a larger trunk is basically a 4 series convertible
It would be my daily driver for sure!
Agree. It’s like these whiners need a station wagon to use daily. I had sports cars for daily use all my life and I’am 58 now. No problem
Here’s how you make it a daily driver, you give it back the hardtop of the previous generation, XDrive and slap an M engine in it so the extra horsepower and torque can deal with the weight…but you also keep the soft top and rwd models for the 12 year old boys puffing their chest out saying “I’m a purist.”
We all talk about these cars, but they are like Scarlett Johansson’s 🐱, the chances you’ll ever be inside one is slim to none.
i saw this on the road recently, and IT IS SUPER LOW AND WIDE. it looks really great
I own an older Z4 so I’m definitely a little biased but this is such an awesome car. Sexy, sleek, fast, fun and, like you were saying, a consummate status symbol.
Young Black Conservative I have the first gen, E85. The top is a very common problem because water can get into the motor. It happened to mine and it was fixed by getting a refurbed motor and having it moved to the trunk so water can’t get to it. Cost around $1k for the motor and labor at a non-dealer specialist. Don’t know your financial situation but to me, it was worth the money to keep the car working right.
I absolutely love this blue color. I hope you buy one of these as a personal car since you love convertibles.
J.Chan yea that blue color is that BMW BLUE super nice blue
@@NinjaPickups I thought Estroli blue and Long Beach blue were the best BMW blue colors, but this one caught me by surprise.
J.Chan idk man but its like a blue color no other manufacturer does
ChuChuTrain Nah, it reminds me of Jaguar's Ultra Blue for the F-Type which I also love.
J.Chan idk im more leaning to the M3 blue
Z4 Pretty much one of the best cars BMW make today. Also saves from ‘Grillemagedon’
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Sports cars are always gonna exist, same goes for sedans. Not everyone is gonna want a boring crossover
Amen.
That exhaust sounds amazing
Very gurgly like it has pneumonia
Richard L
Nope Stinger came out before this.
Great exhaust sound for sure
And I wonder why Toyota uses the engine...
@@זהסודי-ה7מ yeah me too, it’s full of plastic and over engineered.. the complete opposite of a Toyota engine, no?
BMW straight sixes sound AMAZING! ALL THE TIME!
Hell yeah.
Apart from the S55
Agreed
Optimistic me: Do want!
Realistic me: Oh wait...
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Sofyan: I dont miss the manual transmission
Car enthusiasts: REEEEEEEEEE
I'll argue that a premium set of paddle shifters paired with a good transmission are just as much fun. Full manuals are fun until you get stuck in 1 hour bumper to bumper traffic.
He is more of a journalist than a car enthusiast. Chose this field because there's a big audience so he said "Why not? Cars are fun!" lol lil princess
EOtekk haha yeah I’ll agree. Not as bad if the clutch pedal is light.
@@EOtekk Oh waaa if you cant handle a little traffic in a manual that's just sad. That's why some manual cars came with a spring design with a clutch to make it easier to bare in traffic.
@@hawkboy000 Manual cars aren't better an today's automatics, they once were. But now since a Dual Clutch automatic shifts like an F1 car and these single-clutch ZF transmissions with torque converters too, having a manual now is a bit like a luxury versus overall performance. I love manuals for certain cars. But for daily use, i'd say today's A/Ts are a lot better for everyday usage.
Just bought mine yesterday. Same colour inside and out. I love it!!
BMW my first love ♥️ always had a BMW in my garage.
I saw one of these yesterday & I was like what is that?! I knew it was a Bimmer but reminded me of the Honda S2k. Beautiful car & can’t wait to own one 😃
What a beauty!!! Amazing work from BMW!
It's also surprisingly reliable. 9 mo, 15k km and zero issues.
any issues now?
@@NinjaWarriorDude416 still none at 47k
@@varyform thanks.
thanks to you, I went out and purchased the car.
In my opinion, this is the most beautiful model in BMW’s lineup. I wish I could afford a Z4. I wouldn’t mind this is a manual either tbh.
The only thing this awesome car is missing is a manual transmission. I have a 1990 BMW 325I convertible WITH a manual transmission and a 2015 Dodge Challenger WITH a manual transmission. I wouldn't have either car with an automatic transmission. The manual absolutely makes both cars the fun driving machines they are.
@Redline Reviews that Morgan freeman style “yes” at 15:25 said it all 😂😂 I’m sold
Oh my goodness… 😂
I laughed sooo hard when you showed that the cup holders are in the center console 😂
Those designers have absolutely no idea how customers think.
Agree. You’d think someone in the room would say, hell no…that’s a really dumb idea..lol
Those designers don't really have Americans in mind.
The rest of the world are not so obsessed with cupholders
Cooled seats, yes. That's why when I finally settled on my convertible to purchased I went domestic, Mustang GT w/cooled seats.
That's interesting, because I'm such a pale dude I only had my old GT's top down in the evening, so I never thought about cooled seats.
Have seen one of these recently! It looks beautiful in person and has a very strong road presence....definitely a head turner!
I'll be honest, when I started the video I kept thinking about the Supra. But when you allowed us to hear the engine sound, I was floored. It really does sound amazing!!! I had a 3 series, very similar interior, so I do agree with you, BMW should have done something with the interior to be different.
I’m so glad you’re making videos full time now. I love the consistent proliferation of content from your channel.
Got my z4 m40i a few days ago, havent stopped smiling 😊 😎
Enough over revving the engine already, we get it. The trunk easily accommodates two Tumi carryons and a standard golf bag with the woods placed on top of the bag. It is not a Supra it’s a BMW. The two cup holders are offset allowing the drivers side armrest down, well done BMW. The engine and electronic limited slip differential should be described as a system not just the “great new engine”. OK, this is a BMW not a Porsche.
Great review enjoyed the GoPro experience. The trunk again ain’t that small. Merri Beth and I took delivery of our M40i recently. Love it.
You’re actually a really great reviewer !
I have the 2020 in Frozen Gray 2. Fantastic fun car. I hope some good accessories start coming along. I feel like the choices of either "Black or the Gold" (funky gray) trim is gaudy on the car. I hope to see Carbon Fiber accents in the future. Two notes: The car does not have "Gesture control" also as a 6.1 guy I sit comfortably in the car.
The black grilles are far more aggressive and nicer. I had a black m40i with black grills.and 19 inch black wheels. Friend crashed it though. Now have a white z4 m40i with cerium grey trim and am replacing the gray grills with double slit black kidneys. Frozen grey with cognac is AMAZING combo though especially with black kidneys and wheels. Wow such a classy confident color combo. White and red is sporty and fun like I have now. Black and red is aggressive and no nonsense performance look
Friend crashed it? Are you still friends? Damn, sorry to hear that.
I personally like that its 8A only, it's not particularly a super sporty device so having a 6 or 7MT would be out of character for it.
The difference in the trunk space between a Z4 & Boxster is that you can get a set of golf clubs in the Z4 trunk. Important for some of us.
Love the look. Not sure I would take this over the Jag F type, but it's close. They both have such nice sounding engines! The BMW has a much large trunk than the Jag or the Corvette. You can totally drive this daily. The times you need 4 seats or a large trunk are rare.
Nothing beats an open top for fun, whether it's a convertible or a targa top.
I smell a Porsche trade in 😅
Izzy IFDU yeah I think this is one of the cars he thinking to get as his next car. Especially this is the m version of this car.
Ditto!🤣
I thought he already got rid of his Porsche since it was so expensive to lease.
He was trying to have someone buy it out from his lease. Not sure if he was able to unload it. He didn’t mention anything on the channel or ig.
First !! NYC
Great Cinematography, great Product knowledge. Great colorization.
All the best Shaun of NYC
I love these types of cars! I just don't want a soft top.
William Mills this type of cars is with a soft top always or its not a roadster,buy a coupé,than you have youre steel roof
The coupe will be rare long term of you plan to hang onto it
@@peterducodil9890 What about the retractable hardtop like the Miata has?
@@DragonKnightX12 of course i know they exist,peugeot had one in the 1930s,ford the beautiful 4 seat skyliner retractible in the 1950s.Bmw more recent,i just want to say that this is not necessary for me,even more weight and a soft top nowadays gives the same comfort.Do you prefer it differently,also good for me,who am i
Yes..the hard tops are sleek and gorgeous....I'm with you on that for sure 🏁🏁❤️
i love it all except that soft top .
unjaded2 thank youuu I hate soft tops. Screams geriatric dream car I can’t stand them.
Same here but as picky as I am with the look of these soft top and the way they give normally an horrible stance to the car once closed... this one is not bad at all.
roadsters need soft tops. there is and will never be any doubt about it.
Right af man,bought a mustang because of the soft top on this
I'm sure BMW will make a hard top in the future but the aftermarket will fill the void until they do.
A enticing look at a handsome BMW roadster, a fantastic profile my friend, now I want one!
I daily an E82 coupe & I've never needed a larger car. Some people just think bigger is always better, (SUV Noobs) especially those with zero car knowledge.
Great point @7:30 about the handbrake and roof top opener being so close together and in the same shape and size!!! I had an Audi A3 convertible and it was exactly like that! I had 2 accidents before by trying to open the top while driving and pushing the wrong button - the car made a loud HOWLING sound and abruptly stopped. Luckily in both cases I was at parking lot speeds and didn't cause serious damage or accidents. I would have thought these car companies would have basic design rule governing such details but obviously NOT in both BMW and Audi!!! Now I have a 4-pot Z4 MANUAL and it doesn't have such problems. I hope you can reflect that to BMW to make them aware of such potential danger to the car and other people!!!
Phenomenal reviews Soyfan. It wouldn’t matter the car, if you were my sales person I’d buy the car based on your reactions and descriptions!
My favorite z4 color is the “ San Francisco red”
With some black rims uuuuffff it’s a beast lmao
Looks better than the Supra. Soyfan have good videos!
Awesome review. I'm about to purchase a 2016 in Estoril blue but that video really makes me think twice lol. I sold my '11 Z4 for it and the hardtop is really nice....decisions decisions...
Sofyan: *uploads BMW Z4 review*
Comment section: *Supra memes incoming*
Test drove the Z4 30i before and after driving a 2019 MX-5. My expressions of the first test drive were positive, it felt fun like my Golf GTI but with more power and topless driving experience. However, in my second test drive it felt like big and clumsy cruiser compared to the MX-5. For pure driving fun I would pick the MX-5 any day, but if you do long trips in your roadster the Z4 is way more comfortable and practical. Also the options for the Z4 are unbelievable expensive, it's ridiculous to have to pick a package for $3000 just to get Android Auto!
No one cross shops a Miata with a Z4. No one that can afford a Z4 is going to buy a Miata. Two very different groups of people.
@@Encourageable fax
Sofyan! I bought my own m40i this week largely because what you said and what was in your face started from 15:25, do you believe it?😆
“love it love it love it”
I thought there must be something in this vehicle caught your heart ❤️ and I believe in you
Great review, nailed the comments on the tech items with your knowledge of BMW past and present. Merri Beth and I take delivery of a Glacier Silver M40i first week in August. Cheers
Sofyan, you owe yourself to try the 2.0 liter FType rwd convertible. The perfect blend of luxury, and lightweight performance. Beautifully balanced performance and power without being obnoxious. You got rid of your cayman for a reason, in the real world lower performance envelopes make for more fun.
Damn! the camera used here is top notch!I feel like Im watching from Natgeo. (Thats a compliment)
14k for the V6 upgrade is truly ridiculous.
agree
Of course you can drive it daily! :) I just got back from the DIY store with a big high pressure washer in its box: just open the roof and let it stick out. The fact that it's freezing is just a minor annoyance. :D
I was seriously considering this car as my long awaited and deserved fun car. I didn’t feel it rode sporty at all and was only steering this “sports” car as there is no manual shift option. It felt like all BMWs I’ve had or driven in the past which is very competent tank-like feel. Not sporty IMHO. I ended up with a true sports car instead which isn’t a premium label but is truly a sorts car - America’s Sports Car - the C7 Corvette. I bought the Grand Sport version which retails for about the same as this Z4, but is so much more car - from the obvious power difference to the true sports car experience I was looking for in a fun car. The value of the car is what Corvette is about too so there was no need to purchase, for $1,000s, the BMW maintenance packages. Never thought I’d own a Corvette but now I’m hooked.
Peter Rice you should’ve checked out like an 08 Z4M Roadster. That would’ve scratched that itch very nicely. Manual only too!
first z4 thats looks absolutely purrfect
The real question is, does the door have a solid thunk or does it sound tinny?
Nice thunk. It's a real Beemer. It feels like a smaller 8 series.
Nice! the convertible Supra
That looks n sounds great . Damn why no hardtop
Saving weight.
3:42 what you came here for
IPSECMERLIN Merlin Noted.
Been looking at the M440i too, but I don't want a back seat (or the ugly grill). I wish BMW would take some ideas from the M440i and put them into the M40i. I want (1) adjustable headrests with neck warmer (2) optional wood on the dash like the M440i has (3) panel to cover the roof like the M440i. Now THAT would be awesome. Not sure why BMW did not put those things into the M40i when it was available on the M440i. I also like the colors that the M440i has too, which look better than the M40i colors IMO. Maybe they will fix some stuff before I determine what I want to buy next.
The interesting part about the Z4 these past years is that you don’t often see them while many people out there are buying 3 series, 5 series, 7 series and M4’s
Joshua Francis That’s the exact reason why I bought one. 9 times out of 10 I’m the only guy on the road with a Z4 and it turns heads.
The 3 5 and 7 series are dad cars.
I know most every other brand manufactures in other countries, but something about bmws being made in South Carolina just feels odd.
Calisto Riviera it is a little odd but on the positive side, it provides jobs in America.
Soft top is nice but I wish to see a hard top version in the future. Maybe a v8 version too
Bmw gave this a soft top for a reason. The previous Z4 with the hard top was too heavy
I don't care what anyone thinks, this is one good looking car.
It looks a lot better than the Supra.
SUV's are for people who used to drive mini-vans but don't want the stigma. Fair enough, there's a market for that but I really don't know why they've come to dominate the automotive industry. Roadsters are FUN!
I just bought the same car last week. Too much fun and great looking.
You should add drive by clips so we can hear what the car sounds like while it's screaming by.
I used to like the factory detachable hard top as per Mercedes SL; Triumph TR6 and etc.. Best of both worlds.
Sofyan, your smile and laughter during the 0-60 launch control, makes my day! I would continue watching the rest only if that car brings that laughter out out of you 😉.
People are lucky if they can afford the m40i version .Next week I pick up my 20i version in the same colour combination but at least it has all the packages even the shadowline extended option .
This car is a perfect weekend toy!
I'm a little jealous about that weather, is this video really shot in December? Here in Finland it is so dark and below zero...
Antti Valkama Finland sucks.
@@kencur9690 ,not more than your mother
This is the only BMW I'd consider - looks great.
I love the (new) Z4, and it is goodlooking, but the E89, the previous model, is much more beautiful, and in terms of looks definitely the winner.
Great video! Really nice front end! Looks really aggressive. Don’t like that fender Gap where the headlight,front bumper, and fender meet. They fixed the exhaust sound! Sounds really good!
Love the R1200RT’s in the background. Beemer fanboy here I admit. Want this one for sure.
Just ordered this car in San Francisco red w/black interior! Can't wait to get it!!
I live a hour away from Greenville South Carolina. I wish I was there when you guys were there. And on January 21 me and my dad will be touring the BMW factory down there. And he thinking of getting a BMW X6 as his next BMW. When the lease on his 2017 BMW 330i x drive comes up on October of 2020.
I have a Z4 M40i and I love it
It can totally be a daily driver. I have an MX-5 as a daily and it' perfectly fine. Now, I do work from home most of the time, and my kids are grown, so impractical for me is practical. Z4 may be my next daily, as Porsche's are over priced.
I love this car, and I am on the list to get one order. I am curious if you plan on doing a refresh review on the 2025 manual version once it comes out. Would love to hear your thoughts on it before I push my order through.
Great review but the opening question about wanting a “aspirational vehicle but dont want an SUV” is a stretch . Comparing the two is comparing apples to oranges. Anyone looking to buy an SUV (or vice versa) would not be looking at this as an optional alternative pick. 🤦♂️. Why not do the review based on the car for what it is (and category), no need to bring SUV’s into the review. Yes SUV’s are taking over sales (look at ford only keeping 1 car the mustang in its lineup) but why go there.
SUV are modern day station wagon mommy mobiles.
Why would a person say you cannot drive it daily? Do you guys need a trailer hitch on it for a daily or something?
I have one in Sanfrancisco Red. Just love it. I’m 6ft 2ins and there is plenty of room.
I've had my 2006 SLK350 hardtop convertible for 12+ years and typically hate ragtops, but this BMW is nice. I live 15 minutes from that BMW site, so I might have to consider this for my next car. Mercedes stopped making the SLC in 2020, so no hope for a hardtop convertible. Oh well, I guess this old guy will have to manage to change with the times. This car is way beautiful. I know plenty of people who work there (including my nephew), so maybe they can get me a discount.
I came across this review even though it’s two years old because the other day my BMW dealership gave me one of these cars as a loaner!! I had always discounted these cars and thought they were not that great but after driving around for a couple of days I was converted - I couldn’t believe how fun it was - and fast!! I’m curious after all of your ongoing testing - would you would *still* recommend a Z4 M40 over a Boxster S?? A lot of reviews claim the P-car is the superior performer however in this current car climate the Z4 is probably $15-$20,000 cheaper for a similar car. I think the bizarre is great but not $20k better! Thoughts?? Keep up the great reviews!!
I've been in the market for a 6 cylinder Cayman for a while but once I tried a Z4 M40i out a couple of weeks ago, I pulled the trigger on it. It's good enough. It doesn't need to be any better. For $64K plus tax (its a 2020 which was $70K new), it's easily $40K less than any 6-pot Cayman. I don't need anything more than this.
@@mitchellwise4579 enjoy your Z4! They are awesome cars and that motor is a gem! I LOVED driving it when I had it. It is an awesome drop top roadster! Congrats!
Here we have the 2020 BMW Z4 in a beautiful TH-cam Thumbs Up Blue. Fabulous.
Miami blue , grabber blue
Love this car... just wish they also offered a retractable hard top version like MAZDA MX-5 MIATA RF.
I've been looking for a summer car to match my X5 M50i... Yeah, I think this is it.
Was never a BMW fan but the Z4 has always had an iconic and timeless design. 06 models still look new today
I wish there were more affordable Roadsters besides the MX-5.
Suprised Ford never brought one out, the 2.4 Ecoboost would be a perfect fit for one.
11:12 Benore is French for "Automotive Cockblocker."
After long time, I enjoyed your review.
And why you didn't let your Cameramen drive. You was having all the fun.
I mean new sport SUV’s are hella damn fast. Most of the people only care about straight line acceleration. You need to be a good driver to fully enjoy the roadster.
It's a beautiful sports car. Not sure if that would be my ideal car if it were to stay stock. I see an issue with the seats. The headrests are not adjustable and are permanently angled forward. That is something I hate about my Subaru, so much so that I took the headrests out from their posts and turned them backwards. Now they angle slightly backwards, which my neck thanks me for. I would definitely replace the seats on that Z4. Comment to your video at 8:56: Drivers come in all shapes and sizes... and also proportions. Michael Phelps the Olympian swimmer is 6'4" tall. Proportionately he has a long torso and short legs. He would tower over the windshield on that Z4. I'm 5' 10" tall and usually extend seats in cars all the way back. Coincidentally I wear the same length of pants as Michael Phelps: 32" length. My legs are proportionately longer than average. My 6' 2" son takes that to an even greater extreme; he is the opposite of Michael Phelps with a short torso and long legs. When he sits he seems short compared to others. When he stands he is much taller.
Michael Phelps head towering over the windshield is freaking hilarious 😂…
way nicer looking that the supra and it'll have that bmw depreciation unlike the supra so it'll be more attainable for the masses down the road.
i agree with Sofyan i would rather have this than a boxster. i think it looks better and the engine is a lot better
Having a little too much fun there!!!!!! Im jealous!
The one BIG thing that I really don't like about this vehicle is that there is no hard top option