302HP Turbocharged 3.0

Pecky1964 · Post by **Pecky1964** » Fri Nov 15, 2019 10:16 pm

Looking for my first Z4 and very much like the look (&horsepower) of the turbocharged 3.0
For me though the two most important things are reliability and running costs. Need some reassurance
that they are reliable and also if there is anything in particular I need to check before purchasing? The one I am looking at is an 09 with 32000 on the clock with a 7 speed auto box.
Thanks in advance
Gary P

Lazza · Post by **Lazza** » Fri Nov 15, 2019 10:45 pm

I have that car! 09 35i with 7 speed auto, though it’s actually a DCT not really an auto. Not had any problems at all so far (2 years) and is been reliable and comfortable, which is good as it’s my daily. Goes like stink too

Pecky1964 · Post by **Pecky1964** » Fri Nov 15, 2019 10:58 pm

Like the sound of that

Smartbear · Post by **Smartbear** » Fri Nov 15, 2019 11:14 pm

Pecky1964 wrote: ↑Fri Nov 15, 2019 10:16 pm Looking for my first Z4 and very much like the look (&horsepower) of the turbocharged 3.0
For me though the two most important things are reliability and running costs. Need some reassurance
that they are reliable and also if there is anything in particular I need to check before purchasing? The one I am looking at is an 09 with 32000 on the clock with a 7 speed auto box.
Thanks in advance
Gary P

Use the search facility on here, they can suffer from hpfp issues and injector problems as well as cracking plastic cam covers and wheels.
Most will be sorted now but not all

Rob

Chippie · Post by **Chippie** » Fri Nov 15, 2019 11:22 pm

Lazza wrote: ↑Fri Nov 15, 2019 10:45 pm I have that car! 09 35i with 7 speed auto, though it’s actually a DCT not really an auto. Not had any problems at all so far (2 years) and is been reliable and comfortable, which is good as it’s my daily. Goes like stink too

Ditto, but I’ve only had mine for about 6 months only really a weekend car but try to drive as much as possible

Silverstar · Post by **Silverstar** » Sat Nov 16, 2019 1:33 am

The N54 engine is notorious with many things that can fail, which can cost big bucks to fix. If reliability is a requirement then it's better to look for a non turbo car otherwise just keep a grand or two aside in case anything needs doing, or get a decent warranty.

GuidoK · Post by **GuidoK** » Sat Nov 16, 2019 1:49 am

https://www.bmwn54tuners.com/8-most-com ... -problems/

Pecky1964 · Post by **Pecky1964** » Sat Nov 16, 2019 10:50 am

Thanks for your advice guys, really appreciate it.

Pecky1964 · Post by **Pecky1964** » Sat Nov 16, 2019 2:21 pm

Really like the idea of 300hp though!!!

Smartbear · Post by **Smartbear** » Sat Nov 16, 2019 9:06 pm

Pecky1964 wrote: ↑Sat Nov 16, 2019 2:21 pm Really like the idea of 300hp though!!!

You could always get a 20i & have it remapped, it wouldn’t be far off that figure and also weighs less as well

Rob

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