How much is my BMW Z4 worth?

Two-door sports cars are a rather rare commodity these days, but that doesn't necessarily mean they hold their value. Depending on make, model and condition, they may be a liability to own.

By Lawrence Minnie

Published: 21 October 2024, 10:11

Estimated Reading Time: 2 minutes

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How do I find out how much my used car is worth?

There are many ways to ascertain your car's value. You can scour the internet, gather information on similar makes and models as yours, search local listings to see what similar models are commanding in the market, approach a dealer for a valuation, or use the free valuation tool on AutoTrader to see your particular vehicle's value.

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How to find out how much my BMW Z4 is worth

No matter your chosen method, you must have some information on hand to get as accurate pricing as possible. It would be best to have the year, make, model, mileage, service history, and condition. Using any aggregator will give you a rough idea of how much you can expect when selling or buying. Still, you should always take these numbers with a pinch of salt, as variances occur, especially in a niche market segment, such as passenger vans, with few competitors.

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What affects the value of your BMW Z4?

All the above-mentioned factors influence the price someone will pay for the vehicle. Most buyers will be looking for a good condition and popular model that is not too old and has a good service history. These types of vehicles usually pull the best pricing. If any of these factors are in or at an undesirable point, they will affect the price they sell for. Another factor to bear in mind is volume; if there is an oversupply of a particular type of vehicle or adversely insufficient and a high demand, this will also affect the vehicle's price.

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Do BMW Z4 models hold their value?

Luxury German cars have a bad reputation for extreme depreciation in the first two years of their life. This is expounded by the fact that the Z4 is a very niche, two-door sports car, so there weren't many sold to start, and there is very low demand in the used sector for these vehicles. After just over 4 years, the two models on sale have experienced an average depreciation of 32%. It must be noted, though, that the relative scarcity and demand will balance out, and the prices will stabilise, so keep this in mind when selling.

Model (2020)	Price at launch in 2019	Used price as of Oct 2024 (Avg of 95 000km odo)
BMW Z4 sDrive20i Steptronic	R 759 442	R 489 995
BMW Z4 M40i	R 1 036 698	R 699 900

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How do I increase the value of my BMW Z4?

You can do a few small things to ensure that your Z4 will be worth as much as possible when selling. You can keep the vehicle in as good a condition as possible, stick to the service schedule, perform regular maintenance, and, last but not least, keep it clean.