[eliphil]

I own a 2019 Z06 7 speed. I had to have a stick so I bought the last C7 year. It’s a really fun car 650 HP and a drop top. It has held its value incredibly well has 10k miles on it and worth almost what I paid.

[MisanoblueZ4]

The G29 Z4 is not a sales failure. It’s sold as expected for BMW, the roadster market is dead with the change to electric and sales overall.

The Miata (at much lower price point) sells like 6-7k a year and that’s with its RF/ST mix.
A G29 Z4 plus it’s Supra sibling combine for about 5-6k in sales. So not a drastic difference all told.

Add to it BMW makes 4 series convertible, 8 series, so there is some internal competition for a drop top.

Yes the Corvette is the value king, it has the upper tier performance/history/desirability. Unfortunately C8 just doesn’t do anything for me (I’ve owned a couple C6’s) C8’s are EVERYWHERE here in coastal SC, it’s a common car. I enjoy the rarer Z4 ownership cause it’s a great car, plenty quick, drives sublime, usable truck space and gets me combined 32mpg each month. As a GT roadster it’s a perfect street car. For those that want a manual the Z4 is there.

The Z4 gets some flack for on track performance (not as good as Supra) since I’m a street driver that extra sharpness is a non issue but all the improved materials, less harsh ride make it a better place to be when not on a race track.

[MisanoblueZ4]

Originally Posted by eliphil

I own a 2019 Z06 7 speed. I had to have a stick so I bought the last C7 year. It’s a really fun car 650 HP and a drop top. It has held its value incredibly well has 10k miles on it and worth almost what I paid.

That car won’t lose value at all. Last manual generation vette with the size of its fan base means there will always be a buyer. I had a C6Z06 for a few years, had no problem selling it even during the 2009/10 crap economy.

[Bald Guy]

The Z4 is a hot vehicle. I think it's a great buy; it looks great. I like it better than the BMW Zupra and the Boxster and the Miata, that's for sure. Z4 is so much more original. I would love to pick one up in a manual transmission. They have a matte green with the brown interior and 6MT in stock. I have too many cars and am not sure if I want to let go of any of my current rides for the Z4; otherwise, I would love to pick it up. I don't like that they are discontinuing it, but I guess everything niche has to go extinct sooner or later. If it comes back in hybrid and electric, it won't have that same appeal for me personally.

[Efthreeoh]

Hoping this increases the value of the OG Z4's...

[Bald Guy]

Cars are meant to be enjoyed and expected to depreciate. I wouldn't worry about gaining value on factors that are meant to bring a smile.

A $75-80k loaded Z4 with a manual may depreciate to a $30-50k value a few years down the road with some miles and use. That's no too bad compared to some other luxury vehicles, especially when you enjoy every time you use the car.

[mb67]

I don't care about the depreciation hit, I love my PB&J manual G29.