Why the BMW Z4 is an underrated Roadster! FULL in depth review
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Hi Guys, here’s a FULL in depth review of the 2012 BMW Z4 Roadster!
Personally, I’ve always liked these cars and you don’t see many on the road. I explain why these are such an underrated car and if you have one, keep it!
I thoroughly enjoyed driving this and getting some wind in my hair! And for a 2 liter, it sounds amazing!
I hope you enjoy this video and let me know what you think in the comments section!
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LOL Every time somebody from the UK steps in a roadster they have to mention "hair dresser's car." Stop. Just stop. It' s an "old saying." Roadsters/spyders, over powered or under powered, do not belong to an occupation, ...and it's just strange. I've even seen folks from the UK review their own roadsters and mention "hair dresser's car" as a sort of apology-- like it's the elephant in the room or something that they have to mention but also defy . Get the car you love and drive it. The BMW Z series-- all of them are pretty nice cars regardless of what you do for a living.
Mustang convertible is a hairdressers car lol
Tyre pressure warning light on lol I’ve just bought my second Z4 I love them love my turbo noise when driving
Not sure if this is a joke comment or not but in the UK, "Hairdressers car" means it's for dudes who are attracted to other dudes. The z4 is by no means a hairdresser's car. The SLK, ...yea. Cheers!
Exactly. Mini coopers and Fiat 500s are the real hairdresser cars.
I own a 2016 sapphire-black metallic 28i M-Sport with red leather interior and I must admit: it is the best thing that ever happened to me. I am really convinced now that I will NEVER, EVER sell this one. I have driven the cayman, and even an Aston Martin (Vantage), but the interior of the Z4 is soooo much more appealing than the clinical Aston or the sparse Porsche. Don't get me wrong, I love Porsches, but this generation of Z4 is really in a league of its own. It might not be the best handling car ever, or even the sportiest, but for me the magnificent combination of the sportiness, the wonderful seats, the gorgeous interior, the performance, even as a GT, and especially the low, sexy looks of the car make this Z4 a very, very appealing all-day driver that gives you almost EVERYTHING. I really think this is a pure classic in the making and i am thinking hard about also buying another 35i or 35iS, because theu have the great 6-cilinder engines that are very smooth. But I need it to be in black with red leather also or at least in gorgeous red with black leather, low miles and M-Sport.
I'm about to buy my first e89 30i manual. I test drove the 35iS its fun but ultimately I'm a naturally aspirated kinda guy. Less thing to go wrong... and honestly, I miss roll up windows like on older cars. Combustion engines and manual cars just had more soul or character.
@@JOHNFNLESLYYes, there is something unique about the older cars and many find it more sporty to drive manuals. Good luck on your next purchase of the Z4...!
I own the 35i and it is incredible! Very smooth trans as it blasts up to 90 w/o even trying. Well done video and I believe the e89, with its stylish lines, low/wide profile, and overall good looks inside/out is on its way to becoming a classic.
I've had my 2011 BMW Z4 for about a year now, I sure love this car. It's sleek, it's masculine and it's quite sexy as well as reliable.
Agreed! Feels special when you get in it 😍
What engine? Looked at some online, there’s a stunning one near me 23i (2.5 liters NA), others are saying to go with the 2.0 turbo and do stage 3 and take it to 275bhp.
Really nice to see a z4 on the channel not many people review em
Thank you bro! Hence why I did review😂 I think they’re cool cars and not many people talk about them! 🙌🏼
I sold my 2001 Boxster S for a manual 35i,after suspension mods and a tune I never looked back...
Someone here mentioned timing chain - from an actual owner who tried all the E89 models (literally), I’d say with exception of the 35is, which is a beast, this is actually the better engine and the 28i the model to go for.
The timing chain is a bit of a ghost. There were a few cars affected in 2012 but most had their timing chains upgraded by BMW for free at the time.
I’ve got my 28i for 4 years and still has its original timing chain and no issues at all.
I’m also member of several e89 groups and I’ve not come across anyone who had timing chain issues - People talk about it but usually those who don’t own one and I’ve not met an owner who actually had an issue.
Great reliable engine and pulls like crazy (the 28i has quite a good mapping, 20i and 18i are a bit sluggish). Yes, the 6 cylinder sound better but that’s really about it.
I’ve really not had any issues with it.
I had the improved timing chain kit installed at 60K miles in my '15 28i 4-cylinder, thus preemptively eliminating that issue. My only concern is the plastic parts and our Arizona (USA) highs in the summer...115°F/46°C. Thinking of heat-shielding those parts.
Hi, Cornel, I might sound stupid, but I really have no idea what a timing chain is. Can you please explain?? I own a 2016 28i myself, so I am very curious. By the way, I LOVE that car and it is sooo great.
@@rjwassenaar7511 It's a vertical chain running on two toothed gears that control the opening and closing of the valves, usually on top, driven from the motor on the bottom. Z4s had a design fault on their 4-cylinder turbo engine , allowing the chain to get so loose it would skip a tooth and later break, causing the valves to stay in the position when the chain broke, only to be hit and bent by the pistons on their upward travel in the few seconds before the engine would quit, causing thousands in repairs. BMW corrected this sometime in 2015, if I'm correct.
Any experience with the 23i?
I've owned the 28i, and I think the only issue I've come across is the height adjusting headlamps would randomly point down and stay there, reducing night time visibility.
The engine is a marvel, great sound and very muscular.
Nice video. Have a z4 e89 2.0 and tuned it to 266hp 450nm for less than EUR500; now has even more burbles and turbo woosh sound. super fun acceleration 0-100km in the low 5's because of the power boost and lower weight of the 4 cyl engine vs the 6. dropped the car by 1.0 cm in the back and 1.5 cm in the front with eibach springs. almost handles like the boxster for EUR500 including labor to install; still have the run flats on the 18 in rims but actually prefer the nokian winter tyres for half the year. would probably handle just like the boxster in the summer with pilot sports instead of the run flats. brakes are another story - would have to upgrade to brembos to meet boxster brake performance. ex-brake upgrade, i consider it a grand tourer in normal mode and boxster-like in sport mode for nearly half the price!
Do you have a link to the tuning kit?
Always liked these and it's crazy how affordable they are now. Also wish they did an M version especially as they had the awesome Z4 GT3 race car doing well in endurance racing.
Nice two seater! I like how detailed you are 👌
Thank you! I like to know pretty much all the details and thought other people might be the same 😂
amazing content with quality video editing💥
Thank you Shagor! Appreciate it 🙌🏼
The E89 came out in 2009 not 2010. They are fantastic cars but I would always have the 6 cylinder over the 4 pot. BMW were forced to discontinue the NA 6 pot and put this 4 pot in solely to meet emission regulations in around 2011 / 2012, sure the marketing blurb says more economical but in reality there isn't anything in it. This car in the video is showing 21mpg and I get 24MPG for town driving in my 30i and around 44+ MPG on a long run! The 6 pot sounds way better and is a more refined drive. The 6 pot NA will hold its value better than the 4 pot too. But if you were to get the 2.0 then you may as well get the 20i and remap it to around the same power level as the 28i and save some cash.
I drive a 2009 sdrive 30i as well, which I bought ten years ago. The naturally aspirated 6 cylinder is a joy every day, and as you wrote, actual fuel economy on the road is not worse than with the 4 cylinders which replaced the 6 cylinders. I will keep it as long as I can drive, and all 3 of my sons want to drive the car when I'm gone.
totally agree, i have a 35i with the 7 speed DCT gearbox. Great car, great sound.
The BMW looks very good, but you are very handsome too. Also great review! Thank you. 👌
PS. What are those sunglasses?
Great video Bobby 👍
Thank you David! Appreciate you watching 🙌🏼
Great video. I absolutely love my 2016 E89. It pulls like crazy and is a blast to drive. I think it' one of the most beautiful cars ever made.
Same as
Thanks bro and sorry for the late reply!
Hi, I love my 2014 20i s-drive, mapped n dyno'd at 263bhp 418Nm & absolutely love this car I'm not that fussed about 0-60 times n top-speed. What I do love is that whatever gear I'm in at whatever speed, the slightest squeeze of the throttle & this thing 'pulls like a train,' so smooth, so torquey. I change quality oil & filters at 6000 miles and service annually The car has been ultra reliable throughout, now at 47000 total miles It comfortable, great looking, tenacious road tool
Great video Bobby, very informative! Still not sure if it’s better than a Boxster though 🤷♀️ You need to upload more videos! 👌🏼
Hmm it’s a good debate 🤔 thank you and more videos will come! It’s the editing that takes forever 😫
Wow really great ❣️
Thank you, appreciate it! 😊
Why does this z4 look so good in that video haha:) I have the feeling the back and overall proportions look better than on some other z4s, is there any reason?
Absolutely love my E89 TWIN TURBO. So much fun to drive.Love the way you British folks Talk. It's funny how y'all dig the tiny engines. us Yanks are super fans of the 35I's with 302 hp.Really looks weird with you sitting in the passenger's seat.
Great videos as always mate!
Thank you Michael, appreciate you watching man! Let’s catch up soon 😊
@@BobbyDrives definatly mate 👌
Nice video. Always thumbs up for an E89 review!
I have a 2011 35IS which is a different animal.
Has 188.000 kilometers on the ODO.
Never broke down BUT you will have some cost down the road.
Injectors, bobines, high pressure fuel pump.
This is known so make sure you've got that set aside :)
I love the car for its look. Don't care that it's a hairdressers car as I'm pretty much bald :)
Hi Peter, thank you and appreciate you watching! Your 35IS is an undercover Z4M, super powerful and must sound awesome. Bullet proof engines too! Haha hairdressers car is such a stereotypical thing 😂
Different animal ? Its a 35i with a tune…
@@kabobobo1995 Did you even watch the video? He's reviewing the 2 liter version. The 35i and 35is are completely different animals compared to the 20i. Talk about a whoosh moment..
Great video like always! Watched your video on the e92 before deciding to buy one. What style wheels are those?
Hey bro, thank you so much! Glad the e92 video helped in your decision in buying one 🙌🏼 the wheels on the Z4 are the 19” 326M design. They look lovely. Thanks for watching my videos too!
@@BobbyDrives thanks for the comment! Keep up the great work bro! Thinking of buying those for my e92. Are they staggered? I have an xDrive and it unfortunately limits wheel options
Well I don’t think they can call the last 35is a hair dressers car as it had the same BMW1m engine in it. And was a true straight six sound.
Hi Alan, just kidding with this being a hairdressers car. The 35is is weapon! I actually call it the undercover Z4M in this shape. Awesome engine! Thanks for watching 😊
needs front and rear bumper cameras, especially the front one. I scraped the lower part of my bumper all the time...
It's a nice car, but the driving purist in me prefers the Z3’s timeless classic styling coupled with enough useable performance to never want for more.
2009 arriving !!
Had my 23i 9 years now. I think the engine can sound a bit harsh with the roof up, roof down totally different sound.
Also got the 23i, had mine for 7 years. Keep meaning to sell it but can’t find an adequate replacement, great car!
Best car I've ever owned, hands down, yet.
It is a lovely looking car and fun to drive!
@@BobbyDrives still gets people complimenting the looks to this day
Those people appreciate a growing car which doesn’t really age. Glad to hear!
Parked like a true BMW ;)
In regards to the navigation, BMW is still updating this navigation. It has "live" (slightly late) traffic information including road closures and traffic jams and automatically gives an alternative route. Sure it isn't google maps, but I've had no issue with it driving all throughout europe. Happily driving my 23i.
Question: Why do guys get off on the sound of an exhaust note? I own a Porsche but never for one minute did I buy it for the exhaust note, great review love these roadsters thinking about getting one for the missus
It's possible the sound of a low, powerful exhaust during acceleration is mentally pleasing to people, and not just guys.
I guess it's like a musical type of sound
My Z4 E89 3.0l (not DCT) = 258bhp, as they all do.
Good review but never been a fan of these two seaters. However if it was a 35is (undercover Z4M) then we're talking! 😀
I wasn’t either till I drove this and realised it’s a great car! 35is is definitely the undercover Z4M in this 😂
Except it’s an automatic & not a manual gearbox, lots of petrolheads prefer the extra driver involvement of a clutch & gearstick.
Yep I agree with you too there! Manuals offer a lot more involvement and fun 👍🏼
if you remap a 2.0 you will get 260bhp and 420psi and you'll never stop smiling
Wow so grate
Thank you so much 🙌🏼
*great
I have a 2003 z4 2.5i. Thoughts anyone? I love it.
Nice! They’re quite unusual to see now and also you’ve got a decent engine in there too!
@@BobbyDrives thanks. Good to know.
No problem!
it's 2024, the design is from 2009 and it turns heads everytime when driving in the streets. this is a car from times when BMWs were still beautiful. Now we only see ugly cars on the roads.
Big problems with timing chain with this car. Class action law suit in the US about it. Was about to buy a 2012 when I found out about it. About 3k to updated it as long as you haven't done any internal damage if the chain broke or skipped in the sprocket. Buying a 35i instead
The one weakness Z4's have is 3400lbs of weight vs a boxsters 2800....do the math folks with performance.
6 cylinder
Hey, no this one is a 4 cylinder but you can get them in 6 cylinders too 👍🏼
a hair dressers car????? give me some scissors dude
2009....
replace the engine with a v10
"A hair dresser's car"--what?
Apologies, that’s me stereotyping! If it helps, I loved driving this car 😍
@@BobbyDrives yet still not ONE word about sound levels with top up be it soft or hard top. but you are not alone maybe it is just old guys who care if they have to shout or not
Haha good point. I’d say with the roof up, it’s totally fine. Easy to hear your passenger and blocks the outside noise. I think being hardtop, also helps than a soft top. I had a 330ci e46 soft top years ago and even that was good when the soft top was up.
What is a hairdresser's car? Why?
Does it mean that anyone can buy it second hand?
and not ONE WORD about sound deadening with the top UP--can you converse, listen to music? To young guys, that never seems to matter AS IF all you will do is drive it as a convertible. What about driving four, six, or more hours--on the highway? Thanks anyway for posting.
Sound deadening with the top up is quite good in my opinion; not 100% coupe but close. Personally I've driven my Z4 for hours on the highway (with the top up because top down at speed for hours is a bit tiresome) and stepped out as fresh as I got in. Listening to music or talking to your passenger is no problem. You don't need to crank up the volume or start shouting. That said, it remains a sportscar. You can't compare it with a luxury high end cruiser (like a 7 series for example).
Thanks for that@@frankdaelemans4488
Z4 doesn't age well. The new Z4 looks cheap
I still have a split opinion about the new one. However this z4 has aged well for think.
I've had my 2015 Z4 for 8 yrs...and mine is still absolutely beautiful...
It was never a hairdressers car it’s butch and manly SLK was known as the hairdressers car
I’ve had the bmw and now have the Porsche, no comparison. The Porsche is a completely different car,much better!
For god sake stop waving your hands around
No
Have you ever listened to yourself I've a headace
Glad I’ve left a lasting impression 😉
@@BobbyDrivesgood reply hahaha
Hairdressers car? Sorry bro you went at the wrong ride. Hairdressers dont do real roadsters! They ride Honda miatas and Porsche boxsters.