10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 1
Average Mileage:
31,056 miles

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problem #2

May 182018

Z4

  • 62,112 miles
The convertible top failed 2011/30229 miles, still under cpo warranty. The dealership only topped off the hydraulic fluid and claimed no leak found. It failed again 2014/45809 miles. This time seals were replaced and hydraulic lines. Goodwill repair with 50% out of pocket. It failed again earlier this year 2018/62112 miles. This time I was quoted $2,938 to $3,658. I had it diagnosed in may and was waiting for an answer of the service manager about BMW assisting with the repair and had not heard back. I inquired again two days ago and got a reply that BMW would not pick up any of the repair cost. It appears that it was a slowly developing defect. Where would have the fluid have gone at the first repair? also doing some research turned up a lot of the same trouble for other owners. Apparently it is a design flaw. Water not draining because of clogging and consequently causing damage to the hydraulic system.

- Delray Beach, FL, USA

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problem #1

Apr 212018

Z4

  • miles
The vehicle was parked in a garage and set on fire, resulting in a house being burned down and the fatality of my father. The fire marshal's report was inconclusive as to how the fire started.

- Windham, ME, USA

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