Description
BMW Z4 2.0i | 2005
Highlights:
– 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol engine producing 150 hp, paired with a 6-speed manual transmission
– Two-seat, rear-wheel-drive E85-generation roadster with a manually folding soft-top cabriolet roof
– 199,850 km on the odometer
– Sold by a registered automotive trading company under the VAT margin scheme
The seller offers for sale this 2005 BMW Z4 2.0i, powered by a 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol engine, paired with a 6-speed manual transmission. Finished in a classic silver exterior with a black soft-top roof and dark interior trim, this Z4 presents as a straightforward, usable example of BMW’s first-generation E85 roadster, offered for sale by a professional automotive trading company. The car is registered in the Netherlands and comes with 199,850 km on the odometer.
Introduced for the European market in May 2005, the 2.0i was the accessible entry point into the Z4 range, using a four-cylinder engine in place of the six-cylinder units fitted to the 2.5i and 3.0i variants further up the line-up. It nonetheless retains the same chassis, the same front-engine, rear-wheel-drive layout, and the same taut, two-seat roadster proportions that defined the model. The soft top folds by hand, keeping the car light and mechanically simple, in keeping with the roadster’s back-to-basics driving appeal.
The Z4 E85 marked a clean break from its Z3 predecessor when it launched in 2002, replacing that car’s more traditional lines with a sharper, more sculptural body developed under BMW’s “flame surfacing” design language of the early 2000s. Its long bonnet, short front overhang and compact cabin give it real presence on the road, while the low centre of gravity and near 50:50 weight distribution make it an engaging companion on twisting back roads. Inside, the cabin favours a driver-focused layout with straightforward instrumentation, keeping the emphasis on the driving experience rather than outright luxury.
For a buyer looking for an entry point into open-top BMW motoring, this 2.0i offers the core Z4 experience, the styling, the chassis and the manual gearbox, in a package that remains comparatively affordable to acquire and run. It is offered here as a driver-quality example ready to be enjoyed.
Condition of the bodywork & paint
3 — Good. Bodywork or mechanical repairs needed; drives.
Condition of the interior
3 — Good. Bodywork or mechanical repairs needed; drives.
Technical condition
3 — Good. Bodywork or mechanical repairs needed; drives.
Overall condition
3 — Good. Bodywork or mechanical repairs needed; drives.
This item is sold on an as-is basis. The condition of this item is the opinion of the seller and may differ from your own opinion. Photos and descriptions of the listing are for information purposes only.
