Those taillights look like something modern that came out of factory yesterday, and this car came out 20 years ago

Doug: I've borrowed this Z8 from a viewer here in... Me: Yea yea, we know, Southern California... Doug: ...Northern Virginia

I've had my eye on this car for a while. So after saving enough coin, I decided to finally make the purchase. I picked it up for around one hundred and twenty thousand. I purchased it in the "James Bond" car section, on Xbox One's Forza Horizon 4 game.

imo every convertible should include a hard top for the winter

Doug forgot to mention the car was in James Bond The World is Not Enough. Especially cool is that the owner of this car got a vanity plate to match the plate that was on the car in the movie.

This car in my eyes is one of the most beautiful modern retro inspired cars ever made.

Truly is the most gorgeous “retro” design of all time. Perfect in every way, and I actually prefer it to the original 507. Which is rare. Also feel compelled to note those are NOT toggle switches. Those are rocker switches.

My dad still hates himself for selling it back 05

The Z8 was designed by the same guy who designed the Aston Martin DB9 and Vantage, Henrik Fisker. Yes, that's the guy behind Fisker Automobiles as well.

$$$ A car that goes up in value should earn a 10 in value $$$

Imagine if the owner glanced out his window to see doug at 7:10

Not normally a BMW fan but this would be one worth having for a collector. It is absolutely beautiful.

The turn signal indicators being in the centre of the dash isn't a problem: *BMW drivers don't signal.*

Beauty is in the eye of the key holder.

Z8 pillow so you can ZZZZZZZZ

It's one of the most beautiful cars of all time, and it's also one of James Bond's best partners.

Doug is the type of guy to poke around the car to look for quirks,but still misses the two lights under the hood

Doug the type of guy to review a z8 and talk about its key pouches.

Driving around beautiful rural Virginia makes nearly any car a great experience.

Doug is the type of guy to bring me memories from NFS hot pursuit 2

Z8's visual charisma is so powerful that just sitting in this car with the engine off is more fun than driving many other cars.

Styling should be an 11! Ingeniously quirky window switches and it just exudes a cool too smooth for modern machinery. Even that manual shifter begs to be caressed. Clearly this is peak BMW.

i saw an old pop driving one, and i caught up to him and appraised his car. He is certainlly proud of it.

Doug, your videos are fantastic. I enjoy watching them more than any other car show online or on cable TV.

I love how people talk sh!t on Doug. Has nearly 2M subscribers.... He is a little dorky but I like him.

Doug's wearing pants, that's surprising.

Timeless Design oozes sex appeal, classic and modern, Pure Art!

It looks like it could be a 2019 model . Amazing timeless will never be outdated , a beauty !

Doug, the type of guy to make a video of his _own_ quirks and features.

Doug is the type of guy to give himself a Doug score

The Alpina version was specifically made to be a better grand tourer. The engine they used was lower hp, but had higher torque that came on sooner. The suspension was also softened and they did away with the harsher feeling run-flats. In this respect, the auto transmission makes sense. If you wanted more of a direct, thrilling car, definitely choose the standard Z8. If you're more about cruising in style, the Alpina is for you.

Doug the type of guy to roll up windows in a convertible, then subsequently mock guys who roll up windows in a convertible.

Doug your viewer has even managed to get his Z8 the original number plate used in the Bond movie and you still don't mention it even once?

Hey, I remember back when BMW made cool cars too!

This car was so ahead of it's time. Instant classic.

"Utter theme of this car - simplicity." Now we know how hard James Bond's line of work is.

The Coolant Expansion Tank "COLD" may indicate the coolant level when cold

No mention of James Bond?

Normally old cars look hideous from the inside but this one is still beautiful

In 1986 I was living in Los Angeles, CA. I bought a 1973 BMW 3.0 CSi in Milan Italy. Drove it to Antwerpen and shipped it to Long Beach CA (all for less than $1,000). The 3.0 CSi was in great shape. When I picked up the car in Long Beach, I had to DoT it before they let me take it. Seatbelts were the main thing. But CA would never let me register the car there. So I drove it to Tucson, AZ, forged a bill of sale, paid $10 for a bond, pulled out 3 of the 6 fuel injectors and went through smog check with flying colors. I got my plates and registration and drove it back to LA. 120 mph between Phoenix and Quartzsite behind two semi’s driving like hell. The faster I went, the lower the car got to the ground, like a big hand on it pushing down. Every year I would declare the vehicle out of state and get my smog test nullified. Easy Peasy. But the paperwork went from floor to waist. It was a big job bringing a gray market car over. This coupe had real Cloisonne baked enamel BMW emblems. The inside was all hand made and fitted. Even had plywood sheets cut partially through so they could bend around the center counsel (covered with leather). Seats were styrofoam shaved with a knife then covered in leather. This car didn’t handle like a 2002. As mentioned in this video, it was a long car with a straight inline 6 with 200 hp. Beautiful car. Beautiful lines. Fun to drive. So yea, I understand his comments about handling.

Doug is the type of guy to drive a convertible with windows up

When I lived in Germany, my 2000 750iL had that same nav system. I bought it used and it was set to go to a nearby grocery store and it took me like a week to figure out how to turn it off. Helped me learn my German as some disembodied voice yelled at me to turn left or right or turn around all the time, though!

Tell you what,I hated this car,it looked hideous to me,but now,I love it,it grew on me,the simplicity is amazing,and I like clean&simple❤

The fact that it’s simple has made it look timeless. You don’t actually see anything that dates it (with the info door closed). Love the look.

This car is so pretty. People always say, "oh this car looks like it could have just come out". This is one of the few cars that statement actually applies.

Doug the type of guy to say "bless me" to himself after he sneezes.

I can't believe you didn't talk about the lamp, underneath the hood. I have never seen that before, that is something special!

12:53 - my brother calls it "Dritte Reich". I get the same sound in my E39. It feels like walking out of a bunker :D

Doug forgot to mention that this car was driven by James bond in World is not enough which makes it even cooler than it already is.

Who remembers Top Gear's Clarkson lambasting the BMW Z8? He hated the car. 9 years ago, I really wanted to buy a used Z8. Plenty were available for $85k-$100k on the used market, but the risk of buying a used model with a bent chassis was too real. Most cars were being sold without the performance kit--chassis stiffener. I didn't take the plunge and passed on the purchase. Prospective Z8 buyers have to really know their stuff to avoid getting a damaged car.

I have a 2001 Z3 3.0 w/ 50k miles has a soft top you have to pull down and push up to start, nuclear warning sounder for headlights on , strut tower brace, side vents and lights, roundels all around , appeared in a Bond Golden Eye movie, check , missing key pouch, hard top w/ stand, 2 less cylinders and $190k from the price tag. But includes a ton more driving excitement than the Z8 blvd cruiser.

I’ve been a huge fan of your content for a while now, Doug. Each video is entertaining, whether it’s Jay Leno’s F1 or the newest version of the RAV4. I find it comical how this video is now two years old and you are talking SO MUCH faster than you do now days. I’m glad the evolution of your content creation has found you slowing you’re speech down. Thank you for the amazing content, information, and entertainment.

Hey Doug, love watching your video's. At 4:30 you said the coolant reservoir only has "COLD" printed on top. If you look at the side of the tank it has an arrow extending down to a line on the side of the reservoir. This is to indicate the "COLD" fill position of the fluid. As in this is where the coolant level should be if the engine is "COLD". Most coolant reservoirs have a "COLD FILL" position indicator so you don't overfill the coolant. Keep up the cool videos!

He says "ok we aregetting off the rails" And Iam like DUDE WHEN WERE YOU ON THEM

11:03 Doug's absolute rapture at the window switch quirk, I think he'd buy the car just for that switch lol.

I love this car. I worked at a bmw dealership in 2007 and was able to drive one. When you bought one from the dealer you had to sign a contract preventing you from reselling it during the first year of ownership. Because they all instantly went up in price

Doug is a pretty good editor, so why does he cut himself off mid-word when he cuts to the card with his e-mail every single time?

The reason the soft top convertible doesn’t close all the way is so that there’s no chance of crushing someone’s fingers accidentally. It would hurt much less if someone pushed it in by hand and it didn’t latch, rather than the mechanism not knowing that a persons fingers were there and basically breaking them all

Doug, what a great car. I really enjoy your presentations. Very detailed. Keep them coming.

You know which other car has it's gauge cluster in the middle of the dash? a Toyota Yaris.

I'm with you doug, forget the alpina. Get the better motor with the manual

Looks like where I grew up in Clifton area, had to rewind the video to the beginning after watching it through to hear him say it. Super cool ride, always loved these

Excellent, thorough and fun review. Great work!

ME (when Doug is reviewing my car): Dont you dare press, play, and fiddle with all the switches and buttons inside my priceless car.... Doug: Up.....Down.....Up.....Down......Up.....Down....

You missed the biggest point of this car… It was a James Bond car and the number plate suggests is that of the actual car used in the film!

In my e46 3 series when you twist that red knob it would angle the mirror up or down, even though it also had auto glare adjusting mirror

11:10 Doug the type of guy to pull up next to you at a red light and do just this

The condition of this particular Z8 is amazing. It looks like it just came out of the factory!

doug, can you please climb into the trunk next time so i can get a better sense of the amount of cargo it may be able to contain? please also provide your dimensions (height and width)

Thank you Doug for showing and making a show of this beautiful car

I do agree on the "single most beautiful retro car". I had never heard anything about this car until I met one 10yo, just behind me on the highway. First thing I did when I parked was : what is it and how much does it cost. And believe it or not, but after ten years, I'm now still driving my Civic.

he finally understood it was chrome and not "mirror material"

When you were talking about how it could be annoying having the turn signal indicators in the middle you're forgetting BMW drivers don't use them anyway so it wont be an issue.

Gorgeous rare car! Thx for the virtual drive!

This guy is so funny. He comments like a regular evaluator but does it in a way that makes everything sound absurd. And, if you come to think of it, the way we deal with combustion motor cars is absolutely insane. Doug hits it on the head of the nail every time.

Classic Doug intro: Thisssssss is a .......

Doug the type of guy to climb in the back of the Z8

At some point I want to see Doug and Jay Leno in the same car because... well, they remind me of each other in more than one way

when i was 8, I had a toy car of this, never knew it model, didn't even know its bmw. Just played with it, a full metal toy car. This stirs up more memories of my childhood.

Doug is the type of guy to cry at the end of Titanic

this interior honestly looks better than every single BMW interior today.

The number of folks who dislike Doug and still watch his videos is hilarious. What is wrong with you? Watching just to stay pissed is priceless. and a win for Doug.

I remember it was the first car I noticed had LED rear turn lights. I was impressed by the instant lighting effect LED gave versus the usual incandescent bulbs.

Eh, who cares if you can or can’t see the turn signal in your line of sight. Not like BMW drivers use them anyways 🤷‍♂️

These Z8's where all over Cali when I was there in 2002. The scenic highway to Venice Beach had a tone of them next to the houses on stilts.

I agree, one of the most beautiful cars. I love it and always wanted a Z8...

When I was a young boy, a school friend of mine had one of those (his father of course who was a designer with BMW in Munich) and I always thought the Z8 was something like a Mazda MX-5 with 100 hp and 1.6l engine :D

Doug is the type of guy that has a dream to drive every single car since he was 12

I know a blue z8 alpina owner who bought it new. An old man. He wants to have low milage so he only drives it on summer weekends till it's getting more worth

We took a drink every time Doug says "quirk". We're five minutes into this video and roaring drunk.

my 1953 Caddy couple had a very similar start button, turn key then press button but the gas cap hid under the drivers tail light

7:10 Wife:how was your day honey Doug:great i reviewed a legendary z8 and talked about cup holders and the key holes and storage areas Wife:why are you like that

Best-known modern BMW? Outside of car enthusiasts, nobody's ever heard of the Z8.

Hello Doug I don't know if you are aware, but the numberplate on the Z8 you reviewed has the exact same UK numberplate James Bond drove in "The World Is Not Enough" which reads "V354FMP". I am thrilled 😃

Ok, so if the low beams are in the headlight assembly, and the high beams are in the grill, what about the 2nd set of smaller projectors next to the low beams? Weren't they the fog lights?

Doug is the kind of guy to drive a convertible with the top down, but the windows up.

Doug the type of guy to walk a BMW Z8 top everywhere he goes.

Doug the type of guy that keeps a big ass smile on his face, & says everything's gonna be ok, during a category 5 hurricane

4:25 Doug is the kind of guy who doesn’t bother to learn how to check fluids.

I am very much shocked that the Z8 isn't a super great handling sports car. And, who cares? It's gorgeous and I can't imagine anyone not wanting to go for a ride in that car. Thank you, Doug.