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BMW Z4 2009–2016 (E89)
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- Price
- $49,000–$66,000
- MPG
- 26
- Watch-out: Poor passenger space
- Watch-out: Poor running costs
How it scores for you10 scores
A folding-hardtop roadster that leans grand tourer — coupe-quiet with the top up, more boulevard than back road.
Recalled about half as often as cars of the same model years; its only recall was serious. Based on recalls and serious defect reports — it doesn't capture everyday repairs or problems fixed by warranty extensions. Limited history so far, so this score may move as more recalls are filed. Adjusted -2 points for its wider reputation.
Not yet crash-tested by NHTSA, so this is scored as middle-of-the-road.
About $3,100 a year in fuel (EPA estimate) — cheaper to run than about 28% of cars we track.
10.9 cu ft of cargo space — more than about 40% of other coupes we track.
A snug two-seater, full stop; the cabin fits medium builds best.
A folding-hardtop roadster with strong sixes up top; heavier GT feel than a Boxster or MX-5.
2009-era cabin electronics; the folding hardtop was the party trick.
Coupe-quiet with the roof up — the E89's genuine advantage — though the ride is busy.
Luxury brands like BMW tend to lose value faster than average.
No published tow rating; front- or rear-wheel drive only.
Safety & recalls2 recalls
Not yet rated by NHTSA.
2 recalls across 2015–2016
- Recall — Electrical: wiring: connectors/plugs/receptacles; engine and engine cooling: cooling system: pump (2016)
- Recall — Electrical: wiring: connectors/plugs/receptacles; engine and engine cooling: cooling system: pump (2015)
2016
- RecallElectrical: wiring: connectors/plugs/receptacles; engine and engine cooling: cooling system: pump24V608000
BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2012-2015 X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, 2012-2016 Z4 sDrive28i, 528i, 528i xDrive, 328i, 328xi, 2016-2018 X5 xdrive 40e, 2014-2016 228i, 228xi, 428i, 428i xDrive, 328xi Gran Turismo, 2013-2017 X3 sDrive28i, X3 xDrive28i, 2015-2018 X4 xDrive28i, 201
2015
- RecallElectrical: wiring: connectors/plugs/receptacles; engine and engine cooling: cooling system: pump24V608000
BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2012-2015 X1 sDrive28i, X1 xDrive28i, 2012-2016 Z4 sDrive28i, 528i, 528i xDrive, 328i, 328xi, 2016-2018 X5 xdrive 40e, 2014-2016 228i, 228xi, 428i, 428i xDrive, 328xi Gran Turismo, 2013-2017 X3 sDrive28i, X3 xDrive28i, 2015-2018 X4 xDrive28i, 201
Cost to own$33,000 / 5 yr
MSRP, new
$49,000–$66,000
Estimated used price, by model year
$3,100/yr
EPA estimate, combined fuel cost per year.
Specs
City MPG
22
Highway MPG
32
Combined MPG
26
Horsepower
240 hp
Doors
2
Cargo volume
10.9 cu ft
Limited data — dimensions unavailable.
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