4.5

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
24,579 miles

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problem #3

Aug 022004

Z4 6-cyl

  • 43,730 miles
1.vehicle unsafe to drive; unable to maintain steering or keep vehicle on the road safely. 2.vibrations while driving vehicle 3.manual gear box; shifting through gears not smooth, not engaging smoothly 4.water leaking inside of vehicle trunk and rear seat areas. Vehicle trunk area was saturated with water after raining; filling water over the battery box and carpets, shorting out electronics. 5.outside of vehicle; plastic components early deterioration; front windshield wiper area black plastic cowl and antenna. Inside of vehicle black plastic cover for convertible top 6.rain sensor inop 7.door locks inop/intermittent 8.windows regulators plastic broken.

- Oviedo, FL, USA

problem #2

Oct 162008

Z4

  • 30,000 miles
The contact owns a 2003 BMW Z4. The contact stated that he cannot internally or externally open the passenger side door. The failure would prevent him from exiting the vehicle in the event of an emergency. The vehicle has not been inspected to determine the cause of the failure. The manufacturer did not assist. The failure and current mileages were 30,000.

- Waterville, OH, USA

problem #1

May 312003

Z4 6-cyl

  • Manual transmission
  • 7 miles
Center compartment is accessible without a key. There is a solenoid to lock the compartment, but all one has to do to open it is press the door unlock button.

- Stevenson Ranch, CA, USA