2015 BMW Z4 sDrive35is POV Drive w/ Binaural Audio

Let's talk BMW Z4 today!
We've got this awesome, little E89 Z4 in the sDrive35is trim to take for a spin, so let's get in and drive! There's plenty to unpack in this great package, so sit back and enjoy the ride.
Thanks for stopping by!
And huge thanks to Modern Auto Sales of Tyngsboro, MA for the car:
www.modernautosales.com/
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[@scinner28]

I have a z4 3.5is from 2011 ..and man everytime i drive it it make's me smile..The power but, also the driving slow when the roof is down..My wife is next to me ..the music from my telephone ..you know what i mean ,,and there come's that corner ..you go in nice and floor the gas and it pull's you out..-i still love it after 2 year;s of owning..afcoarse their are better car's but i could not afford them ..this was the max for me and still love it..

[@benedictdonald4338]

Great review. I just picked up a 2015 and you’ve hit the nail on the head in your description of it. My recent cars were Audi S5, Audi TTS, C5 Corvette, Mustang GT, and a BMW 135i. My Z4 sdrive35i is leagues ahead of them all.

[@darrendrives]

Hey! We have similar tastes! I've had some very close experiences too and the Z4 seriously stands above the rest in so many tangible ways. Anyone that can should absolutely give these a shot - the turbo-6 is such a treat and the whole assortment of amenities and driving goodies just makes the Z one heck of a driver's car. Glad to hear yours is treating you well! Thanks for stopping by!

[@alexandergoossens8824]

@@darrendrives this is unrelated to your comment, but I was wonder how you were able to fold the sat nav screen down?

[@mpc007]

Interesting. I had Z4 Mk1 (E85) and I'm on TTS now but considering this Z4 Mk2 (E89). However good 35iS models are pretty expensive over here. Mustang, 135i, Corvette C5 etc are cheaper

[@omarspost]

I have a 35is. To any prospective buyers, look for a 2015-2016 build. As we all know the n54 block isn't the easiest to work on and there's quite a few components around 10 yr / 100k miles which start failing. Electric water pump, HPFP, injectors, turbos, engine bay plastics, dct needs oil service. Gaskets and seals all around the engine are the first to fail. BMW struck a partnership with toyota in the early 2010s' for component sharing. One the things to come out of it was the change in compound for gaskets and plastics. Some are still made in Japan. Later models have better fuel injectors and water pump. The stock turbos are made by Mitsubishi, which were also revised for better reliability. Z4 has modern electric assist steering, not hydraulic.

[@genomedia44]

10yr / 100k miles! I guess we're entering the end of this cars life then?

[@jacks2176]

Wonderful review. You have a way with words that truly encapsulates the emotion of driving. Superb.

[@dcairo18]

Your review is just the way I feel about this Roadster. Always been my dream car. I'm on my 3rd one now and plan on keeping it forever.

[@rjwassenaar7511]

You are sooo right. This Z4 E89 is such a magnificent car. I own the 28i and I love it more and more each day. Even just looking at it makes me tingle inside. I really a planning to extend my car-collection with a 35i or 35is soon also and I am sure I will NEVER part with them again. I am crazy about cars and I have had some great ones, but these BMW's are just in a league of their own.

[@vHiddenAce]

One of the best reviews I have watched, good job. Can't wait to get my hands on one of these. Edit: I'm surprised you don't do more reviews, you're naturally good at it!

[@jeffreyheister3803]

Lovely review, peaceful to listen to your story, good job!

[@donoconnor4204]

Superb video, great delivery.

[@tl56kmair]

I love mine. It's a 2011 Sdrive35is in sapphire black metallic. Before that i had a z3 in Jet black. Both fun cars, but different. Great review.

[@andylove9961]

Great video and I totally agree with your feelings about the how great the Z4 E89 is. I've got a 2009 manual 3.0 sdrive and I absolutely adore it. Looks great, can be either a roadster or a coupe with a flick of a switch and the six cylinder engines are absolute gems.

[@FrankRazoOC]

Awesome video

[@Krezo200]

Perfect combo

[@mpc007]

Love this spec with the Design Pure Traction pack

[@dbh2765]

I have this car. took the badging off. dinan stage 2 tune. increased tire size and non rf pilot sportt 4s. Its blistering. Best trans to engine combo for putting power down to the road I have driven. Incredible car.

[@amishgonebad]

Spot on review. Picked up a 2014 35i recently and it is just a constant grin generator. Only complaint is the slightly numb on-center steering (loads up nicely in the the corners), but that is apparently common to most modern BMWs. Just a joy to drive, especially with the top down. Well done, Darren!

[@darrendrives]

Thank you, and thanks for stopping by!

[@autobahnspeed4396]

Nice color for the Z4! I'm driving a Z4 SDrive23i myself, but would love to take the 35i to the Autobahn to experience the difference! :)

[@colinbarber1957]

I’ve got the manual 2011 version of this, I’ve had it 9 years, I can’t find anything to rival it. In a sports car, it’s got to be manual, the change down a hairpin bend going downhill is an art form. I’ve had a dual clutch VFR motorbike and it’s good, my hybrid car is automatic and that’s good, but for spirited driving in a sports car it’s got to be manual. Great video.

[@baggyboxx]

the 8 speed auto is awesome you can use it like manual sequential or paddle shift or just auto

[@colinbarber1957]

I’ve had DCT on my VFR 1200 Honda motorbike, it’s great on the bike, but…..I prefer a manual gearbox on a sports car. My SUV is an auto and that’s fine.

[@inflatable2]

That is a really nice full spec Valencia Orange with Tracion Design package 35is you had there.. I have the same car, same color and also 35is but from 2014.. Only thing I'm missing is the full leather package that adds leather on top of the dashboard and doors which makes the car look even nicer with even more orange sticthing, but it still looks very nice with the standard black on top.. The full spec ones are real unicorns.. It's a really beautiful car that is a joy to drive, totally agree (obviously as an owner)..

[@mpc007]

Agreed, this Pure Traction Design is even better with the extended leather pack. I'm looking into getting one but they're quite rare..

[@jamesdelgado2009]

My wife always wanted a convertible sports car and had narrowed it down to the Z4, the SLK, and Boxster. We ruled out the Boxster due to cost (our good friends have a German-made Boxster), and not exactly what she was looking for. She wanted more of a touring-type experience, not so much sports-oriented. That left the BMW and Mercedes. The Mercedes is a very nice car and one that my sister went with. To my wife's eyes (and mine as well), the Z4 just has a more classic look to it that will age more gracefully than the SLK. Only time will tell but we are both very happy with her choice and especially now that the Z4 replacement is out. We're both not fans of the current styling and loss of the hardtop convertible. Her's is 2015 Valencia Orange with the Hyper Orange interior, a great combination. The only things we have done to her car is replace the gloss black interior pieces with gloss actual carbon fiber pieces and the roll-over hoop covers were painted body color. Nice car to take out on a Texas Hill Country weekend drive, especially now in the fall/winter time. I am surprised that you didn't demonstrate the folding top. What color is the top, by the way? My wife's is body color orange.

[@darrendrives]

It's definitely tough to place the Boxster, SLC, and Z alongside each other given how vastly different each is. The Z stands apart for a number of reasons, but whichever one you care to point out, you know it all adds up to a spectacular drive. To answer, this does have the body-matched orange top as well. Thanks for stopping by!

[@scinner28]

lol the same happend here ..same story except for the collor.

[@mpc007]

I testdrove the 987 Boxster but it simply feels too expensive for what you're getting compared to Z4s. The E89 is so much more car for the money. I'd really like a Porsche one day but it has to be better value wise

[@benedictdonald4338]

A shockingly beautiful car…..just perfect.

[@darrendrives]

They really are! The whole Z line of cars throughout the years have always been fantastic, in my eyes - they always stand out and they age so gracefully. Great to drive too!

[@rjwassenaar7511]

You are soo right. The lines and also the interior of the E89 is just gorgeous. I have the Z4 in Sapphire-Black metallic and I admire it more and more each day. It is extremely undervalued (IMHO) still, and I am sure I will NEVER part with it again. I am just afraid that petrol-cars might be forbidden in about 5 to 10 years in this completely crazy political climate.

[@mpc007]

@@rjwassenaar7511 Unfortunately I wouldn't call them undervalued price-wise. Price for nice 35iS models has been stable over past five years (no depreciation when mileage stays same) so any chance they will become E85 cheap is very small

[@rjwassenaar7511]

I own a 2016 28i in sapphire-black metallic with red leather interior. And I love it more and more each day. Driving it is sooo much fun, although it is a bit unforgiving on less than perfect roads, and it is a real guzzler when I drive it in sport+. But I will NEVER ever part with it again and I am really even thinking about buying a 35i or 35is also, because the engine is much better, although that one is even more thirsty. I have driven a Boxster S also, and that was a great car, but it did not make me love the looks of it so much and the interior of the BMW is just much nicer. And I have always driven a manual, and this BMW is my first automatic, but it drives sooo wonderfully. I really think this is the sweet spot of all the cars BMW EVER made, perhaps only with the exception of the 507. But ofcourse I have never driven that one....;)

[@mpc007]

Agreed, felt the same after testdriving Boxster 987. The E89 feels like you're getting a lot more for the same money.

[@michaeldenicola6725]

Very nice review, a lot of information why not include the HP numbers. i am considering the z4 from 2013 to 2016. I still trying to learn more about them Thanks for sharing.

[@darrendrives]

Off the top of my head, I think the sDrive35is has 335 HP and 332 lb-ft, up from 300 HP and 300 lb-ft in the typical sDrive35i

[@genomedia44]

All the aspects that you touch on here, is exactly what I'm currently basing my search on. However, I've been out of the car world for over a decade, so I have no idea which cars are this way. At the moment, this car, and a little bit different, but similarly spoken about wrt just being a lot of fun, the Fiesta ST. I'm looking for fun, driver experience, that is not too harsh (like say some M cars, or to extreme with the engine, but rather smooth and linear. Something a non racer skilled person can just enjoy. Simplicity over many gadgets and features, basically none of what most of the recent cars has to offer) Any other cars you can point me to?

[@lawrence.centinales]

e89 looks sooo good same with e85

[@lisasou95]

It's the most beautiful convertible and affordable car since the Jaguar E type.

[@peterscheffer4521]

Got mine from the start. Now at 188.000km (110k miles?). Not a sportscar but a Muscle GT. That's the mindset you've got to get. Plenty of punch. You heard the warmstart. Here's the cold start :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/pXnIc6GbiKZ4bLM Every year 2 trips into the Alps. Love it!

[@lisasou95]

It's the only BMW I like

[@fan_cool_007]

What is your opinion on BMWs cost of ownership. I am really interested in the new Z4, but I was primarily a Toyota guy. Debating between this and the Supra.

[@darrendrives]

It's a tad bit tough to say right now. By all accounts, a lot of the BMWs stuff will carry a premium by nature of it being branded BMW and being sold/repaired/maintained with BMW technicians in BMW service centers, but both cars share a lot will be more expensive than your typical Toyota or even entry-level BMW just by nature of them being more specialized sports cars. I suspect that a turbo-4 Supra will be the most cost effective to own of the list, but it will also greatly depend on long term reliability and longevity - things we aren't totally sure about yet. On the other hand, the I6 has proven itself to be extremely robust over the years, so it may not be a bad option going that route if you really do intend to hang onto it for the long haul, plus it will help resale/residuals, but then you're looking at higher initial costs, insurance, fueling, etc. And many of the I6 specific bits and bobs will be more expensive. My personal opinion? If this is a short term lease kind of deal and you just want something neat to knock around in - a turbo-4 Supra will be the least expensive way into that world. Likewise, if you're buying solely based on value, turbo-4 Supra is a good option. But if it were my money, the I6 Supra has my heart. Even with the top-down fun of a Z to entice me and the value of the turbo-4 Supra right there, the I6 Supra is just peak sports car fun to me. If you want the luxury, looks, and optional amenities, the Z is definitely nice, but the cost difference for the experience you get is not worth it, imho. I wouldn't let that prevent you from buying one if you're set on it, I just think the Supra will give you the better value, no matter which way you spin it. Of course, you'll have to weigh coupe versus convertible too, and that's a whole different question. Z4 convertibles have always been a real joy to drive, so try one out before you make a decision - it may sway it! If longevity and performance and resale is the key goal, then the I6 Supra might be your best bet. Especially with the manual variant on the way, that may very well be the last of its kind and one of the best sports cars there will be for some time!

[@fan_cool_007]

@Darren Thank you for the detailed reply.

[@AUTOHAUSEUROPA]

What is " w/ Binaural Audio" - ( most probably the sound system ) but the "w/" ?

[@darrendrives]

"w/" means "with" The sound was recorded with binaural microphones, so if you throw on a set of headphones, it sounds far more accurate to how it should in person! At least in theory; I don't have studio-grade equipment, but they still hold their own!

[@azmike3572]

Some newbies may ask, "What's a 'broken record'"?

[@klauslehrmann3906]

Greetings. Is it illegal to have the car rebuilt at a workshop getting the antenna removed and the plate repaired and painted. The antenna ruins it. Why is it these type of cars ought to have an obtrusive antenna, but others aren't? EDIT: I see the shades also have a big a. warningsign disturbing the estetics and the peace. Can those be removed? All the illogic is angering me and I have to control myself as I type this. Congratulations to you on being very chill.

[@darrendrives]

I can't personally speak to removing the antenna - I'm absolutely sure it can be done, if you don't mind rerouting radio signals through something else, or losing things like radio/comms altogether, but I haven't had personal experience doing so. Having a technician or specialist or modder you trust help you with that is probably going to be your best bet. As for the labels; they're usually stickers of some sort. I'm sure you could remove those with minimal effort and clean off the residual adhesive. I'd advise caution because I'm sure they had their reasons to place them there, but it shouldn't be any trouble removing them! Good luck!

[@klauslehrmann3906]

@@darrendrives T.y. for your reply, but I don't drive, as I have never aquired a license. It's pure curiosity, and wanting to get to know some things. I never understood how anyone can live with having an antenna, ruining the look of the car.

[@nickplenzick2602]

Did you say you do not have electronic power steering? Because you do.

[@darrendrives]

Yep! I corrected earlier in the comments, thanks! It actually surprised me when I learned that - the Z4's implementation of EPS had to be one of the best I'd felt in the BMW lineup from the era. Thanks for stopping by!

[@lilchu7336]

Too bad that Z4 didn’t have the orange Alcantara door panels. I own the Atacama Yellow E89 35i. I love the yellow interior. One thing I can say is the passenger seat feels more restrictive than the driver’s side.

[@darrendrives]

It does, doesn't it? Comfortable, but definitely snug - the offset in the passenger footwell may be a big part of that

[@masadepanidaman6627]

I hope u n me have that car 😇

[@alexandergoossens8824]

How do you keep the screen down?

[@darrendrives]

You'll have to do it every drive, I believe, but if you look down at the iDrive controller, you'll see the Option button. Press that to bring up sort of a context menu and one of the first options should be to turn off the screen. If not, you may have to scroll around a bit, but it should be there in most places! Hope this helps!

[@alexandergoossens8824]

@@darrendrives thanks so much!

[@ForTN0X]

If you drive a Z4 35i in comfort mode instead of Sport or Sport+ modes most of the time, you don't realy own a Z4 35i

[@kurtkaster1403]

If they only built a Z4M for this generation.

[@mpc007]

Yeah, with the V8 from E9x M3, that would be something XD

[@flybobbie1449]

It does have electronic power steering, makes the driving experience a bit wooden. You are detached from the steering. The manual transmission is a bit clunky. I wish now my car was auto.

[@darrendrives]

Thanks, I appreciate the correction! It's interesting because it feels like one of the better implementations of EPS I've driven recently - other BMW models I've been in lately have felt less connected than this, so color me pretty impressed. My benchmarks for the Z4 are quite outdated now as it's been years since I've driven an older Z Series car with hydraulic PS. Sounds like I'll have to get my bearings straight again and revisit the older ones to get a better sense of how they compare. Thanks for stopping by!

[@flybobbie1449]

Just noticed steering wheel position. Needs tracking sorting.

[@mile5328]

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[@TahaHdv]

Can we buy this z4 ″0 km″ in 2022 ?

[@darrendrives]

Unfortunately not; this E89 generation ran from 2010-2016 and has been replaced by the new G29 model, which ditches the folding hardtop for a ragtop instead and shares a common architecture with the new J29 Toyota Supra. In my humble opinion, the E89 is a superior car to the G29 - if even just for being a better value and more complete package - although both are undeniably fun to drive. If you want a new Z4, you will not go wrong with the latest G29, but some features like the folding hardtop convertible will be missing. Used E89 and earlier Z4 models are very plentiful, so if you're okay with buying used, there are many out there! Good luck!

[@TahaHdv]

@@darrendrives oh my god 😢😢 I really hate from g29′s body. e89′s interior and exterior is very better than other z4 versions . By the way thank u veeery much my bro , your explaining was very good . I hope your subscribers will be ″100M″ 🔥 Good luck

[@mpc007]

@@darrendrives I drove the G29 (rented it for one weekend) and while it feels like a very impressive car (quick, nice interior) it also lacks quite a bit bit of feel both in steering and suspension. So I think I agree from a drivers perspective E89 is better.

[@bmva8263]

It has n54 T engine not regular n54

[@darrendrives]

Spot on! The T variant found in these and a couple other special Bimmers really made all the difference with performance, flow, sound, and generally zippiness - the added boost and slightly altered ECU tuning alone makes them a real gem to drive!

[@bmva8263]

@@darrendrives the z4is has same setup engine as the 1m bmw only difference with 1m has an extra cooler like 335is

[@damon123jones]

sounds mean

[@jackshrader4161]

Blast to drive, but wait to you get a repair bill.

[@cornel-lazar]

The hand gesturing is highly annoying in what is otherwise a good review of BMWs most beautiful production car in 40 years. Mine’s a red 28i m-sport - I’ll keep that until I have to and then will likely buy the same model and colour again … The G29 follow up is obnoxious

[@waynekavanagh5552]

Sorry man your a generation off. The 2008 Z4M was the last great z car. The DI turbo with an automatic found in this generation is not the same experience. BMW never offered this gen as an M car, Its a cruiser for posers. Acceptance of this type of BS is why BMW is the way they are today. I cant believe I would say this because I have loved BMW for so long but I would buy a mustang convertible over this gen of Z4. This car is so soft it may as well be a Mercedes.

[@darrendrives]

Different strokes for different folks, I suppose! I enjoyed the E85 Z4 - they were really something to behold. The E86 revision I have a bit less experience with, but favorable nonetheless. This is a different car for a different time. Z Series loyalists where thrilled with the E89 upon its debut and many continue to enjoy them to this day. I find it to be the perfect compromise for modern fun, but what I enjoy may not be what you enjoy, no harm in that. Keep on keeping on