Top down cruising in a stylish, sports car loaded with hi-tech features and with rapid acceleration – there’s a lot to love about a used BMW Z4. That it’s enormous fun to drive is no surprise at all, but the Z4 is more than just a weekend car best used during the summer. It’s perfectly positioned for everyday driving.
The joy of driving a roadster is clearly to embrace open-air motoring. When the weather isn’t pleasant enough to do that though, don’t worry. While older models had a hard top, the soft top on the newer BMW Z4 is light and easy to operate; it takes just ten seconds to retract, even when you’re on the move. You can quickly switch from top up to top down as you wish.
Whether that roof’s up or down, performance is smooth, with agile and responsive handling – especially if you opt for the M40i model. All used BMW Z4 cars have eight-speed automatic transmission. Driving dynamics can be enhanced further with M Sport differential – which optimises traction, stability and grip – available on M40i models, M Sport braking and variable sport steering.
The exterior design includes the famous BMW front kidney grille and twin exhaust tailpipes.
The interior is plush, with leather seats as standard. M Sport seats, with integrated headrests, are fitted in some used BMW Z4 models, with ambient lighting also available.
In the cabin, selected models have a 10.3-inch infotainment touchscreen, which can also be operated using the iDrive rotary controller, located in the centre console, if you prefer that to tapping the screen. On newer models, satellite navigation, DAB radio, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and Bluetooth are all built into the infotainment system.
As a two-seater car, there is no space for passengers in the rear, but the boot is pleasantly large for a vehicle of this type. The capacity is 281 litres, which compares well against other roadsters.