BMW Z4 Pricing to Start at $46,575 - A steep $9,875 price increase
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BMW has announced their newly redesigned 2009 Z4 roadster will start at $46,575 for the entry-level sDrive30i and $52,475 for the high-performance sDrive35i.
Both versions receive a new folding-metal retractable roof and noticeable gains in performance but these enhancements come at steep price as the 2009 Z4 sDrive30i boasts a massive $9,875 price increase compared to the 2008 Z4 3.0i while the 2009 sDrive35i features a $8,400 increase compared to the 2008 Z4 3.0si. While the new pricing strategy might turn off some buyers, it creates room for the 1-series convertible as well as brings the new Z4 in line with rivals such as the $46,825 Mercedes SLK300 and the $46,600 Porsche Boxster.
As with all BMWs a long list of options is available, the $1,000 cold weather package features a heated steering wheel and heated seats while the premium package boasts auto-dimming mirrors, power seats, ambient lighting, and BMW assist. For $2,300 potential owners can equip their new Z4 with a sports package that comes with 18" light alloy wheels, an adaptive M sports suspension, sports seats, and a higher top speed. Another notable option is the $1,525 seven-speed double clutch transmission which is only available on the Z4 sDrive35i.
Power for the sDrive30i comes from a naturally aspirated 3.0-liter inline six-cylinder engine which produces 255 hp and 200 lb-ft of torque while the sDrive35i uses a turbocharged 3.0-liter engine that cranks out 300 hp and 300 lb-ft of torque.
Both versions receive a new folding-metal retractable roof and noticeable gains in performance but these enhancements come at steep price as the 2009 Z4 sDrive30i boasts a massive $9,875 price increase compared to the 2008 Z4 3.0i while the 2009 sDrive35i features a $8,400 increase compared to the 2008 Z4 3.0si. While the new pricing strategy might turn off some buyers, it creates room for the 1-series convertible as well as brings the new Z4 in line with rivals such as the $46,825 Mercedes SLK300 and the $46,600 Porsche Boxster.
As with all BMWs a long list of options is available, the $1,000 cold weather package features a heated steering wheel and heated seats while the premium package boasts auto-dimming mirrors, power seats, ambient lighting, and BMW assist. For $2,300 potential owners can equip their new Z4 with a sports package that comes with 18" light alloy wheels, an adaptive M sports suspension, sports seats, and a higher top speed. Another notable option is the $1,525 seven-speed double clutch transmission which is only available on the Z4 sDrive35i.
Power for the sDrive30i comes from a naturally aspirated 3.0-liter inline six-cylinder engine which produces 255 hp and 200 lb-ft of torque while the sDrive35i uses a turbocharged 3.0-liter engine that cranks out 300 hp and 300 lb-ft of torque.
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It is a very nice redesign though inside and out
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if I was even considering getting the Z4 (which has also looked ugly to me), I'd get the Boxster/Cayman any day....(1 y/o cert car would be best).
Proportions are still all wrong, too round, etc.... IMO...
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and of course they put some god ugly-azz wheels on it...
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There are a number of factory wheel choices for this car.. More so than any roadster available ( I believe 10 or so).. As far as pricing goes, the car has a retractable hard top along with many upgrades.. If one can't afford the price of admission, there will be the 1 series drop top & upcoming Z2 roadster to consider..
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Comparing the prices of two different generations of a car is meaningless. Different style, different content, different mechanical components, different everything. As long as you think the car is worth its corresponding price, then it is okay. I would rather wait for the new 370Z roadster than this Z4.
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Comparing the prices of two different generations of a car is meaningless. Different style, different content, different mechanical components, different everything. As long as you think the car is worth its corresponding price, then it is okay. I would rather wait for the new 370Z roadster than this Z4.
I will however probably find more fun and enjoyment driving the substantially less priced 370Z roadster than this.
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It's a completely different car... more powerful, more standard features, larger, way nicer interior, hard top roof, etc.
I'd buy this one at that price before I'd buy the old one at the old price.
Then again I wouldn't buy either of them anyway.
I'd buy this one at that price before I'd buy the old one at the old price.
Then again I wouldn't buy either of them anyway.
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I agree, they will be discounting that thing soon, especially since the competition is discounting heavily now.
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Yes, initially the price is shocking. A 10K jump is a big price increase no matter how you justify it. But, it does seem to hold its own against the Boxster and others. That actually could justify the price for some.
For me. Not really. IMO I think its about 4-5K overpriced.
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Yes, initially the price is shocking. A 10K jump is a big price increase no matter how you justify it. But, it does seem to hold its own against the Boxster and others. That actually could justify the price for some.
For me. Not really. IMO I think its about 4-5K overpriced.
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I can't stand the way BMW overprices the cars they sell. Its 2/3 the 370 Z for 130% of the price. RIP OFF. Thats why I buy Japanese. More bang for your buck and its more reliable