Edmunds InsideLine reviews the BMW Z4 sDrive35is - New 2009 2010 BMW Z4

Mark · 03-19-2010, 04:22 AM

Edmunds recently took the sDrive35is out for a spin and give us their impressions:

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The 2010 BMW Z4 sDrive35is wants to take its place next to the Audi TT-RS, Mercedes-Benz SLK and Porsche Boxster S/Cayman S, and it has some visual snap to show it.

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Performance certainly isn't a problem. The 2011 BMW Z4 sDrive35is's engine is easily the most effective inline-6 with a BMW badge right now

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As impressive as these figures are, they fail to convey the whole story. What the Z4 sDrive35is offers is terrifically strong, infinitely usable and ultimately stirring performance.

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The Z4's standard electric-assist steering has been tweaked to endow the sDrive35is with a meatier feel and added levels of feedback compared to lesser versions of the two-seat roadster. It weights up nicely through corners and delivers sharp response both at lower speeds around town and as the pace increases out on the open road.

Follow this link for the full review: http://www.insideline.com/bmw/z4/201...rst-drive.html

T89 · 03-19-2010, 11:33 AM

Thanks for sharing.

T

Wraith. · 03-19-2010, 11:45 AM

Feeling a little better about ordering this car sight unseen after reading this review, thanks.

Ash83 · 03-19-2010, 01:12 PM

Nice

Vintage · 03-19-2010, 02:09 PM

well great - can we upgrade the steering of my wife's 35i???? this is my only complaint about an otherwise great car - i.e., numb and too light steering even in sport or sport+ mode

Oulixes · 03-19-2010, 02:42 PM

Thanks for the post.

s2000jan · 03-19-2010, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by T89

Thanks for sharing.

T

+1

one week to go for me

Stronie · 03-19-2010, 03:14 PM

I'm sure it's real nice car, and I bet it's pushing 80K loaded!

I saw a loaded Z4 at the dealership for 66k. WOW

Wraith. · 03-19-2010, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Stronie's BMW

I'm sure it's real nice car, and I bet it's pushing 80K loaded!

I saw a loaded Z4 at the dealership for 66k. WOW

Using the money saved on an ED was the only way it was possible for me..., otherwise with my meager config it would have been 72K (msrp). On the plus side much of what I would have added is standard on this model.

ebeem · 03-19-2010, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Stronie's BMW

I'm sure it's real nice car, and I bet it's pushing 80K loaded!

I saw a loaded Z4 at the dealership for 66k. WOW

saw a whit 35is on the Autobahn 20min ago...
it really looks nice!
the front looks more agressive and the car appears to be lower

- well done BMW

even though they could have tweaked the engine a bit more to raise the rev limit and to increase the power output to 360-380hp whilst ensuring longevity (see Alpina)

but the main flaw of this car is.......its price
for this kind of money I`d rather opt for an M3 or a Cayman S / Boxter Spyder

mikeinaustin · 03-19-2010, 07:06 PM

so the sDrive35is is available now at dealer lots in the U.S. ???? [assuming they ordered one].

Wraith. · 03-19-2010, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by mikeinaustin

so the sDrive35is is available now at dealer lots in the U.S. ???? [assuming they ordered one].

No they are not yet available in the US yet, not even on the website. Ebeem, who just saw a white one, is in Germany....

However, I have ordered one for ED without seeing it in person based on reviews like the one above.

teagueAMX · 03-19-2010, 09:59 PM

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Originally Posted by mikeinaustin

so the sDrive35is is available now at dealer lots in the U.S. ???? [assuming they ordered one].

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Originally Posted by Wraith.

No they are not yet available in the US yet, not even on the website. Ebeem, who just saw a white one, is in Germany....

However, I have ordered one for ED without seeing it in person based on reviews like the one above.

Yeah, if you go to the BMW Germany site your can configure one online!

http://www.bmw.de/de/de/general/conf...figurator.html

Wish we could could here in the states.

But it seems to me that you can configure one on the UK site as well, including the M Sport version, but I think the site has been down lately.

teagueAMX · 03-19-2010, 10:15 PM

That article is great!

I was really hoping that the 35is would be more than a 35i with slightly different badging. BMW did a nice job!

nesrevival · 03-20-2010, 02:33 AM

I hated z430i 35i, but i love 35is more than my car LOL

richard in NC · 03-20-2010, 08:50 AM

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Originally Posted by nesrevival

I hated z430i 35i, but i love 35is more than my car LOL

Why the change in opinion?

nesrevival · 03-20-2010, 11:44 PM

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Originally Posted by richard in NC

Why the change in opinion?

exterior looks much better than 30 and 35i

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T89 Lieutenant Colonel Drives: Z4 35i & Mini Cooper S Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Geneva & Joburg Posts: 1,534 iTrader: (0)	Thanks for sharing. T

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Vintage Colonel Drives: 2010 Z4 35i and 2010 X5 35d Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 2,048 iTrader: (0)	well great - can we upgrade the steering of my wife's 35i???? this is my only complaint about an otherwise great car - i.e., numb and too light steering even in sport or sport+ mode

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teagueAMX Colonel Drives: Some are road worthy Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: So Cal, USA Posts: 2,074 iTrader: (0)	That article is great! I was really hoping that the 35is would be more than a 35i with slightly different badging. BMW did a nice job!

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nesrevival Second Lieutenant Drives: Z4MC 07' & X5 xDrive 30i 09' Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: CA Posts: 239 iTrader: (1)	I hated z430i 35i, but i love 35is more than my car LOL