NEW BMW Z4
The all-new Z4 seems a world apart from its predecessor, a car seemingly designed by cleaver-wielding art school students and tuned to take on (unsuccessfully) Porsche’s slick-handling Boxster. It cunningly sets a new styling course for itself, while honoring successful aspects of BMW’s roadster past — Z8 proportions, Z3 side gills, Z4 ducktail and 507 character lines
BMW wisely now concedes truly aggressive motoring to the Boxster. That makes the higher price for 2009 easier to swallow, although at $51,650, the sDrive35i has a higher base price than the outgoing Z4 M Roadster.
For the roadster buyer who’ll more likely take a road trip than attack a winding road, the 2009 BMW Z4 is the best option available thanks to its retractable hardtop, refined ride and spacious cabin. If you’re searching for a traditional corner-carving drop top, though, a Porsche Boxster may serve you better. ( to see more detail: www.edmunds.com)
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