BMW Z4 (2003-2008) Buying Guide
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by Richard Dredge Great to drive, fast and beautifully built, the Z4 was offered with a selection of strong engines and a choice of coupé or roadster bodystyles. While there are cheaper sportscars out there, none offers the range of talents available from the Z4 - although Porsche's Boxster is arguably a better all-rounder. However, the BMW is more affordable to buy and run and more practical too. BMW dealers are also among the best around, so while you pay for the privilege of running a Z4, few cars are as satisfying to own. |
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High purchase costs Marmite styling |
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| 3/03 | The Z4 supersedes the Z3. |
| 4/05 | A new entry-level model is unveiled, the 2.0-litre. |
| 1/06 | A high-power 3.0-litre engine arrives, the 265bhp 3.0si. Also, the Z4M debuts, with a 343bhp 3.2-litre engine. |
| 3/06 | A coupé edition of the Z4 appears, with a choice of 265bhp 3.0 or 343bhp 3.2-litre petrol engines. |
| 8/06 | A high-power 2.5-litre engine joins the range, the 218bhp 2.5si. |
| 3/08 | The Edition Exclusive and Edition Sport specials arrive, limited to 300 apiece and available only with the 2.0-litre petrol engine. |
| 5/09 | An all-new Z4 coupé-cabriolet arrives. |
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