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BMW Z4 repairs by problem area

Engine (31%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (6%)

Brakes and Traction Control (3%)

Suspension and Steering (11%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (26%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (17%)

Other (5%)

Chart based on 714 repairs.
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BMW Z4 other repair cost distribution

$2500+ (9%)

$1000 - $2499 (6%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (31%)

< $100 (53%)

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Chart based on 32 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2007 BMW Z4 2dr Hatch

330-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed manual RWD

24000 mi

US $58
License Plate bracket fell apart. 

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2007 BMW Z4 2dr Hatch

255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD

33000 mi Also had hatch struts replaced. Also warrantied. 

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2007 BMW Z4 2dr Convertible

330-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed manual RWD

111000 mi

US $25
Replaced cracked windshield washer fluid reservoir. 
48500 mi

US $150
Headlight washer line broken/leaking 
51000 mi Line to headlight washer fell off. Replaced unnecessarily complicated BMW part with $0.25 hose clamp - problem fixed. 
51500 mi

US $150
Windshield Seal cracked 
75640 mi

C $18
windshield washer motor leaking fluid. 

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2007 BMW Z4 2dr Convertible

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

9000 mi Windshield wiper control stopped working - wipers never turned on. Fixed under warranty at 1-year service. 

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2006 BMW Z4 2dr Convertible

330-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed manual RWD

10000 mi Oil change and replaced wiper arms which were damaged by the technician on the last visit. 
81300 mi

US $200
Cracked third brake lamp. 
29000 mi Spring holding the hood up at the front broke. 

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2006 BMW Z4 2dr Convertible

255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD

51000 mi

US $322
One of the struts from the center of the firewall to the left shock tower cracked creating a maddening squeak when I drove. Thompson BMW in Doylestown Pa did a great job of diagnosing and repairing. Even gave me a rental as they kept it overnight. Overall, a minor repair. 

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2006 BMW Z4 2dr Convertible

215-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD

18000 mi

US $50
The hydraulic motor on the convertible top went out, still under extended warranty so the cost was only $50 which was the stated deductible. 
41700 mi

US $2700
The door lock on passenger side did not engage if a key was used. The part came from Germany and the door had to be taken off since some of the old lock cylinder feel inside the door 

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2005 BMW Z4 2dr Convertible

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

72000 mi Plastic gear in passenger seat adjustment motor stripped. New part ordered, never arrived. Service provider claimed FedEx lost part in transit. This part NLA in North America. Could not wait for part to be shipped from Germany. 
82000 mi

US $1500
Stripped plastic gears in seat base made adjustment functions inoperable. Overnighted new seat base from inventory. Installed new part. Restored seat functions. 

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2005 BMW Z4 2dr Convertible

184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD

36 mi Everything else, repair 
49000 mi

US $300
Relaxed seat belts receiver end broken 

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2004 BMW Z4 2dr Convertible

225-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD

25 mi Rear center brake lens cracked due to excess stress caused by retaining springs. Problem is recognized by bmw as factory fault and fixed under warranty free of charge. BMW goodwill will also fix outside of warranty for free. 

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2004 BMW Z4 2dr Convertible

184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD

82000 mi

US $10
Replaced windshield washer pump and grommet/filter. 
83000 mi

US $17
Trunk dampers were shot causing trunk lid to close without restraint. Replaced trunk dampers 

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2003 BMW Z4 2dr Convertible

225-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD

42000 mi Cracked 3rd brake light due to retaining springs being too strong. 
45960 mi

US $260
replaced coil springs in rear suspension 

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2003 BMW Z4 2dr Convertible

225-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed automated manual RWD

24000 mi

US $7300
AM going to do work myself Radio volume button does not work. was told have to replace radio. bought aftermarket radio nd installed. Better features and sound Headlight housing cracked. BMW told me have to replace headlight housing. Bought aftermarket headlights that are better and for $500 

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2003 BMW Z4 2dr Convertible

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

25000 mi

US $300
 
25300 mi

US $7000
Three wheels cracked, and tires required replacing. 

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2003 BMW Z4 2dr Convertible

184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD

71000 mi

US $1400
Windshield washer pump replaced. 
31000 mi

US $100
cable connecting outside door handle broke (Bowden cable) and had to be replaced. Had to remove entire door handle and interior panels to do so 

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2003 BMW Z4 2dr Convertible

184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed manual RWD

83000 mi

US $8000
Windshield cover cracked and deformed, R&R Winshield cover 
142600 mi

A $150
Drivers side door latch stopped working replaced with new cables and latch 
8500 mi

US $175
Cracked 3rd brake light (due to cold). 
52700 mi

C $8
Seatback wouldn't stay in position, purchased new fitment pins and reinstalled, seems good now 

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