BMW Z4
- Reliability (shortcut)
- Repair Histories (shortcut)
- Extended Warranty
- MSRP and Invoice Prices
- Price Comparisons
- Dealer Price Quotes
- Real-World Gas Mileage (shortcut)
- "Why (Not) This Car?" Reviews (shortcut)
- Tire Reviews
- Forums
- Specifications
- Features
BMW Z4 Reliability
Want to more clearly know what the difference in reliability will be if you buy a BMW Z4 rather than another vehicle? Concerned about your chances of getting a lemon?
TrueDelta provides this information in the form of "times in the shop" stats that make the actual repair rates clear and, in the future, "lemon-odds."
We need more owners to participate before we can provide a car reliability survey result for the Z4.
To provide comprehensive results, TrueDelta needs reliability data on all cars--not just the BMW Z4--from people like you. To encourage participation, those who help provide the data receive free access to the site's car reliability information. Find out the details.
BMW Z4 Repair Histories
To supplement our Car Reliability Survey, TrueDelta collects BMW Z4 repair histories, a list of all the repairs that have been performed on a vehicle. With these, no minimum sample is required and owners can report repairs that occurred before joining.
Individual responses to both the Car Reliability Survey and the Car Repair History Survey are posted here:
Think you might have a lemon, and want to see if other owners are having similar problems? Then this is the place to check.BMW Z4 Extended Warranty
Concerned about the BMW Z4's reliability? Considering an extended warranty? Warranty Direct is a 26-year-old company with nearly 2 million contracts sold and over $500 million in paid claims.
Like insurance, extended warranties are best bought to limit downside risk, and from a company that is almost certain to remain in business. While for most people extended warranties will not pay off, for some they will pay for themselves many times over.
If you are unsure about the BMW Z4's reliability, or simply want the peace of mind afforded by an extended warranty, you can click here to purchase one from Warranty Direct.
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BMW Z4 Price Comparisons
BMW Z4 MSRP and Invoice Prices
Whether comparing two vehicles or just pricing one, you can forget about digging through trim lines, option packages, prerequisites, and the like one by one -- the TrueDelta algorithm uniquely figures these out for you in one swift pass. Results include both MSRP and invoice prices for the BMW Z4. Price the BMW Z4.
| Year | Body | Trim | MSRP | Invoice | Dest. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 2-door Hatch | 3.0si | 40,700 | 37,625 | 825 |
| M Coupe | 50,400 | 46,550 | 825 | ||
| 2010 | 2-door Hardtop conv. | sDrive30i | 45,750 | 42,090 | 825 |
| sdrive35i | 51,650 | 47,520 | 825 |
BMW Z4 Price Comparisons
Want quick, thorough MSRP (sticker price) and dealer invoice comparisons between the BMW Z4 and another car, both similarly equipped to your specifications? Choose one of the most frequently performed BMW Z4 price comparisons from the list in the sidebar.
If the comparison you are interested in is not listed, go here:
Price compare the BMW Z4.
Dealer Price Quotes
BMW Z4 Dealer Price Quotes
Want to find out how much dealers are actually charging? Requesting free, no obligation dealer price quotes through PriceQuotes.com (sidebar) helps support TrueDelta while getting you a great price on a new car.
The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll promptly receive price quotes from local approved dealers.
BMW Z4 Gas Mileage
Everyone knows that government estimates often aren't indicative of the BMW Z4's gas mileage in the real-world.
In response, TrueDelta began collecting gas mileage data from owners of the BMW Z4, with the intent of providing real-world gas mileage estimates customized to how and where you drive.
"Why (Not) the BMW Z4?" Reviews
For car buyers' reasons for buying a Z4--or not--click here.
Want another perspective? Since 1999, Michael Karesh, the developer of TrueDelta, has contributed reviews to Epinions,
where he is one of two people who oversee the autos section.
Michael's most recent BMW Z4 review.
Note: The older the review, the more likely it has become outdated owing to more recently introduced competitors.
BMW Z4 Tire Reviews
The Tire Rack offers the Internet's most extensive collection of BMW Z4 tire reviews, tire survey results, and tire tests. To see which tires are available for the BMW Z4--or for your car--and go from there to Tire Rack's comprehensive information, use the tool in the sidebar.
The Tire Rack can be especially useful as a source of winter tires, which I have strongly recommended ever since buying a set for my car. If you're unhappy with your car's handling and braking on snow and ice, you probably just need proper winter tires, not a new car.
BMW Z4 Forums (TrueDelta partners)
These forums have helped make our results possible. For discussions of the Z4 by owners, visit:
bimmerforums.com -- BMW Z4 forum
2010 BMW Z4 Specifications
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| Body | 2-door Hatch | 2-door Hardtop conv. |
|---|---|---|
| Model Year | 2008 | 2010 |
| Wheelbase | 98.2 | 98.3 |
| Length | 161.9 | 166.9 |
| Width | 70.1 | 70.5 |
| Height | 49.9 | 50.8 |
| Curb Weight | 3108 | 3241 |
| Fuel Capacity | 14.5 | 14.5 |
| R1 Headroom | 37.3 | 39.1 |
| R1 Shoulder Room | 52.5 | 53.3 |
| R1 Legroom | 42.0 | 42.2 |
| Cargo Volume | 9.2 | 10.9 |
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2008 BMW Z4 2-door Hatch
Drivetrain, Tire, and Audio System Availability
| Trim | 3.0si | M Coupe |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Engine | 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v HP: 255@6600 TQ: 220@2750 | 3.2L I6 DOHC-4v HP: 330@7900 TQ: 262@4900 |
| Standard Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed manual |
| Optional Transmission(s) | 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | |
| Standard Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
| Standard Tires | 225/45WR17 tires | 225/45ZR18 tires(front) 255/40ZR18(rear) |
| Optional Tires | 225/40WR18 tires(front) 255/35WR18(rear) | |
| Standard Audio | THX-certified audio system, 430W, 10 speakers (including a subwoofer) | Unbranded audio system, 10 speakers |
| Optional Audio | THX-certified audio system, 430W, 10 speakers (including a subwoofer) | |
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2010 BMW Z4 2-door Hardtop conv.
Drivetrain, Tire, and Audio System Availability
| Trim | sDrive30i | sdrive35i |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Engine | 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v HP: 255@6600 TQ: 220@2600 | turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v HP: 300@5800 TQ: 300@1400 |
| Standard Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed manual |
| Optional Transmission(s) | 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | 7-speed automated manual |
| Standard Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
| Standard Tires | 225/45VR17 tires | 225/45VR17 tires(front) 255/40VR17(rear) |
| Optional Tires | 225/40WR18 tires(front) 255/35WR18(rear) | 225/40WR18 tires(front) 255/35WR18(rear) |
| 225/35WR19 tires(front) 255/30WR19(rear) | ||
| Standard Audio | Unbranded audio system, 10 speakers | Unbranded audio system, 10 speakers |
| Optional Audio | Unbranded audio system, 650W, 16 speakers (including a subwoofer) | Unbranded audio system, 650W, 16 speakers (including a subwoofer) |
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