Unfortunately, BMW has skimped on the interior small-items storage space. There's a decent-sized compartment between the seatbacks, but it's hard to safely access while driving because you need to either swivel in your seat or be double-jointed. BMW provides small door pockets and an ashtray-sized cubby in front of the shifter. For those who want more storage possibilities, four tight nets for maps and papers come with the Premium package.
The Z4 coupe's body styling is more than just attractive. Its hatchback design allows for 12.0 cubic feet of rear cargo volume, about the same as an average midsize sedan. So, yes, you can load the clubs in back and drive out to the golf course, looking for twisty roads along the way. There is one other drawback, though. The rear roof pillars create a large blind spot to the right rear. The blind spot is bigger in roadsters with the top up.
Coupes offer a relatively quiet cabin. The engines are subdued at normal driving speeds, and only the M's high-performance engine gets very loud under heavy acceleration. Wind noise is well checked, but road noise is noticeable.
In the roadster, wind-buffeting with the top down isn't a problem, even at high speeds. With the top up, the Z4 is quiet for a sports car. With it down, you are susceptible to the sounds of your surroundings. Next Page