- convertible 77,450
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- Lubbock, TX
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- 1,596 below average convertible 77,450 silver manual
2009 bmw z4 review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. All-new version features folding hardtop. introductionthe 2009 bmw z4 marks the second generation of the z4 name and third of this recent line of two-seat roadsters james bond debuted in his 1996 z3. The 2009 z4 is a totally new car, apart from the lower output of the two engines and a few miscellaneous pieces. the 2009 z4 sports a retractable hard top, a departure from any previous two-seat bmw. The retractable hard top replaces the roadster and coupe versions of previous-generation (pre-2009) z4 models with one car. In terms of pure sports car, we liked the sdrive30i with sport package. The performance and feel of balanced precision is there in every z4, and the sdrive35i with dual-clutch gearbox gets close to the previous m roadster as a track day tool. while some will choose a z4 based solely on the badge and others solely on style, they will over time learn the real reasons, both objective and emotional, behind the car and why they want to keep it. In current bmw nomenclature, sdrive refers to rear-wheel drive. However, there are no xdrive (all-wheel-drive) z4s and no m model has been announced. lineupthe z4 sdrive30i 45,750) comes with a 255-hp 3. 0-liter inline six-cylinder engine and six-speed manual transmission; a six-speed sport automatic with shift paddles is optional 1,325). It's delivered with faux leather leatherette upholstery, manual climate control, power retractable hardtop, heated power mirrors and rear window, six-way manual bucket seats, tilt/telescoping steering wheel, rain-sensing wipers, power windows and locks, trip computer and adaptive bi-xenon headlamps. Options unique to the sdrive 30i are brushed aluminum or ash wood trim 500) and kansas leather upholstery 1,250) from the sdrive35i. the z4 sdrive35i 51,650) uses a 300-hp 3. 0-liter inline six, though it is a different engine than the 30i and employs twin turbochargers; a six-speed manual gearbox is standard and a seven-speed dual-clutch automated manual optional 1,525). Other mechanical upgrades include larger brakes and wider rear tires and wheels. Cabin upgrades include standard leather upholstery, brushed aluminum trim or ash wood, and automatic dual-zone climate control. Kansas leather upholstery on the dash, visors, door sills 1,350) is optional, along with a 19-inch wheel upgrade to the sport package 1,200). options for both z4 models include navigation 2,100); comfort access 500); park distance control 750); hd radio; satellite radio w/1-year sub 595); smartphone integration 150); anti-theft alarm 400); metallic paint 550). The cold weather package 1,000) includes heated steering wheel and seats, storage pack, through-loading system, headlight washers. The premium package includes auto-dimming mirrors, gate opener, power seats with lumbar and driver memory, ambient light package, bmw assist, leather on 30i. Premium sound 2,000) adds six-disc dvd changer, hi-fi sound system, ipod/usb adapter. Sport adds 18-inch alloy wheels and run-flat performance tires, adaptive m suspension, sport seats; 19-inch wheels are also available. Exclusive ivory white nappay leather is available, along with anthracite wood trim. standard safety features include frontal airbags, head/thorax side airbags in the seats, active knee protection, roll hoops, and electronic stability, traction and braking controls, tire pressure monitors. The only option that might be considered safety related is the park distance control. walkaroundthe all-new 2009 z4 is built on the same wheelbase as its predecessor but adds length, most of it at the rear. The lines are slightly softer on this generation, aiming for the happy medium between the z3's mild, more feminine curves and the last z4's more masculine, aggressive flame surfacing and sharp stub of a tail. This latest z4 is about six inches longer than the previous z4 due to the retractable hard top mechanism. classic roadster proportions give the z4 a long hood and short decklid, shoulders over the wheel arches and tapers in three axes. The creases begun at the inner edge of the headlight housings roll over the front fenders and lead back to bisect the door handle, while an opposite lower sweep started at the front bumper curves upward to the rear wheels. in side view it looks like a french curve over each wheel, the forward one twice the length of the rear, and from the driver's perch the hood seems to rise from the windshield base before falling off forward. We think it looks better with the top down but it's still relatively sleek top-up and has a similar closed profile to the big mercedes slr. Gills behind the front wheel carry the substantial badge and the side signal repeater is now behind an opaque panel in the gill; the bmw propeller logo is still here, but no longer serves to disguise the signal. a variety of wheel sizes and finishes are offered, and while the z4 is light and well-suspended enough that even 19-inch wheels can deliver decent ride quality they might not work well with poor infrastructure (rough roads), and some wheel styles will require more cleaning effort. from dead-on at either end the top-dropped z4 has strong resemblance to a scaled-down version of the 6 series and its roadster precursor the z8. Sections of the taillights look like horizontal light tubes and appear to ramp up like theater lights when the lights are switched on. The center brake light is midway between rear window and tail on the trunk lid where it will not interfere with rear vision but will be covered up by an inch of snow. A single side twin-exhaust outlet signals a 30i where the 35i uses a single outlet on each side, a la z8. although front-end shaping is the same, with bmw's trademark corona (programmable) daytime running lights for instant identification, trim varies by model. The 30i has black vanes in its grille and a silver slash across the outer lower grilles, where the 35i has matte silver grille vanes and perimeter frames for the outer grilles. While the z4 is close to the ground the front overhang is shorter than many and not prone to scraping at every speed bump or mild driveway. the z4 is longer than the audi tt and mercedes-benz slk, shorter than the boxster, but the difference is a few inches. In height and width, they are much closer so exterior dimensions should not factor in purchase decisions. the z4 is now built in regensburg, germany. In bmw fashion, many systems on the z4 have been proven in other recent bmw models, including the higher-output engine, transmissions, and suspension design. interiorthe z4 cabin is immediately familiar to any bmw owner, with many of the munich builder's hallmarks: simple white-on-black analog instrumentation, sweeping driver-centric lines, functional controls and a high level of fit and finish (apart from the molding seams on the map pockets). Standard manual seats and tilt/telescoping steering column provide enough adjustment to suit many driver sizes; slender types will appreciate the side bolsters on the seats and larger bodies will be framed as much by the door and console. Power Windows✔ Power Mirrors✔ Power Seats✔ Bucket Seats✔ Sport Package✔ Climate Control✔ Alloy Wheels
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