BMW Z4 3.0 sDrive35i review - verdict
BMW Z4 3.0 sDrive35i Road Test
Test Date 02 June 2009
Price When New £39,450
Verdict
The BMW Z4 does many things well. To our eyes and those of many people we meet, it looks a million dollars.
The cabin is designed thoughtfully and its perceived quality is beyond criticism. Little wonder BMW sees no need for a coupé-only version of this car, because it is so capable at swapping its feel between open-top sportster and snug coupé. The drivetrain on this sDrive35i model is excellent to its core, too.
However, it’s hard to escape the feeling that there’s something missing. The Z4’s steering isn’t intuitive, and although the chassis will ultimately exhibit fine balance and ability, getting it to reveal its talents is a less enjoyable exercise than it should be.
It doesn’t ride well enough, either. A roadster should, regardless of your speed, make you feel good about driving it, and somehow the Z4 misses that mark.
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