2003 BMW Z4

Highlights

• Low-mileage, well-specified example of BMW’s desirable compact roadster
• Free-revving 3.0-litre inline-six paired with a slick manual gearbox
• Less than 32,000 miles from new
• Accompanied by the rare and sought-after detachable hard top
• Dry-stored and driven sparingly since the seller’s purchase two years ago

The Appeal

For many BMW enthusiasts, the marque’s defining formula is a naturally aspirated straight-six engine driving the rear wheels through a manual gearbox – a combination that has become increasingly rare in the modern era.

This Z4 delivers precisely that, blending its ‘purist’ specification with a modest mileage, a tasteful all-grey colour scheme, and the desirable detachable hard top for even greater year-round usability. Compact, handsome and refreshingly analogue by today’s standards, the E85-generation Z4 has increasingly come to be appreciated as one of the marque’s last truly old-school roadsters.

Whether added to a collection or enjoyed as a retro daily driver or weekend toy, it is sure to provide an engaging open-top driving experience for its next keeper.

Key Information

• Mileage: 31,576 miles (unwarranted)
• Country of registration: United Kingdom
• Technical inspection status: MOT valid until 4 June 2027, clean pass
• Technical specs: Naturally aspirated 3.0-litre inline-six, rear-wheel-drive, six-speed manual gearbox
• Paperwork: Owner’s book pack, V5C registration document, MOT certificates, service invoices

The Detail

• Dark grey paintwork over co-ordinating grey leather-trimmed cabin
• 18-inch ‘Style 107’ alloy wheels
• Electrically adjustable seats with three-position driver’s memory
• Electrically operated soft top and detachable hard top
• Rollover hoops with integrated mesh wind deflectors
• Boot-mounted rear wing
• The vehicle has reportedly been checked since its purchase two years ago, with no work required either to body or engine, and with no MOT advisories
• Bodywork is stated to be in good condition, with only a very minor scratch on the offside rear wing
• Usual wear on the driver’s seat from entry and exit

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