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2008 BMW Z4 repairs by problem area

Engine (25%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (0%)

Brakes and Traction Control (10%)

Suspension and Steering (10%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (25%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (15%)

Other (0%)

Chart based on 20 repairs.
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2008 BMW Z4 repair cost distribution

$2500+ (19%)

$1000 - $2499 (13%)

$500 - $999 (19%)

$100 - $499 (13%)

< $100 (38%)

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Chart based on 16 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2008 BMW Z4

Engine not specified

BMW Z4 in Hawaii, United States
Jun 2017 - Jun 2018
Sep 2017

37000 mi

US $200
replaced calipers with ceramric 

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2008 BMW Z4 2dr Hatch

330-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed manual RWD

BMW Z4 in Virginia, United States
Jun 2010 - Jun 2022
Dec 2010

18000 mi

US $1600
Drivers seat spring failure.  Oil analysis discovered that the connecting rod bearings were worn (43PPM lead). This is a known issue on the S54 engine. 
BMW Z4 in Kuwait
- Oct 2011
Oct 2011

16326 mi

$1200
Xenon light control unit replaced 
BMW Z4 in Missouri, United States
- Oct 2010
Oct 2010

21000 mi
Air bag light,cup holder Power steering hose leaking, replaced 

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2008 BMW Z4 2dr Convertible

330-horsepower 3.2L I6 6-speed manual RWD

BMW Z4 in Georgia, United States
Jun 2018 - Jan 2022
Jan 2022

31000 mi

US $600
It needed a new alternator. 

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2008 BMW Z4 2dr Convertible

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

BMW Z4 in New Jersey, United States
Sep 2018 - Sep 2020
Jul 2020

78 mi

US $1000
Starter failed 
BMW Z4 in Virginia, United States
Jun 2010 - Jun 2022
Sep 2010

16200 mi
Replaced mass air filter, serviced fuel injectors, replaced valve cover and vacuum hoses, and replaced O2 sensor, which finally fixed the rough cold running. 
Jun 2017

45000 mi

US $500
Soft top would not operate. 
May 2018

55000 mi

US $2500
Soft top closing not operating. Relaxed motor and hydraulic hoses. Convertible top would not go up. Replaced motor and hydraulic hoses. 
Jun 2018

56000 mi

US $3400
DSC unit failed. 

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2008 BMW Z4 2dr Convertible

255-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD

BMW Z4 in New York, United States
Jun 2018 - Jul 2018
Jul 2018

26000 mi
PCV valve heater replaced under recall. 
BMW Z4 in New Jersey, United States
Jun 2015 - Jul 2022
Jan 2015

16536 mi

US $525
Convertible roof failure. Dealer quoted $1800 for repair. Fixed in a weekend for about $525. Must have technical ability and not for beginners 
Jul 2018

27000 mi
Replace O2 sensor (bank 2, sensor 1) PCV heater valve recall 

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2008 BMW Z4 2dr Convertible

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

BMW Z4 in Texas, United States
- Nov 2010
Nov 2010

45444 mi
Repair broken cupholder and driver's seatback Replace Steering Column (faulty steering position sensor) replace interior windshield surround which had cracked 

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2008 BMW Z4 Repair Histories

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