2021 BMW Z4 in-depth review - better than a Boxster?

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The third-generation BMW Z4 represents a move back to basics for the car, thanks to a new fabric folding roof instead of the previous model’s metal hard-top. The car also gets a new look, a plush interior and a range of powerful engines, including a range-topping six-cylinder petrol. But can the latest Z4 match the Porsche 718 Boxster for roof-down thrills? Nicola Hume heads to the Carbuyer test track to find out.
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Пікірлер: 231

@carbuyer 3 жыл бұрын

Summer’s on the way; do you have a favourite convertible?

@RicardoNic9676 3 жыл бұрын

Lexus LC 500 Convertible 👌🏼

@ingraam7 3 жыл бұрын

I bloody love a convertible!

@georgedowns4034 3 жыл бұрын

@@RicardoNic9676 omfg that has to be the most gorgeous looking convertible. Amazes me.

@RicardoNic9676 3 жыл бұрын

@@georgedowns4034 It's beautiful

@amasha88 3 жыл бұрын

You fucked up with you though you can continue without Mat Watson ;) DISLIKE.

@MrZaragon62 3 жыл бұрын

I always wondered what a female version of Mat Watson would be like - and now we know! Come on TV companies give them a show together!

@eggeeaja2658 3 жыл бұрын

and I wonder what a female version of Yianni would be like.. and I can't wait to see 4 of them do the drag racing together... 😄

@J26NGH 3 жыл бұрын

👌😂

@RichardGSweet 2 жыл бұрын

I assumed this was Mat’s daughter?

@bobwalsh3751 Жыл бұрын

@@RichardGSweet sister, if anything.

@Un2kn5own Жыл бұрын

😂😂😂

@austinokomol 3 жыл бұрын

After so many years, you are a proper matt watson replacement. Love from Kenya.

@bto7779 2 жыл бұрын

This was a really good review. Very well presented. Well done.

@DctorSkillz1 3 жыл бұрын

This young lady had revitalized my interest in this channel. Kudos to the team at Car Buyer.

@lewisjohnston6831 3 жыл бұрын

Great informative professional review, keep them coming

@carbuyer 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Lewis, will do!

@paultaylor9652 3 жыл бұрын

Lovely Jubbly, you're so funny but still give a review which most people would find helpful.

@drbobs8267 3 жыл бұрын

Well done!

@paulagostinho1272 3 жыл бұрын

Great review! Truly informative and engaging! Very very very good!👍

@carbuyer 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@anshsharma4584 3 жыл бұрын

Gonna get this in my garage real soon. 🤞

@jamesmccormack3229 3 жыл бұрын

Great review, love how you make things fun and also interesting Nicola, again in terms that almost of us would understand. Always highlighting the things that are actually important in day to day ownership and driving rather than how fast things go between traffic lights. I love the outside design of the Z4 however I agree inside is a let down really. The Boxter really gives you a thrill to drive and look at parked in your drive. For folks comparing Nicola to Matt, I have to say I think Nicola is actually has her own style and a better presenter, sadly Matt no longer does many everyday car reviews instead it's now mostly high end or performance reviews (only mostly I said) also too many links and adverts to other videos and gimics now in the way that those videos are presented.

@richardthomas175 2 жыл бұрын

Does the 2.0 suffer with the timing chain tensioner issue?

@woofwoof4492 3 жыл бұрын

z4 m40i and cls 53 amg. which one is ur favorite?

@sans6956 3 жыл бұрын

Brill review Nicola !

@carbuyer 3 жыл бұрын

Thanking you!

@markrhoden68 3 жыл бұрын

Seriously for me this is my ultimate achievement car, when you no longer worry about the practical side of motoring and there's only you and the other half. Love my m140i but this is that car in a sexy more desirable outfit.

@aclosson8193 3 жыл бұрын

Just placed an order today for a 2021 Z4 30i M Sport with the Premium Package, Lava Red interior, and the Dynamic Handling Package. They tell me it'll be delivered in 7 or 8 weeks. The price of the M40i wasn't an issue. The reason I chose the 30i is how well balanced it is in the twisties in comparison. The 30i has a perfect 50/50 weight distribution and it makes a huge difference in handling.

@farzadjahanfard 4 ай бұрын

Hi sir how is your car are you enjoying it?

@aclosson8193 4 ай бұрын

Love it. No regrets whatsoever.

@farzadjahanfard 4 ай бұрын

@@aclosson8193 thats good to hear have fun hope I get mine one day I love this car

@jasondavid3969 3 жыл бұрын

Another great fun review, nicola should be on the tele in HD! 😜Lol

@mphantata7811 3 жыл бұрын

what an amazing review i love it and i love the car as well ❤

@legendyonis830 3 жыл бұрын

By far the best review ever!

@carbuyer 3 жыл бұрын

Wow! That's quite the accolade.

@11266882 3 жыл бұрын

She has the same "fun" as the french reviewers.. that's really cool ! In general, we don't see that "hapiness" on the american/english reviewers (it's my opinion) :) and by the way, i'm french and my english is not perfect.. she is "alive" and really "understandable" for people who don't speak too much english. Great video, i'm happy because i understood everything 😁 thank you carbuyer women (and sorry for my english)

@carbuyer 3 жыл бұрын

We'll do everything we can to keep it that way! Thanks.

@yudhabagaskara98 3 жыл бұрын

Lovely review as usual

@carbuyer 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Glad you enjoyed it.

@TheBullyBambi 3 жыл бұрын

This woman is good at reviewing car. Keep up the good work Carbuyer.

@carbuyer 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@fadyberlon 3 жыл бұрын

Great review!

@carbuyer 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@zacariasbonifacio 3 жыл бұрын

Despite the fact you are a great reviewer, I compeltely disagree with you on the review, specially regarding the aspects of the interior. BMW didn´t want to do a Boxter competitor, instead they wanted to do a 2 seat convertible executive car, for every day driver, like me! And thats why te inteiror has some space, the trunk is bigger and the suspension is comfortable.

@davegenet 11 ай бұрын

Having owned the two previous models that’s what appeals to me with this one as a daily driver.

@1JRW1 3 жыл бұрын

You are the first person I have seen that supposed to love good handling cars and grab the steering wheel form the inside to turn it. I hope you never experience any understeer or oversteer, since it will be impossible to accurately countersteer or do any correction if you grab the steering that way to turn it. Nice review by the way.

@Chicken_Nugget1 2 жыл бұрын

What did you expect. It's a woman trying to be in a man's World.

@williegitau6680 3 жыл бұрын

Gorgeous car,informative review

@carbuyer 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching, Willie.

@redpillcanucklofi 3 жыл бұрын

Great review...very indepth! This was like reading the manual but more fun :) Do people even read manuals anymore though...lol. Great job on your video :)

@carbuyer 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks MrSpice!

@TreesOnTheBeach 2 жыл бұрын

What a great review. You brits are all right. :) I don't think I'd rather have a Boxster... I can't fit in one!

@chaineenarret.8822 Жыл бұрын

Bonjour par contre la main à l intérieur du volant c est pas très bien Bonne journée

@armend316 2 жыл бұрын

I love women who do cool car reviews! She did a great job presenting this dream car of mine! Cheers! Love it! Earned a sub.+like!

@rakshitjarawat 2 жыл бұрын

Bruh proper Matt vibes omg

@neiljoseph904 3 жыл бұрын

Great review, Nicola and Car Buyer team! Nice BMW but my dream machine is the 718 Spyder - it’s the best sports car you can buy!

@carbuyer 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Neil. That's a really good shout - the Spyder is a gorgeous thing, too.

@clu4u 3 ай бұрын

981 Spyder here, I agree totally.

@henrymok8740 3 жыл бұрын

Love the styling except for the headlamps, which look too blend & similar to those on many small “hot” hatches.

@abhilashsagar7922 3 жыл бұрын

Your voice is soothing

@lavery0365 Жыл бұрын

Hmmm, have my eye on this Roadster, M version would be a must, moreso on the highways than in town.

@RicardoNic9676 3 жыл бұрын

Love Nicola's videos, the're so entertaining 😸

@carbuyer 3 жыл бұрын

So glad you like them. So much more to come!

@borinvlogs Жыл бұрын

I like her reviews. 😁😁👍👍

@hatcherbyron 3 жыл бұрын

I was exploring this versus a Boxster. This is straight to the point! Thank you!!!

@carbuyer 3 жыл бұрын

We aim to please!

@nomad5299 3 жыл бұрын

I'm pretty sure Nicola will become one of world's top Car reviewers Good luck 👍

@carbuyer 3 жыл бұрын

Wow, thanks!

@rainerwysocki3554 Жыл бұрын

It takes a full golf bag in the trunk which neither the Porsche Boxter and the Mercedes Slk can. Obviously you’re not a golfer 😂

@thecarexpert6086 3 жыл бұрын

Do A SEAT Leon Sportstourer Review please

@carbuyer 3 жыл бұрын

We've done a SEAT Leon hatch review, but we'll aim to do an estate later in the year!

@robsmith1a 3 жыл бұрын

I've hit an age where ultimate handling and performance doesn't really matter that much to me but I like open air motoring. The hard top therefore suited me perfectly and I'm not likely to buy a car with a fabric roof (I have an SLK and the glass roof is great for those wet winter days). The MX-5 is probably a more fun choice because of it's small size but I'm 6'2" and don't really fit in them.

@bighands69 3 жыл бұрын

Handling from the perspective where the car is nice to drive is far more important on the road. Where you feel like a race car driver going around a corner at 30mph with no effort. 0-60 times are irrelevant and anybody that does them constantly in their car is going to destroy the car. Going from 25 to 60mph is far more important especially if it sounds good but does not mean you are struggling with the fighter jet.

@carbuyer 3 жыл бұрын

We think you'll see fewer folding hard tops, as soft-top technology has advanced so quickly in the last few years. You can get similar levels of refinement without the big weight penalty. We agree though - a glass roof is fantastic!

@mitchellschwartz2148 3 жыл бұрын

Exactly,. I have the version of the Z4 before the new one came out. Retractable hardtop makes it a better all year around driver. Own it. No payment. I will keep it until it becomes too costly to maintain it due to falling apart.

@robsmith1a 3 жыл бұрын

@@mitchellschwartz2148 I'd love it if electric drivetrains became cheap enough to allow a conversion once the petrol engine has died. The bodywork itself should last decades.

@stephanforseilles 3 жыл бұрын

The soft top is very quiet and thick, isolation is perfect (no water entry whatsoever even when using the pressure washer, doesn't feel cold even when covered in snow). Those have evolved tremendously. Plus: it gives more head room. But more importantly the weight gain is tremendous, making it a much sportier car than the previous version and closer to a Boxster than to a Merc CL. I though exactly like you until I tried one and changed my mind. 0-60 is irrelevant indeed. If that matters to someone they'd better buy a toaster, I mean a Tesla. ;)

@markrhoden68 6 ай бұрын

Got one Z4 m40i October 2023 😊 😎

@DarkSoul6484 3 жыл бұрын

There IS a manual option. Maybe not in the UK though

@michaeltsoi9836 3 жыл бұрын

Love Nicola's reviews, informative and very funny, makes me giggle 😂

@carbuyer 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you like them!

@adityakhatwa8555 2 жыл бұрын

That is a nice front and rear end. 👌 I must say.🙃 And the car is also nice.

@JackKing12. 3 жыл бұрын

Why is Nicola using the turn signal on a test track? Looks pretty quiet 😁

@nicolahume 3 жыл бұрын

Honestly......I have no idea. Force of habit I guess. *insert ‘but no BMW driver uses indicators’ gag here*😛

@JackKing12. 3 жыл бұрын

@@nicolahume 🤣👍😁

@blademanx 3 жыл бұрын

I live in a BMW infested area. They actually dont.

@JackKing12. 3 жыл бұрын

@@blademanx must be company cars

@carbuyer 3 жыл бұрын

Safety first!

@tajdaraziz4577 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent review 👏. Moral of the story, go ahead and buy a Boxter instead. 😃

@lukeseven8155 2 жыл бұрын

She's excellent at her job. My favourite presenter

@floatingpeaks4584 Жыл бұрын

I like her presenting style

@DaveDVideoMaker 3 жыл бұрын

If you want a 3-litre, buy the M40i. Those wanting performance.

@carbuyer 3 жыл бұрын

The biggest reason to buy the M40i is the noise; performance in the 2.0-litre models is strong, and they're even better to drive.

@joebloggs4191 3 жыл бұрын

@@carbuyer Noise? you mean sound, gorgeous 6 cylinder sound which is amplified in open top motoring and adds to the fun of the drive!

@Cowclops Жыл бұрын

whats a Mazder

@Shaxzara 3 жыл бұрын

Good Review. Madam.

@carbuyer 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙂

@stefanzickler5386 6 ай бұрын

Perfect review, awesome woman !

@aliriaz1608 3 жыл бұрын

my dream car

@britishagent 3 жыл бұрын

I drive the M40i version and enjoy the sound and performance. Drove all the way from Newcastle to Oban with the roof down and it was wonderful summer experience. I have lost count of the times heads have turned and photos taken by passers by.

@georgedowns4034 3 жыл бұрын

You drove with the roof down...through Scotland? Wow I did not know Scotland had nice weather lol.

@britishagent 3 жыл бұрын

@@georgedowns4034 Ha ha, good one, the weather surprised me too. Great country though, us Geordies like the Scots.

@georgedowns4034 3 жыл бұрын

@@britishagent oh definitely. Weather aside I love Scotland and look forward to one day visiting

@duncanidaho7494 3 жыл бұрын

The 6 cylinder is the only decent engine from BMW nowdays. Also, It is quiet a shame that it does not have a manual transmission, especially in this type of car...

@agnesf2659 3 жыл бұрын

Why you park in the middle of the road after a turn? That's dangerous isn't it?

@Adribau94 3 жыл бұрын

the old model actually has a bigger boot. But its much smaller if the roof is down.

@tgregorywoodley3871 3 жыл бұрын

With this one, the boot is the same size with the top up or down.

@dpunk88 2 жыл бұрын

hey, u are not reviewing Boxster here.

@charlesloomis2224 2 жыл бұрын

The interior is distinctively German. Love it!

@v0rt3x93 2 жыл бұрын

They should make this car a hardtop

@nikky1456 3 жыл бұрын

My favorite Nicola made my day as beautiful as her review are..always 💟

@shanjanusman9974 3 жыл бұрын

Nicola is one of the best reviewers out there

@carbuyer 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@nomad5299 3 жыл бұрын

Nicola should either join Carwow or take full control of Carbuyer channel

@georgedowns4034 3 жыл бұрын

Lol. I can't imagine her on Carwow. She is awesome but I don't think it would be right for Carwow to have 2 presenters...

@funksoul4086 2 жыл бұрын

My inner ariana grande 🤣🤣 first vid i saw. Subscribed

@user-vh3cx6xy3i 3 жыл бұрын

I don’t understand why these car manufacturers are limiting manual options. We need more manual options

@carbuyer 3 жыл бұрын

People simply aren't buying them, simple as that!

@stephanforseilles 3 жыл бұрын

Manuals have less MPG and more emissions so more taxes for the user and the manufacturer.. Also you need very hefty manuals for those modern torquier engines so the weight goes up, apparently. I agree they're more fun but we'd have to live without them, I'm afraid.

@urkcin9385 2 жыл бұрын

I like the interior styling, but much more prefer my 2004 z4 3.0i exterior styling. Seems like they tried a bit too hard to make it look aggressive 😕

@urkcin9385 2 жыл бұрын

And the NO MANUAL GEAR BOX problem is odd

@davegenet 11 ай бұрын

The new one is an entirely different animal. I like it for different reasons. Had a 2006 for some time and loved it.

@blademanx 3 жыл бұрын

This car was starting at 32k only 2 years ago. Now 39k....Ill stick to what I got. Only seen 3 on the road. 2 better than the Supra. Used Z40i was around 37k during lockdown

@quietenglishman4179 3 жыл бұрын

Or you can buy a carefully maintained Z4 E85 like mine for about £4,000 and have just as much fun. They look better too.

@princezid 3 жыл бұрын

Holy cow! What is her name? She's now my best friend! ❤ Sorry @Matt Watson 😁

@sukant08 3 жыл бұрын

Nice toyota supra review

@mkkravist11 3 жыл бұрын

What a little minx young Miss Nicola is. Bravo! Other car reviewers need to up their game.

@MegaHekate 3 жыл бұрын

Love the thumbnail pose ;)

@carbuyer 3 жыл бұрын

You should've seen the ones that went in the bin!

@MegaHekate 3 жыл бұрын

@@carbuyer Don't make me blush ;) Love the content. Spot on job u r doin' 👌

@mercedesesmlglcdi 3 жыл бұрын

What are you selling?

@georgedowns4034 3 жыл бұрын

eh?

@vintagetrk Жыл бұрын

I absolutely love this car. But wont buy one because they ditched the Hard top.

@AarmOZ84 3 жыл бұрын

Ironically I am ordering a Boxster so.... go me.

@ideaynojodas 3 жыл бұрын

The only thing I don't get... Is the mercedes-like headlights. Where are my halo (very BMW) headlights at? 🤷

@Tracertme Жыл бұрын

I’ll pass on the Boxster if you add the ACS 600nm to this one…

@youssefm6090 3 жыл бұрын

I just want to say that I love you

@deepondroid 3 жыл бұрын

I wish there was 1 litre 3 cylinder whatever BHP

@obvea 3 жыл бұрын

The sad thing is, in Britain you wouldn't be able to drive this!

@nicolahume 3 жыл бұрын

You’d be surprised! I had this baby for a week and drove it through the rain. Once you reach a certain speed on the motorway, the rain goes straight over your head and you don’t feel it haha.x

@bodzio0 3 жыл бұрын

You are absolutely wrong. I live in Scotland, where the weather I even less sunny than in the southern parts of the UK but drive convertibles for the last decade with the roof down for most of my journeys. my cars: NB MX5, Audi A5 Convertible and now Z4 M40i. I've had some non-convertible cars in between but driving them always missed the roof down.

@sivemtshakazana 3 жыл бұрын

I like this lady.

@carbuyer 3 жыл бұрын

Stay tuned, Nic has loads more to come.

@MOSSFEEN 3 жыл бұрын

Nice Video but the UK is NO LONGER IN EUROPE T.G.

@chrisbagginsmay2474 3 жыл бұрын

The answer is always MX5. Simples 🤘🏻.....I’m on my 3rd to be fair so maybe a tad biased 😉

@carbuyer 3 жыл бұрын

You're right, the answer is often MX-5, though if you're after something with a bit more power and performance the BMW Z4 is an interesting choice. Would you consider one?

@chrisbagginsmay2474 3 жыл бұрын

@@carbuyer I'd consider supercharging my NB mx5 or more likely a Boxster. Manual all the way for me. Have an auto for work so the joy of driving a manual just for the pleasure is the deal breaker

@duncanidaho7494 3 жыл бұрын

MX-5 is a lovely car. But it is quiet slow, and does not come with a premium interior... that is why the Porsche Boxster (NA engine) is the best convertible on the market.

@schunkelperser1794 Жыл бұрын

But it HAS a manual gearbox option! ☝️

@-DC- 3 жыл бұрын

That front bumper fit is horrendous 🙄

@crumdoggy 3 жыл бұрын

Hey, it is Mat Watson’s sister!

@stephenboulton1347 3 жыл бұрын

Looks like a merc....the previous model was more masculine.

@longwaytowork Жыл бұрын

After 5min she burst my head!!!!

@davidhayes4814 3 жыл бұрын

Two litre high performance engines are the stuff of hot hatches. For a dedicated sports car, where image and branding is important 3 litres matters ...... as the F type demonstrated.

@bighands69 3 жыл бұрын

Cylinders are more important so a V6 is far more important for pure sports performance only you would need to be having the car on the track to get the best out of it. V8 is the best of the lot because it can mean the car can have a smooth luxury feeling with no effort what so ever and still have performance V6 is lighter though and more for pure sports.

@carbuyer 3 жыл бұрын

But the 3.0-litre engine isn't available in the F-Type anymore!

@cryptonite4467 3 жыл бұрын

Who signals in a track ?? 😅

@carbuyer 3 жыл бұрын

Nicola does!

@pechurin1260 10 ай бұрын

Voice goes through me!

@markfromcanada37 3 жыл бұрын

love the car;love the girl in the video

@blountman747 Жыл бұрын

Gorgeous lady js and Gorgeous car

@StreakingTiger 2 жыл бұрын

In America we call the rear storage area a TRUNK and the front area a FRUNK. Why does Europe not call their areas a BOOT and a FROOT? Just kidding lol. But seriously, how do you differentiate the front areas? Do you just call it a BONNET, not knowing if there is a engine under the bonnet or just an empty storage area?

@gregoryuk 2 жыл бұрын

We have a clear definition between front and back of a car. Bonnet - Front Boot/Tailgate - Rear No need to create a new word. Only a handful of cars defy this rule. Conventional ruling.

@reynkens 3 жыл бұрын

looks like a mercedes sls

@bighands69 3 жыл бұрын

Looks like a classic BMW roadster from the 1950s.

@darrenashby8607 3 жыл бұрын

Should have waited for a sunny day for the review ,in a bikini lol

@shaunmcinnis1960 Жыл бұрын

They are apples and oranges. You can’t make one car do everything great.

@MK-fl2wu 3 жыл бұрын

Ooow! My fav girl vid 😍

@sakthishrajendran4264 3 жыл бұрын

Very less value for the money. Corvette is way better with the same price range. More power 0-60 in 2.9 and way better looking and better tech.

@grahamjohnson4702 3 жыл бұрын

This girl got on my pip all the way through this video talking to us like a school mistress and trying to be funny went right passed me. It's a car review Nicola not a west end performance or TV comedy show.

@thepub245 3 жыл бұрын

You sound like the sort of guy who would sulk for a week because you got Tesco baked beans instead of Heinz.

@georgedowns4034 3 жыл бұрын

This comment is incredibly confusing...