2 WORST And 7 BEST Things About The 2023 BMW Z4
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- Опубліковано 14 лип 2024
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0:00 - Intro
BAD:
0:18 - Driver assist
And even still it’s a shade of gray. You get adaptive cruise and lane keep, but it’s not got the traffic jam assist and some of the more advanced systems BMW offers
0:46 - The culture
This one is completely out of BMWs control, but something I’ve noticed and something I experienced personally.
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GOOD:
1:52 - The Drive
This thing is a little riot machine!
When you have something as potent as the B58 straight 6 in the lineup you half expect the 4 cylinder to be neutered…but it still rips!
With the top down and wind blowing it feels fast
The sound is pretty good
The gearshifts are sharp and give you a little noise drama
The front end is bitey and aggressive
The grip is really good mid corner from these Contis
And the back end will rotate with traction off
A lot of that stuff is courtesy of the dynamic handling package
which adds in an LSD, adaptive dampers, and brakes
3:05 - practicality
But here this Z4 is WORLDS more practical
You have way more space in the trunk, the capacity has to be at least double
You even have a pass through to the main cabin which is hilarious to me
You DO have a glove box
You have a BIGGER center console with actual built in cupholders and a place to put your phone
And then speaking of phone you have a cubby under the dash with a wireless charger and other stuff
Plus you have a small shelf behind the seats
AND you can fit people over 6 feet in here easily
3:50 - The engine
Under the long hood here is BMW’s B48 2 liter twin scroll turbo 4 cylinder and it’s a great little engine
It’s tuned to 255 hp here
But now it’s got a 48V mild hybrid system so it’s also pretty efficient
It’s rated at 28 mpg combined, but i’ve been outpacing that this week and it’s not like i’ve been babying the car
4:54 - The roof
The soft top keeps weight down AND down lower in the car which helps handling
It’s also pretty refined and quiet with the top up on the highway
BUT if you want to put it down you can do it while moving as long as you’re going 32 mph or less
And then it’ll take 10.5 seconds to go down or up
5:28 - Technology
You don’t have iDrive 8, but that means you still get all the physical controls you’re used to
You’ve got a 10 in center screen
With ACP and AA
Reverse camera
Reverse assist breadcrumbs - awesome
You’ve also got cool displays like your sport display telemetry
Kinda cool since these things are usually reserved for super sporty versions
And also the energy flow screen to see where and how your power is going
Again usually reserved for more comprehensive hybrid systems
Then you’ve got a digital cluster and a HUD
6:18 - Styling
It’s got the loooonggg hood and the short deck out back
And it’s draped in GORGEOUS Portimao Blue paint
I would either have this or thundernight purple
We’ve also got the shadow line package to black out all our accents
We’ve got upgraded 19 inch wheels wrapped in Conti performance tires
And red M sport brakes peeking out from underneath
And then around back it’s a simple dual circle exhaust
And a nice looong third brake light
7:04 - Price
These Z4s start at 53,600 - and this one as tested is 64,500
And yes, that’s big money on the face of it
BUT a Porsche Boxster, the next most logical option STARTS at 65k
And then goes up from there and we all know how Porsche options can go
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7:36 - Conclusion - Авто та транспорт
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Z4. Boxster is going electric.
@@hojichaisfarsuperiortochai9309 yeah that's really unfortunate about the Boxster going electric. I'm a Z4 M40i owner here and that's ONE of the reasons why I chose it over the Boxster.
GR Supra.
I have the 30i and you are absolutely right about the engine. For real world driving it’s excellent and way quicker than you expect. And 130 kilos lighter than the 40 so the handling is a little tighter. 👍😊
Love it
What's the diff in 30 40?
@@MasterMaster-eo2sn Weight - 30 is 130kg lighter, smaller engine so less weight close to the front axle may make for slightly better handling? But not massive, if you’re a ‘normal’ driver like me then you won’t notice. Speed - 40 is 1 second quicker 0-60. Engine noise - the 40i does sound great. And cost - 30i is cheaper for course. But they no longer sell the 20i in the UK - just the 20i (which probably feels a little under powered?) and the 40i.
I’m not sure why it doesn’t get more love. I’m in love with this car, can’t wait to get it. Great review btw, subscribed!
Not a recognizable shape.
I owned a 2021 BMW Z4 sDrive 30i for two and a half years and it's such a fun experience. I've recently upgraded to the M40i (portimao blue with cognac interior lol) and its just that much better. Is the 30i enough? ABSOLUTELY... is the M40i more for the enthusiast ... ABSOFRICKENLUTELY!
Whitch sounds better?
@@lesliemccaghy9611 M40i of course
I preferred losing the 200+ pounds on the front end. The 30I is the one to get for handling and tossing around. The 40i has too much added weight on the nose and less character. I found the M40i to be more of a Mustang than a true sports car. Both are great but the entusiasts car is the 30i. Now if they would add the stick to the 30i, I'd trade mine in.
BMW Z4 is the step child of BMW. All 3 generations had no love. Absolutely brilliant and beautiful roadsters.
freaking great cars, cant wait for the stick this year!
I bought a 2023 z4 with 4 cylinder. Sold my z06 corvette. Hands down love the z4. This car has all the fun. So comfortable and refined and packs an amazing thrill. Would not hesitate to recommend the 4 cylinder option.
2019 Z4 S Drive 30i owner here. Absolutely trouble free and super fun to drive. I don’t need anything more. Big bonus for me is that it easily fits one golf bag in the trunk with the top up or down. Not sure you can say that about any other roadster.
Nice! Good to hear you like it
Thanks for this; my 335 is seeing its end of life, and I was just checking out some BMWs at a dealership, and boy did this catch my eye. They pushed for the m40i but I was curious what folks had to say about the base engine.
Thanks for the informative video! What cap are you wearing by the way?
This is a car I would love to take on a long road trip (Well actually the M40i) But we’re 6 years into this model and I think it needs at the very least a front and rear refresh to make it look more aggressive. The interior is beautiful and I love the power semi hard top. I like cars that are different and not mainstream and this is one of them.✌️
😎👌
This has actually just been refreshed lol. You can barely see the difference, just a new grille, a bit more black in the headlights and a few more colors and alloys.
My M40i is on order. Enjoyed your commentary very much.
That thing is going to be fun - enjoy it!
Awesome. How's it been treating you? Just ordered mine with the manual.
The M40i z4 is a monster . Hard to believe how fast it is.
Hi. Does it rotate with traction on still? ( I live in the uk) wet roads at times.
Love the color!
Me too
indeed, me too, so I order one.
Not cognac brown seats, but red! Magma red 😁🤩
I have z4 M4oi I love it … please don’t people how good it is …
How does the roof handle rain in the winter ? does it get into the car while parking?
The reason why this car and others like it don't get much of a notice/buzz is because most buyers in North America are idiots. If a vehicle offers a V8 and a V6 they go for the V8. I have no real idea why. This is North America. Unless you plan on taking the car to track every other weekend, why bother with the more powerful engine. What, you're looking to speed and get ticket after ticket by a speed camera or traffic cop?
Vehicle manufacturers bush the top trim level HP because they know people will buy it without thinking. It's not a "I can't afford the buy more HP", it's why would I?
So the M40i is nice, sure. But what are you using it for, really?
Exactly. 20 years ago there were V8 making the same amount of horsepower as four cylinders do now. Buyers here always think bigger is better.
Interesting video it is. What is the height of driver?
6 foot 1 inch
There is no 48 volt hybrid in z4, what are you talking about???
That’s on the 6 cylinder I think. So, I believe this was wrong on the 4 cylinder. Maybe this is new for 24?
No 48 volt. I have an m40i. Best car I’ve ever owned but 48 volt only applies to Mercedes.
The B58 engine has the 48V Mild Hybrid on the M340i and M440i. Z4 40i and M240 do not have it yet but some are saying it might arrive on the 2024 models in some countries.
That would be nice. Massaging and cooled seats would be a huge bonus!
Sounds like someone didn't do their homework first.
Is the european Z4 m40i as good as the american one? Is it recommended?
42 less horsepower. Heard the engine levels out at 6k rpm instead of redline.
oh man, the hole in the trunk is not "funny", it is for skis
This or Red or Purple or grey which colour do you like the most in z4 ?
this or purple with red interiour
Red, Blue, or White, is there a Yellow one, ? I haven't seen one, must be no.
You somehow missed the most important part: is this a toy only suitable for dwarfs like Miata, or can a full-size Murican find enough space to be comfortable behind the wheel ?
I’m 6’5” and I fit. Snug but fit. I was so surprised and happy to discover that I could actually fit. Always loved these cars but like all roadsters I expected that I would need to chop off 6” of leg. But not with the Z4. Absolutely love mine!
Whats wrong with the center screen..
I assume you're talking about the flickering? Then nothing... the video camera they're using is not synched to the same frame rate/refresh rate.
@jspera4187 thanks for the explanation.
It's funny how a driver can "feel" the drivetrain being "smoother and really really crisp" when there is no 48V mild hybrid equipped on this Z4 (or any Z4 so far) at all....kinda demonstrates the subjective illusions car reviewers are presenting : (
This is a perfect car for picking up girls..
Tiny, little car?
Hardtop convertibles are so much better than ragtops. My SLK230 still rocks.
Way nicer than the Supra.
They went from too big of a kidney grill to too small. The front end looks squished. This looks like a car that a female real estate agent from Dallas Texas would buy.
Lolol weirdly specific but I feel it 🤣👌 she havin some fun on the roads then
It's got several design cues from the 8 series. Front and back.
@@danieldebono7116Let's say the 6 series.....as the 8 series stole all of its looks from the 6 series.
@Chaos1187me the 8 series is an evolution of the older 6 series, but the current z4 has numerous current 8 series design language.
@@danieldebono7116 I wouldn't call it an evolution. The 8 series is the best looking design from BMWs new designer. I would say he stole the design of the 6 series (previous bmw designer) and put an 8 series badge on it. The new designer is throwing out some ugly cars right now. Of course it's all opinion but...I mean they don't look half as elegant as they used to that's for sure.
We just don’t see many Z4’s in the UK and if we do they are really for women. 3 series and up are for the guys in convertible form. The only guy I know who once owned one is gay.
BMW should not send you a car ever again …… just because your are driving in FLIP FLOP …….
This channel is just a plug for my feet finder🤷♂️
@@dwnshft It does not matter......... if you drive in flip flop ......... you do not have a clue how to drive and miss the right feed-back from the car........... hence your review does not make any sense. Sorry.