2003 BMW Z4

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2003 BMW Z4

Kelley Blue Book Retail $12,500–$13,600  

Average Rating

4.7 out of 5
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Comfort:4.1 out of 5
Performance:4.8 out of 5
Exterior Styling:5.0 out of 5
Interior Design:4.6 out of 5
Value for the Money:4.6 out of 5
Reliability:4.6 out of 5

16 out of 17 people would recommended this car to a friend

Consumer Reviews

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First Time BMW Owner

by scruggs
from Wash DC | April 9, 2012

Rating from

(4)
Comfort: 4 out of 5
Performance: 5 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 5 out of 5
Interior Design: 3 out of 5
Value for the Money: 5 out of 5
Reliability: 5 out of 5

"My Porsche Boxter was totaled so I thought I would try the Z4, I always liked the looks and it seemed to be comprable on many fronts. The convertable top is a bit easier to to engage, works flawlessly. I have the 2.5 and it is very peppy. The things that I don't like are mostly minor irrations. The window controls are ackward to get to (on door panel) The radio works/sounds great but the controls are spread out over the dash, I wish they were more compact. My worst complaint (which you may consider frivolous) is the sound of the door closing. It sounds "tinny", not the muffled thud of my Boxter. I was surprised by this, maybe it's just this Z4. If you are tall (my son is 6'3") the compartment is very cramped, his knees hit the dash board and was difficult or him to get comfortable. Overall, I like the car a lot in all departments, other than the details noted."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Having fun


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Get ready to be the "Talk of the Town"!

by Sports Car Enthusiast Extraordinaire
from Michigan | March 5, 2012

Rating from

(5)
Comfort: 3 out of 5
Performance: 5 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 5 out of 5
Interior Design: 5 out of 5
Value for the Money: 5 out of 5
Reliability: 5 out of 5

"I have owned my 3.0i Z4 for almost two years now, it's simply fantastic. With its bold, exciting exterior design, you will be grabbin' attention everywhere you go with it. To this day, I still receive compliments from total strangers about it. My Z4 is an '03, and people think it's a brand new car! Not to mention, the resale value and depreciation rate for these vehicles are amazing. Overall, It's a win-win situation, high-end performance, good gas mileage, and a total "head-turner.""

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Having fun


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All it was cracked up to be.

by Dr. J.
from Essex, CT | November 14, 2011

Rating from

(5)
Comfort: 5 out of 5
Performance: 5 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 5 out of 5
Interior Design: 5 out of 5
Value for the Money: 5 out of 5
Reliability: 5 out of 5

"There has not been one disappointment since purchasing this vehicle late in the summer. I will store it this weekend for the winter. Looking forward to spring already."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Having fun


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Great sports car... handles like a dream

by BumperZ4
from Rochester, NY | November 11, 2011

Rating from

(5)
Comfort: 4 out of 5
Performance: 5 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 5 out of 5
Interior Design: 5 out of 5
Value for the Money: 5 out of 5
Reliability: 5 out of 5

"I was looking for a sports car, but was not sure just what I wanted. I had a Vette a few years ago but wanted something different. Looked at Boxters but didn't like the exterior design. Drove a Z4 and HAD to have it. I always liked the British sports cars from the 60's. This reminds me of those. Small, light, agile, fast. I love driving it!! It's going to be a long winter here in the NE not driving it. Can't wait until spring!"

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Having fun


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Owner of 2 BMW's and a Hummer H2

by Rob from PA
from Nanticoke, PA | October 6, 2011

Rating from

(5)
Comfort: 5 out of 5
Performance: 5 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 5 out of 5
Interior Design: 5 out of 5
Value for the Money: 5 out of 5
Reliability: 5 out of 5

"When I got my first BMW X3, I thought that this car was the best vehicle that I've ever owned. I have owned over a hundred different vehicles to compare to, and this was it! I thought. Well, I decided to trade my Harley Roadking for a BMW Z4. Now I have two BMW's and both are fun, and each has its' own attributes. But the Z4 is "WOW!!" Runs and drives like no other car that I've owned. It has met all of my expectations and then some. Highly recommend everyone to at least test drive one. You'll buy one, once you drive it! You will love it! I thought that I'd miss the Harley! I didn't even look back."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Having fun


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drove car for 50k over 5 years

by pamchenko
from new york, ny | July 10, 2011

Rating from

(5)
Comfort: 4 out of 5
Performance: 5 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 5 out of 5
Interior Design: 5 out of 5
Value for the Money: 5 out of 5
Reliability: 4 out of 5

"bought it CPO with 6k and 3 yrs of age. car had manual transmission. I liked the transmission alot. good punch from the 3.0 liter engine. very nimble. seats were okay but long road trips were tough. even after many years, people still found the car exterior attractive. reliability was good. cpo warranty covered convertible top issues. Repairs done on the car over the couple of years were a defective sensor in the trunk about the top and some motor replacement in the top. would likely have been costly but CPO covered it. stereo was pretty good, and better with aux in i installed. was overall happy with my purchase. with winters in new york, putting on smaller rims/snow tires made this driveable in good amount of snow albeit clearance was the most significant issue. summer tires/premium rims made this undriveable in snow."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Commuting


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SAD DUDE

by CHEESE
from JONESBORO , GA | December 2, 2010

Rating from

(5)
Comfort: 5 out of 5
Performance: 5 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 5 out of 5
Interior Design: 5 out of 5
Value for the Money: 5 out of 5
Reliability: 5 out of 5

"THIS CAR WAS SO CUTE I DIDNT EVEN WANT TO SELL IT. IT WAS GOOD AT EVERY THING. WHEN I DROVE IT, IT WAS SO COMFORTABLE."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Just getting around


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Great Styling, Driving & Performance

by UndertakerFarmer
from Dallas, TX | March 23, 2010

Rating from

(5)
Comfort: 4 out of 5
Performance: 5 out of 5
Handling: 5 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 5 out of 5
Interior Design: 4 out of 5
Features: 5 out of 5
Value for the Money: 5 out of 5
Reliability: 5 out of 5

"The BMW Z4 has far exceeded my expectations for a sports car. Driving & performance are excellent and are much better than other sports cars that I drove in the same price range. In my opinion, BMW quality is excellent."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Having fun


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4 out of 4 found this review helpful

Z4ever in my life

by Z4ever
from new england | March 21, 2010

Rating from

(5)
Comfort: 5 out of 5
Performance: 5 out of 5
Handling: 5 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 5 out of 5
Interior Design: 4 out of 5
Features: 5 out of 5
Value for the Money: 5 out of 5
Reliability: 5 out of 5

"Great car, great handling, enjoy it very much, it is a car that gets noticed. I like the original year of the car."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Having fun


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BMW stands the test of time

by over40soccermom
from Des Moines, IA | February 23, 2010

Rating from

(4)
Comfort: 4 out of 5
Performance: 5 out of 5
Handling: 4 out of 5
Exterior Styling: 5 out of 5
Interior Design: 4 out of 5
Features: 3 out of 5
Value for the Money: 4 out of 5
Reliability: 4 out of 5

"The vehicle I found on cars.com is a 2003. It still handles great and performs outstanding on the road. Its beauty never fades."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Commuting


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