Description
The press release at the 2009 Detroit auto show proclaimed, ‘the BMW Z4 Roadster represents the interplay of classical proportions and state-of-the-art technology.’
The E89 version was the first BMW to be designed by women, both in their 30s at the time Nadya Arnaout was charged with the interior whilst Juliane Blasi sculpted the Z4’s exterior lines; it was also the first of the Z-series to feature a retractable hard top.
Powerplants were also fresh with an all-aluminium 2. 0 four-cylinder unit featuring twin turbos driven through six or eight speed automatic with paddle shift option. The stats for this package are impressive offering 184bhp @ 4800rpm and 270nm torque @ just 1250rpm; this equates to 62 in 6. 9 and 142mph top end whilst still returning 41. 5mpg with CO2 output at 159g/ km which is a 42g/ km improvement on the previous model.
At Country Classic Cars we find it’s best to present a ‘warts and all’ detailed write up of any classic we are requested to sell. This helps to avoid ‘buyer’s remorse’ especially for those purchasing from abroad or interested parties travelling distances to view. The exterior Mineral White metallic was an option and stuns in bright sunshine, panels offer perfect lines with correct door gaps. Just a couple of tiny stone chips to the front panel were the only faults of note and they required careful inspection to locate. Small marks to a couple of the multi-spoke alloys conclude any issues with the exterior whilst the interior equipment package labelled ‘design pure balance’ was an option above standard supplied with the Mineral White finish. The quality of materials within the cabin speaks volumes about the attention to detail BMW invested in their ‘mini GT.’ Ample head and shoulder room even for someone of 6ft 3in and comfort levels that allowed for hours behind the wheel, actually we decided the Z4 would certainly offer enough luxury for continental touring. Carpets are new with minimal wear to the factory over mats whilst the Merino brown-black leather sports seats are free from any entry or exit damage; overall, this Z4 belies its years whilst confirming the low (38882) miles and considered ownership.
Spec list
01CA Selection of COP-relevant vehicles …. 01CB CO2 equipment
01CD Brake Energy Regeneration …. 0216 Hydro steering-servotronic
0230 Extra package, EU-specific … 0248 Steering wheel heater
0249 Multifunction f steering wheel … 02PA Locking wheel bolt
02S5 BMW LA wheel multi-spoke 293 … 02TB Sport automatic gearbox
02XA Sport leather st. wheel w/ shift paddles … 0302 Alarm system
0387 Wind deflector … 0423 Floor mats velour
0428 Warning triangle and first aid kit
0430 Interior/ outside mirror with auto dip … 0441 Smoker package
0470 Isofix-System … 0481 Sports seat
0493 Storage compartment package .. 0494 Seat heating driver/ passenger
04AD Interior trim strips, brushed aluminium … 04NE Blow-by heater
0502 Headlight cleaning system … 0508 Park Distance Control (PDC)
0521 Rain sensor … 0534 Automatic air conditioning
0544 Cruise control with brake function … 0563 Light package
0663 Radio BMW Professional … 0676 HiFi speaker system
0698 Area-Code 2 for DVD … 06FL USB/ audio interface
06NN Hands-free kit … 07S3 Design Pure Balance
08KA Oil service interval 24 mths / 30, 000 km … 08S2 Coding, alarm signal
08S3 Automatic locking during starting
08SM Car ident. number visible from outside
08TN Daytime driv. lights adjus. via light menu … A070 70 Ah AGM battery
Options also fitted
Multi spoke 18 inch alloys
Eight speed transmission
Mineral White metallic
This model enjoyed 15k mile service intervals and will leave Country Classic Cars with a new MOT and having been serviced in our workshops. The history file shows:
21st Jan 2014 … 7k miles minor service (unstamped service book)
8th Dec 2015 … 13k miles major service (unstamped service book)
29th Nov 2016 … 15646 MOT
7th Aug 2017 … 17118 MOT
5th Feb 2018 … 23280 Service BMW confirmed
9th Aug 2018 … 27274 MOT
28th Feb 2020 … 28250 service plus roof microswitches replaced
12th Mar 2020 … 28743 MOT
15th March 2021 … 30970 MOT
21st Jan 2022 … 32484 New front brake discs and pads
24th Jan 2022 … 32525 Four new Continental tyres
15th Mar 2022 … 32783 MOT
15th Aug 2022 … Service
15th Mar 2023 … 36278 MOT
On the road this Z4 excels, and although the driver aids and infotainment list appears endless, everything we tested operated as it should. Performance is a given but the ride quality offers a sports feel whilst coping with uneven surfaces modern driving must endure … firm but not harsh with excellent feedback. The transmission delivers fuss free ratio changes whatever mode is preferred, equally efficient dealing with commuter traffic or able to ‘push on’ on quiet A roads.
For additional information please message with your email address for detailed images or a short walk-round video; we will forward the file via ‘We Transfer’ a free to use and safe service or Whats Ap if you supply your mobile phone number. Country Classic Cars operate by appointment only as our cars are kept in secure storage although currently, we are happy to offer unhindered viewings and test drives.
