Should You Buy a BMW Z4? (Test Drive & Review SDrive23i E89)
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A friend of mine just purchased one last week. It's a stunning looking car, way better looking than the latest model Z4. It's arguably one the best looking BMW's ever made.
Agree! Instant classic
For me the 1st gen Z4 Chris Bangle / Anders Warming design generation looks more timeless.I would go for the 3.0 265 hp coupe version, too ;-)
That’s what I thought too. Best looking BMW ever made. The other one being an 8 Series (E31) but that one was way beyond my reach when she came out due to big engine import tax in my country resulting in the price doubling while I was just started working on my first job.
E89 came at just a right time for me. She is not only a thing of a beauty, she’s also affordable too.
I love how this comment has 89 likes
I own an 2011 35is. but honestly Z8 and 507 are the best looking bmw's
6’0 including the quiff. You said you were 5’10 in the Jag XE videos three years ago. Never too late for a late growth spurt :) Then again nice convertibles like the Z4 make everyone feel taller.
He must be wearing his pink stilettos!!
Why are You doing him dirty like that lol
It’s a 2” quiff
You have way to much time on your hands or a memory like an elephant
Must be related to Ron Desantis - American political joke
Hi Matt i owned a 2.0 turbo auto one of these a while back , had the engine and gearbox mapped and lived the dream for 2 years . car was producing 260 bhp with 400nm and never put a foot wrong . A great bmw for sure
Tomorrow i'm goin to get my own z4 with 2.0 turbo engine, how many issues you have with that 2.8i version? is it more common to have engine failure due to 2.0L enigne with turbo?
Matt, you really are getting damn good at this! Your humour is of the scale, and your knowledge is the same. When are you going to take the leap and do this stuff for a full time job? Love it 😊
Haha thanks! I’m trying
Someone has a crush ❤️
I had a 3.0i, same colour, same interior. The ride on the run flats was shocking and I did get a cracked alloy wheel. Fitted Michelin PS4s which transformed the car and the experience. Great review, brought back many memories!
I was looking at the classifieds few days ago. I truly believe that the 35i and 35is is under appreciated and that it’ll become a classic. Powerful, nice size, engaging and the interior will never age giving the fact you can hide the screen.
Agree in full. Bought a 35i in January this year and having a blast. The N54 has its kinks though, which I address one by one with my ever growing DIY skills.
I came very close to buying one of these a few years ago, it was a lovely car to drive. In the end, being a Porsche fanboy I ended up paying more for an older Boxster S but was really impressed by the BMW.
I've got a manual 2009 3.0 sdrive without the runflats and I wouldn't swap it - gorgeous to look at, ride quality is absolutely fine for all occasions, sensational engine and with the roof down on a fine Day it's guaranteed to bring a smile to your face! They don't make roadsters like this anymore ☹️
I have the twin to your e89. I've been taking my e89 to car's and coffee events all over So. Cal and have yet to see another, that in itself makes me like the car even more...
I have the 2005 2.5, its not fast by modern standards, but as a summer driver with the roof down its a dream I had as a kid, and still love driving it
What a great car for the summer months. Can just imagine driving country roads in that thing with the sun out!
then hit a pothole.. lol so you better be prepared for the ongoing loud bangs . My gf jumps and screams every time we go over a speed bump slowly.
I have the 3.0L and in sport +mode it is rapid. If I want to cruise around I leave it in normal mode , it's really comfortable , i'm 6ft1" and have no issues with room . I think this car is massively underrated ,it's a nice looking car with the roof up or down and much easier to keep clean than a rag top. I won't be selling mine anytime soon !!
I had a 2013 z4 for a year, it spent 3 months at the dealership getting micro switches diagnosed and replaced in the roof, then another 2 months getting a new ecu as it had also gone pop.. didn’t have the best luck, but it was a very fun car to drive! One thing I remember is how creaky the hardtop was when going over bumps.. may’ve been remedied with silicone grease but didn’t have it long enough to sort it. Then got a 986 boxster S which has been trouble free and a much more engaging drive! All the issues you’d raised was all the ones I’d overlooked until I’d had it for a while! Very good review!
Nice video. Some points to add…..S-drive merely means “sport drive” a.k.a. rear wheel drive; on some models the box for your keys in the centre is for the on board computer wheel which also controls the Navigation screen which would occupy the dash cubby. You could have used the sun visors when without your sunglasses.
I love the Z4, I had the E89 35is and it flew like a rocket 🚀 I had to sell prior to Covid and I've regretted it ever since. Been desperately trying to find who owns it now as they've only put 500 or so miles per year on it judging by the MOT. It was in Deep Sea Blue with the same alloys as this and lovely Beige & Wood Interior.
I am 6’2” and daily’d a 2014 MSport 2.0Si for 3 years. Plenty of room roof up or down and we even managed a driving tour from Scotland to Cornwall no problem. I’d agree that the ride on run-flats is harsh but you do get used to it.
I'm also 6'2" and my dad has one of these. I can't drive it without feeling like I'll break an ankle getting in, and then as passenger my knees are pretty much up against the dash. Just another reminder that leg to torso ratio is more important than overall height.
@@Sabrermk42 true, I’ve a 33” inside leg. Before purchasing I test drive a couple of SLK and found my head struck the hinge of the folding roof every time I went round a corner. Overall I found the Z4 more accommodating, each to their own.
I’m 6”3 and troublesome to get in me out. Got cramps sitting in it and chose a Boxster, which is more roomy.
In and out
@@Sabrermk42 I think you are right, it depends on the individual. I'm comfortable in my sdrive30i with 6'8".
As owner of a 28i Z4 E89 I’d almost completely agree with your review here. Well put together. It’s a brilliant car and very unique looks.
I am thinking of getting one however I am concerned about the reliability/maintenance cost issues. Have you had any problems with it so far? I am planning on usig it as a daily driver to work, I only drive about 5k miles a year.
@@jstos3675 there’s very little to worry about. That said, it pays to invest time in finding the best model and it’s a good start with how previous owners looked after them. I’d stay off any overly modded E89 and inspect under the hood (and trunk!) how it’s been kept.
The weak points are water in the trunk - it’s near impossible with the E89 but it would reveal a badly kept car and could lead to issues with the roof mechanic (which is located underneath the trunk).
The roof is actually extremely reliable but make sure to test it and hear if it makes any noise - it should be dead quiet. Often stated are “salmon relays” a little fearmongering - goes partially back to the water in the trunk. I’ve never had a single issue and mine’s an 11/2011.
I’m taking mine across Europe quite frequently; UK to Germany and France … it’s really a GT made for long journeys.
@@cornel-lazar Thank you, much appreciated. Congratulations on your trip!
I own a 2011 S23 2.5 non-MSport. The ride is fine. I bought it at 6 months old with 1200 miles, as a replacement for a 5 year old 987 Boxster that was lost in a garage fire. The BMW was a pragmatic buy, as the insurance payout wasn't going to stretch to a new Boxster, and a secondhand Boxster I thought too much of a risk. The BMW was ex-BMW staff car and was like new, and fully loaded. It's the same colour as the one in the video, complete with the tart's bedroom leather, but mine has the iDrive controller.
It's a second car for me, and it has been a terrific car. It isn't as roomy as the Boxster was, but the engine is a peach. It can be quick enough when I need it to be, and I love how I can steer it on the throttle.
My biggest gripe with it is the awkward manual seat adjustment mechanisms. I long for electric seats. After 11 years of ownership and 35,000 miles, I keep wondering if I should replace it. I just replaced its garage bedfellow F31 320d Estate with a new G26 i4, which is fantastic. But what should I replace the Z4 with? A new G29? I don't want the over-the-top and completely bonkers twin turbo M40i, and, equally, I don't want a 4 cylinder as found in the lesser models - I love the naturally aspirated, silky smooth and revvy straight 6. So I am going to keep the Z4. It's a nice dilemma to have, I am very fortunate.
Personally, I think I’d keep it
I’ve just bought a z4 e89 23i. So far, loving it. It’s got 18” wheels which I think helps the ride a lot as it’s comfy on bumpy roads. I’ll change to non-runflats next tire change. Really like your channel and reviews and influenced me to chose z4 over other options.
Don't diss the Peugeot 507. Wasn't that an Africa car? ie loads in Africa where they were plentiful and easy/cheap to fix. Sorry it was the 504. Feel free to mock the 507
Haha yes that was the 504. The 507 is a good looking car but...
I do actually quite like the new 507, especially the estate version
508
The new 508 is a fantastic car, get one on the channel! The small steering wheel either works for you or it doesn't but they're great. I had one and ran it flawlessly for a few years. Replaced with a VW which has been an unreliable mess.
406 or 407 coupes are interesting though and look great! V6 sounds good too..!
Thanks for review Matt, I currently drive an E36 328i convertible here in Australia. Much as I love the E36 I have been thinking about upgrading to a newer Z4. Your review has convinced me I should do it. Cheers
This is much better looking than the Bangle version which looks misshapen. I have an old Z3 2.8 and it is really a joyful thing to drive. The modern BMWs with the plastic parts and turbos scare me. I’ll keep the Z3.
Only an inch shorter than you and never found it cramped - even using our 3.0 e89 on a daily basis. Door pockets are big enough for a beanie. And what else do you need every day apart from a wallet, phone and keys? Good review though sir. And what a great part of the world to drive it. I regularly take ours to the peaks. Park up. Hike and go for wild camp. Then a drive home the following morning. Swap those tyres and the ride is absolutely transformed - and easy to live with all year round.
I am thinking of getting one however I am concerned about the reliability/maintenance cost issues. Have you had any problems with it so far? I am planning on usig it as a daily driver to work, I only drive about 5k miles a year.
Only our roof has had a couple of failures. The 3.0 engine has been bulletproof and pulls like train. It’s comfortable fun and gets great smiles per gallon. Ours is 14 years old now and still looks amazing.
@@summitupmark5615 thank you!
Great vid on the zed ❤❤❤...
I picked up a 2015 28i sdrive 3 years ago and it's been the most smiles per mile of any of the 14 bmw's I've owned.. The Facebook groups and clubs are also AWESOME! 100's of zed devotees to help with any queries
Keep the vidz coming... Really enjoy ur channel
I've never liked the look of these Z4's and must say you've not convinced me to buy one. Your Jaguar XJ video convinced me to buy one last year and I will be eternally grateful as I love driving the XJ!
I have an M Sport with 19" rims. Ditched the runflats and its fine. Probably even better with smaller rims and adaptive dampers but just changing the tyres completely transformed mine.
Couldn’t believe the start of this review. The sun was actually shining in the Peaks! Good point about the unique dials on the dash.
You’d never believe it today. Miserable again
Bought a 35i a month ago with the double clutch gearbox and it is a great car. The twin turbo engine is amazing and the interior is also very nice.
Not as sporty as my manual Boxster 986 the Z4 e89 is more of a GT-car not a spotscar compared to the Boxster.
The n52 engine is one of my favourites
Nice vid. I have the 2012 2.0l 4 cylinder turbo model. Those 19in wheels are like glass, and WILL crack if you hit a pothole. I had to swap them out for some 18in wheels and ditch the runflats, and it made it a much better ride 👍🏽
I'm sure it's been said again and again already, but it's the run-flats. Flintstones car provides a better ride. I've got mine w M suspension slightly lowered on sport springs to reduce its natural roll tendency riding on Continental ContiSports and it's sharp, direct yet very comfortable. I've got the 3.0 N52 straight 6 version and it's the one IMO...255 HP (plenty) without the endless issues of the N54, N55 turbos.
That 6 cylinder 2.5 engine is a gem. I think it's better for it not to be too fast as you can enjoy the noise for longer before you break the speed limit. Shame the ride is poor. Wonder if it would be better on smaller wheels. Or tyres that are not run flats
I had the pleasure of a loan car from BMW for a week and they dropped me of a brand new Z4 M40i. Holy 💩 what a handful that was in the greasy November weather.
Toyed with one of the older Z4’s for the wife but she wanted something with a rear seat so we plumped for a Mini Cooper S convertible only for the marginal practicality.
I have one and I drive it daily and I'm quite happy with it. Regardless of the temperature I always open the top if its not raining. The optional wind deflector that you fit between the headrests helps massively with wind buffeting and noise. I think its a must have for these cars. I just wish I had a cruise control.
Its my favorite bmw, because its sporty, convertible for good weathers, luxurious looking, sporty looking, fun to drive, it just has everything a driver wants
Not sure about buying one but it looks really good ❤
The only BMW, that will ever excite me, and lead to a potential purchase, is ‘that’ M3. 333bhp, and the ‘sport billy’ button, that switches the extra 30bhp on. With a manual box. Or a manual CSL. But…..the car expert I claim to be, says, BMW is the Carlsberg of lager. They continually make the best products there are to buy, in every segment….
My 6ft late dad had a 2014 Z4 sdrive28 (2.0 turbo 4) manual in M-sport trim used when he moved back to the UK. In Melbourne red which is ironic as thats where he moved from. He really liked it although I think he preferred his NC MX-5 2.0l RC just a bit more. Both were surprisingly practical for garden centre runs and he picked me up from Heathrow in the Z4 and it was big enough roof up to hold my suitcase.
Great review Mat of what is a beautiful car. I absolutely love my 2009 E89 23i which is a real joy every time I drop into it.
I'll stick with my ND MX5 I think. I'm pretty sure it'll out handle that BM. And if you get a foldy hard top one as my previous NC was, it will not intrude on boot space. Mazda make it fit the same space as the soft top car. At the cost of a bit of body roll in extreme cornering, it looks like the '5 rides better, too.
Shame it takes a week to do 0-60.
I came out of owning an NC MX5 to the Z4 and whilst I agree the Mazda is great fun, light, nimble and very well balanced, I don’t think the two cars are comparable. Unlike it’s predecessor the E85, the E89 is more of a boulevard cruiser than a hard edged sports car. I did a lot of continental holidays and the Mazda was way too small and cramped for anything but a long weekend. The BMW is perfect for this. I had the folding hardtop NC and although unlike the Z4 it didn’t compromise the boot space when the roof was down, the boot was still tiny and no match for the Z4. Also the engineering and build quality of the BMW makes the Mazda seem like a bargain basement alternative - which essentially it is, but is none the worse for that.
@@neilmick6778 You don't say whether you mean the MX5 or the BMW. It's 5.7 seconds for the MX5 ND Sport like mine. Plenty quick enough.
The ND is a very fine car. I would own one if I was short. But I'm not so there is no room for my legs. Regarding leg room, it is the worst car for not-short people I tried (I owned three MX-5 NA which were feasible to drive with a smaller steering wheel).
The Z4 E89 is comfortable for long trips even if you are tall.
@@marvinidler2289 I sat in a roof-down Boxster and the windscreen top frame was at my eye level.
Been waiting for you to review this Z4 for ages. My dream drive. It's gorgeous.
Hope you enjoy it!
If you get the adaptive suspension, and swap the runflats out, the ride is actually superb. Even more comfortable than my old MK6 Golf R. 10:30
When I was much younger and cashless I dreamed of this car. Now I’m older and have the cash, but sadly exiting this car could only ever be a ill dignified experience.
Good choice Matt. Mine is the 30i 2009 I am keeping it forever. the sound of the engine is addictive.. I sometimes rev her up just to hear it.
Yeah it does. Nice
When BM fist came out with this style of sports car (I think mid 80s), I sort of wanted one. I was going through my BMW phase , at the time, got into one, (have shrunk a bit since then), but I found I couldn’t really fit into it comfortably. Actually, the same applies to my favourite classic : the Egyptian Jag. Your review was very ‘ down to earth ‘ as usual - so thanks. Good to hear some real ‘Matt) humour back again - you should have taken up a career as an actor - never too late! It’s a pity it didn’t come with 2.8i - that was a sweet six engine. We are both lucky to live in the foothills of the Peak District - fantastic roads & niothing like the traffic where I come from - where I can no longer afford to buy a house!😊
As someone with the 3.0L it is heavy on petrol I'm getting 13Lper100km. Be lucky to get 300km on a tank around town. So be aware
I have the exact same car; colour, options, interior, but with the 20i engine. It is a fabulous ‘all year round’ car although I run on 17” wheels with a slightly higher profile tyres. Well worth sacrificing a bit of practicality for the rewarding drive! And yes, I’m on non-run flats too. Much nicer ride and great grip!
I used to own the same car . I had run flats originally and driving in Manchester cracked a rim twice (Ronal wheels must have been made of chocolate). I previously owned the previous model in 3 litres form which was not as refined but possibly more fun to drive in my opinion. Both are nice cars to own and represent good value as a used car. Treat yourself.
Have one as my daily drive. Rain wind or shine. Love it!
I drove a manual 3.0 I6 Non turbo... What a fantastic car.
I’ve got a 2012 6 cylinder dark grey, black leather and m sport. Took me ages to find the right one. It’s my weekend toy and won’t ever be for sale. Hood down, heated seats on heater blowing, it’s just right off to good wood and lemans. Heater matrix and roof sensors are things to look out for.
I have been watching you for a long time and this is the video I have been waiting for. This is the car I need. Will I still want it when this video is over……
Another great video Matt. I'm a big fan of the Z4 and own the super rare Alpina Roadster with it's 3.4 straight six. A big 👍🏻s up again
I had a z4 for a daily in M trim for 3 years but swapped it in for a cupra in the end, you hit all the main issues on the head, it's not very quick despite its looks- you get smoked by hot hatches all the time and you become a target as your in a sports car, no cup holders-nightmare on the way to work and you fancy a coffee, bumpy suspension on run flats-cracked an alloy driving over a small pot hole
Great review. I have a 28si which has the 2 litre four turbo engine. You get 246 bhp and 0-60 in 5.6 which is pretty good for a heavy car. Chose this model over a six as the running costs are more reasonable with tax at £220, cheaper insurance plus I pay for nose to tail mechanical insurance from BMW which costs £339 per year so I can enjoy the car without to much worry. Agree that the ride is harsh, tyres expensive as it has 19 inch wheels which crack especially with the roads being what they are. A great car which is different and not at all common. I quite fancy 3.5 turbo next time
Beautiful looking motors.
Initially owned a standard sDrive30i auto in silver with red leather interior. Had 18"rims and the ride was fine even with rfts.
More of cruiser than a sports car, but could still have some fun with it.
Then was lucky enough to afford a fully loaded sDdrive35iS in black with DCT launch control and adaptive suspension, along with the same 19" rims as yours.
Engage sport mode and license losing speeds were hit in no time.
How was the auto on the 3.0i? There aren't many Manual versions.
Is N54 in the 35i/is giving you any grief? Any turbo lag vs the 3.0i?
Thank you
@Jay-xr3sb Sold the car on since. DCT box was superb, shifts were smooth and quick in both auto, and manual mode with the paddles. No manual box available on the 35iS, but had it on the standard 35i I believe.
Turbo lag was minimal from memory, if any. It was nearly new when I had the car, so whether that issue appears with age you will have to check.
@@richardharris5667 thank you, they are affordable now, but may go for a 981 2.7 just for the handling fun!
Think I'd go Boxter tbh.
I don't want one but as ever you sell it to the point where I imagine myself owning one looking down (or possibly up) at the 'little people" with an air of superiority. Not for me but it will fly...👍
A good I dear would have been to next jump into a Honda 2000 they are so close
Had mine 11 years now.
There are downsides........
Like the ride?
The ride.....Original rft's tramline, Non rft help, unstable on rough back country lanes, tiring, but the steering is wooden, no road feel.. Join the forum before buying and get to know it.. Go for the 17 or 18 inch wheels, car above looks like 19 inch. Also i wish i had gone auto box, gearbox is a bit clunky.. 1-2.
The drive by noise is one of the best, many observers have told me and colleague had one, she would always floor it leaving work, sounds great.
Another class video’ I had one of these pre children & loved that straight 6 engine….
Great review i have the exact same model . and yes every time i drive it i have a big smile on my face, Yes its uncomfortable but i love it
Had an e85 2.5si which is the same engine as this if not mistaken, but with 218bhp. Was super fun and quick enough.
I saw one of these go into a wild spin as the driver pulled out of a side road in the wet. My pal who had one told me that he had lost control of his too when it snapped out unpredictably in the wet! On the strength of that I wouldn’t go near one personally…
That’s impossible unless they’ve turned traction or DSC off! And why would you do that unless you know what you are doing?
@@joebloggs4191 It's clearly not impossible as I saw it happen right in front of me with my own eyes. My only other observation is that the driver was accelerating hard from a standstill trying to make a gap in busy oncoming traffic whilst turning right onto a main road.
@@jondavies7593 These cars have safety systems built in ABS; Traction, DSC etc. which if left active will not let the car spin the way you describe it. It can only happen if the numpty driver has switched the systems off! Therefore yes it's impossible for the car to do that if the safety systems are not interfered with. I should know I own one of these.
@@joebloggs4191 Having seen this happen for myself I suspect those systems may have their limitations.
@@jondavies7593 Like I said I own this car and I know how the systems work. Under what you have described it's impossible for the car to do it unless the numpty driver has switched them off! Sure everything has its limits but in the case of this BMW you'd have to be doing something totally crazy stupid for it to surpass it's limitations.
01:30 my goodness man, you are playing with fire!!!
Love the review! Covered a lot of great points! Never knew the design team fact!
Glad it was helpful!
great video and I loved the i8 too. please keep more BMWs coming
I daily a Mazda MX5 (nc2) with all the goodies and it's lovely to cruise in, great fun when you want it to be and cheap to run. I also had a 1997 328i coupe many yrs ago and I imagine the Z4 to be like a cross between the two. I'm sure if space isn't an issue it could be daily'd by anybody who likes them enough.
I had one and the wheels cracked apparently quite common . BMW gave it the all clear on a pre mot safety check and two days later I t failed on 2 cracked alloys!
The pro Nav version gets rid of the orange digital display. Makes it look much more modern
Top video as always. Not sure I could live with the “Air hostess orange” interior though.
BMW 6 cylinder engines have always sounded nice, but I think the newer they get the more muted they sound, I like a nice growly characterful exhaust notes, a new someone who had a 94' 520i, wasn't fast but sounded great, I like Ford's Cologne V6, any Capri Cortina or Granada do sound nice, I'm probably in the minority but I'm less keen on the pops and crackles new exhaust systems seem to make, I'd rather hear induction noise and growls, or burbles, anything with Rover's V8, a P6, SD1, those old TVR's all sound great, E43 M3, just my preference
My wife has one. It's a great car Indeed.
What a great car but like all BMW's that started to use run flat tyres change them much better ride and less noise
Great review, very interesting look at a car that looks a little impractical for most people.
My mrs had the previous generation like the one in your stock. I remember seeing them coming off the containers at Fleetwood port from America at the time and seeing rows upon rows of them as they were all built over there and not Germany. I suppose that they were technically American cars. When I drove her car to work someone said I looked like a pornstar! Rubbish in the snow though as all the weight was at the front and it being rear wheel drive of course. She traded in a silver Z3 when she got the Z4 and I wish now I had bought it from her, wrapped it in cling film or something and kept it in a garage. Now that was a good looking car and I said then that it would be a future classic. How about trying to get hold of one of those for a review?
Metal roof down kills any boot space. Hence, it was dropped in the following generation.
Okay for us short arses. Why do you only go uphill on that dual carriageway? Used to go to Buxton raceway since the late 80s and on a Sunday evening on racedays after 6pm you'd see many cars doing 120mph + going downhill. My best was 160mph
Been down those roads on my bike. brilliant place to ride or drive.
I had a previous gen 2.5i but found it slow and with the 255 rear tyres it never came unstuck at the rear, which I found made it ultimately dull. Agree about the long-legged nature of the engine and the interior and roof down experience was good. Good review!
This reminds me of my new car the Mazda CX30, the curves, the seats 😊
Matt been meaning to ask for ages what happened with the ep3 typeR you got? Had a catch up on loads of your video’s today while the weather was dismal and came across the typeR one! It just reminded me. Great channel by the way keep up the fantastic work 👌👍
My other half just saw me watching this and said you look like Ronan Keating and I can't un-see it now! There are worse blokes to look like I suppose 😂
Haha cheers. I’ve heard that before
Love the roads, gr8 vid...
Great informative video matt
Glad you enjoyed it
I have an ‘03 and it’s fun on a budget.
Another great review 👍
Thanks again!
It's a lovely, lovely car and I may some day actually treat myself to one.
Very Nice car, timeless design, but if you think that's firm, try an 07 Mazda MX-5 NC, that's firmer than firm.
Or better still a lowered NA.😬
it was a very nice joy ride with you, as if i was inside the car.
I’m 6ft4 and I can confirm it is too small inside 😂 and the ride is way to hard. 35is sounds lovely and is properly quick. Great review 👍
I'm 6ft8 and have done 220,000 km with my 2009 sdrive30i already, still using it for long business trips. All roadsters are small inside, but the e89 is the best for tall drivers of all I ever tried.
Matt, love your honest reviews. If you can, can get you get your hands on a Mercedes GLE 2016-2019 model? My dad has the 350d and he's in love with it. I'd like to know your opinion on it.
You really enjoyed that motor, but the question have you bought it yet? thanks for sharing.
😎 pretend you're on Sunglasses Matt. Looks cool cruising down country road on a sunset
Looked at these 3 years ago and still do but ended up with a 335i. In the 335i they put the N55 in it about 2009 or 2010 and hydraulic power steering like the M3 (the rest of the range was electric. But for some reason known only to some nonsensical weirdos in BMW they launched this in 2009 with the old N54 and left it with that for the entire duration but put modern (worse and less sporty) electric power steering in it. Those were the reasons plus the usable rear seats I went for the E93 instead. I'm sure the ride is exactly like mine, I have the 19s, run flats and M Sport suspension and it is the worst riding car I've ever been in and it genuinely makes it unenjoyable down a B road, even a mid-2000s IS250 handles that better. It's most at home cruising down a smooth road by the seaside or something of that nature.
It would be hilarious if you did a Doug DeMuro impression in your next video, I think I wouldn't stop laughing.
I had a MX5 2.0 NC, switched 3.0 E89 auto 2 years ago, love the car but not as much fun on the back roads as MX5. Never missed the manual, stick it in sport mode and flap the paddles, its a blast. Same color grey with red interior, don't need any more power but but bits and pieces to satisfy my inner tart (Led lights, Remus exhaust,ect), Cannot wait to drive the Alps later this year. Great review agree with your comments, however keep teasing myself by reading the classifieds for a Boxster as suspect it may have the handling of the MX5 with the power and quality of the Z4. Cheers
I had the 2010 e89 sdrive35i loved the design and sounded superb. The ride quality was too hard and it has rim cracks on the original factory rims. Regret selling it as I like the compact size roadster def future classic as production numbers are not high as it was a niche model. I have a 2015 SLK350 now and from the start I kept comparing it to the Z4, to my surprise I find the SLK a better car, and better interior and ride. But the Z4 looks and sounds better imo.
That Gordon Ramsey joke was top class, Matt. Holy fuck. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Pity for the ride as BMW used to do comfort well
Been waiting for this one! We just can't get a manual in the states. Such a shame.
Oh really?! Didn’t know that