It is common to find buyers of the BMW Z4 enthusiastic about their purchase. The Z4 has been one of the premier vehicles of the BMW line for years. It is considered an institution of a car and the 2006 model is no exception. The BMW Z4 falls into the convertible for the family category. The Z4 inspires brand loyalty, and it's not unusual to have a buyer purchase BMWs year after year It is a constant that only gets better with age.

BMW Z4 Engine Specs

The Z4 Roadster 3.0i is equipped with a BMW 3.0 liter six-cylinder engine that utilizes 24 valves. The engine is mated to a ZF 6-speed Transmission. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for BMW.

Fuel is handled for the Z4 is a Siemens MS 70 design, running on gasoline fuel. The gasoline is managed by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The 14.50-gallon tank provides the fuel storage for longer trips.

Steering control is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The Z4 has power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. The car uses coil front springs and coil in the rear.

Vehicle Statistics

The Z4 is 161.10 inches long, 70.10 inches wide, and 51.10 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 98.20 inches. It is able to seat 2 comfortably.

The listed retail price in 2006 (MSRP) was $35,600, with an invoice cost of $32,575. This price is above average of the industry average price for a two-door Convertible.

There is a 50,000 mile, 48 month warranty with this vehicle, including a powertrain warranty of 50,000/48 miles/months. This is normal for this price range.

Fuel Efficiency

The 2006 Z4 gets 29 - 30 miles/gallon on the highway and only 20 - 21 in the city. This is exceptional for a convertible car.

We Think...

The 2006 model year was telling year for the BMW Z4. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the Roadster 3.0i version) meant that buyers had several options to choose from..

Tags: 2-Door, BMW Z4, Convertible, Roadster 3.0i, United States market

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