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BMW Z4 Roadster


PRICE: £24,220 - £43,900

TARGET PRICE: £22,637 - £40,998
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BMW Z4 Roadster
What Car? rating - 4 out of 5
FOR  The Z4 comes with a range of excellent engines which all pull well, and its handling is among the best in its class.
AGAINST  The ride is very firm, especially Sports versions, and six-cylinder models aren't cheap to run.
What Car? Full Verdict For the female verdict - evecars.com Reader Review Rating Reader review rating - 3 out of 5
ON THE ROAD   OWNERSHIP   IN THE CABIN
Performance Performance rating - 5 out of 5
Plenty of power, whichever engine you choose
Buying & owning Buying & owning rating - 3 out of 5
Competitively priced and residuals are strong
Behind the wheel Behind the wheel rating - 4 out of 5
Sporty driving position and a simple dash
Ride & handling Ride & handling rating - 4 out of 5
Sharp handling, but an uncompromising ride
Quality & reliability Quality & reliability rating - 4 out of 5
Classy cabin and mechanicals should prove durable
Space & practicality Space & practicality rating - 3 out of 5
Only seats two, but boot is decent
Refinement Refinement rating - 4 out of 5
Six-cylinder engines sound great; some wind noise
Safety & security Safety & security rating - 4 out of 5
Good safety kit, but fabric roof is security issue
Equipment Equipment rating - 4 out of 5
Well equipped; base cars miss out on electric roof
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MODEL REVIEWS, SPECS & PRICES
In the Z4 Roadster range you can choose between 11 models - 11 petrol engines
The table below lists each model and What Car? Target Price
Z4 Roadster 2.0i Edition Exclusive 2dr£23,612
Z4 Roadster 2.0i Edition Sport 2dr£25,770
Z4 Roadster 2.0i SE 2dr£22,637
Z4 Roadster 2.0i Sport 2dr£25,048
Z4 Roadster 2.5i SE 2dr£24,542
Z4 Roadster 2.5i Sport 2dr£26,953
Z4 Roadster 2.5si SE 2dr£27,153
Z4 Roadster 2.5si Sport 2dr£29,354
Z4 Roadster 3.0si SE 2dr£31,303
Z4 Roadster 3.0si Sport 2dr£32,636
Z4 Roadster 3.2 M 2dr£40,998
 
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In the Z4 Roadster range you can choose between 11 models - 11 petrol engines
 
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