BMW Z4 priced from $46,575
The BMW Z4 is all new for 2010, and the updated roadster will be ready for production later this spring. BMW gave the Z4 sleeker sheet metal, a folding hard top, and upgraded powertrains, but the biggest change could be to its price tag. Buyers looking for a new Z4 can expect to plunk down $46,575. That's a big jump from the base $36,700 of the 2008 Z4, which packed less power and less road presence. The 46 large is also exactly the same price as the Z4's nemesis; the Porsche Boxster. The 2010 model will net you a 258-horsepower inline six capable of hitting 60 mph in 5.8 seconds. The base Bimmer will also come standard with leatherette seating surfaces (upgrading to Kansas leather tacks on another $1,250).
The 306-horsepower, twin-turbo Z4 sDrive35i will cost a whole lot more, with a starting price of $52,475, including destination and handling. The 2008 Z4 M was a bit cheaper at $50,400 and carried more power, but the 2010 car's higher torque numbers make for an equally-quick droptop, as evidenced by its 5.1 second 0-60 time with the dual-clutch gear box.
Options abound for the Z4, and they're both expensive and confusing. Bundles include a Premium package at $3,900, or $2,800 when also ordering the $2,300 Sport package, which is $1,900 when also going premium. You can also get a performance 19-inch tire and wheel package for $1,200, but only if you purchase the sDrive35i and the Sport package. A seven-speed dual-clutch gearbox can be had on the 35i for $1,525. For complete pricing options, check out BMW's Z4 pricing sheet.
Gallery: 2009 BMW Z4
[Source: BMW Blog]
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 5)
wasabi 5:14PM (3/28/2009)
With the roof up, it looks like a Panoz Esperante from the side..bleh.
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AlexB 5:13PM (3/28/2009)
I'll take a Boxster S over this Z4 sDrive35i any day.
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Chase 5:20PM (3/28/2009)
Agreed.
Mazda FTW! 5:27PM (3/28/2009)
+ 2
zamafir 6:14PM (3/28/2009)
That or the TT-RS, it looks like this (sDrive35i) is priced to start right where the TT-RS would slot, and the TT-RS will be a good deal lighter, faster, howl better, and provide quattro. Brilliant. VAG/Porsche need only rely on BMW pricing their cars in excess to market their models.
travisty 6:55PM (3/28/2009)
Screw that, I'd drive a Solstice GXP over this any day. Lighter, faster, more nimble, and would save the SEVENTEEN THOUSAND DOLLARS (wow, it looks even more insane when it's written out) for an second car for when the weather's crappy...
Mike 7:08PM (3/28/2009)
"Screw that, I'd drive a Solstice GXP over this any day"
uhh... but then you'd be driving a fugly car that's built crappy and made by a company that's not going to provide a warranty for much longer.
Tomac 7:34PM (3/28/2009)
Boxter, yes. But TT? Seriously? Real auto enthusiasts would actually pony up for an overpriced, dolled-up VW Golf? You'd think by now Audi would have gotten the formula right by now, but it's still a silk purse with sow's ear roots. And then you have the Solstice, which could have been made by Playskool by the looks of the switchgear and panel gaps. Nice idea, poor execution, typical GM.
For my money, I'd sooner buy the Miata, which admittedly is tame on power but at least exudes some level of quality for a bargain price, and leaves you smiling after every drive. And even with its new (ugly) cheshire-cat grin, it's a better looker than this Z4.
aaron 7:52PM (3/28/2009)
zamafir:
Where did you get U.S. prices for the TT-RS when it's still just a rumor that it will come over here stateside?
Good deal lighter? How do you know this? Don't give me lame ass FWD weight numbers.
Faster. Of course it will be, but what will be the interraction between driver and car?
Howl better? How do you know this?
Quattro. What will it feel like through the twists and turns compared to a Boxster or an M3? Oh wait, you don't know.
I'll take a wannabe 911 over a prettied up VW any day. And Zamafir, get that Audi d*** out of your ass, you're enjoying it too much.
BrandonM 9:35PM (3/28/2009)
I'd take the Solstice GXP any day as well. Stage II with 290hp and 340ft-lbs tq and it looks much better. What was BMW thinking?
Jrejre 9:47PM (3/28/2009)
"uhh... but then you'd be driving a fugly car that's built crappy and made by a company that's not going to provide a warranty for much longer."
The solstice is way better looking than this and the solstice coupe is one of the best looking cars to come out this decade. . . and why exactly aren't they going to offer a warranty?
Rev 9:47PM (3/28/2009)
I agree the Solstice is a much nicer looking car but you can't compare interior quality and styling. Totally different levels... For the dough, sure, I'd take the Pontiac ~ hard to resist...
zamafir 10:50PM (3/28/2009)
@aaron. ruh-roah, someone peed in aaron's cheerios. New flash, lots of official info comes out in press releases, and audi prices models in the US very close to their European prices (in terms of non adjusted numbers). I understand why you're so ridiculously defensive and bitter, 0-60 quicker than the M3, and lighter than the lightest BMW should give u cause for concern. Then again, BMW's record layoffs, record losses, and in general, loosening grip on reality and what it takes to run a real company should ring alarm bells for anyone. I'm not sure if you're really 16 or if you've seriously lost grasp of reality. The TT-RS shares many components with the TT-S. Anyone who's driven the TT-S, or even a TT, will have a vague notion for how the car will handle. Anyone, such as myself, who's track an S5, RS4, R8, TT and TT-S won't have a hard time figuring out how the TT-RS will handle. In short, keep up the sophomoric insults, they're wildly entertaining.
Joe K. 12:01AM (3/29/2009)
I'd get a Solstice with the Mallet V8 conversion for this money... Then I'd be unique instead of being a prick with my ugly BMW, or 'That Guy' that wanted a Porsche so bad he couldn't hold off until he could afford a real one; a 911.
Seriously, I know they will sell because I see people are buying the overpriced 1-series, but who they hell has this kind of money for such a mediocre car?
Moe-Ali 4:03PM (3/30/2009)
HAHAHAHA you guys actually made me laugh sooooo hard
1. The Solstice is NOT a good looking car. It looks like a girl car. Plus who makes it? Oh yeah Pontiac.
2. The Audi is alright, but not as good looking or as fun to drive as the porsche / beemer.
3. The porshce looks horrible/amazing (your opinion). I personally don't like the styling but I love the inline six in there .. amazing sound. But other than that what can be said. If you say its the fastest around a track (not sure but probably) then you're an idiot. Less than 10% of the owners will EVER take it to any track.
4. The beemer in general is the best looking out of the 4 hands down but since the people who are gonna buy these cars are gonna be the same ones that think that the alfa 8c is the best looking car in the world, I'll hold on to my thought. Overall i perfer the beemer
Noz 5:46AM (3/29/2009)
Seriously....what a rip-off.
LimeDaiquiri 5:14PM (3/28/2009)
They cannot be serious...
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KeatMP 7:04PM (3/28/2009)
My thoughts exactly.
You can get alot more car for that kind of money somewhere else.
Kattleox 1:52AM (3/29/2009)
But used, you have got to admit, these are a DEAL. I have seen M edition Z4s for 11k, making this a suitable alternative to TVR in the US.
M 11:33AM (3/29/2009)
11K?! where have you seen a Z4M for 11K, it must have had many many miles on it...?