2005 BMW Z4 BMW Z4 2005

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2005 BMW Z4 repairs by problem area

Engine (36%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (2%)

Brakes and Traction Control (0%)

Suspension and Steering (16%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (30%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (11%)

Other (4%)

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2005 BMW Z4 suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (8%)

$1000 - $2499 (8%)

$500 - $999 (8%)

$100 - $499 (58%)

< $100 (17%)

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Chart based on 12 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2005 BMW Z4 2dr Convertible

225-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD

35340 mi

C $70
Vehicle had a pronounced clunking noise in front end. Mechanic quickly diagnosed a loose strut brace. Tightened brace and repaired problem. 

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2005 BMW Z4 2dr Convertible

225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD

116496 mi

US $447
Replaced bent swaybar link (both sides, but only passenger side was bent at the top.) Also, replaced the rubber brake caliper bushing on all four calipers with brass replacements. Replaced both ripped front strut mounts 
101000 mi

US $538
Odd wear on front tires. Replaced front control arm bushings 
25000 mi

US $2500
electric steering motor failure required replaced of entire steering column and lower steering link 
43000 mi

US $180
Replaced thrust arm bushing on front control arms. 
76000 mi

US $350
Car was not stable while driving. Replaced control arms and related bushings. 
82700 mi

US $300
Steering was loose, replaced entire tie rod assembly. Suspension was loose, replaced sway bar end link. Suspension was loose, replaced stabilizer bar bushings. 
94800 mi

US $1200
All shocks and struts were worn out. Replaced all shocks and struts and associated mounting hardware. 
73000 mi

US $800
bearings were removed and replace form all 4 front and rea rods 

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2005 BMW Z4 2dr Convertible

184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed manual RWD

53000 mi

US $300
Front strut bracket lower 

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2005 BMW Z4 2-door

6-cylinder automatic 2WD

58000 mi

US $300
rear coils cracked, typical for this car 

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2005 BMW Z4 Suspension Problems

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