Autoblog and Yahoo may earn commission from links in this article.Build Your Own Off-RoaderImagination knows no bounds, and you can pretty much turn any car you can want it to be. We've seen SUVs being turned into dragsters and track toys, and we've seen sports cars being transformed into off-roaders. Even automakers are getting in on the latter, too. Huracan Sterrato, anyone?Of course, there are those who have built off-roaders out of cars that were never meant to go off the beaten path. From time to time, these come up for sale in search of a new owner who can appreciate the unusually interesting build.Savestep/Bring a TrailerThe BackstoryWhat we found on Bring a Trailer is a 2005 BMW Z4. Internally known as the E85, a 2.5i model is currently valued at around $10,800, based on Classic.com's assessment. But what we have here probably won't fall under typical evaluation. That's mainly because the seller went ham with the off-road mods.AdvertisementAdvertisementThis particular car started out in life as any other Z4 2.5i, and relatively well specified as it comes equipped with a Sport Package. But none of that really matters, because it's been given a lift kit and all-terrain tires, so it's far from your usual Z4. Also attached to it is a nudge bar at the front, a carrier basket, and a generous helping of driving lights.It's admittedly a little weather-worn, but a good degree of mechanical work has been done to it. It includes a fresh service, a new coolant expansion tank and hoses, and other plastic components under the hood have been replaced.Savestep/Bring a TrailerThe OfferSpecificationDetailMakeBMWModelZ4 2.5i Sport (E85)Year2005Mileage92,961 miles indicatedEngine2.5-liter M54 inline-sixPower189 horsepowerTransmission6-speed automaticDrive typeRear-wheel driveExterior colorSatin BlackInterior colorBeigeWheels17-inch Style 79 split 5-spoke alloy wheelsSuspensionMacPherson strut front, multi-link rearBrakesFour-wheel ventilated discSteeringElectric rack and pinion steeringCurrent bidBidding OpenInterested in the car? View the listing here.Savestep/Bring a TrailerWhy it's SpecialThis Z4 obviously won't be for everyone, but it's an interesting car to feature nonetheless. It's not every day one gets to see a lifted Z4, let alone one for sale. While the roadster isn't particularly rare with nearly 181,000 made, the unique build adds a touch of personality. All it needs now is an eccentric buyer who can truly appreciate it.Savestep/Bring a TrailerSavestep/Bring a TrailerAdvertisementAdvertisementView the 8 images of this gallery on the original articleThis story was originally published by Autoblog on Sep 1, 2026, where it first appeared in the Car Buying section. Add Autoblog as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
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