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BMW Z4 review

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Writer:

Andrew Frankel | Ti co-founder

Date:

14 April 2021

In engineering terms, there is no doubt that BMW has rediscovered its mojo. For years BMW was the go-to brand for those wanting genuine driving pleasure in practical, not entirely unaffordable form. And then it all changed: BMWs became less distinct, more like Mercs or Audis and, in some cases, not as good. But now it’s back: the 3 Series is brilliant to drive, the 5 scarcely less so. Even the 7 is the best yet to wear that badge.

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