2006 BMW Z4 BMW Z4 2006

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2006 BMW Z4 repairs by problem area

Engine (23%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (6%)

Brakes and Traction Control (2%)

Suspension and Steering (12%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (33%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (20%)

Other (4%)

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2006 BMW Z4 body repair cost distribution

$2500+ (7%)

$1000 - $2499 (22%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (11%)

< $100 (59%)

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Chart based on 27 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2006 BMW Z4 2dr Convertible

330-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed manual RWD

18000 mi windshield cowl trim piece was warped & cracked. 
81300 mi

US $200
Broken shift knob. Sun damaged M badge. 
37000 mi

US $65
Shift knob came off, replaced with ZHP knob. 
41000 mi

US $5
Center storage compartment button broke off. 
92000 mi

US $90
Center brake light developed another cracked lens. Replaced it 
62000 mi

US $161
Drivers side window guides needed to be replaced. I paid for parts and they provided labor. Top was removed for a prior repair of the top hydraulics. When the top was reinstalled, there was a small gap between window and top guide. Very difficult to see and only showed up after a car wash. 
61000 mi

US $150
Both mirrors and front bumper paint clearcoat failed. 
18000 mi Screw fell out of convertible top, oil change, and sticky top latch. 
81000 mi Plastic handle on center console broke. Seatbelt guides on top side of both seats broke. 
23400 mi Tighten loose dashboard screws. Replace driver's side xenon lamp. 
27000 mi rattle in the dash area, fixed to my satisfaction. 
11000 mi TSB for sill plate damage. 
12000 mi Broken cupholder 
22500 mi

US $60
Replace rear side marker, replace M emblem on engine after chrome bubbled 

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2006 BMW Z4 2dr Convertible

255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD

48200 mi

US $1700
pump to raise and lower the convertible top went out 
52300 mi

US $5100
pump for convertible top failed 
66000 mi

US $1200
Convertible top won't go down again - previously repaired by box for $1800. 
28000 mi

US $2000
Convertible roof motor needed replacement. 

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2006 BMW Z4 2dr Convertible

255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD

16700 mi CUP HOLDER REPLACED 
39000 mi Replaced bad motor for convertible top 

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2006 BMW Z4 2dr Convertible

215-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD

47000 mi

US $2600
replace convertible top hyd pump due to water damage from plugged drain that is not accessible without removing top. 
17000 mi Two broken cupholders. 
31000 mi Convertible top does not work anymore. Motors and switches seem to work, but top no longer raises or lowers. Top needs to be removed for further examination. Very expensive to do that. 
32000 mi

US $1100
Replaced convertible top pump and motor assembly. Not rusty as most are, just stopped working. 
29760 mi

C $1000
Problem with add-on soft top module. Removed and issues went away. 

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2006 BMW Z4 2dr Convertible

215-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD

24180 mi The passenger cup holder broken - was replaced under warranty - dash "wood" cracked - replaced under warranty - also did a "low mileage" oil change under the free maintenance policy 
21000 mi Hydraulic motor for convertible top is toast, needed replacing. 
23000 mi The right rear wheel had a crack in the rim, causing tire to lose pressure. Unclear what caused the crack. Dealer surprised. Said never saw this without something catastrophic having happened to the wheel.  
50000 mi

US $1500
The hydraulic motor went out 
28000 mi drain for convertible top motor clogged, water damaged motor, needed to be replaced. 

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2006 BMW Z4 Body Problems

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