I’ve had my E89 35is since new in 2012. I’ll never get rid of it.

I haven't stopped thinking about this car since we filmed this

I drove my 23i to Mallorca in the summer and it got attention everywhere it went. The looks on the e89 are very reminiscent of an old 50s sports car. The drive was as smooth as you like with the 6cyl and as they say in the z4 world, there’s not much better out there for the money in terms of smiles per miles. Keep your Mazda, I won’t be selling mine ever if I can help it!

One important topic for going out on a weekend for two. The boot can carry 2 cabin size suitcase ad beach towels in that space below the protection, allowing to go out, and to be allowed to go with roof open.

Last year I got a 2011 BMW Z4 Sdrive 30i and I absolutely love it, it's an amazing car it's the perfect sports car for me. It's truly reliable and extremely sleek and sexy.

In general I liked this review but I felt like some elements were being a bit more critical of that specific car itself rather than E89's as a whole, for example some do have iDrive and some also do have cup holders in the center console under the arm rest (still useless as they interfere with changing gear whilst driving but still there) and the left hand drive models had the option of one that slots into the passenger side of the transmission tunnel but they never made one for RHD models. Also, as this is a general E89 review you could've branched out into all the different engine choices, you touched on that the one in the review was the 23i with the 2.5l L6 but didn't say anything about what else was available like the 30i and 35i and how after 2011 BMW replaced the 23i and 30i with the 18i, 20i and 28i 2l turbo 4 pots but kept the 35i. The E89 also had a few transmission options too, obviously there was the 6 speed manuals but also several automatics, the 23i and 30i could come with a 6 speed auto, 18i, 20i and 28i actually had the option of a 7 speed auto (no 6 speed except manual) and the 35i had the option of a DCT. During the test drive section you comment on the suspension and how it felt soft but failed to mention that the car in the video isn't an M-sport and the standard suspension is much softer than the sport suspension which handles and rides differently. In fact there was also the option of adaptive suspension which gave the best of both worlds. Like I said though, I did actually like this review and I think you have a lot of potential but I think maybe in the future, if I were you, I'd try to do a bit more research on all your talking points as the review does seem to blur the line substantially between critiquing the 23i in the video and E89's in general (which is what this review is supposed to be)

No it's not a Miata. I was also disappointed when i had it for the first few months. It looks so premium it catches a lot of attention. But when i started doing long distance journeys of 2-3 hours man did this car just eat up the miles. Nothing was more comfortable. Suddenly the strengths of the Miata, light weight, immediate direct response weren't so desirable any more. The fact is the twisty roads are far far fewer than highways. The Miata is a god level car but this Z4 has its own strengths as well.

Love the video. 👊

Any review of the MKII Z4 which doesn't start off by saying it's the best looking car ever made is already swimming against my tide

One of the best cars ever made if u loook what u get on cars that costs 2 times , 3 times , 4 times tha money ! I drove one over 4 years . What a nice car !!! Greez from Germany!

Interior fairly standard BMW for the time period? Well, no. Actually the Z4's interior was (and still is) quite unique in the BMW line-up. Those round airconditioning controls are not found in any other BMW model. The doors are also asymmetrical: the passenger door has got a "grip handle" (to give the passenger an extra hold in the event the drive gets a bit spirited) which the driver's door lacks.

Your review matches the car really good. Well done. When the Z4 came out in 2009 I was stunned. The looks were just something from another world to me but since I was only 24 years old and still studying I was far away from managing to by a new car this expensive. When I started to work I realized I could buy a used z4 35i. And that is exactly what I did. Some years later I needed a bigger car (because of obvious reasons...) and I sold it... What a mistake! 5 years later or 2 years ago I bought another Z4 35is and it will stay in my garage. Forever.

Getting a Z4 i35 today despite your best efforts to talk me out of it :-D

I do think it was quite a good review. Currently looking for a red one for my SO with the same engine as in the video.

Short thought on the indicators: best way to cancel a 'left' is by gently pushing a 'left' again - like you would aim for that 'triple blink lane change signalling'. Reasoning goes: if you hit it soft enough, it will cancel. Else, it will continue to indicate left and you can try again. At least there will be no annoying left-right-left-right mess....

My z4 has 2 Cup holders I drive Driver side glove box Rear shelf compartment And even a place that can store Skis

An excellent review! Can I ask how tall you are as I'm 6'3" and wondering if I'd fit in the cabin?

This is a very practical car. Went on a skitrip this year and it can take luggage , skiboots and skis in the trunk for two persons. Try that with a Miata or even some sedan cars. Also to mention is that this is the best looking hard folding top car ever made.

I’ve been thinking of getting this car but I’m a tall guy (6’3 240lbs), will I be able to fit or should I consider a different car?

Don’t listen to the butt-hurt snobs here complaining about the MX-5 comparison, it was a good review and an interesting point price-wise. I myself had a ND and a F30, and watched this review exactly because I’m wondering between another ND or an E89 for my particular “wants” (weekend fun car). Cheers

The lack of a cupholder is a confusing omission

I prefer the z4 I think the proportions of the mx5 are a bit too small.

thair is a 2 leter . i have had my Z4 23i for 5 years i wil never get rid of it

How tall are you? For reference

Don't forget about the fuel injection. It was a German brand

Love the Z4. Got one as a second car

*Forgets to turn off turn indicator " this is a flar on BMW" meanwhile BMW is like "why not use the soft tuch 3-5 blink functuon when overtaking and save the hard click for actual 90 degree turning.

Only cool affordable recent car in my opinion

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Damn It all you british guys always have the 4 bangers. My E89 doesn't have the single dual exhaust tips it has the DUAL exhaust tips

Z4 - MX-5 Other than being 2 seat convertibles they are nothing alike

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Answer....no.

This is a GT car, a Miata isn't in the same class.

What an awful review. Failing to mention major Z4 facts and also constantly making mistakes about the specs. Zero research and you really should ve compare it with the boxter not the slow bathtub from japan. Also try some sim sessions, it could really help you with the gear changes pal.

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the incompetence in person. how do you compare a z4 to a mx5? 😂😂😂😂

This review soooo painful I have to stop watching. Too many silly irrelevant opinions.

Don't review a car if you don't know what you are talking about

I'm not an expert .. not at all. But this review is stupid 😂😂😂

Grow up and give a decent review . Without the embarrassing comedy

Worst review I watched for a long time

The host is super annoying and trying way too hard to be funny. Had to click off at the 6 minute mark. Had enough.

In-depth review without any depth.