Longevity of the Z4

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Jeff_Seymour

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I own a 2003 Z4 which has about 67,000 miles. How many more miles do you think I will get out of it before I start having major troubles? I am the original owner and have kept up with all the services for it with BMW. I also bought both maintenance and extended warranty for it. It's all paid off and I really like it but just wondering how long until it starts to become a problem car?
 
There are a few members on this board who I think are hitting the 6 figures in mileage with no big problems :thumbsup:
 
jokuhl said:
Many of them are well into 6 figures! Right Rick and Bob? :thumbsup:
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Remembering back to the HC dinner Rick's Z was on 187000 miles... :o 8)

(Edit) Also there was a Z3 on 300000+...
 
I have 129k miles on mine ( I will never catch up with Rick ). I have not had major issues with the car to date. I have replaced the throttle body at 101k , a DISA valve at 118k, there is also a plastic coupling tube from the throttle body to the intake that was replaced due to cracking ( common issue ), all effected the way the car ran. I did also replace trans and diff fluid as preventive measures ( I have the steptronic ). The normal things brakes, rotors, tires, oil, plugs, filters, ect. I have been happy with the car. You must expect to replace a few things IMHO.

While on our cross country trip to HC I was averaging between 30 and 34 MPG. The car runs like a champ. Some of the people here can verify the way the car runs ( they try to keep up with me in the curves ) . It might be all driver though. :oops:

IMHO, I would look for an independent service company in your area for your service. You will save yourself over 50 percent on most services.

I have not done a vanos rebuild as yet. It is next on my list.

Where do you call home?
 
What turns? I did not see any turns on that trip IMZ4N! :D Your car kept up just fine, however I am still amazed your mileage was so much better than mine in the 3!
 
jokuhl said:
What turns? I did not see any turns on that trip IMZ4N! :D Your car kept up just fine, however I am still amazed your mileage was so much better than mine in the 3!
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BMW is great at upping displacement and power and gas mileage at the same time. My Z4 with the 3.0Si gets the same mileage as my 325Ci and I have 70 more horsepower than before! (and the 325 only weighed about 100 pounds more than the Z4 coupe)


The girl back to her old self yet? I assume the dealer did a good job on the repair.
 
yep, my baby is all new again, totally new front end! no more rock dings! Found the Z4 registered 1/4 tank more than the Z3 did. We filled up at same time and used nearly same amount of gas
 
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