BMW Z4 roadster (2009-2016) review - Carbuyer / Mat Watson

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    The BMW Z4 is the firm's best roadster yet -- and it gets a folding metal hard top instead of a cloth roof. It also has smooth, supple suspension, and a chassis that is tuned for comfort. That means the car is slightly less fun to drive quickly than a pure sports car, but it's much more relaxing to use on a daily basis. The new roof shuts out more engine, wind and tyre noise from the cabin, but it eats into boot space when it's folded down.

Комментарии • 457

  • @rawr4444
    @rawr4444 2 года назад +42

    1:00 Glad to see Mat hasn't changed and had his wonderful personality on display already in 2011! 🥳

  • @SpencerLowe-kg4rg
    @SpencerLowe-kg4rg 6 лет назад +23

    I love the feeling of pleasure in this car. I worked in a BMW Pre Owned dealership last year as a lot attendant. I drove every type of car. But I really love the Z4.

  • @TheIrishSpectre
    @TheIrishSpectre 10 лет назад +132

    I'm tall and I don't give a shit if it's considered a "girls' car." It looks damn good and is a blast to drive. It's also more comfortable and "practical" than a straight-up sports car. More importantly, you can get it in a manual configuration. To me, at least, it sells itself.

    • @Jasmineliketheflower
      @Jasmineliketheflower 8 лет назад +1

      how tall are you

    • @TheIrishSpectre
      @TheIrishSpectre 8 лет назад +1

      Jasmine liketheflower 6 feet, 1 inch.

    • @DaybreakPT
      @DaybreakPT 5 лет назад +12

      You mean like a girl magnet, because all the girls flock to it? A girl's favorite kind of car? Yeah I'll take one of those "girls' car" any day mate.

    • @jeanviloria1988
      @jeanviloria1988 5 лет назад +1

      TheIrishSpectre My ain’t owns one in Black with the White leather and I remember her pressing on the Gad and the you just get pushed back it is amazing 😊

  • @Superblyme139
    @Superblyme139 12 лет назад +14

    last week i was looking at this video, right now she is my garage... amazing car

  • @lhrmeonom
    @lhrmeonom 12 лет назад +36

    Diesel? "It's the fuel of Satan!" - Jeremy Clarkson

  • @Stubba1961
    @Stubba1961 10 лет назад +40

    I have one of these and they are great fun especially in sport mode with the roof down.
    Watching that roof fold into the boot using the key fob never stops being cool.
    200bhp around country lanes is plenty adequate.
    People bitching about it have never owned one. You are unlikely to be disappointed especially with the deals BMW offer these days.

    • @daniellevitt3589
      @daniellevitt3589 10 лет назад +5

      You have taken the words out if my mouth, everytime I arrive somewhere, I need a few minutes to calm down and get my heart beating normally! I got a 2014 black with red interior and even with the top up in the rain its a special feeling.

    • @flybobbie1449
      @flybobbie1449 5 лет назад +3

      Had mine 7 years now, still a great car.

    • @jeanviloria1988
      @jeanviloria1988 5 лет назад +1

      My aunt has one in black with the white interior and it’s beautiful 😍

  • @FlightSimX007
    @FlightSimX007 8 лет назад +19

    My father has the previous gen Z4 with the 2.5si i6 engine. Has 214bhp, goes like hell and still looks good even today!

  • @redknightricky
    @redknightricky 10 лет назад +86

    Complaining about handling while on comfort mode. SMH!

    • @azizhachimi8744
      @azizhachimi8744 4 года назад +1

      araick Schiffer You see, that's a huge lack of professionalism!

  • @walthefl
    @walthefl 5 лет назад +12

    Was surprised to find Mat Watson here...

  • @טרחןטרחנובסקי
    @טרחןטרחנובסקי 10 лет назад +26

    Why are you so aggressive with it? Are you trying to make it break up with you?

  • @redknightricky
    @redknightricky 10 лет назад +24

    This is the car to buy for happy couples that want something they both can enjoy in the weekends. It's the car a man can say "I want that car" and the woman agrees so long as she gets to drive it too.

    • @daniellevitt3589
      @daniellevitt3589 10 лет назад +12

      Is that why my wife has been so nice to be as of late...lol

    • @chrisogrady28
      @chrisogrady28 7 лет назад +2

      Who says couples have to be 'a man' and 'the woman'?

    • @christiaaanC7
      @christiaaanC7 7 лет назад +9

      Christopher O'Grady come on bro haha

    • @realAlexChoi
      @realAlexChoi 7 лет назад

      Christopher O'Grady, nobody did. It's just in this example, there is a typical Man/Woman couple.

    • @azmike3572
      @azmike3572 5 лет назад

      No one, Christopher. They just keep forgetting...

  • @ankurkumarsaha4622
    @ankurkumarsaha4622 4 года назад +3

    I came here after watching ur review on new bmw Z4, n I m really amused by watching this video, had no idea about this channel 😅, u r still the same , same attitude since years , love ur work man ♥️

    • @derrickjezy5638
      @derrickjezy5638 3 года назад +2

      Been watching his previous videos ever since and I came across this one I was a little surprised lol

  • @ElZato
    @ElZato 9 лет назад +213

    Who the hell says roadsters are hairdresser cars?

    • @Incudius
      @Incudius 9 лет назад +8

      +Alejandro Diaz I dunno. I alwasy though it was convertibles that were hairdressers cars and that includes some roadsters but was always more about people who buy something like a Golf Cabriolet. The Z3 was never in that class.

    • @tormenmashi_
      @tormenmashi_ 8 лет назад +5

      they said if you drive a MX 5 (a Mazda roadster) you are a hairdresser / gay ,so when they talk about roadster they bring up the MX 5 joke

    • @yasmousey
      @yasmousey 7 лет назад +9

      Alejandro Diaz I know right! I'd say Audi tt's are more hairdresser cars lol

    • @LlamaDrama142
      @LlamaDrama142 6 лет назад +4

      Alejandro Diaz that’s such a random comment, right?? Lmfao “roadsters are often known for being pizza bakery chef cars, but etc etc.” uhhh...ok?

    • @lorenioooooas
      @lorenioooooas 6 лет назад +13

      Usually jealous people, all this hairdresser nonsense. If the car is good, it's good.

  • @nelsonclub7722
    @nelsonclub7722 3 года назад +3

    "Its more of a GT" Which is why a bought one and it is superb - and I have had everything from TVR's and Ferrari''s = love it

  • @PalfraDK
    @PalfraDK 7 лет назад +149

    What's up with britons calling every car that looks somewhat good a hairdressers car?

  • @tristandavid581
    @tristandavid581 9 лет назад +37

    I like how this guy has to continuously tell people that it's okay if you're a guy and you want to drive this car because it doesn't make you look like a 'hairdresser' and it's a "man's car". If you wanna drive this car, just drive it. If you don't want to, then don't. He definitely doesn't want his masculinity damaged

    • @Toisestars619
      @Toisestars619 9 лет назад +17

      +Tristan David It's a common stereotype of people who drive these types of cars. He's just making fun of that stereotype. Calm down.

    • @azmike3572
      @azmike3572 5 лет назад +1

      I could easily see John Cleese handling this part of the video.

  • @Korawitbeam12
    @Korawitbeam12 3 года назад +1

    Glad to see Mat 9 years ago

  • @timsmith3229
    @timsmith3229 2 года назад +1

    Owned one from new since 2015 - model shown here s20i in blue with cream leather interior - never gone wrong - performance is enough, interior and seats are lovely. Hairdresser's car? no way (salon manager, maybe)

  • @somyapareek5690
    @somyapareek5690 10 лет назад +4

    I just love this car

  • @L.A.97.
    @L.A.97. 12 лет назад

    Wow, last review a guy actually suggested this car, and here it is. Mat is listening to us! Cool.

  • @BLyons40
    @BLyons40 12 лет назад

    Even though I live in the US, This is one of the best shows of its type in the world. The host is smart and always gives you the right information. Plus he reviews a whole range of cars from Supermini's to sports cars.

  • @jegan1867
    @jegan1867 3 года назад +1

    Never knew mat Watson had this yt channel

    • @jegan1867
      @jegan1867 3 года назад

      I was looking for ur review of this particular car.. And finally found it

  • @KhaosGT
    @KhaosGT 12 лет назад +1

    Is it weird i watch these videos just to see Mat?! lol

  • @LamboSpyder99
    @LamboSpyder99 12 лет назад

    I think this guy was born for this job.

  • @247vidz
    @247vidz 11 лет назад +81

    I don't know any hair dressers that could afford a bmw z4

    • @cvaria
      @cvaria 4 года назад +6

      So you dont know any, as aren't that expensive. A fast food worker in high school can have one.

    • @raghuveer4552
      @raghuveer4552 3 года назад +3

      cvaria EX dude what

    • @Yaro2
      @Yaro2 3 года назад +2

      @@cvaria no they can’t, and don’t bring up used cars because that everyone knows

    • @duncanidaho7494
      @duncanidaho7494 3 года назад +3

      @@cvaria nope. He wont be able to afford the maintenance or insurance

  • @TheSantiayo
    @TheSantiayo 12 лет назад +1

    when he named the porsche boxter it remained me the top gear review of the z4

  • @alchoholicsementhful
    @alchoholicsementhful 11 лет назад +3

    I still think the Z series peaked at the Z3 M Roadster.
    It was just like the classic british roadsters... With a touch of Shelby Cobra.
    Such power(At the time... with an S54) in a car barely bigger than a Miata.

  • @guywerb
    @guywerb Год назад +5

    I had one of these a few years ago, before switching to an AR Giulia Veloce. And although I love the Alfa (best riding car I have owned, so sadly underrated, including on reliability, I rode 80000 km in it without a single issue or even little squirting noise), but I have to admit I regret the brilliant design, exterior an interior, as well as the sturdy build quality of the Z4. In other words, I wish I had a bigger garage... 😀

  • @videomaniac108
    @videomaniac108 5 лет назад +2

    I got a 2019 Nissan 370Z sport coupe with 6-speed manual transmission instead of one of these. Great power and handling, good price and good build quality.

    • @nicktubara
      @nicktubara 5 лет назад

      cool, me too. will be picking it up in a couple days :D

  • @flybobbie1449
    @flybobbie1449 4 года назад +1

    Thought it was claustrophobic, what till you sit in the G29 replacement.

  • @ethant.guadalquiver5073
    @ethant.guadalquiver5073 4 года назад +1

    is this mat watson from carwow?

  • @endubi
    @endubi 10 лет назад +12

    my dream car

    • @Ninojulz
      @Ninojulz 9 лет назад

      ***** loooool dying of laugh right now.... well he doesn't care about his children tho.

  • @johnnyfreespeech5815
    @johnnyfreespeech5815 3 года назад +2

    I’m thinking of buying one of these second hand as they seem to be really cheap these days. My only concern is the fit. I’m 6’5 so not sure how comfortable I will be. I work at a Mazda garage and have drove MX-5s on several occasions and whilst they are lovely cars an I do fit, I don’t fit well and couldn’t justify the lack of space on an everyday car.
    I like the idea of a convertible for when the weather improves but we’ll just have to wait and see I guess.

    • @johnnyfreespeech5815
      @johnnyfreespeech5815 2 года назад

      @Floyd1504 Yeah, I’d imagine so. In the end I bought a summer time fun 1981 Porsche 911. So much for my concern about space… lol.

  • @secretlyscary1221
    @secretlyscary1221 12 лет назад +1

    I love the z4 look amazing and its a great drive. Plus the interior is spectacular

  • @johnnyjunior963
    @johnnyjunior963 7 лет назад +1

    Thats my dream car ,this year im gonna get a used 2007 z4 3.0 roadster

    • @tradskinhead28
      @tradskinhead28 4 года назад

      Good choice mine is a 2006 3.0 si 255 hp 6 speed manual. I am looking for a Z4M 3.2 with 330 hp just to add to the z4 family haha

  • @bigd901122
    @bigd901122 12 лет назад

    Best car reviewer on the Internet

  • @OlympusGuardian
    @OlympusGuardian 12 лет назад +1

    i bet Mat is going to be the next TopGear presenter !!!! :D

  • @octavianpopescu1959
    @octavianpopescu1959 6 лет назад +18

    Ok, I’m going to buy a tractor to look more like a man and it’s convertible two seats 😂

  • @robertbidochon7949
    @robertbidochon7949 8 лет назад +4

    "the cabin feels claustrophobic" It's a big plus for me. I love when my car's interior is very dark, no wonder why I love 5% tint...

  • @sixtiesmods
    @sixtiesmods 9 лет назад +1

    Luv it - Picking up a 2014 White 2.0 M Sport soon.

  • @azmike3572
    @azmike3572 5 лет назад +1

    Maybe I'm missing something--how does this video on a 2014 car get published in 2011?

    • @MapMonster25
      @MapMonster25 5 лет назад

      The car was released in 2009 as far as I know

    • @azmike3572
      @azmike3572 5 лет назад

      @@MapMonster25 Okay, thanks for the info.

  • @norcalsportscards6428
    @norcalsportscards6428 12 лет назад

    I have the 2010 Sdrive 30i and all i can say is that i love this car... it is a great car and fast

  • @azmike3572
    @azmike3572 5 лет назад +1

    Seems like we should be asking one of the Monty Python members to comment on the "hairdresser" image...perhaps a lumberjack may be a suitable owner...

  • @TheSantiayo
    @TheSantiayo 12 лет назад +1

    i love this car so much!

  • @jimquantic
    @jimquantic Год назад

    reliability, cost of repair, insurance, and is it quiet at highway speed, top up of course? Thanks

  • @Max-fd4px
    @Max-fd4px 4 года назад

    Mat was so young and serious

  • @henksingewald7959
    @henksingewald7959 9 лет назад +1

    hey mat, when are you going to make a review of the new bmw z4? thx

  • @LRS905
    @LRS905 12 лет назад

    Is it me or that central console is the same one as for the left hand drive version, only with the Idrive control transposed? It is similar to the E90, and kind of remember that sweeping curve is in the same side than this one.

  • @Geepadriack
    @Geepadriack 11 лет назад +4

    I want to buy my first car this year, i'm 17 would you recommend this for a first car?

    • @royable100
      @royable100 4 года назад

      Did you get it??

    • @tradskinhead28
      @tradskinhead28 4 года назад

      No get the E85, they cheaper and cheaper to work on, you can buy E85 for under 10,000 I have one it's great car fun to drive. Mine is a 2006 3.O si inline 6 N52 engine. The same horse power of the 2.0 z4 with turbo. I would do that being your first car and being new to the Z4. I am looking for a Z4M that has a 3.2 330 horse power but again I could settle for the s35is twin turbo.

    • @rikkee5157
      @rikkee5157 4 года назад

      no

    • @balls7586
      @balls7586 3 года назад +1

      @@tradskinhead28 broke moment

  • @Rammstein52012
    @Rammstein52012 11 лет назад

    This will be perfect for a first car.

  • @alexdavila1356
    @alexdavila1356 3 года назад

    will they ever bring back the hard top?

  • @toymancustoms
    @toymancustoms 11 лет назад +1

    BMW z4 is amazing

  • @nzana55
    @nzana55 11 лет назад +1

    Nice

  • @jubjub13483
    @jubjub13483 9 лет назад +7

    Only thing, no cup holders as standard, now that is mean!

    • @NickLiang
      @NickLiang 9 лет назад +7

      they sit inside the arm rest

    • @crossfireisawsome
      @crossfireisawsome 9 лет назад +3

      why would you eat in such a sexy car??

    • @WhileTrueCode
      @WhileTrueCode 7 лет назад

      mine came with one, that snaps into the center console. the glovebox actually has a specially designed receptacle for when you're not using it. mine is used to hold my vape because it holds quite solidly and i can't say that about any other item-stashing spot in the z

  • @AirwaveDriving
    @AirwaveDriving 11 лет назад

    @Geprodis do you think a 13 yr old son and a mum would look good while riding this car?:/

  • @timar4o
    @timar4o 12 лет назад

    Which one? Tiff Needell , Jason Plato , Jonny Smith or Vicky?Have you looked one of their reviews? i think you confuse Fifthgear with Topgear

  • @aaronming8466
    @aaronming8466 9 лет назад

    Very nice antenna on the BMW Z4- keep it cool BMW, style 2015

  • @gwyn6907
    @gwyn6907 11 месяцев назад

    I have the Z4 but it’s a Msport this one here isn’t the Msport so I don’t know why h3 said it had Msport suspension it doesnt

  • @narutosakura144
    @narutosakura144 12 лет назад

    is this the only Version they have cause i looking to buy one but idk if the got the Wheel on the left side or U.S. side

  • @nat0106951
    @nat0106951 11 лет назад

    elegant car but isn't the retractable roof a bit too slow?

  • @jimmykumarkotsohilis
    @jimmykumarkotsohilis 2 месяца назад

    I love the bow z4

  • @bencrockett593
    @bencrockett593 5 лет назад

    Pretty sure this is an e89? It doesn’t say but I assume so

  • @ashkot5453
    @ashkot5453 12 лет назад

    Do you always review the new model? How about second hand car? no?

  • @jaybirch43
    @jaybirch43 8 лет назад +5

    How tall are you I'm just curious

  • @FYAk47
    @FYAk47 8 лет назад

    what kind of 720p is this

  • @hakman239
    @hakman239 10 лет назад

    you should do a video on the smart roadster convertible or coupe

  • @jettchong6566
    @jettchong6566 11 лет назад

    Man's car !!!

  • @edisianarki1939
    @edisianarki1939 3 года назад

    i really not understand why u really make a fuss about unable to take out the luggage when the roof inside there? when u buy this kind of sport car u already know the good & the bad and you should expected this issue. same goes the review about the mers slc and u keep mentioning about the luggage issue.

  • @ElvenMans
    @ElvenMans 12 лет назад

    Is he stopped reviewing/testing cars for Carbuyer??

  • @Narrowcros
    @Narrowcros 11 лет назад +1

    Looks much better with the roof down

  • @mooddog07
    @mooddog07 12 лет назад

    im thinking about getting one. thx for the info bro

  • @sebasfd21
    @sebasfd21 4 года назад

    Hi, Matt Watson here from Carwow

  • @TheVeTP
    @TheVeTP 12 лет назад

    Hi, i love sports cars but i'm a bit taller, what height are you? you think a 6'2" like myself would enjoy the Z4's ride?

  • @ewtubewatcher
    @ewtubewatcher 10 лет назад +1

    is there no power seats??, i expected power seats for a BMW you know

    • @daniellevitt3589
      @daniellevitt3589 10 лет назад +1

      power everything dude, and all quiet. Up, down, tilt, lumber, and the sides of the seat can be adjusted to hold you like a hand.

    • @ewtubewatcher
      @ewtubewatcher 9 лет назад

      ***** oh the irony

  • @msbond700
    @msbond700 5 лет назад +1

    Yes

  • @cstm39
    @cstm39 12 лет назад

    where was the bottle?

  • @ratner6138
    @ratner6138 7 лет назад

    Now should I get this or a Miata?

  • @garethstroud5586
    @garethstroud5586 4 года назад

    Torn between a z4 or an abarth 124, really difficult choice that one 🤔

  • @Maniac883
    @Maniac883 5 лет назад

    Does that thing has a trunk?

  • @robin8516
    @robin8516 11 лет назад

    It is weird that you put the top down with the key.

  • @jonny5777
    @jonny5777 11 лет назад

    One of my dream cars, wonder if they'll do an M version?

  • @Mickys0ul
    @Mickys0ul 12 лет назад

    Can you tell me the colour of the exterior please?

  • @weedmastersr
    @weedmastersr 12 лет назад

    Matt please, if you can, review the Camaro that just started selling in Europe, I'm very curious what's your opinion on it !

  • @TheOne42
    @TheOne42 12 лет назад

    Mat you're the best!

  • @StandUrGroundNFight
    @StandUrGroundNFight 12 лет назад

    Matt did you try the steering in M Sport mode? It gets really nice with that.

  • @dekster14LP
    @dekster14LP 11 лет назад

    Yes, don't believe the "it will bite argument" it doesn't. A kart is trickier to drive than the average RWD road car.
    However, I would consider an E93 being a better car, it drives almost just as well, is stiffer and more spacious. You're really cramped for space in a Z4.
    If you want something that's the ultimate in sharp handling (at this price range) get an S2000 for less.

  • @thealeksanderh
    @thealeksanderh 11 лет назад

    ever seen the audi TT?

  • @Mephistopheles71
    @Mephistopheles71 12 лет назад

    u r amazing mat...a very very nice review....

  • @al3zmi
    @al3zmi 9 лет назад +2

    I regret selling this car to buy the 350z but only issue with it is the resale value in my country it drops quite fast

    • @eddiem828
      @eddiem828 9 лет назад

      all nissans have bad resale value. im sorry.

    • @Mystyfication
      @Mystyfication 8 лет назад

      +alazmi Alameera Hey, wondering how different the 350 would feel? Does it feel like lot faster/sharper?
      Interior is not as good, that's true (though in 370 they've improved so much).. And why would you change the Z4?

    • @WhileTrueCode
      @WhileTrueCode 7 лет назад +1

      the 350 is like "hey i'm modern and sleek" and the z4 is like "will you be taking tea in the batmobile, sir?"

    • @carlosandleon
      @carlosandleon 5 лет назад

      @@WhileTrueCode yeah I also get a Bruce Wayne vibe with the z4

  • @JonnyKahann
    @JonnyKahann 12 лет назад

    what about the headroom?

  • @TheMiszerak
    @TheMiszerak 12 лет назад

    1:48 No Mat, whyyy?!?

  • @carspeakerreviews
    @carspeakerreviews 12 лет назад

    I need a haircut. Where's your Salon Mat? Nice review as always.

  • @DukeofSerbia
    @DukeofSerbia 12 лет назад

    This is the best looking BMW model for me, and I was in Z4 with M package :-D.

  • @nowphoenix
    @nowphoenix 12 лет назад

    Nice Mat! This one's on the short list. Still curious about any updates to the Audi TT before dropping the cash on the BMW...or possibly the Merc.

  • @daniellevitt3589
    @daniellevitt3589 10 лет назад

    Mine has an eight speed that stays in the gear you put it in via the paddle while in auto mode during the whole corner and then the straight, unitl you lift off the gas for enough time. Its like driving in NFS bit for real, lol

  • @byAudiQuattro
    @byAudiQuattro 12 лет назад

    @Mickys0ul I think it's "Space Grey".

  • @jack8916
    @jack8916 12 лет назад

    I don't get it. He complain about those seat adjustment in the X3 but love it in the Z4...

  • @angelofthehorror
    @angelofthehorror 12 лет назад

    How about a review on Audi A8?

  • @memeboihuey
    @memeboihuey 11 лет назад

    I need suggestions! Slk350 or Z4?

  • @umbertovanstaden2651
    @umbertovanstaden2651 4 года назад +1

    I'll buy something like this for my holiday home 🏡