Lately, I’ve been thinking a lot about my BMW Z4—what I truly love about it, and whether it still deserves a place in my life. On a recent drive running a few errands, it hit me how much this car actually shapes my daily experience. No staged locations, no cold parking lots—just real driving and honest thoughts.

Quick Specs (Because Numbers Matter)

Before getting into the feelings, let’s clear up the stats—because I confused myself in a previous video and had to double-check:

• BMW Z4 (2013)

• 184 horsepower

• 0–60 mph: 6.6 seconds

• 0–100 km/h (62 mph): 6.9 seconds

Not supercar numbers, but more than enough for real-world driving—especially considering the conditions today definitely aren’t suitable for testing launches.

First Thing I Love: The Way It Looks

The most obvious positive is the design. Even though this is a 2013 car, it still stands out. Park it in a busy car park and it doesn’t disappear into the background like many cars from the same era. It still looks different. It still looks special.

Sure, you can tell it’s getting older if you really look closely—but that’s not the point today. The point is that it still turns heads, and every time I walk away from it, I catch myself looking back. That says a lot.

The Attention It Gets (In a Good Way)

One thing I didn’t expect when I bought this car was how often people approach me to talk about it. Random conversations at petrol stations, people walking up when I’m parked, older drivers reminiscing about Z4s they used to own—it happens way more than I thought it would.

That never happened in my previous cars. This one sparks conversation. People ask about the engine, the year, how it drives. Some even invite you to car meets or clubs. It’s a surprisingly social car.

Performance Modes Changed Everything

Coming from a 1.5-litre car to this 2.0-litre turbo BMW was a massive jump for me.

The Z4 has three main driving modes:

• Comfort

• Sport

• Sport Plus

Comfort mode is smooth and relaxed, but Sport mode completely changes the car. Throttle response sharpens, the turbo spools earlier, and suddenly the car feels alive. The first time I heard the turbo properly, it genuinely surprised me—I’d never owned a car like that before.

Sport Plus loosens the traction control even more, and that’s where things get serious. Acceleration feels aggressive, and the car finally lets you experience its rear-wheel-drive character. Of course, that fun comes at a cost—tyres don’t last long if you get carried away. Ask me how I know.

Two Seats = Peace of Mind

This might sound selfish, but having only two seats is one of my favourite things about the Z4.

I’ve gone from being everyone’s unofficial Uber driver to enjoying my own space. No more ferrying people all over London. No more “Can you give us a lift?” conversations. It’s just me and whoever I choose to bring along.

And honestly? I love that.

Traffic Becomes Less Stressful

Here’s something unexpected: people are just… nicer. Indicate, and drivers let you in. Flash their lights. Give you space. That never used to happen to me.

I don’t know if it’s the car, the shape, or the way it looks, but traffic feels less aggressive now—and I’m not complaining.

The Convertible Roof Is a Game-Changer

This was the feature I was most unsure about at first. I didn’t want to look silly driving around with the roof down.

Now? The roof is down any chance I get.

In UK terms, if the temperature hits double digits, it’s summer. Roof down. Motorway? Roof down. Country roads? Roof down. It transforms the car completely and makes every drive feel like an occasion.

And yes—you can drive a convertible in the rain. I’ve done it. At speed, the rain just flies straight over you. The only real downside? The sun. You’ll need hats, trust me.

So… Am I Keeping It?

This whole series of videos is really about one question: Is this car still right for me?

After spending more time reflecting on it, I honestly don’t know if I’m ready to let it go. It brings me joy. It makes boring drives fun. It gives me experiences I didn’t get from my previous cars.

And that’s kind of the point, isn’t it?