Best Offer Available
2008 BMW Z4 3.0i
Top Line Information
Year:2008VIN:4USBU33518LW61336
Make:BMWModel/Trim:Z4 3.0i
Condition:Pre-OwnedBody:Convertible
Exterior:Space Gray MetallicEngine:3.0L DOHC 24-valve I6 engine-inc: double-VANOS steplessly variable valve timing, Valvetronic, 1-stage induction
Interior:Dream Red LeatherTransmission:6-SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Mileage:48,000Drivetrain:Rear Wheel Drive
Economy:City 18 / Highway 28
Additional Photos
* * * Click Photos to Enlarge * * *
  • 766729-24-large
  • 766729-25-large
  • 766729-27-large
  • 766729-30-large
  • 766729-58-large
  • 766729-59-large
  • 766741-0-large
  • 766729-0-large
  • 766729-2-large
  • 766729-12-large
  • 766729-1-large
  • 766729-3-large
  • 766729-4-large
  • 766729-10-large
  • 766729-11-large
  • 766729-14-large
  • 766729-13-large
  • 766729-5-large
  • 766729-6-large
  • 766729-7-large
  • 766729-8-large
  • 766729-9-large
  • 766729-15-large
  • 766729-16-large
  • 766729-17-large
  • 766729-18-large
  • 766729-19-large
  • 766729-20-large
  • 766729-21-large
  • 766729-22-large
  • 766729-23-large
  • 766729-26-large
  • 766729-28-large
  • 766729-29-large
  • 766729-31-large
  • 766729-32-large
  • 766729-33-large
  • 766729-34-large
  • 766729-35-large
  • 766729-36-large
  • 766729-37-large
  • 766729-38-large
  • 766729-39-large
  • 766729-40-large
  • 766729-41-large
  • 766729-42-large
  • 766729-43-large
  • 766729-44-large
  • 766729-45-large
  • 766729-46-large
  • 766729-47-large
  • 766729-48-large
  • 766729-49-large
  • 766729-50-large
  • 766729-51-large
  • 766729-52-large
  • 766729-53-large
  • 766729-54-large
  • 766729-55-large
  • 766729-56-large
  • 766729-57-large
  • 766741-1-large
  • 766741-2-large
* * * Click Photos to Enlarge * * *
DescriptionSPORT PACKAGE SPACE GRAY OVER DREAM RED POWER TOP 6 SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION

Thank you for taking a moment to visit our latest European Roadster offering. This 2008 BMW Z4 Sport comes to you in great condition and loaded with desirable features. With only 47,000 miles, it has tons of life left in it. This car has been well cared for both cosmetically as well as mechanically and is simply ready for a new driver. This car has THE MOST DESIRABLE color combination, and is optioned Just Right.  This vehicle comes to you accident free and even has the 3M Clear Bra coating on the entire hood, leading edges of the fenders, entire front bumper and mirrors.  It is the quintessential sports car!

Sport Package- Dynamic Driving Control (sport button), 18" x 8.0" front star spoke alloy wheels, 18" x 8.5" rear star spoke alloy wheels (style 203), P225/40R18 front performance tires, P255/35R18 rear performance tires, sport suspension w/lowered ride height

Fully Automatic Power Top

Leather Seats

We understand that buying a car over the internet can be intimidating to say the least. You need to know you can trust our description to be an honest and accurate description of the vehicle you are considering. Recognizing this, we provide more photographs than most other dealers. Car Connections USA has won numerous awards including eBay's Award, Best of the Main Line for 2013 as the Best used Car Dealer and more. We take great pride in our client satisfaction and it shows. If you have particular concerns or questions about a car we have listed, we encourage you to call, email or come on in. We offer Extended Warranties on many of our cars and include a basic warranty with every vehicle sale at our asking price. Interested in saving a bit off this and other everyday purchases without the need to haggle? Ask about Car Connections USA's Cashback Customer Loyalty Program. We guarantee our cars to be as described and back that guarantee up in writing. We welcome Pre-purchase inspections, test drives and offer many of our cars having passed rigorous Certification standards.

What's New for 2008

Changes are light for the 2008 BMW Z4 roadster and coupe. The 3.0i Sport Package now includes 18-inch wheels rather than 17s, while the price of optional HD radio has been lowered.

Introduction

BMW reinvented the European roadster 12 years ago with the Z3, an instant classic driven by hairdressers and James Bond alike. It not only beat its Mercedes and Porsche competitors to the market, it beat their prices as well. While the 2008 BMW Z4 isn't quite the classic its predecessor was, it maintains that price advantage while being a much more adept driver's car, boasting a high level of handling and performance.

It's hard to beat top-down motoring, and for that, the Z4 delivers in droves. After all, the only thing more fun than a convertible is a BMW convertible. Just roll back the fast-retracting roof (available with manual or power operation) and settle into the supportive, roomy driver seat for some high-speed fun in the sun. Even if the weather turns chilly, flip on the optional heated seats, and in fine roadster tradition, don a tweed cap and wool scarf.

It's not very often a BMW is considered a budget buy, but the Z4 is. While the Porsche Boxster/Cayman and Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class enjoy about the same prestige, they cost thousands more than the Bimmer. Of course, the SLK's retractable hardtop provides many of the benefits offered by both the Z4 coupe and roadster, while the Porsches have a lead in the arena of handling excellence. Still, if you're looking for a two-seater that delivers outstanding performance and the glamour of a high-end nameplate at a reasonable price, the 2008 BMW Z4 is the best candidate to consider.

Body Styles, Trim Levels, and Options

The 2008 BMW Z4 is available as a two-seat roadster or coupe. The roadster has a traditional, manually operated convertible soft top with a defroster-equipped glass rear window. Two trim levels, 3.0i and 3.0si, are available. The 3.0i (roadster only) comes with 17-inch alloy wheels, rain-sensing wipers with heated wiper jets, heated outside mirrors, full power accessories, manually operated six-way adjustable seats, vinyl "leatherette" upholstery, a tilt-telescoping steering wheel and a 10-speaker audio system with a CD player and auxiliary audio jack. The 3.0si version adds leather upholstery, a center armrest, aluminum interior trim, a premium audio system, a trip computer and automatic climate control. Most of these features are available on the 3.0i as options.

The Sport Package includes upgraded wheels and tires, a sport-tuned suspension and BMW's Dynamic Driving Control feature that quickens throttle response and reduces power-steering assist.

Powertrains and Performance

The rear-drive Z4 is available with one of two engines. The 3.0i features a 3.0-liter inline-6 that produces 215 horsepower and 185 pound-feet of torque. The 3.0si boasts a high-output version of the same engine making 255 hp and 220 lb-ft of torque. Each trim comes standard with a six-speed manual transmission. A six-speed automatic with manual shift control is an available option. According to BMW, a manual-equipped 3.0si can achieve 60 mph in 5.6 seconds. For both trims and body styles, 2008 fuel economy estimates are 18 mpg city and 28 mpg highway for manual-equipped cars.

Safety

Every BMW Z4 comes standard with antilock disc brakes, run-flat tires, rollover protection (for the convertible), stability control, side airbags and active knee protection. In government crash tests, the Z4 roadster earned four out of five stars for frontal-impact protection. It received three stars for side impact safety.

Interior Design and Special Features

Simplicity is the prevailing aesthetic within the 2008 BMW Z4's cabin. This is a driver's car, and as such, the cockpit's furnishings offer little to shift your focus from the road. The cabin offers a broad dash, pleasant gauges, firm sport seats and not much else. There's lots of standard metallic trim, though, and wood trim is available for those seeking a more classic look.

Lowering the top doesn't result in compromises with regard to storage space in the trunk. With the top down, the roadster's 9-cubic-foot trunk capacity remains almost unchanged. For comparison, the Mercedes SLK offers 10 cubic feet of cargo space with its hardtop up, but considerably less in top-down configuration. The coupe can feel a little confined, but even those a few inches north of 6 feet should have just enough headroom.

Driving Impressions

In nearly all performance aspects, the 2008 BMW Z4 shines. Acceleration, braking and handling are all excellent. The Z4 is in its element on lightly trafficked roads where one can push the car toward its limits and enjoy the engine's sonorous exhaust note. From an everyday driver standpoint, the Z4 is still mostly agreeable. 

At our dealership we work very hard to accurately describe our vehicles through text descriptions and elaborate photos. When you purchase a pre-owned vehicle it is not a new vehicle. Any used vehicle can have normal wear and blemishes. Before placing a bid please read the descriptions thoroughly and view all of the pictures. We encourage you to contact us directly and welcome a pre-purchase inspection. Please contact our team directly for more details.

Installed Options
  • [] 6-SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION
  • [399] FULLY AUTOMATIC PWR SOFT TOP
    MSRP:$750.00
  • [ZSP] SPORT PKG
    -inc: dynamic driving control (sport button), 18" x 8.0" front star spoke alloy wheels, 18" x 8.5" rear star spoke alloy wheels (style 203), P225/40R18 front run-flat performance tires, P255/35R18 rear run-flat performance tires, sport suspension w/lowered ride height
    MSRP:$1,300.00
  • [] METALLIC PAINT
    MSRP:$550.00
  • [LA__] LEATHER SEAT TRIM
    -inc: brushed aluminum interior trim
    MSRP:$1,150.00
Included Standard Equipment
Interior
  • Anti-theft AM/FM stereo w/CD player-inc: MP3 capability, radio data system (RDS), upgrade audio pwr, Carver technology, (10) speakers w/(2) subwoofers, auxiliary input
  • Auxiliary pwr outlet
  • Carpet in excellent condition
  • Coded driveaway protection (prevents engine from starting w/o proper key)
  • Coinholder
  • Courtesy lights w/fade in/fade out feature
  • Cruise control
  • Driver/passenger visor vanity mirrors w/sliding covers
  • Dual cup holders
  • Electronic analog instrumentation w/LCD main & trip odometers
  • External temp display
  • Floormats in very good condition
  • Graphite finish trim
  • Illuminated glove box
  • Interior in excellent condition
  • Leather handbrake & shift knob
  • Leather-wrapped tilt/telescopic sport steering wheel-inc: audio controls, pearl-gloss galvanic trim
  • Manual climate control w/micro-filter ventilation
  • Prep for CD changer & alarm
  • Pwr interior trunk release
  • Pwr windows-inc: 1-touch open/close, anti-trap, open/close from exterior lock
  • Rear window defroster
  • Remote keyless entry w/multi-function remote control-inc: remote trunk release, interior light activation
  • Seats in excellent condition
  • Service interval indicator w/miles-to-service readout
  • Storage space in doors & behind seats
  • Tire pressure monitor
  • Variable soft top storage compartment
  • Vehicle & key memory
  • Velour floor mats
Exterior
  • Adaptive brake lights
  • Aluminum hood
  • Convertible top in excellent condition
  • Daytime running lights
  • Dual pwr heated mirrors
  • Exterior in excellent condition
  • Front fog lights
  • Front/rear body-color bumpers
  • Halogen high/low-beam automatic headlights
  • Manually operated black lined soft convertible top w/heated rear glass window
  • Rain-sensing windshield wipers w/heated washer jets
  • White turn signal indicators w/BMW logo roundels
Safety
  • 4-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS)
  • Active knee protection airbags
  • Advanced crash safety management (ACSM) for safety system deployment
  • Automatic fuel cutoff on severe impact
  • Battery safety terminal
  • Daytime running lights
  • Dual supplemental restraint system (SRS)-inc: 2-stage Smart airbags, passenger disable switch w/indicator light
  • Dynamic stability control (DSC III)-inc: all-speed traction control, dynamic traction control, electronic brake proportioning, cornering & braking stability enhancement, dynamic brake control, brake fade compensation, brake standby, brake drying, start-off assistant, cornering brake control
  • Emergency trunk release
  • LATCH attachment of child-restraint safety seat
  • Rollover protection
  • Safety belts w/pretensioners & force limiters
  • Side-impact airbags
Mechanical
  • 17" alloy wheels (style 200)
  • 3.0L DOHC 24-valve I6 engine-inc: double-VANOS steplessly variable valve timing, Valvetronic, 1-stage induction
  • 4-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS)
  • 4-wheel vented vacuum disc brakes
  • 6-speed manual transmission
  • Acoustically decoupled final drive w/hydraulic mount
  • Central link rear suspension w/cast aluminum transverse links
  • Dynamic stability control (DSC III)-inc: all-speed traction control, dynamic traction control, electronic brake proportioning, cornering & braking stability enhancement, dynamic brake control, brake fade compensation, brake standby, brake drying, start-off assistant, cornering brake control
  • Electric water pump
  • Electronic throttle control
  • Electronically controlled engine cooling
  • Front/rear stabilizer bars
  • P225/45WR17 run-flat performance tires
  • Rear wheel drive
  • Strut-type front suspension w/aluminum lower arms, hydraulic cushions, thrust plate, strut braces
  • Twin-tube gas-pressure shock absorbers
  • Vehicle-speed-sensitive electric pwr steering
  • Volume-controlled oil pump
Tires
  • Bf goodrich tires
Wheels
  • Aluminum wheels
Hours of Operation
  • Mon: 
  • Tue: 
  • Wed: 
  • Thu: 
  • Fri: 
  • Sat: 
  • Sun: 
  • 9a - 6p,Evenings by appt
  • 9a - 6p,Evenings by appt
  • 9a - 6p,Evenings by appt
  • 9a - 6p,Evenings by appt
  • 9a - 6p,Evenings by appt
  • 9a - 5p,Evenings by appt
  • Closed
Vehicle Values


Travel


 

We are located at 1281 King Road, Suite 400 in West Chester, Pennsylvania 19380.  West Chester is a suburb of Philadelphia, PA and is located about 30 minutes from the Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) Our building is at the intersection of King Road and Phoenixville Pike.  Please call us for directions or with any questions you may have.  We look forward to your visit and would love to hear from you when you are coming so we may set a representative's time aside for your visit.  That said, walk in's are always welcome as well.

Vehicle History


Insurance
  • Get a GEICO Quote.


Transfer of Title and Risk

We insure the vehicles on our lot during the time we have them available for sale.  Upon completion of the financial elements of the transaction (you paying us), we encourage you to insure the vehicle from that date forward.  We bear NO RESPONSIBILITY for anything that happens to your vehicle once it is out of our control.  Vehicles left at our facility for more than 3 days after payment will not be covered by our insurance unless previous arrangements have been made in writing prior to payment.

Warranty

Balance of Factory Warranty

We estimate factory warranty expiration dates using vehicle production dates and Carfax information.   We are not responsible for factory warranty expiration dates, remaining warranty time, type, validity, or other information. If you want to be certain of the exact warranty expiration date, terms, validity, etc., please verify this information with a certified franchise dealer of the applicable car make.  In the course of business, we try to match our risk with areas where we have control over our service level.  We hope you understand this.   

Terms
Payment Types:Certified Funds and Institutional Financing
Fees:Our auctions have no hidden fees. All in State vehicles are subject to a $112 Documentary fee and out of State vehicles are subject to a $133 Documentary fee. This fee covers the paperwork involved in transferring a vehicle into your name. It applies to dealers, wholesalers, international transactions, priests, you get the gist. We also offer a 30 day transit tag for buyers from outside of PA. This tag is available at a cost to you of $55 and we will need a valid insurance card and driver's license to issue this tag. The last optional service is a Vehicle Prep Package. We offer a Deluxe Detail for $185 which includes the vehicle to be detailed professionally and a full tank of premium fuel when you pick it up (vehicles over 25 gallons may not apply). This may sound odd to you, but we often ship cars, in which case they are sent with very little fuel at the request of the shipping company.
Terms:We require a $500 non-refundable deposit via Paypal within 24 hours of auctions close. This will hold the car for you and you exclusively for up to 7 days while you gather your funds or finalize your financing. We will refuse any other offers on the vehicle and will begin preparing the vehicle and documents for your delivery. Any financing arrangements are strictly between you and the lender and do not impact your contract to purchase the vehicle. The deposit is not refundable if you change your mind or if you cannot obtain financing on the vehicle. Should you need us to hold the car beyond the week, we ask for a deposit of $500 for every $10,000 of vehicle value. This will protect you as well as us. This deposit is the only liquidated damages you would be expected to forfeit should you fail to follow through with our contract to purchase the vehicle. Please call us at (610)644-6112 before bidding to inquire about any special arrangements outside of the terms listed above.
Transport
  • For 50 years DAS has been the industry leader - providing quality vehicle relocation services.
    • DAS owns and operates its own fleet
    • DAS has dedicated customer service reps
    • DAS provides online satellite tracking
    • DAS provides choice of open or enclosed carriers
    • DAS offers true Door-to-Door service options
    Call Today! 800.242.6413
  • Texas Auto Shipping is a fully licensed vehicle shipping company that works with dealerships and direct customers Nationwide. We offer "door-to-door" low-cost shipping services using enclosed and open trailers.

We work with several shipping companies and are quite pleased to assist you in getting quotes and arranging pickup of the vehicle.  That said, any shipping contract is between you and the shipping company selected.  Car Connections USA, Inc and its employees, directors and managers bear no resposibility for delays in shipping, damage to or loss of the vehicle once it is in the shippers control or any other liability related to the shipment of your vehicle.  When the shipper picks the vehicle up at our facility, we will review the condition of the vehicle with the driver and will sign a Bill of Lading describing any deficiencies or cosmetic blemishes noted during our walkaround.  Many shippers try to protect their liability by marking the Bill of Lading as though the car has hundreds of imperfections.  We will not allow this to happen.  We encourage you to examine the vehicle closely upon its arrival and to take up any concerns about damage or cosmetic imperfections at the time of arrival BEFORE SIGNING THE BILL OF LADING.  Once you sign the Bill of Lading, the shipper is realeased from liability and you are on your own.  Should you find surprise damage and see that it is on the Bill of Lading, please contact us promptly and email us the Bill of Lading.  We will compare it to our copy and notify you of any discrepancies.  Some shippers damage a vehicle and simply document the damage on the Bill of Lading as though it existed at the time they picked it up.  We describe our vehicles and find it VERY unlikely that you would find a surprise upon arrival. 

About Us

Car Connections USA, Inc was founded in 2005 by Dave Coughlin. Car Connections USA, Inc was founded in an effort to fix much of what we believe is wrong with the car industry. Dave graduated from the Wharton School of Business at The University of Pennsylvania in 1996. After graduation, Dave spent 6 years working in Public Accounting and Consulting for PricewaterhouseCoopers,LLP.

 

A Word From Our Founder:

During my tenure at PwC, people would often ask me to help them find, buy or sell cars. It frustrated me to no end to have only limited ability to help people negotiate. Frankly, I was disgusted by the lack of knowledge and professionalism in the automobile industry. In 2002, I resigned my position with PwC to chase my dream in the automobile industry. I committed all of my resources to building an automobile business based upon knowledge, integrity and value.

Today, our Dealership provides these three factors to our clients. We offer you our knowledge at no cost. If you have a question about a car you own or are considering buying, we encourage you to contact us for advice. We offer integrity by giving honest advice and honest descriptions of the cars we sell. If you ask us to compare one of our cars and another one you’re considering, we will give you accurate data about both cars to help you decide upon the right one. Value is offered in our low prices. We sell our cars consistently for thousands below franchise dealer prices. How much are you willing to pay for marble floors and fancy showrooms? We operate on a low overhead model that enables us to sell cars with minimal markup.

We know your time is valuable and we appreciate your taking time to learn more about our organization. Please feel free to contact us with any questions you might have. We are looking forward to making your next car buying experience a positive one!

  • Car Connections USA
  • 1281 King Road, Suite 400
  • West Chester, Pennsylvania 19380