Vehicle Description
2008 BMW Z4 Roadster
The Z4 roadster traces its roots back to the BMW 507, the legendary
grand touring car from Germany produced from 1956 to 1959. Due to
the limited numbers produced with even fewer in the U.S., the
auction prices of 507's have skyrocketed in recent years and that
has caused an unintentional uptick in interest in Z4's and its
predecessor the Z3. The limited production and exorbitant cost of
BMW Z8's, (1999-2003), also drew attention to the more affordable
Z3 and Z4, which were mass produced.
For consignment, a 2008 BMW Z4 roadster, a garage kept model from
its final year of first generation production. After the success of
the Z3, BMW created the larger and more refined tourer in the Z4
which was available in manual or automatic and in 2006, a hardtop
coupe version was introduced. This car sports the venerable 3.0
liter inline 6 and a title verified 43,139 actual miles.
Exterior
Stratus Gray Metallic is the color our Z4 wears and presents as a
gunmetal gray, contrasted by the black canvas top. The wide rounded
nose of the car contains the trademark kidney grille and familiar
bonnet badge of the BMW logo. The flush headlight covers over
projection lights are clear and the long nose of the Z4 is flanked
by stylish turn signals embedded behind another BMW crest.
Following the rounded door gaps is the short tail of the car and
flat rear valance housing sporty flush rear taillights and an
arching hood that almost forms a little wing with third brake
light. The car looks wide from the back, augmented by the narrowing
canvas top and rear glass window. 18-inch alloy wheels are standard
and are in excellent condition, as is the canvas top and its rear
window with its integral defogger. The paint is also in great
condition, and we could not find obvious imperfections.
Interior
The door panels are a handsome blend of black leather and plastic
along with nickel colored pull handles and controls. Black leather
also covers the bucket seats, and the driver has multiple
electronic control options mounted on the side and front of the
seat. The three spoke leather clad steering wheel has good grip and
various thumb driven controls and fronts a very clean interior. A
faux burlwood topped black center console races past the seats
toward the dash and houses the automatic shifter with an aluminum
colored knob and black leather boot. The dash front utilizes a
combination of textured molded plastic in black and large wood
grain plastic panels. In front of the driver is a large arched dash
front which has dual analog gauges in deep coves within the arch.
These gauges have digital readouts and there are several warning
lights in the field which separates these dual circles. A central
air vent and control panel is embedded onto the aluminum and
contains the factory AM/FM/CD radio. Black carpet covers the floors
and fitted Z4 carpeted mats protect it all in very fine
condition.
Drivetrain
A very clean electronic fuel injected 3.0 liter inline 6 cylinder
is neatly placed into the clean engine bay and a 6-speed automatic
transmission is strapped to the back of the power plant which sends
power back to the 3.38 geared rear axle. Power disc brakes are
found fore and aft.
Undercarriage
Straight and rust free panels to give some ground effect aero to
this car are seen along with a solid unibody. Twin exhaust pipes
enter a single catalytic converter, come out as two, enter a stock
muffler then exit via twin tips. Front independent coil spring
suspension is seen with an independent multilink and coil spring
suspension in the rear. It's all in very nice condition, lacking
oil leaks and surface rust.
Drive-Ability
As expected, this was a thrilling ride for sure, from the time I
lit the candles throughout the test loop this car was up to par on
every check box. Good acceleration, excellent handling, and snappy
cornering, along with a smooth cruise, it's definitely a nice
example. The long nose of this car and its powerful engine pulls
you forward like a chariot with a team of horses ahead. There's not
much behind you, in true sports car fashion. Our consignor states a
new top system was installed and every function worked as it
should. While Classic Auto Mall represents that these functions
were working at the time of our test drive, we cannot guarantee
these functions will be working at the time of your purchase.
With comfort, stability and just plain driving fun, this US built
German sports car is made to be enjoyed all year long. If you are
into some German engineering without the expense of a Mercedes-Benz
or Porsche, then hurry on down to Classic Auto Mall for this small
slice of Bavarian goodness.
4USBU33598LW76330
4-USA
U-BMW USA
S-Passenger Car
BU3-Z4 Convertible
3-Passenger Car
5-Manual Belts, Advanced Airbags
9-Check Digit
8-2008
L-Greer, SC Assy Plant
W76330-Sequential Unit Number
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