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Chart based on 24 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2007 BMW Z4
Engine not specified
32000 mi
interior trim on door handle loosened (passenger side), easily reattached.
Replaced headliner fabric, with matching padded grey taffeta.
37000 mi
The rubber trim above the windshield was cracking off everywhere. I bought the car like that so I'm not sure how long the rubber had been in such bad shape, but it must have been a while. Dealer replaced the piece under warranty.
Replaced cowl cover (plastic at bottom of windshield) under warranty due to warpage. Replaced cowl cover (plastic at bottom of windshield) under warranty due to warpage.
Placing of the convertible top motor is terrible. If convertible top drain is clogged (also terribly designed) the motor is flooded and corrodes. Huge number of failures on forums. Repair is very extensive and require removal of soft top.
65720 mi
C $5
top wouldn't open. pump noise but no action. Was operately slowly and jerkily before that. removed soft top and confirmed the banjo bolts on pump were not tightened properly from a previous pump replacement and leaked hydraulic fluid. Removed balance of fluid and replaced with new fluid. Tightened banjo bolts and reinstalled.
57200 mi
Exterior trim underbody replaced
49600 mi
US $984
Convertible top would not go down after pulling from winter storage. Electric/hydraulic motor had seized. Water in the case. Had to replace motor.