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We have scoured the web for expert reviews of this car and found the best ones for you to read. Found 4 reviews. This list is displayed in ranked order based the reviews we think are the best.| Ranking | Details |
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2010 bmw z4 Professional Edmunds ReviewSource: Edmunds...A six-speed conventional automatic is optional on the sDrive30i, while the optional transmission for the sDrive35i is a seven-speed dual-clutch automated manual. In performance testing, we clocked the sDrive35i from zero to 60 in 5.2 seconds with the six-speed manual. EPA fuel economy estimates range from 19 mpg city/28 mpg highway and 22 mpg combined for the sDrive30i (19/29/22 with the automatic) to 18/25/20 for the sDrive35i (17/24/20 with the automated manual). Safety: Side impact airbags, antilock brakes with brake assist, and stability control are all standard on the 2010 BMW Z4. The... |
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2010 BMW Z4 OverviewSource: CarGurus...denoted by a rather clumsy nomenclature. The sDrive30i has the base trim and features the naturally aspirated engine, while the up-level sDrive35i gets the turbocharged motor and the optional dual-clutch gearbox. For those who can live without the extra power, the sDrive30i provides the purest driving experience among Z4s. While the electric power steering doesn’t have as much feel as the old hydraulic BMW setup, turn in is still immediate, and the car's handling limits are high. With the top down the chassis is commendably rigid, with no discernible cowl shake, and provides a solid... |
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2010 BMW Z4 Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...Of greater import is body roll : In Normal mode, quick lane changes unleash plenty of body roll. In Sport, the car stays much flatter. Sport Plus mode eases back the Z4's standard electronic stability system so you can spin the tires and let the tail break free a bit more. In Normal or Sport, the stability system allowed enough wheelspin for me, and I didn't notice any other great difference from the other settings — steering assist, suspension firmness — in Sport Plus. It's certainly not as obvious as the transition from Normal to Sport, anyway. Sport Plus might come in handy on the... |
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2010 BMW Z4 Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...Standard simulated leather seats Optional leather upholstery Optional upgraded sound system Optional iDrive system Under the Hood The sDrive30i's 3.0-liter six-cylinder engine makes 255 horsepower and 220 pounds-feet of torque, working with a six-speed manual or six-speed automatic. A twin-turbo 3.0-liter six-cylinder with 300 hp and 300 pounds-feet of torque powers the sDrive35i, which comes with a six-speed manual or seven-speed dual-clutch automatic. Both automatics have steering-wheel paddle shifters. 255-hp 3.0-liter inline-six-cylinder (sDrive30i) 300-hp twin-turbo 3.0-liter... |
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Why should I also consider these?
The new BMW Z4 is a joy to drive, but it's not as lithe as past versions.
The same is not true for the Audi TT, which has become more sports car-like in its latest edition, with a leaner body and rear-biased all-wheel drive handling its ample turbo power.
The Mercedes-Benz SLK grows more masculine and composed in its current generation, and the Z4 is now in its weight class, so the BMW's handling edge has largely disappeared.
Those who want a true sports car should consider the Porsche Boxster, which has direct-injection engines and a new dual-clutch transmission option to match its stellar handling.
And for luxury loafing, the hefty Infiniti G37 Convertible is a great addition to the ranks, with a handsome body and quick-folding top increase appeal to its rosewood-trimmed interior-and a throaty 325-hp V-6 and seven-speed automatic or six-speed manual bringing enough performance to fit the class.
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