BMW Z4

David Smitheram lives in the South West of England, and is currently the Director of a motorsport organising club. Previously he founded a business filming cars on the race track, qualified as an ARDS race instructor and worked for a Japanese manufacturer. It was whilst race organising that he first appreciated the strength and performance of BMW race cars. Over the past 15 years David has taken part in over 200 trackdays, and has raced a Caterham, a Porsche and a Lotus; he is currently racing a BMW E30. David has been fortunate enough to drive various BMW Z4s on the road and track in the UK, Europe and USA. His own lightly modified E85 Z4M is used in all weathers and David carries out all maintenance himself. As Z4 Register Representative David attends BMW Car Club UK social meetings and trackdays, and writes a regular monthly column for the club magazine. His articles and photographs have been used by various different car clubs, magazines and publications.

Introduction - the purpose of this book
1 Is the Z4 the right car for you? - Roadster or Coupe?
2 Cost Considerations
- affordable or a money pit?
3 Living with a Z4 - Will you get along together?.....
4 Relative Values - Which model for you?
5 Before you view - be well informed
6 Inspection equipment - these items will really help
7 Fifteen minute evaluation - walk away or stay?
8 Key points - where to look for problems
9 Serious evaluation - 60 minutes for years of enjoyment
10 Auctions - Another way to buy your dream
11 Paperwork - correct documentation is essential!
12 What's it worth? - good value?
13 Do you really want to restore? - it could cost more than you think
14 Paint problems - What's behind the shine?
15 Problems due to lack of use - Z4s need exercise too!
16 The Community - Z4 owners are friendly and enthusiastic
17. Vital statistics - essential data at your fingertips
Index