Prettiest car made by BMW for sure. After 10 years, mine still turns heads everyday. It’s a dream car for me.

Thats my old car! Glad to see it’s been well looked after

Simon Pegg is definitely the funnier of the two.

I currently own 10 BMWs including some significant ones like: E36 M3, E46 M3, M2 Comp, E34 M5 Evo, E60 M5 6MT. My 2007 Z4 M coupe is the best of them all.  In the spirit of full disclosure, mine is modified (Schrick CAMs, SuperSprint headers, KW3 suspension, Brembo BBK and a few other items).  But still -  she is the best!

I'm on my second Z4MC, having owned one from new for 8 years, and bought another late last year. Pretty spot-on review, though the one comment that was a head-scratcher for me was about the steering having no feel. Strongly disagree there. Otherwise, a very fair review that does a good job touching on all the car's positives & faults.

Easily one of the best automotive journalists on this platform. Up there with harry's garage, and many others.

11:40 that really got me laughing "Ask me how I know"
We've all been there

I had the 3.0si. The issue in 1st and 2nd is something called a clutch delay valve. It only allows the clutch to release at the speed of the valve. If you have this removed it drives like a normal car. Recommend this to any z4 driver.

10:55 jezus christ i shat myself

I owned a Z4M Coupé for eight years and drove it for 50.000km all around Europe, mainly on Swiss passes and some Nurburgring visits. I agree with you about the nervous handling that got better with Michelin PS2 and then PS4 tyres. I sold it in January after I bought a E92 M3 Competition which is way way better in handling and obviously for the engine, but it lacks the sense of an occasion that I felt every time I drove my Z4M. I understand very well your comments, it's a flawed car but I have to say that I miss it

I love how the Z4 //M Coupe is not only divisive, but people can't even agree on the very basics. Makes the car so much interesting, special, and...mysterious.

Just a few examples: several reviewers say that the //M Coupe can ONLY be enjoyed at 10/10's & at the limit, and that is where the car shines. This review says the opposite.

Also many reviews praise the hydraulic steering & its feedback, and the //M division's choice to ditch the electric rack. On this video he says he dislikes the steering, and that it has minimal feedback.

Furthermore, even people who dislike the //M Coupe (such as Chris Harris and Jeremy Clarkson) say that the car is brilliant at going sideways. Others, such as this video, say the car is too twitchy over the limit of traction.

Even the suspension which most say results in an overly harsh ride (I agree), some complain is too soft (!!).

Don't even get me started on the looks...talk about love & hate relationships!

The one thing everyone seems to agree on is the amazing S54 engine...Although I have heard criticisms concerning its weight & what it does to the dynamics/poise of the car (I personally agree).

So at least lets all agree on what a special, unique, and rare car this is.

*BTW Great review, presentation, and information...keep it up!

I have a Z4 3.0si coupe. Also black. I saw a married couple driving a convertible Corvette today. They passed me by, positively drooling over my little car, both heads on a swivel. I laughed and said, "That's right, you bitches.". The E85-86s are truly sone of the prettiest BMWs ever made.

I have just bought a coupe (3.0 not the M) and absolutely love it. Thanks for sharing the vid.

Fantastic video. Been waiting for this one! Really interesting to hear your take on this car and I definitely can agree with many of your points!

19"s are a good reason for the Z4M feeling slower than the Z3M. Also, the looser, more manic (nimble) chassis, gear ratios in the 5 spd vs the 6 speed, and overall weight will all play into the feeling of "quickness".

Great review and right on! Pulling away smoothly in my Z4mc was always strangely difficult and the suspension tuning made no sense, ditched the oem suspension immediately. Still though, one of the greatest, most characterful, and definitely the most underrated ///M car!

Definitely needs aftermarket suspension, a little clutch stop makes a remarkable difference to the gearbox issues and you are left with a pretty decent car. The front end and rear end sometimes felt at odds with one anothe, the rear is super stiff and the front a bit soft in comparison.

Great video James. Often wondered about these and yes I see the siluhette is etype 'esk / tvr. The best cars often have their faults and that becomes character in time. These I'm sure will catch on....eventually.

Very accurate review. For info, the coupe has different suspension and geometry settings to the convertible version. Trouble is BMW  ever decided whether it was a full on sports car or a mini GT. Bilstein and forged alloy wheels make it perfect. Had one for 6 yrs and went everywhere with it. Huge character, not for ham fisted  drivers. It takes a while to learn and exploit it fully. Good track car too and quite predictable. Beware of 1st service and exhaust camshaft wear. Solid car.

The sound of that S54 👌🏻